Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Seoul – October 13, 2026 -- Hyosung TNC supplied its recycled functional polyester yarn regenTM ASKIN for the official race shirts at SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26, held Oct. 3 at Wangsan Marina in Incheon, after joining the SM Entertainment event as main sponsor.

Artists from SM Entertainment and other participants wore the shirts during the run. The event let the textile materials company test recycled yarn in a live running environment, as demand for recycled materials continues to grow across fashion and sports.

regenTM ASKIN combines recycled content with cooling and UV protection

The yarn offers cooling and moisture management with quick-drying properties for runners. UV protection and enhanced opacity add everyday practicality.

Delray Beach – October 13, 2026 -- The global terahertz technology market is estimated at USD 1.07 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 2.62 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 16.0%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Non-destructive testing demand lifts inspection unit counts per facility

Expanding non-destructive testing and advanced quality control are increasing the number of terahertz inspection units deployed in each production facility. As precision requirements rise and packaging architectures grow more complex, terahertz tools are supplementing or replacing traditional ultrasonic and ionizing X-ray inspection.

Enterprise operators are adopting terahertz time-domain spectroscopy, continuous-wave imaging radars and quantum cascade laser sources. Emerging applications include semiconductor packaging inspection, AI-based defect classification, non-ionizing pharmaceutical validation and 6G communication testbeds.

Chicago – – October 13, 2026 -- LEAD TECH (Zhuhai) Electronic Co., Ltd. will run its continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers and an integrated UV laser marking machine on a live conveyor at Pack Expo International 2026, Oct. 18–21 at McCormick Place. The company claims 70,000 coding machines installed across five continents.

LEAD TECH mounts UV laser above a moving conveyor at Booth LU-8931

The laser marks products in real time as they travel along the belt, at the pace of a production line. The unit combines laser, controller and power supply in one body, so it can be added to an existing line without extra wiring or external hardware, the company says.

It comes in 5W and 10W configurations and marks date codes, batch codes and traceability data. Target substrates include pharmaceutical packaging, food flexible film, PVC tubing and electronic components. It needs no consumables or ink.

Düsseldorf – October 13, 2026 -- WITEX 2027, a new B2B exhibition for the Physical AI value chain, will open at Messe Düsseldorf on May 12–14, 2027, with organizers targeting more than 300 technology providers and 15,000 trade visitors.

The World AIoT Innovation Alliance (WAIA) is organizing the show to connect global technology suppliers with European industrial buyers. Target applications span manufacturing, logistics, energy, healthcare and commercial services.

Four technology segments cover the Physical AI chain from sensing to simulation

The exhibition is divided into four areas:

Columbus, Wisconsin – October 13, 2026 -- American Packaging Corporation (APC) has introduced APC FlexCube, a preformed cuboid-shaped pouch built to improve the product-to-package ratio and reduce excess headspace in large-format products.

The geometric format is designed to make more efficient use of packaging, shipping and shelf space while giving brands a distinctive, high-impact shelf presentation.

FlexCube Is Available in Recycled-Content and Recyclability-Designed Structures

APC can produce FlexCube in a broad range of material structures, including options from its RE® Sustainable Packaging portfolio. These include structures with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and design-for-recyclability options. Brands can match barrier performance, appearance and material selection to application requirements and sustainability priorities.

Dusseldorf – October 13, 2026 -- Envalior will present a materials toolkit for 800V DC data center infrastructure at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, including a Stanyl® CR310 PA46 grade for switchgear arc chambers with a heat deflection temperature [HDT(A)] of 290°C, well above standard PA66. The show runs October 12 to 16, and the company's experts are at Hall B4, stand 4302.

Shift to 800V DC raises demands on arc quenching and connectors

Envalior argues that AI workloads are increasing power density and operating temperatures. Components in power paths and cooling systems must therefore handle higher voltages and thermal loads while protecting costly computing equipment. Martin Burg, Advanced Development Expert at Envalior, said the move to 800V DC requires materials with greater tracking resistance, heat resistance and dimensional stability at high temperatures.

Atlanta – October 13, 2026 -- Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions has changed its name to HAE Industrial, separating its pump and compressor business from Pye-Barker Fire & Safety as it targets growth across Georgia, Florida and the wider Southeast US.

The company said the rebrand involves no sale, acquisition, merger or change in ownership. Customers will keep the same local sales and service teams, equipment support and engineering expertise.

HAE Industrial draws its name from the 1968 Hydro-Air Engineering division

"HAE" refers to Hydro-Air Engineering, the division established in 1968 to provide pump and compressor equipment, maintenance and repair. "Industrial" reflects the company's broader scope across pumps, compressors, blowers, vacuum systems and related air and fluid applications. The name is pronounced "hey industrial."

The company traces its service to manufacturers and industrial facility leadership back to 1936.

Broomfield – October 13, 2026 -- Viega North America has launched Cleaned and Bagged, a warrantied line of press fittings and valves cleaned to Cleaned for Oxygen Service (CFOS) requirements and individually sealed for systems requiring purity up to 6N (99.9999%).

Each component is cleaned, inspected and sealed in an ISO Class 8 environment

Every fitting and valve is processed in a controlled environment meeting ISO Class 8 cleanliness requirements or better. The cleaning process targets particles, hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), silicone, salts, chlorides, fibers and corrosion products. Individual packaging is meant to keep components clean through transport, storage and jobsite handling until installation.

Macon, Ga. – October 13, 2026 -- KaMin and CADAM will raise prices on their kaolin products by up to 9.5% effective October 13, 2026, with the size of the increase depending on grade and region.

Inflation across mining, materials and labor outpaces cost savings

The companies cite broad inflationary pressure across mining, purchased raw materials and labor. Significant increases in energy costs are also hitting the business, they said.

KaMin and CADAM say efficiency improvements and cost-control initiatives have not kept pace. Inflationary pressures continue to exceed those savings, which the companies describe as making the adjustment necessary to sustain product quality, supply reliability and long-term customer support. The cost categories they name as rising are mining, energy, chemicals, logistics, environmental and regulatory.

Tracy, California – October 13, 2026 -- MachineryMax will sell more than 700 lots of late-model cabinet manufacturing equipment from Volumetric Building Companies' (VBC) Tracy facility in a two-day online auction, with bidding closing October 28 and 29.

VBC releases equipment as it expands modular manufacturing capacity

VBC is selling the assets as it expands its modular manufacturing capacity. MachineryMax is running the sale with Holland Industrial Group. Targeted buyers are cabinet makers, millwork shops, furniture manufacturers and panel processors.