WM Thermoforming Machines focuses on AI and smart factory at Plast 2026
At Plast 2026, the focus of the WM Thermoforming Machines will go beyond machinery, with particular attention dedicated to digital tools, and smart factory solutions designed to automate and optimize production flow.
The company will also host an Open House event at its headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland on June 8-10 with live machine demonstrations.
WM Empower at Plast 2026
At its Plast stand, WM Thermoforming Machines will show its WM Empower through dedicated demo stations featuring Form.AI, the AI assistant developed to support the operator 24/7, WMind, the cloud-based platform for production monitoring and analytics, and the newly introduced WM Explora.
First presented at K 2025, WM Empower is already operating at several customer facilities. The suite brings the latest digital and AI-based tools into thermoforming with the objective of making machine operation, production monitoring and technical support simpler and more accessible.
Among the latest developments, WM Explora introduces a new approach to machine support and technical documentation. Through interactive 3D exploded machine views, users can navigate machine components, access spare parts information and consult manuals and troubleshooting documentation in a faster and more intuitive way, simplifying both maintenance and technical assistance activities.
Thermoforming technologies at Open House event
During the Open House events at its headquarters, WM Thermoforming Machines will able present different thermoforming technologies in operation, including steel rule die systems such as the FX780 IM2 and the new FXL1000, as well as punch-and-die technology with the FT900.
The FXL1000, presented live for the first time, is currently the largest steel rule thermoforming machine on the market.
The combination of PLAST and the Open House will offer visitors the opportunity to explore both the current state and the future direction of thermoforming technology, from machinery and digital tools to increasingly integrated and automated production environments.
