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interpack 2026: more important than ever

interpack 2026: more important than ever

interpack 2026 will convene around 2,800 exhibitors in Düsseldorf from 7 to 13 May, with a program focused on AI, automation, new materials and future skills. The exhibitor database is live and the ticket shop is open.

Plexiglas compounds enable signature light ring in Nuki locks

Plexiglas compounds enable signature light ring in Nuki locks

Nuki’s fifth-generation Smart Locks use Plexiglas molding compounds from Röhm to retain the brand’s segmented light ring in a significantly miniaturized design. The redesign combines a two-component diffuser and a mechanical light guide to manage light and torque in limited space.

ENGEL shows all-electric PET thin-wall cell, 30% rPET at K 2025

ENGEL shows all-electric PET thin-wall cell, 30% rPET at K 2025

At K 2025, ENGEL will run an all-electric e-motion 420 stack-mould cell to produce thin-wall PET yoghurt cups with 30% bottle-grade rPET. The in-mould labelled parts demonstrate food-contact rPET processing at production scale using injection-compression and digital assistance.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to run three LSR cells at K 2025

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to run three LSR cells at K 2025

At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate coordinated electric LSR processing across three IntElect 130t cells with partners including Nexus, Kracht, Rico, Momentive, Wacker and Shin-Etsu, featuring standardised machine kits, OPC UA data linkage and automated automotive and medical applications.

Kurz to show NFPP, rPET and and bio-based materials at K 2025

Kurz to show NFPP, rPET and and bio-based materials at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Leonhard Kurz will present NFPP lightweight composites, Recosys rPET-based textiles and EcoLayer FX decoration for PP-based substrates, focusing on scalable approaches to circularity and resource efficiency in automotive interiors.

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.

Toyo to debut all-electric Si-7 series at K 2025

Toyo to debut all-electric Si-7 series at K 2025

Toyo will mark its centenary at K 2025 with the launch of the all-electric Si-7 injection moulding platform. Live moulding trials will cover packaging and medical applications, with Deckerform supporting the presentation at Hall 13, Stand B11.

GreenDot to present Systalen recycling at K 2025

GreenDot to present Systalen recycling at K 2025

GreenDot Group will exhibit at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, marking the 35th anniversary of Der Grüne Punkt and highlighting Systalen recyclates in PP and LDPE derived from household packaging waste.