Global

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2026 - Dentsply Sirona has announced that its Primescan 2 Cart has received the 2026 iF Design Award in the Product Design - Medicine / Health category, recognizing its ergonomic engineering, clinician-focused usability, and integration into cloud-based digital dental workflows. The award highlights the system's role in supporting more mobile, connected intraoral scanning environments as digital dentistry adoption continues to expand globally. The recognition also reflects increasing industry emphasis on workflow efficiency, portability, and system integration within modern dental practices transitioning toward cloud-native clinical infrastructure.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2026 - Royal Philips has introduced SmartIQ, a new coronary imaging technology integrated into its Azurion image-guided therapy platform, designed to address a long-standing clinical challenge in interventional cardiology: balancing high image quality with reduced radiation exposure. The system was developed with cardiovascular centers and focuses on ultra-low dose imaging protocols that maintain diagnostic clarity while lowering X-ray exposure for patients and clinical staff. Philips is positioning the technology as part of a broader strategy to strengthen workflow consistency, evidence generation, and dose optimization in coronary procedures, with initial clinical validation already underway through published pilot studies and ongoing multicenter research programs.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2026 - Royal Philips is using EuroPCR 2026 in Paris to present an expanded portfolio of imaging, physiology and AI-enabled workflow technologies aimed at supporting increasingly complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and structural heart procedures. The company's latest developments focus on integrating imaging systems, physiological assessment tools and procedural guidance into a unified interventional cardiology workflow while also addressing radiation exposure concerns in catheterization laboratories. Philips is positioning the strategy around operational efficiency, procedural confidence and lower-dose imaging as healthcare providers manage rising procedural complexity and increased pressure on cath lab performance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 15, 2026 - HCLTech has launched AI Force 2.0, the latest version of its proprietary enterprise AI platform designed to integrate agentic intelligence with generative AI across software engineering, IT operations and enterprise business processes. The platform is positioned to support organizations seeking to scale automation, improve operational decision-making and accelerate modernization initiatives while maintaining governance and security controls. HCLTech said the updated platform combines engineering, operations and application environments into a unified intelligence framework intended to support enterprise-wide AI deployment. The launch reflects increasing enterprise demand for operational AI systems capable of autonomous workflow execution and measurable business outcomes.

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 12, 2026 - Wild Cherry has officially announced the restart of its commercial production operations, bringing its traditional Ukrainian vyshnivka liqueur back to the market after operational pauses caused by the global pandemic and subsequent regional conflict. The company is actively expanding its distribution footprint by entering international beverage markets, with a strategic focus on establishing a commercial presence within the United States. By leveraging historic maceration techniques and natural ingredients, the brand aims to capture market share within the premium dessert liqueur category. This operational revival introduces a highly authentic, heritage-driven spirit to international buyers seeking natural, craft-oriented beverage portfolios.

"For us, this is more than a business revival- it is a symbol of Ukrainian resilience."

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.