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HK Cosmetic Packaging marked 50 years of collaboration with Arburg with the handover of its 150th Allrounder injection moulding machine, a hydraulic 720 S for thick-walled PET cream jars, at Arburg's Lossburg headquarters on 22 October 2025.
PepsiCo Poland will launch an automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki in Q3 2026, using Mecalux solutions. The system will connect production and shipping 24/7 and will be integrated with SAP EWM.
At K 2025, Wittmann presented the new M8 plus control generation for central material conveying systems. The solution integrates up to 320 loaders and 64 dryers, and offers RFID, OPC UA, and integration with Wittmann 4.0.
The 34th Plast Eurasia Istanbul will run on 3–6 December 2025 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, organized by Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. in cooperation with the Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation (Pagev). The program spans processing machinery, materials and automation, with Turkish Airlines as official partner.
Kistler has introduced the NCFQ 2166A high-speed joining system, combining a LinMot linear module with piezoelectric force and acceleration sensing. The turnkey setup targets precise, high-throughput assembly in medical, electronics, semiconductor and automotive applications.
igus has introduced the complete drylin SLX-8060 linear axis with a dryspin lead screw drive, designed for rapid integration with aluminum profiles and loads up to 600 kg. The solution targets applications in logistics, robotics, and production cells in the packaging industry.
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.
Reifenhäuser introduced a company-wide machine user interface for its extrusion lines and received a German Design Award during K 2025. The unified system spans blown film, flat film and nonwoven lines with an emphasis on simple, intuitive operation.
ENGEL Polska inaugurated its expanded Warsaw headquarters, adding capacity for training, technical support and automation. The Technology Centre now showcases the full ENGEL and Wintec portfolio with integrated robotics.
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.
IFR: 542,000 industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2024, with nearly 12% cobots. Poland recorded 2,344 new installations, down 13% y/y, remaining the largest robotics market in CEE.
Arburg will debut the all-electric Allrounder Trend at K 2025, a new performance level for standard injection moulding with simplified setup, operation and maintenance. Orders open at the fair, with global availability from spring 2026.
Storopack is expanding its automated packaging portfolio with the Auto.protect module that uses a vision system and AI algorithms. The solution selects the fill scenario and material quantity and enables quality control; it is available in standard or customized versions.
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, Reifenhäuser will present Reifenhäuser Next, an industrial AI portfolio for plastics extrusion designed to address the skills gap and raise OEE. The suite combines an AI chatbot, a learning platform and production data tools integrated with live systems.
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has deployed a semi-automated Mecalux Pallet Shuttle warehouse in Lisburn, providing high-density storage for 9,000 pallets and stricter inventory control to support distribution across the island of Ireland.
At K 2025, Coperion will present an expanded lineup of smart feeding and weighing technologies, bringing together Coperion K-Tron with former Schenck Process FPM AccuRate and MechaTron lines. Solutions will be shown in Hall 14, booth B19, and in the open area FG/CE07.
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 present a turnkey cell built around an Allrounder More 2000 that moulds two-colour ABS dominoes in a 32-cavity hot runner tool, with linear handling and a cobot assembling and packing sets.
BW Converting’s sixth‑generation PCMC Meridian Elite+ laser anilox cleaning system is now running at Amcor Flexibles North America, with early results indicating measurable gains in consistency and throughput.
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.
Gollmer Formen will exhibit at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, presenting its international project planning and procurement services for injection moulds, components, assemblies and turnkey systems. The company highlights its cooperation with Haitian International and its in‑house toolroom in Kirchheim unter Teck.
ETI Converting, Martin Automatic, Lundberg Tech and LemuGroup will run a fully integrated, live label production line at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, covering coating, converting and end-of-line automation. Visitors will see a real job produced under show-floor conditions, from dual-web input to palletized rolls.
At K 2025, KraussMaffei will present the FrontIQ Light headlight made with ColorForm, integrating inline PUR coating and in-mold film deep drawing. A live cell on a GXW 650 will produce a 3K demonstrator, with a 720 mm headlight shown at the Leonhard Kurz booth.
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.