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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.
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.
Sigma Engineering will present the latest Sigmasoft developments at K 2025 and contrast optimized simulation results with live injection molding cells operated by partner companies across the show.
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.
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.
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.
EngelENGELtarget material savings, scrap reduction and faster setup.
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.
K 2025 will again host a Start-up Zone for young technology companies in Hall 7. Twenty exhibitors will present solutions spanning AI, data analytics, bioplastics, digitally supported production and the circular economy, with a Start-up Pitch scheduled for 13 October in Hall 6.
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.
BMT will showcase its smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025 in Munich, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development. The approach integrates Blowscan and Thermoscan for tighter control of preform temperature and material distribution.
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.
Messe Düsseldorf has introduced K Assistant, an AI-supported chatbot on www.k-online.com that provides exhibitors and visitors with multilingual, 24/7 guidance on hall plans, exhibitor offerings, the supporting programme and services ahead of K 2025.
Konica Minolta Sensing Europe announces its participation in K 2025, presenting color and appearance measurement solutions for plastics processing and recycling. At its stand in Hall 11 (F68), the company will showcase spectrophotometers and software for color formulation and quality control.
BMT will showcase its Smart prototyping platform at drinktec 2025, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development.
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.
A modern, lightweight user-interface pendant on the newest robot control from Sepro Group connects plastics injection molders to a more intuitive, more powerful and more connectable control platform. The new Visual 4 control will be introduced at the K2025 trade fair and will become available on all Sepro robots in 2026.
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.
Founded in 2014 and located in Kartuzy near Gdańsk, SolidPlast has made a difference by strategically implementing digital assistant systems.
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.
TriVision, a Danish company recognized for its leading vision technology and intuitive vision systems and software for quality inspection in the food industry, now joins forces with Insort and Qcify as strategic partners in food sorting and inspection.
Using your expertise to get the most out of sensor technology: The Kistler Academy, an ISO-certified training institution, organizes courses for users from the injection molding industry for plastics.
Despite a challenging political and economic environment, Formnext has recorded solid and pleasing figures for its 10th anniversary.
Efficient and economical: Electric and hybrid Allrounders demonstrate high performance
Compact design, high capacity and budget-friendly - these attributes have always been synonymous with the inline inspection system AllRounDia DV.
Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Industrial Internet of Things Platforms and Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment.
Dassault Systèmes today reports its IFRS unaudited estimated financial results for the fourth quarter 2024 and full year ended December 31, 2024.
Solid Edge 2025 updated with improved data management and collaboration capabilities and enhancements across integrated mechanical and electrical design, simulation and machine tool programming.
New hot runner systems, controllers and more on display in Booth B3-3201
At Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Arburg will once again be offering an interactive exhibition area: the striking arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg's comprehensive consulting and solution expertise in all aspects of plastics processing.
The Product Carbon Footprint creates transparency about the climate impact of prod-ucts. TEMI+, the Wittmann Group's MES, makes CO2 emissions transparent thanks to a new software feature.
The industry will meet in Friedrichshafen for the 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing from the 15th through the 19th of October, 2024.
Digitalisation has been an integral part of the ENGEL portfolio strategy for many years. A wide selection of digital products inside the machine and on a flexible online production portal are already providing benefits to users in terms of costs, quality and energy consumption.