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Wacker presents silicone elastomers for power grids

Wacker presents silicone elastomers for power grids

In the area of grid expansion, the focus is on addition-curing solid silicone rubber for the cost-effective production of hollow-core insulators. And in electromobility, a silicone product for busbars is celebrating its debut.

New Visual 4 control from Sepro is more powerful

New Visual 4 control from Sepro is more powerful

A modern, lightweight user-interface pendant on the newest robot control from Sepro Group connects plastics injection molders to a more intuitive, more powerful and more connectable control platform. The new Visual 4 control will be introduced at the K2025 trade fair and will become available on all Sepro robots in 2026.

MAAG Group successfully completes the acquisition of Sikora AG

MAAG Group successfully completes the acquisition of Sikora AG

MAAG Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Sikora AG acquisition, a leading manufacturer of innovative measuring, control, and sorting technologies. The aim of the partnership is to leverage joint synergies in a targeted manner and to strengthen the position of both companies in the long term.

OQ launches 17 new polymer solutions

OQ launches 17 new polymer solutions

New polypropylene and polyethylene grades deliver enhanced durability, aesthetics and processability - empowering converters with application-specific solutions across packaging, infrastructure, and consumer goods.