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Stadler completes groundbreaking packaging sorting plant for PreZero

Stadler completes groundbreaking packaging sorting plant for PreZero

Stadler has completed and commissioned a highly automated lightweight packaging sorting plant for PreZero in Sollenau, Austria, designed for 104,500 t/y across two modules. The facility integrates AI-based safety, 35 NIR sorters from Steinert and extensive redundancy to support continuous, high-accuracy operation.

Formnext Expo & Convention 2025: ticket shop now open

Formnext Expo & Convention 2025: ticket shop now open

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.

Clean toggle PAC-E powers medical excellence

Clean toggle PAC-E powers medical excellence

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.

Norda and Envalior develop a durable trail shoe

Norda and Envalior develop a durable trail shoe

Norda and Envalior have introduced the 001A trail running shoe featuring a midsole based on Arnitel Performance. The model targets higher energy return and lower weight versus the original 001 while maintaining long-distance durability.

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.

BASF Ultramid H33 L with high water permeability

BASF Ultramid H33 L with high water permeability

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.

Kiefel presents “The Perfect Match” at Fachpack

Kiefel presents “The Perfect Match” at Fachpack

Two technologies, one goal: the future of sustainable packaging. At Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, Kiefel celebrates the premiere of its new Dry Fiber technology - demonstrating how it complements the proven Wet Fiber solution to open up entirely new opportunities for FMCG brand owners and converters.