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Hasco has extended its thermal insulating sheet range with 6 and 8 mm thicknesses and matching locating flanges, targeting energy efficiency and process stability in injection and compression moulding.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, Bole proudly presents a powerful lineup of injection moulding innovations that are setting new benchmarks in efficiency, sustainability, and advanced applications.
SML has expanded its extruder portfolio with a co-rotating twin-screw model designed for high-output processing of polyolefins and polyesters. Tests on a CPP line indicate 10 to 15% lower specific energy input and up to 20% fewer gels compared with a single-screw extruder.
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.
At K 2025, Arburg will run an electric Allrounder 720 A on Stand 13A13 to demonstrate injection compressing moulding with in-mould labelling for thin-wall PP cups. The setup targets lower material use and energy consumption, along with reduced clamping force.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Netstal will demonstrate a high-performance cell for 1-liter in-mold labeled pails on the Elios 5500 PAC injection molding machine. The exhibit combines thin-wall molding, fast cycles and energy-efficient operation for packaging applications.
ENGEL will showcase an expanded temperature control portfolio at K 2025, including ultrasonic-based e-flomo and eco-flomo systems rated up to 160 °C and the new e-flomo one for high flow rates. The solutions target lower scrap, higher process stability and up to 50% reduction in cooling water use.
Freudenberg Performance Materials has published its first standalone sustainability report for its technical textiles business. The report outlines a 2045 Scope 1 and 2 CO2 neutrality goal and details 2024 progress in emissions, energy efficiency and renewable electricity.
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.
Wittmann Tempro temperature controllers are a cost-effective choice for applications requiring precise temperature control with straightforward operation. At K 2025, Wittmann will present a new controller design with a 120 °C operating temperature.
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.
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced Steraflex GIO, a low migration flexographic ink system formulated to comply with the German Ink Ordinance. The ink excludes intentionally added photoinitiator 379 and targets food and pharmaceutical packaging.
At drinktec 2025 in Munich, ENGEL will run an all-electric e-cap 380 cell producing 38 mm slit-and-folded closures in a 4-second cycle. The exhibit highlights energy-efficient operation, process consistency and new features including the 2465 injection unit and the e-flomo one cooling water distribution system.
Lesbats Scieries d'Aquitaine has implemented four Vecoplan Toploader systems for storage and in-plant conveying of chips, bark, and sawdust. The solution feeds the pellet line and the boiler house, stabilizing material flow and reducing dust thanks to enclosed conveyors.
ENGEL will debut the electric, tie-bar-less victory electric 220 at K 2025, running in a fully automated cell that moulds polypropylene fittings with a family tool. The setup combines compact machine design, digital assistance and integrated handling to increase productivity and reduce scrap.
Bekum will present the new all-electric Smartline series and live demonstrations of the Eblow 508D at K 2025, highlighting lower total cost of ownership, energy efficiency and expanded cross-brand service and retrofit offerings.
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.
Keeping the temperature balance of an injection moulding tool constant is of elementary importance for efficient and resource-saving production. Many factors can influence the parameters in an injection moulding cycle: the ambient temperature in the production rooms, the humidity and the temperature of the injection moulding machine.
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.
In just six weeks, the 2nd edition of the International Trade Fair for Recycling Technologies and Raw Materials Recovery - Recycling Tech 2025 - will take place.
At drinktec 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present its extensive all-electric packaging expertise, reaffirming the company’s new theme "Today. Tomorrow. Electric."
From September 15 to 19, 2025, the Wittmann Group will present itself at the Drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for beverage and liquid food technology, with a high-speed machine from its EcoPower Xpress series
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.
Moretto, a leading company in the sector, has grown through continuous product innovation, a strong focus on customer needs and a strategic vision capable of understanding the challenges of the market.
The European Food Safety Authority EFSA confirms the compliance of the decontamination performance of the recoStar PET art recycling process in a positive “Scientific Opinion” based on the new regulation in force since 2022.
Only 5 mm wall thickness deviation with a pipe diameter of 2.7 m Extrusion technology from battenfeld-cincinnati makes it possible. After all, there is no other machine manufacturer in the world that has so much in the design of complete large-diameter pipe extrusion lines and has installed as many lines internationally as the German-Austrian company.
When ENGEL first unveiled a tie-bar-less injection moulding machine at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf in 1989, the reaction was mixed: technical fascination on one hand, open scepticism on the other.
Cold Jet, the global leader in dry ice blasting and dry ice production technology, continues to solidify its position as the industry leader in dry ice technology with the announcement of its latest expansion project.
In view of the coming edition of Ecomondo, scheduled for 4-7 November 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy, Italian Exhibition Group is promoting three international stops designed to anticipate content, technologies and collaboration opportunities in key sectors of the ecological transition.
K 2025 sees EREMA launch the Agglorema generation of machines, a new recycling system specially developed for processing heavily contaminated post-consumer waste.
At the K 2025, Lindner will be making the most of its exhibition space - spread across Hall 9, Stand B17/19, and the outdoor area CE02 - showcasing trailblazing technologies and new products to process waste plastics.
The company name says it all. Yixin Precision specializes in precision parts - with two business divisions: Mold making and injection molding production. “We are a full-service provider and often also a development partner for our customers,” says Hon Ping Siow, Director of Yixin Precision.
Performance. Perfected. For you - under this motto, KraussMaffei will be demonstrating at K 2025 (Düsseldorf, October 8th - 16th) how cutting-edge technologies and a strong customer focus deliver measurable added value.
The BOY representative 1.Plastcompany Poland made a strong showing at the Plastpol international trade fair for plastics and rubber processing in Kielce.
Nestled beneath the ridges of the Ore mountains in Germany are two plants manufacturing thousands of multi-material components for OEMs daily. With an additional site recently opened in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Hugo Stiehl Kunststofftechnik GmbH (HSK) invested in 10 injection moulding machines from the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect series.
Energy efficiency involves more than sustainability. It has a noticeable effect on competitiveness especially in the packaging industry, where unit costs must be calculated with an extremely sharp pencil.