Meusburger presents demolding solutions portfolio
Meusburger has introduced a portfolio of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components that support demolding in injection molds, including tool monitoring components.
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Lindner debuts Flexloop solvent cleaning at K 2025
Lindner and Procter & Gamble unveiled Flexloop, a solvent-based extraction step for mechanical recycling, at K 2025. The modular unit targets removal of NIAS, odours, adhesives and inks to enable higher-quality PCR, including film grades for sensitive packaging.
Ecomondo 2025 opens with international focus on circularity
Ecomondo 2025 opened at Rimini Expo Centre, gathering more than 1,700 exhibitors and a broad international delegation, with over 200 conferences focused on ecological transition and circular economy.
Envalior wins two SPE Automotive Awards for lightweighting
Envalior received the Grand Innovation Award and 1st Place in Enabler Technology at the SPE Automotive Awards, recognizing a recyclable convertible roof cap and a hybrid composite EV battery cover developed with partners.
Sidel to showcase EvoBLOW Laser at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Sidel will present the EvoBLOW Laser blow-molding system based on laser heating at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai. The solution is designed to enable production of lighter, stronger PET bottles and reduce preform scrap.
Evosys presented laser plastic welding advances at K 2025
At K 2025, Evosys presented the EvoWeld Mini with a wood housing, the EvoWeld Generation 2 and the Evo 0800-TD, drawing strong technical interest in laser plastic welding.
ENGEL wins four golds at the 2025 SPE Automotive Awards
ENGEL received four gold awards at the 2025 SPE Automotive Awards, recognising projects in electronical/optical parts, body interior, enabler technology and the Grand Innovation Award. The applications emphasise functional integration, lightweighting and measurable CO₂ reductions.
Lindner debuts fourth-generation Micromat shredder at K 2025
At K 2025, Lindner introduced the fourth-generation Micromat stationary single-shaft shredder, featuring a 97% efficient synchronous reluctance drive and a configurable multicut rotor for fast knife changes and broad material flexibility.
SI Group opens European innovation centre in the UK
SI Group has opened a European Innovation Centre in Four Ashes, UK, expanding its global R&D network focused on plastics and rubber application development and analytical characterization.
MAAG introduces Duration cutting blade for FRP strand granulators
MAAG has developed the Duration cutting blade for its strand granulators, targeting abrasive FRP compounds. The VS23 material increases surface hardness by up to 70 percent, extending service life by a factor of 5 to 9 compared to conventional carbide blades.
Kraiburg TPE - new standards for meeting the highest fire safety requirements
Kraiburg TPE has launched its third-generation FR3 thermoplastic elastomers, meeting DIN EN 45545-2 requirements for rail applications. The halogen-free compounds achieve UL94 V0 at 1.5 mm and pass the glow wire test at 960°C.
BOY to present 50 Electric at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul
BOY will showcase the fully electric 50 Electric injection moulding machine at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, producing espresso cups live. Together with Polmak Plastik, the company will highlight electromechanical drive technology and energy-efficient machine concepts.
