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Vecoplan adds self-learning vibration monitoring to VSC

Vecoplan adds self-learning vibration monitoring to VSC

Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.

Turkey premiere: Allrounder Trend - the new global standard

Turkey premiere: Allrounder Trend - the new global standard

At Plast Eurasia 2025, Arburg will present the Eurasia premiere of its new electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine and the Gestica lite control, with an Allrounder 1000 e Trend producing a Cross Knot demonstration part at stand 1114B.

Evonik and Schneider Electric advance thermoplastics automation

Evonik and Schneider Electric advance thermoplastics automation

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 earns German Design Award for new HMI

Reifenhäuser earns German Design Award for new HMI

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.

Arburg debuts Gestica lite and AI-driven tools at K 2025

Arburg debuts Gestica lite and AI-driven tools at K 2025

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.

Rajoo Engineers to unveil Proex blown film line at K-2025

Rajoo Engineers to unveil Proex blown film line at K-2025

Rajoo Engineers will present the Proex high-performance blown film extrusion line at K-2025, Hall 16, Booth A55. The platform integrates the Relex 4.0 extruder with the Csd 4.0 die head, Randomiser 4.0 haul-off and Flexiwind 4.0 automatic winder.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag highlights integrated automation at K 2025

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag highlights integrated automation at K 2025

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.

Reifenhäuser Next brings industrial AI to extrusion at K 2025

Reifenhäuser Next brings industrial AI to extrusion at K 2025

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 renews ISO 27001 information security certificate

Arburg renews ISO 27001 information security certificate

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.

FCS to present all-electric molding and foaming systems at K 2025

FCS to present all-electric molding and foaming systems at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, FCS Group will showcase all-electric injection molding machines integrated with recycled materials, microcellular foaming and factory digitalization. Demonstrations will include two-component overmolding, eyewear from ocean-sourced PA6+GF and iMF 4.0 for energy and ESG reporting.

Coca-Cola HBC installs Mecalux pallet shuttle in Lisburn

Coca-Cola HBC installs Mecalux pallet shuttle in Lisburn

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has deployed a semi-automated Mecalux Pallet Shuttle warehouse in Lisburn, providing high-density storage for 9,000 pallets and stricter inventory control to support distribution across the island of Ireland.

Optimizing vacuum systems in five steps

Optimizing vacuum systems in five steps

The guide outlines five steps to optimize vacuum systems, from diagnostics and goal setting to monitoring and maintenance, with a focus on energy efficiency and costs.