Manufacturing & Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- APEM, an IDEC company and a global manufacturer of human-machine interface components since 1952, covers panel switches, PCB switches, LED indicators, joysticks and complete panel solutions across a catalog of more than 50,000 part numbers. The company runs a vertically integrated production model that handles raw material processing, tooling, molding, electroplating, testing, assembly and logistics entirely within its own facilities. Custom products account for 75 percent of APEM's total turnover, supported by a base of more than 300 standard series available for tailored adaptation. APEM employs 1,400 people worldwide and serves customers through more than 130 distributors.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2026 - swissQprint presented its latest large-format printing technologies at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona, focusing on how print service providers can improve production efficiency and differentiate their offerings through application diversity. Under the motto "Made for Winners - Loved by Thousands", the company demonstrated its Kudu flatbed printer and Karibu 2 roll-to-roll system through live production workflows. The showcase emphasized stable industrial performance, long-term investment security, and application-driven value creation, reflecting a broader market shift toward versatile, high-quality print production and scalable system architectures.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2026 - Sidel is presenting its latest smart manufacturing technologies, complete line engineering expertise and digital production solutions at ProPak Asia 2026 in Bangkok. The company will exhibit at Booth AG 28 in Hall C2 from June 10-13 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, highlighting innovations aimed at improving efficiency, flexibility and sustainability across beverage, food, and home and personal care production environments. The showcase reflects the industry's ongoing shift toward integrated line performance, energy efficiency and data-driven production systems designed to support manufacturers facing increasing operational complexity.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 13, 2025 - Beverage and liquid food producers are entering one of the sector's most operationally demanding periods in years. Regulatory deadlines are tightening. Qualified line operators are harder to find. Raw material costs remain elevated. KHS, the Dortmund-based turnkey systems supplier, is responding with an expanded portfolio that links automated packaging machinery, resource-conserving secondary formats and advanced PET barrier technology into coordinated line solutions - designed for producers who can no longer afford to treat these challenges separately.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 10, 2026 - Linx Printing Technologies has introduced its new Linx 9000 Series Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer range, making its global debut at the interpack 2026 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany. The automated coding platform is engineered to mitigate human error and reduce unplanned downtime on busy manufacturing lines through integrated battery backups, native connectivity protocols, and automatic printhead cleaning systems. By addressing common operational bottlenecks directly within the hardware architecture, the technology allows production managers to maintain consistent coding quality while significantly decreasing the amount of time dedicated to daily printer maintenance and operator training.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 10, 2026 - Optima will present its extensive portfolio of industrial filling and packaging technologies at the Interpack 2026 exhibition in Duesseldorf. Operating from Booth F54 and F55 in Hall 16, the equipment manufacturer will showcase specialized automation platforms designed to support diverse sectors ranging from pharmaceutical manufacturing to consumer goods packaging. Instead of supplying isolated machinery, the company focuses on deploying holistic system architectures that encompass everything from individual modules to complete turnkey plants. By integrating digital optimization tools and artificial intelligence into the equipment lifecycle, the platform allows plant operators to stabilize production workflows, efficiently scale manufacturing output, and future-proof their factory infrastructure against shifting market demands.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 10, 2026 - SCHÜTZ has officially launched CircularOne, a comprehensive digital platform designed to manage the entire lifecycle of industrial packaging, at the interpack 2026 exhibition. The new system centralizes the collection, reconditioning, and supply of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), steel drums, and plastic jerrycans. By shifting toward an integrated service model, the packaging manufacturer helps industrial plant operators meet strict European recycling regulations while securing their supply chains against material shortages. The exhibition also serves as the global rollout for several hardware upgrades, including automated steel pallets, double-walled hazardous material containers, and fully integrated mixing systems.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 10, 2026 - Starlinger will present its advanced manufacturing equipment for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) and integrated plastics recycling systems at the interpack 2026 exhibition. The machinery provider is showcasing its automated bag conversion lines and physical load-testing infrastructure to demonstrate how woven polypropylene and PET materials maximize payload capacities while reducing overall packaging weight. By transitioning to welded, adhesive-free bag structures that support high recycled material content, these industrial platforms help bulk goods transporters lower production costs, eliminate moisture contamination, and comply with strict environmental packaging regulations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 10, 2026 - At Interpack 2026, the IMA Group will present a comprehensive suite of new manufacturing and packaging technologies with 38 machines operating live across a 4,500 square meter exhibition space. The booth is structured around the concept of "Cognitive Manufacturing," which envisions production environments featuring autonomous robotics and artificial intelligence integration designed to improve the interaction between systems, services, and personnel. Visitors will experience distinct areas including "The Loop" for future automation capabilities, "IMA Service" for advanced analytics, and "IMA OPENLab" dedicated to material research and sustainable packaging. Ultimately, the event serves as the launch platform for numerous machines serving the pharmaceutical, medical device assembly, and consumer goods sectors.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 10, 2026 - SEW-EURODRIVE has officially introduced the OrchestrationSuite, a comprehensive web-based software platform tailored specifically for system integrators, machine builders, and packaging line operators, at the interpack 2026 trade exhibition. This newly developed system establishes a centralized administrative environment designed to manage diverse automation software across components sourced from entirely different hardware manufacturers. By consolidating the operational workflows required for programmable logic controllers, industrial drives, robotics, and human-machine interface systems, the platform directly addresses the heavy administrative burdens historically caused by fragmented engineering tools and cumbersome manual update processes.