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Allrounder More 2000: multi-component injection moulding of 2C dominoes
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.
Amcor reports early gains with PCMC Meridian Elite+ cleaner
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 to present flexible packaging systems at K 2025
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 to debut at K 2025 with turnkey moulding offer
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.
Live integrated label production at Labelexpo Europe 2025
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.
KraussMaffei to debut FrontIQ Light with ColorForm at K 2025
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 opens next week in Barcelona
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 introduces UR8 Long cobot with 1750 mm reach
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 debuts Allrounder 475 V at K 2025
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 showcases AI-powered quality control in MedTech injection molding at K 2025
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.
Engel unveils modular viper robots and automation at K 2025
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.
