Events
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Who is better at table football – humans or robots? At MachTech 2026, FANUC demonstrated the capabilities of its new R-50iA controller
An interactive table football game between a human and an industrial robot became one of the most eye-catching demonstrations at MachTech & InnoTech Expo 2026. At the FANUC stand, visitors had the opportunity to test their skills against a FANUC LR Mate six-axis robot, with the game offering several levels of difficulty. Only a few of those who tried the demonstration managed to reach the final level. Behind the interactive application were not only the robot’s precision, but also FANUC’s next-generation robot controller – the R-50iA.
2026-11-03Read the article
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Albania resumes a 110 million euros sewer infrastructure and wastewater treatment project in Tirana
Albania is taking new steps toward completing a large-scale project to build and modernize the sewer infrastructure in the capital, Tirana, financed by a Japanese loan worth approximately 110 million euros. After a prolonged delay, the government approved an amendment to the financing agreement, and the Japanese side agreed to extend the deadline for disbursement of the funds to December 24, 2031. The project includes sewerage facilities and wastewater treatment, and a contractor is yet to be selected to complete the treatment plant, BalkanEngineer.com learned from information provided by Albanian Daily News.
2026-11-03Read the article
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A center for the development of quantum computing-based applications will open in Iași, Romania
The technology company Classiq and Romania’s FreeYa Mind Campus have announced a strategic partnership to establish a center for the development of quantum computing-based applications in Iași, northeastern Romania. The new facility will combine a specialized software platform, quantum computing infrastructure, and training programs designed for research organizations, universities, and industrial enterprises. The collaboration is part of the development of the technology campus, which is preparing to deploy the IBM Quantum System Two, BalkanEngineer.com learned from an official announcement by Classiq.
2026-10-30Read the article
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SpaceCAD has showcased high-precision 3D scanning, reverse engineering and new manufacturing solutions at MachTech & InnoTech 2026
More than 25 years ago, SpaceCAD began building its market presence with engineering software solutions and CNC machine control technologies. Today, the company’s portfolio includes 3D scanners, additive manufacturing equipment, reverse engineering software and production monitoring systems. We saw part of this evolution at MachTech & InnoTech Expo 2026, where our team met with Kremena Dragneva, who is responsible for marketing and sales at SpaceCAD.
2026-10-28Read the article
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Germany's Kromberg & Schubert expands production of automotive wiring systems in North Macedonia, creating 2.000 new jobs
German automotive wiring systems manufacturer Kromberg & Schubert is preparing a new expansion of its plant in Bitola, North Macedonia, which is expected to create 2,000 jobs over the next four years. The investment project is related to the production of wiring systems for a new Audi model, with the planned production volume exceeding 3,000 wiring harnesses per day. The agreement for the expansion was signed with the country’s government, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a company press release.
2026-10-28Read the article
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The Bulgarian Izida Ceramica is expanding its production near Sofia by nearly 70% and plans to build a new logistics center in Bucharest
Bulgarian ceramic tile manufacturer Izida Ceramica is preparing an investment of over 20 million euros to expand and modernize its plant in Elin Pelin, near Sofia. The project aims to increase annual production capacity from 6.5 million m² in 2025 to approximately 11 million m², as well as to begin manufacturing large-format ceramic slabs. The expansion is also linked to the company’s growth in the Romanian market, where its sales volumes have doubled, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a publication on Money.bg.
2026-10-26Read the article
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A new retail complex worth 16.6 million euros will be built on the site of a former industrial plant in Novi Sad, Serbia
The Serbian company PD Real Estate plans to build a new retail complex in Novi Sad worth approximately 16.6 million euros. The investment will be carried out on a 57,211 m² plot in the “Sever 2” industrial zone, where the Belarus Agropanonka tractor factory is located on the site of the former “Petar Drapshin” enterprise. The project calls for the construction of a large commercial building, a parking lot for 400 cars, and supporting infrastructure, BalkanEngineer.com learned from information published by the Serbian outlet eKapija.
2026-10-22Read the article
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RAIS paves the way for more flexible and autonomous manufacturing with comprehensive high-tech CNC solutions at MachTech 2026
With an extensive range of metalworking machine tools, new technological solutions and in-house developments for automated and autonomous machining operations, RAIS made a strong impression at this year’s MachTech&InnoTech Expo industrial trade fair. At the event, the manufacturing company highlighted its comprehensive product portfolio and its years of experience in developing efficient manufacturing processes. Visitors to the stand had the opportunity to explore different types of machine tools, ranging from Swiss-type lathes and vertical machining centres to automated manufacturing cells.
2026-10-21Read the article
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Euromaster is investing over 30 million euros in a logistics center with 18 autonomous robots and its own training academy in Kostinbrod, Bulgaria
The Bulgarian company Euromaster Import-Export, which specializes in the trade of professional and hobby tools, has opened a new logistics center in the Kostinbrod industrial zone. The investment exceeds 30 million euros and is the largest in the company’s 34-year history. The complex is built on a 42,410 m² site and features an AutoStore automated storage and order-picking system, operated by 18 autonomous robots, BalkanEngineer.com learned from information published by the company.
2026-10-19Read the article
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STRABAG opens a new asphalt plant in central Romania with a capacity of 150 t/h and its own photovoltaic system
STRABAG Romania has commissioned a new asphalt mixing plant in Avrig, Sibiu County, following an investment of 3 million euros. The new production facility is located to serve infrastructure projects in the central part of the country and has a capacity of up to 150 metric tons per hour of asphalt mix, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a company press release.
2026-10-16Read the article