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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.

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.

Bio-Fed to present circular and biobased compounds at K 2025

Bio-Fed to present circular and biobased compounds at K 2025

Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic within the Feddersen Group, will showcase recycled, biobased and biodegradable compound lines at K 2025, including M·Cyclose, M·Biobase and M·Vera, with applications across injection moulding, extrusion and film.

Syensqo introduces medical-grade Amodel PPA for medical devices

Syensqo introduces medical-grade Amodel PPA for medical devices

Syensqo has introduced a glass-filled Amodel PPA grade for single-use medical devices. The material offers high heat resistance, electrical insulation and biocompatibility for applications exposed to SMT and IR reflow, with sampling available now and commercial supply expected in 2026.

Oerlikon HRSflow to debut hot runner advances at K 2025

Oerlikon HRSflow to debut hot runner advances at K 2025

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.