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.