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Labelexpo Europe 2025 will open at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona with more than 650 exhibitors and an expanded scope covering label production and outer packaging embellishment. The program emphasizes technology, education, sustainability and community initiatives.
Universal Robots unveiled the UR8 Long, a collaborative industrial robot with a 1750 mm reach and 8 kg payload, designed for confined workspaces. The new model debuted at Fabtech and targets applications such as welding and bin picking.
Arburg will present the Allrounder 475 V, a 1,000 kN vertical injection moulding machine combining a compact footprint with servo-hydraulic energy savings, in a turnkey IMD cell at K 2025. The exhibit will produce PC/ABS key covers using post-industrial recyclate and digital traceability.
Kistler will present process-integrated, AI-supported quality assurance for medical device injection molding at K 2025. The approach replaces sampling with automated 100% inspection based on in-mold sensor data.
At K 2025, Engel will present a unified automation portfolio with deep machine integration, led by a new modular generation of viper linear robots that extends reach without full robot replacement. The offering targets higher efficiency, shorter lead times and space-saving layouts.
Moog will present new hydraulic, electrohydraulic and electrohydrostatic solutions for plastics machinery at K 2025. The exhibit in Hall 11 will highlight a new pump concept for injection molding.
Moretto outlines a portfolio of storage and handling systems for plastic granules, regrind and flakes, spanning indoor silos, big bag solutions and automated receiving. The equipment integrates with conveying and supports error prevention through barcode, RFID and supervisory controls.
Sidel announces participation in the PPMA Total Show 2025 in Birmingham, presenting its approach to the design and integration of complete packaging lines. The company will highlight the benefits of harmonizing equipment and digital solutions.
ABB will supply automation, electrification and digitalization for Citroniq’s planned 100 percent biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, scheduled to start up in 2029. The partners aim to deliver the first full commercial-scale plant of its kind.
At K 2025, Wittmann will unveil the Primus 118, a linear robot for injection molding machines up to 250 tons, increasing the series’ payload from 5 kg to selectable 6 or 8 kg. The model adds reinforced axes, more powerful drives and extended pneumatic options, and runs on the R9 control with OPC UA.
KraussMaffei has overhauled its all-electric PX injection molding series, citing a 20 percent smaller footprint and around 20 percent lower energy use. The range spans 800 to 2,000 kN and introduces the web-based MC7 control, updated drive and temperature control options, and a new hot runner controller.
Gollmer Formen GmbH will exhibit at the K trade fair for the first time, presenting global project planning and procurement services for injection moulds and turnkey systems developed with Haitian International Germany.
Sidel announces it will present packaging and palletizing solutions for the food, home care and personal care segment at the FachPack 2025 trade fair in Nuremberg. At booth C5107 in hall 7, the company will show, including, RoboAccess_Pal S, CoboAccess_Pal, and integrated end-of-line solutions.
Japan Steel Works has introduced the world's first 40,000 kN all-electric injection moulding machine, setting new standards in productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability. The company will showcase its latest innovations at K 2025.
At K 2025, Wittmann Battenfeld will showcase advanced injection molding technologies and resource-saving innovations, including the new MacroPower with a one-piece machine body, multi-component systems, and solutions for sustainable plastics processing.
At K 2025, ENGEL will present a compact injection moulding solution for producing robust, thick-walled technical parts from 100% post-consumer recyclate, combining advanced foaming technology, digital assistance, and material efficiency.
At Drinktec, Moretto will showcase innovative automation for PET processing, including crystallizers, grinders, dryers, and dosing systems, all designed to boost efficiency, support recycling, and ensure high-quality production.
At drinktec 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present its extensive all-electric packaging expertise, reaffirming the company’s new theme "Today. Tomorrow. Electric."
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase its most innovative and customer-oriented developments to-date, highlighting how the unique collaboration between industrial experts in Germany and Japan is advancing process efficiencies.
Digital pilot functions stabilise the injection moulding process.
Efficient and economical: Electric and hybrid Allrounders demonstrate high performance
Investment of 10 million euros in Suzhou, China, to strengthen the Group's presence in Asia.
Arburg Technology Days are just around the corner! Enjoy exciting glimpses of Arburg's product world, discover latest technologies and let innovations wow you.
The ENGEL Group subsidiary, TMA Automation Sp. z o.o., has begun construction of a modern office and production building in the immediate vicinity of Gdansk Airport in Poland. This new location underlines ENGEL's commitment to growth and innovation in the automation of injection moulding processes.
Plast Eurasia Istanbul, the eagerly anticipated coming together of the plastic industry, will once again take the stage with record-breaking number of participants to display their innovations at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between December 4-7.
Fakuma, the exhibition for plastics processing industry, will take place in Friedrichshafen (Germany) from 15 to 19 October.
The new Tempro basic E temperature controllers from Wittmann offer still greater performance and energy efficiency inside a more compact housing. At the Fakuma 2024, they will celebrate their world premiere in size S90.
At Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Arburg will once again be offering an interactive exhibition area: the striking arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg's comprehensive consulting and solution expertise in all aspects of plastics processing.
Sumitomo Demag, Schwaig, has announced the next phase of the company’s succession plan following the retirement of incumbent CEO Gerd Liebig, who has led the Group for nine years.
In today’s competitive plastics processing environment processors are always searching for ways to improve their processing capabilities.
The industry will meet in Friedrichshafen for the 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing from the 15th through the 19th of October, 2024.
The MSV International Industrial Fair will once again bring together in one place the innovations that are pushing industrial production into a new era.
Visitors to the Moretto stand showed considerable interest in finding innovative, high-performance and energy-saving solutions.
Digitalisation has been an integral part of the ENGEL portfolio strategy for many years. A wide selection of digital products inside the machine and on a flexible online production portal are already providing benefits to users in terms of costs, quality and energy consumption.
WITTMANN presents DC-powered injection molding equipment in Poland
New Sales and Product Manager in Syncro Group is about to help the company with consolidating the market with all the other members of the Sales Team.