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ENGEL expands mould temperature control to 160 °C at K 2025

ENGEL expands mould temperature control to 160 °C at K 2025

ENGEL will showcase an expanded temperature control portfolio at K 2025, including ultrasonic-based e-flomo and eco-flomo systems rated up to 160 °C and the new e-flomo one for high flow rates. The solutions target lower scrap, higher process stability and up to 50% reduction in cooling water use.

Comexi to present flexible packaging systems at K 2025

Comexi to present flexible packaging systems at K 2025

Comexi will showcase printing, converting and digital service solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, highlighting efficiency, automation and sustainability. The program includes daily open sessions on print technology selection and the role of AI and automation, plus an afterwork meeting on 10 October.

At K 2025, Sigma unveils Sigmasoft 6.2 and new features

At K 2025, Sigma unveils Sigmasoft 6.2 and new features

Sigma Engineering will present Sigmasoft Virtual Molding 6.2 at K 2025. The release delivers up to four times faster simulations, improved result quality and usability, plus the debuts of Sigmaecon and Sigma Rubber Designer.

KraussMaffei to debut FrontIQ Light with ColorForm at K 2025

KraussMaffei to debut FrontIQ Light with ColorForm at K 2025

At K 2025, KraussMaffei will present the FrontIQ Light headlight made with ColorForm, integrating inline PUR coating and in-mold film deep drawing. A live cell on a GXW 650 will produce a 3K demonstrator, with a 720 mm headlight shown at the Leonhard Kurz booth.

Labelexpo Europe 2025 opens next week in Barcelona

Labelexpo Europe 2025 opens next week in Barcelona

Labelexpo Europe 2025 will open at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona with more than 650 exhibitors and an expanded scope covering label production and outer packaging embellishment. The program emphasizes technology, education, sustainability and community initiatives.

Roemheld debuts magnetic clamping and trolleys at Blechexpo

Roemheld debuts magnetic clamping and trolleys at Blechexpo

Roemheld will showcase several set-up time and safety innovations for sheet metal forming at Blechexpo 2025. Highlights include the R-MAG-M magnetic clamping system with force display and replaceable poles, new electric tool trolleys up to 4,000 kg, and the Flexline-R quick-clamping system.

Masterflex introduces Master-PUR DualFlow food hose

Masterflex introduces Master-PUR DualFlow food hose

Masterflex SE has launched the Master-PUR DualFlow 1.6 Food A, a spiral polyurethane hose with a seamless thermoplastic inner lining designed to improve hygiene and flow. The product meets EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and 177.1680 for use in food, pharmaceutical and biotech processes.

NGR and Kreyenborg collaborate on odour reduction in post-consumer plastics

NGR and Kreyenborg collaborate on odour reduction in post-consumer plastics

Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen and Kreyenborg have formed a strategic collaboration to cut odours and emissions in recycled plastics. The modular system couples NGR's cascade regranulation and high-performance degassing with Kreyenborg's IR-based conditioning to improve pellet quality for higher-value applications.

BMT presents smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025

BMT presents smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025

BMT will showcase its smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025 in Munich, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development. The approach integrates Blowscan and Thermoscan for tighter control of preform temperature and material distribution.

Syensqo and cylib hit milestone in EV battery lithium recovery

Syensqo and cylib hit milestone in EV battery lithium recovery

Syensqo and cylib reported pilot-scale production of high-purity lithium hydroxide from end-of-life EV batteries, recovering lithium from mixed chemistries on a single line. The collaboration integrates solvent extraction with hydrometallurgy and targets compliance with EU battery recovery thresholds.