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Engel unveils modular viper robots and automation at K 2025

Engel unveils modular viper robots and automation at K 2025

At K 2025, Engel will present a unified automation portfolio with deep machine integration, led by a new modular generation of viper linear robots that extends reach without full robot replacement. The offering targets higher efficiency, shorter lead times and space-saving layouts.

Oerlikon at ITMA ASIA + CITME: digitalization and efficiency

Oerlikon at ITMA ASIA + CITME: digitalization and efficiency

Oerlikon, together with the Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven brands, will present solutions for yarn and nonwovens production at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore, 28–31 October, hall 4, booth C 204. The focus will be on productivity, digitalization and energy savings.

Engel to show 11 s diagnostics cell at K 2025

Engel to show 11 s diagnostics cell at K 2025

At K 2025, Engel will present a fully automated cell for producing and packaging polystyrene well plates and lids for diagnostics. The all-electric e-motion 280 combi MW integrates parallel injection, an 11-second cycle and a digital validation assistant aimed at shorter qualifications and a smaller cleanroom footprint.

ABB and Citroniq plan 100% bio-based polypropylene plant

ABB and Citroniq plan 100% bio-based polypropylene plant

ABB will supply automation, electrification and digitalization for Citroniq’s planned 100 percent biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, scheduled to start up in 2029. The partners aim to deliver the first full commercial-scale plant of its kind.

Rinco unveils servo-driven pouch sealer and Micro-35 at Pack Expo

Rinco unveils servo-driven pouch sealer and Micro-35 at Pack Expo

Rinco Ultrasonics will present the FPA4500EM servo-driven pouch sealer and the Micro-35 packaging actuator at Pack Expo International 2025 in Las Vegas. The systems target energy-efficient ultrasonic fin sealing, zipper crushing and high-speed pouch sealing.

Erema introduces Agglorema for highly contaminated waste

Erema introduces Agglorema for highly contaminated waste

At K 2025, Erema will debut Agglorema, a recycling system for converting heavily contaminated, low bulk density post-consumer waste into pourable, high-density agglomerates for chemical recycling. The line couples a PCU with Counter Current technology and a short extruder to handle fluctuating moisture without upstream drying.