Kisuma Chemicals is offering magnesium-based additive solutions to improve the performance and consistency of recycled plastics, with benefits such as odor reduction, melt flow and color retention, and gel reduction. The company will present the portfolio at K 2025, Hall 8B, booth H31.
Formnext Expo & Convention will return to Frankfurt on 18–21 November 2025, with more than 800 exhibitors expected. Tickets are now available online with an early-bird discount valid until 21 October, and the program will emphasize real-world AM applications across industries.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase a 420 t PAC-E cell at K 2025, producing 30 ml medication cups in a 48-cavity tool with high-speed extraction. In partnership with Zubler Handling AG and Otto-Hofstetter AG, the setup targets three-second cycles and up to 57,600 cups per hour.
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.
At K 2025, Arburg will present a turnkey cell built around an Allrounder More 2000 that moulds two-colour ABS dominoes in a 32-cavity hot runner tool, with linear handling and a cobot assembling and packing sets.
At K 2025, Ekochem will present developments in TPE-S thermoplastic elastomers, combining rubber properties with the functionality of plastics.
Ecomondo will take place in Rimini on 4–7 November 2025. The conference program, prepared by the Scientific and Technical Committee chaired by Prof. Fabio Fava, will cover seven areas of the green transition, from Earth observation to the bioeconomy.
Campetella Robotic Center will present modular automation, a new medical unit, an AI-enabled HMI platform and automatic winders at K 2025, alongside applications for food packaging, nicotine pouch containers and post‑molding decoration.
MAS and Siempelkamp Size Reduction have formed a technology alliance to introduce the iQonicTwin PreDensifier, a solution aimed at stabilizing the recycling of lightweight films and other low‑bulk‑density materials.
TotalEnergies and SML will unveil two downgauged polyethylene film solutions for stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag applications at K 2025. The recyclable films target 30 to 50 percent thickness reductions while maintaining performance.
At K 2025, Oerlikon HRSflow will present new hot runner technologies including Stargate HRS and Glow HRS, alongside live applications with partners. Demonstrations will cover automotive, packaging and medical parts, with emphasis on cycle time, surface quality and multi-cavity efficiency.
BASF has introduced Ultramid H33 L, a thermoplastic polyamide with high water permeability designed, among others, for thin-walled sausage casings. The product will debut at the K trade fair at BASF’s booth C21/D21 in Hall 5.
