VDMA “The Power of Plastics Forum” at K 2025
The machinery and equipment manufacturers’ association will again present itself with a special area and extensive programme on the outdoor premises of K 2025.
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Formnext 2025: Call for speakers for stage program open
Having achieved international acclaim for its supporting program on three stages, Formnext is continuing its successful multistage concept in 2025. The Industry, Application, and Technology Stages will host discussions on current and future applications, technological developments, and overarching trends in Additive Manufacturing.
SKZ presents pioneering testing systems
The SKZ Plastics Center presents modern solutions for high-precision detection of even the smallest defects in plastic products. Companies benefit from comprehensive support - from selection and adaptation to development and seamless integration of automated testing systems.
Controller-related approaches for reliable recyclate processing
Digital pilot functions stabilise the injection moulding process.
The big meeting of the Plastic Recycling Industry!
RePlast Eurasia 2025, the first and only specialised fair of the plastic recycling sector in Türkiye, opened its doors on 8 May at Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre. The fair, where important steps are taken for a sustainable future, brings together the leading companies and professionals of the sector from Türkiye and around the world.
X-Rite Launches CiF3200 Imaging Benchtop Spectrophotometer
X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, today announced the launch of the CiF3200 imaging spectrophotometer, designed for color measurement of small, odd-shaped, multi-colored, and highly reflective items.
ENGEL acquires long-standing partner Roegele: Establishment of ENGEL Spain
ENGEL is continuing to advance its internationalisation strategy and, as of 1 April 2026, will acquire its long-standing sales partner Roegele in Spain. This move strengthens ENGEL’s presence in the south-western European market and marks the establishment of a new subsidiary: ENGEL Spain.
Positive signals from the foreign market - a look back at Chinaplas 2025
From April 15 to 18, Chinaplas in Shenzhen once again opened its doors to national and international trade fair visitors. Together with its representative Trillion Machinery, BOY demonstrated two practical applications on a BOY 22 A PRO and on the particularly compact BOY XS E.
PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber portfolio approaching +400 granted patents
Since the start of 2025, PulPac’s patent portfolio has expanded significantly and now includes 67 patent families with nearly +400 granted patents across 58 countries, covering various aspects of the Dry Molded Fiber technology.
MachinePoint and Poland: A key alliance in the growth of the european used machinery market
At a time when the European plastics industry is seeking to modernize, reduce costs, and move toward more sustainable models, used machinery has gained unprecedented prominence.
SolidPlast boosts efficiency with iQ hold control from ENGEL
Founded in 2014 and located in Kartuzy near Gdańsk, SolidPlast has made a difference by strategically implementing digital assistant systems.
Varied selection of Hasco control units
Temperature control has a major influence on the quality of the mouldings. Hasco hot runner offers a wide variety of different control units, individually coordinated to a variety of different applications.