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.
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 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 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 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 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.
Colines ran live blown and cast film extrusion alongside a stretch film converting unit at K 2025, attracting more than 1,000 visitors. Demonstrations highlighted a 9-layer PE barrier pouch film with less than 5% EVOH and cast stretch films with 35% PCR.
PepsiCo Poland will launch an automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki in Q3 2026, using Mecalux solutions. The system will connect production and shipping 24/7 and will be integrated with SAP EWM.
At K 2025, Taiwan showcased its strength in a distinctive way. Over 130 Taiwanese companies presented solutions in machinery, recycling, materials and automation, making Taiwan one of the most strongly represented non-European countries at the fair.
KraussMaffei has expanded its portfolio with the fully electric BrightStar press for automated lamination and edge folding in automotive interiors. The platform combines a new electric drive with precise thermal control, modular configuration and 5 to 20 ton variants, alongside a cost-optimized BrightStar Lite.
KeyKeg has evolved from a cardboard-shelled keg to a patented double-PET-wall design, expanded production internationally and added new features including the KeyKeg A valve. The company, operating as OneCircle, links product development with customer support and circularity targets.
Ecomondo 2025, the 28th edition of Italian Exhibition Group’s event on the green, blue and circular economies, will run on 4–7 November in Rimini. The Innovation District will feature 40 start-ups and host technology awards, training activities and a dedicated Green Jobs & Skills area.
