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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.

Davis-Standard Global Services highlights lifecycle support at K

Davis-Standard Global Services highlights lifecycle support at K

Davis-Standard Global Services will present its customer-centric aftermarket offering at K, Hall 16, Booth B19, highlighting spare parts, service, repairs, rebuilds and upgrades, OEM parts availability, remote monitoring and lifecycle programs focused on uptime and efficiency.

KHS launches Virtual Training Center with expanded content

KHS launches Virtual Training Center with expanded content

KHS has launched its browser-based Virtual Training Center as part of KHS Campus, adding interactive modules for cans, glass and PET. The program supports self-paced learning on digital twins and is now commercially available with more content and languages planned.

Husky showcases PET packaging systems at Drinktec 2025

Husky showcases PET packaging systems at Drinktec 2025

Husky Technologies will present new PET preform systems, mono-material closure technology and enterprise-wide monitoring at Drinktec 2025 in Munich. The launches target higher rPET processing, circular packaging and factory-level operational visibility.

KraussMaffei advances continuous PU chemical recycling

KraussMaffei advances continuous PU chemical recycling

KraussMaffei and partners BASF, Rampf and Remondis are industrializing a continuous chemical recycling process for PU insulation foams with up to 30% contamination, producing recycled polyols for rigid foams. The company will also showcase a digitally prepared RimStar metering machine at K 2025.

Zhafir debuts Zeres medical with COC syringe demo at K 2025

Zhafir debuts Zeres medical with COC syringe demo at K 2025

Zhafir will present the Zeres medical at K 2025, featuring a live COC syringe barrel application on a ZE1500V-300h. The GMP-compliant platform integrates GoFactory for process monitoring and traceability and offers up to 2,530 bar injection pressure and 300 mm/s injection speed.