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Reifenhäuser Cast MDO technology combines recyclability and cost-effectiveness

Reifenhäuser Cast MDO technology combines recyclability and cost-effectiveness

At K 2025, Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating, a line manufacturer specializing in flat film technology, will be demonstrating how film manufacturers can economically meet the requirements of the PPWR with regard to fully recyclable films and at the same time provide their customers with functional added value.

Revolutionising extrusion efficiency with Gneuss at K 2025

Revolutionising extrusion efficiency with Gneuss at K 2025

In an era of global uncertainty, extrusion processors face mounting pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality and output. Gneuss offers a powerful solution in the form of advanced melt filtration and extrusion equipment that can be integrated into existing lines to achieve significant efficiency improvements.

The specialists for insulation and white goods

The specialists for insulation and white goods

Italy and ice cream - they belong together. So it's no wonder that 30 KraussMaffei employees in Abbiategrasso, Italy, are working on equipment for freezers, white goods and insulation technology. The basic technology is polyurethane foaming - but KraussMaffei Italiana offers much more.

PUre synergy effects - reaction technology with injection molding and extrusion

PUre synergy effects - reaction technology with injection molding and extrusion

More knowledge creates more interesting solutions: With ColorForm and purity glycoLine PU, KraussMaffei is presenting two applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf in which polyurethane processing from the Reaction Process Machinery division (RPM) cooperates with injection molding technology and extrusion respectively.

Breakthrough in robot mass production by Envalior, SentiMotion & Frencken

Breakthrough in robot mass production by Envalior, SentiMotion & Frencken

Envalior, SentiMotion and Frencken Group have developed a new gearbox concept for robot arms based on advanced engineering plastic. Unlike previous designs based on metal or plastic, it enables the entry into the cost-effective large-scale production of lightweight and energy-efficient robots.

New S-Line high-performance robots from Sepro

New S-Line high-performance robots from Sepro

Sepro Group has completed a redesign of its premium robots sized for plastic injection-molding machines with up to 900 tons of clamping force. The new S-Line robots, which debut at the K2025 trade fair in October, replace the 3-axis S5 Line and 5-axis 5X Line.

Untha opens Technology Innovation Center

Untha opens Technology Innovation Center

Untha shredders are the result of intensive research and development. To give innovation even more space, Untha shredding technology GmbH opened the Untha Technology Innovation Center in Kuchl near Salzburg.