Revolutionizing the processing of chopped glass fibers
With the new Chopped Fiber Processing (CFP) process, KraussMaffei presents an economical solution for direct compounding of chopped glass fibers and polypropylene. Compared to conventional long glass fiber pellets, CFP offers significantly greater flexibility and noticeable cost advantages - while maintaining the same component performance.
At the heart of the process is a newly developed, patented screw geometry that ensures particularly efficient melting and homogeneous mixing of polymer and fibers. The result: high-quality, fiber-reinforced components with optimum material utilization.
Another advantage: CFP is compatible with all KraussMaffei standard injection molding machines and can be easily retrofitted via the KraussMaffei Service. The return on investment (ROI) is less than one year. "The CFP process from KraussMaffei is currently unique on the market. For the increasing demand for fiber-reinforced plastics, we offer a real game-changer with the CFP solution to significantly reduce material costs," explains Jörg Stech.
Visitors to the K 2025 can experience the CFP process live at the KraussMaffei stand on a GX 650-4300 in combination with a LRXplus linear robot. A complex tailgate component for the automotive industry will be produced, providing practical proof of the capabilities of the new technology.
When every part fits perfectly - Automated assembly cell
KraussMaffei is expanding its automation portfolio beyond injection molding technology to include autonomous automation cells that are versatile and easy to integrate. At K 2025, the company will be presenting a fully automated assembly cell that assembles three plastic parts in real time - without any manual intervention. The mobile, compact unit enables particularly short cycle times with a minimal error rate.
Assembly is carried out by form-fit clipping of the components. A laser scanner then checks the height and width of the components with an accuracy of 0.01 mm. An optical inspection automatically detects and sorts out faulty parts, while the good parts are filled directly into boxes.
Digitalization that makes the difference
Digital solutions that increase efficiency and make everyday production noticeably easier are an integral part of KraussMaffei's strategy. Numerous innovations will be presented at K 2025: With the Dataset Manager, the socialProduction platform will receive new functions for transferring, versioning and comparing machine data sets. A new AI function supports machine operators with intelligent assistance in real time. Two new modules are being added to the tried-and-tested and patented APCplus machine function: cascadeX for cascade control and the new materialX database for customer-specific material parameters.
Additive manufacturing: Large format printing on a new level
Following the successful launch of the powerPrint at K 2022, KraussMaffei is presenting the new powerPrint Flex and printCore variants at K 2025. These modular systems offer maximum flexibility, high productivity and excellent print quality for industrial applications - e.g. in design, mold making and functional end components.
As part of a live demonstration, KraussMaffei will be showing the powerPrint Flex in combination with the new printCore extruder in an industrial robot cell. The focus will be on mold and die making applications as well as functional end-use parts and design models.
Performance. Perfected. For you.
With the trade fair appearance at K 2025 under the motto "Performance. Perfected. For you", KraussMaffei underlines its claim to combine innovative technologies, sustainable solutions and maximum cost-effectiveness in perfectly coordinated system solutions - individually tailored to the requirements of customers along the entire polymer processing value chain.
