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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.
ENGEL presents the evolution from inject 4.0 to inject AI at K 2025
EngelENGELtarget material savings, scrap reduction and faster setup.
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.
Chen Hsong at K2025 - professional solutions for injection molding in the AI era
Chen Hsong will introduce its DMZ multi-material injection molding machines and the iChen Smart Family, including the AI Molder, with a planned debut at K 2025. The release combines precision hardware with connected software for Industry 4.0 workflows.
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 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 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.
Moretto presents modular storage and raw material control
Moretto outlines a portfolio of storage and handling systems for plastic granules, regrind and flakes, spanning indoor silos, big bag solutions and automated receiving. The equipment integrates with conveying and supports error prevention through barcode, RFID and supervisory controls.
FCS highlights smart and sustainable molding at Taimold 2025
FCS Group reported strong interest at Taimold 2025 with demonstrations of smart manufacturing and low-carbon molding, and announced plans to showcase key injection molding models at VietnamPlas 2025.
Oerlikon at ITMA ASIA + CITME: digitalization and efficiency
Oerlikon, together with the Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven brands, will present solutions for yarn and nonwovens production at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore, 28–31 October, hall 4, booth C 204. The focus will be on productivity, digitalization and energy savings.
Wittmann introduces Primus 118 linear robot for up to 250 t
At K 2025, Wittmann will unveil the Primus 118, a linear robot for injection molding machines up to 250 tons, increasing the series’ payload from 5 kg to selectable 6 or 8 kg. The model adds reinforced axes, more powerful drives and extended pneumatic options, and runs on the R9 control with OPC UA.
