Radiation crosslinking opens up completely new possibilities for polymers: Precise crosslinking can improve mechanical properties, increase heat resistance and abrasion resistance, and significantly increase chemical resistance.
Rubber Street will return to Hall 6 at K 2025, jointly organised by wdk and Messe Düsseldorf. The 500 m2 special area is fully booked with a record 19 exhibitors covering the elastomer and TPE value chain, and will feature reusable flooring made from recycled tyre rubber.
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.
Exolon Group has launched the Exolon Panel 60 HX, a 60 mm polycarbonate panel with a Hybrid-X structure for translucent facades. An Ecoplus variant uses biocircular raw materials attributed via ISCC PLUS mass balance, with up to 89 percent from non-fossil sources, according to the company.
At K 2025 ENGEL will present a virtual twin of the duo 5500 combi M, a 55,000 kN two-platen injection moulding machine. The exhibit highlights PUR-based in-mould coating via clearmelt for large automotive components and the substitution of painted metal panels with plastics.
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will run an all-electric 420t PAC-E caps and closures cell integrating a 72-cavity tool and inline digital cap printing, targeting faster cycles, energy cuts and on-the-fly personalisation.
Hubergroup Print Solutions will present its water-based Hydro-i ink portfolio for corrugated packaging at IndiaCorr Expo 2025. The series, introduced in 2022, combines high print performance with low VOC content and local manufacturing in Silvassa.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Ravenwood Packaging have formed a strategic cooperation focused on hotmelt pressure-sensitive adhesives for linerless labelling. The alliance will be highlighted at Label Expo 2025 on stands 4C56 and 5A52.
Chen Hsong will introduce its DMZ multi-material injection molding machines and the iChen Smart Family, including the AI Molder, with a planned debut at K 2025. The release combines precision hardware with connected software for Industry 4.0 workflows.
Husky Technologies will present new PET preform systems, mono-material closure technology and enterprise-wide monitoring at Drinktec 2025 in Munich. The launches target higher rPET processing, circular packaging and factory-level operational visibility.
KraussMaffei Extrusion will showcase the KM-3L RK 42-HP at K 2025, a 3-layer PVC pipe head designed to process up to 100% recycled material. The system targets stable operation, lower material costs and improved surface quality in wastewater pipe extrusion.
Palsgaard will present plant-based polymer additives at K 2025, led by the new Einar 987 anti-fouling additive and supported by anti-static and anti-fog solutions for plastics processing and packaging.