News Plastech
At Plastec West 2026 in Anaheim, Arburg will introduce its new Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine concept to the US market, focusing on fast setup, easy operation and integrated automation and digitalisation.
Łukasiewicz Center and Dassault Systèmes have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of digital transformation of Polish industry, covering support for the digitization of R&D processes and the strengthening of digital competences. The cooperation is intended to accelerate the implementation of modern technologies in the economy and improve collaboration between science and business.
Plast 2026 will run on 9 to 12 June 2026 at Fiera Milano as part of MaTec, a combined format with Xylexpo and Composites Future spanning eight halls to encourage cross-sector synergies.
Arburg Italy hosted its "Iniezione Next!" Open House in Peschiera Borromeo, welcoming more than 200 attendees for the Italian premiere of the electric Allrounder Trend alongside live demonstrations, expert lectures and partner consulting.
Stadler inaugurated a 27,000-square-foot office and warehouse complex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to expand service capacity, logistics and customer support across North America.
Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.
Industry associations and exhibitors reported strong international attendance, high-quality discussions and concrete project outcomes at K 2025, with circular economy, digitalization and energy efficiency among the dominant themes.
The eight-day K 2025 fair in Düsseldorf reported 3,275 exhibitors, more than 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries and a 67% share of decision-makers, underscoring its role as a global platform for plastics and rubber.
At Plast Eurasia 2025, Arburg will present the Eurasia premiere of its new electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine and the Gestica lite control, with an Allrounder 1000 e Trend producing a Cross Knot demonstration part at stand 1114B.
Evonik and Schneider Electric have launched a partnership to digitize and automate thermoplastic processing at Evonik’s Essen Goldschmidt site, aiming to improve mechanical recycling efficiency and recyclate quality. The initiative was announced at K in Düsseldorf.
Arburg will showcase new digitalisation and AI features at K 2025, including the Gestica lite control, AI-based assistants, a recyclate-focused pilot and a virtual twin in the arburgXworld portal, alongside updates to the ALS MES and the Ask Arburg app.
Davis-Standard is executing a company-wide transformation focused on customer service, digital manufacturing, and R&D reinvestment, including a new Customer Response Center and upgrades to its Extrusion Center of Excellence.
EREMA will demonstrate its Edvanced Recycling program at K 2025, including live production of recycled pellets and the debut of Volex degassing technology. The company also adds predictive maintenance modules and highlights end-to-end process integration.
Haitian International and Haitian Smart Solutions will present open integration, an in-house IML system, Hilectro robots, peripherals and the Go Factory Cloud MES at K 2025, illustrating a modular path to flexible, digitalized injection molding.
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present integrated automation and robot solutions alongside eight fully electric injection moulding machines and modular digital connectivity, featuring SAM-C robots, industry-specific applications and OPC UA-based myAssist networking.
At K 2025, Amut will showcase developments in extrusion, recycling and cast film, including an integrated rPO polyolefin pelletizing line, a tray-to-tray route for post-consumer PET, the New Magnum cast concept and new digital tools for operations and maintenance.
Arburg has successfully renewed its ISO/IEC 27001 certification, confirming the maturity of its information security management system across Global IT & Digital Services. The recertification follows the company’s initial certification in March 2023.
At K 2025, Arburg will host a multi-day lecture program in the arburgGREENworld pavilion, complemented by contributions to the VDMA Power of Plastics Forum and the Women in Plastics event.
MAS introduced the iQonicTwin HyperPET, integrating a pre-extrusion SSP based on infrared radiation and vacuum for food-grade rPET with stable IV, color consistency and low AA at reduced energy use. The solution debuts at K Show 2025 in Düsseldorf.
The guide outlines five steps to optimize vacuum systems, from diagnostics and goal setting to monitoring and maintenance, with a focus on energy efficiency and costs.
KHS has launched its browser-based Virtual Training Center as part of KHS Campus, adding interactive modules for cans, glass and PET. The program supports self-paced learning on digital twins and is now commercially available with more content and languages planned.
KHS has launched a production line coaching service that trains operators and supervisors to interpret line interactions and digital data, accelerating fault diagnosis and reducing unplanned downtime.
Alpla marked its 70th anniversary with a review of key innovations and a focus on future investments in digitalisation, automation and circular economy models, while maintaining its system approach to plastic packaging and recycling. The family-owned company operates 200 sites in 46 countries and employs more than 24,000 people.
Comexi will showcase printing, converting and digital service solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, highlighting efficiency, automation and sustainability. The program includes daily open sessions on print technology selection and the role of AI and automation, plus an afterwork meeting on 10 October.
Sigma Engineering will present Sigmasoft Virtual Molding 6.2 at K 2025. The release delivers up to four times faster simulations, improved result quality and usability, plus the debuts of Sigmaecon and Sigma Rubber Designer.
K 2025 will offer Fair Match, a smart matchmaking tool that links exhibitors and visitors before, during and after the show. The service runs in the K app and provides contact suggestions, chat and meeting scheduling.
K 2025 in Düsseldorf will feature themed guided tours in German and English, covering materials and design, digital solutions and recycling, and a Young Talents route. Participation is free, with details and registration available via Guided tours at the K 2025 trade fair.
Hasco announces new solutions for mold bases and hot runner systems at K 2025, focusing on digitalization, process reliability and energy efficiency. Premieres will be shown live in hall/booth 1/C06.
Skyroot Aerospace, a private Indian space launch company, has implemented Siemens Xcelerator’s Polarion software to streamline its software development and support its mission of affordable, on-demand spaceflight.
FCS Group impressed at the 2025 Taichung Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition with its intelligent injection molding solutions and is set to unveil further innovations at Taimold 2025 in Taipei.
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.
“The Power of Plastics: Green - Smart - Responsible” is the motto of the world’s leading trade fair K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. These focal points are a perfect fit for Arburg.
Digital pilot functions stabilise the injection moulding process.
Founded in 2014 and located in Kartuzy near Gdańsk, SolidPlast has made a difference by strategically implementing digital assistant systems.
Efficient and economical: Electric and hybrid Allrounders demonstrate high performance
K 2025 has set out to tackle the central challenges of our time and present concrete solutions. This aim is also reflected by its guiding topics. One of them reads “Embracing Digitalisation”