Gollmer Formen will exhibit at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, presenting its international project planning and procurement services for injection moulds, components, assemblies and turnkey systems. The company highlights its cooperation with Haitian International and its in‑house toolroom in Kirchheim unter Teck.
Tomra Recycling has named Lars Enge as its new executive vice president. Enge joined Tomra in 2022 and has led group strategy, set up Tomra Horizon and managed the acquisition of c-trace GmbH.
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.
Universal Robots unveiled the UR8 Long, a collaborative industrial robot with a 1750 mm reach and 8 kg payload, designed for confined workspaces. The new model debuted at Fabtech and targets applications such as welding and bin picking.
Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 has surpassed 950 installations since its 2021 debut, with over 6,100 printing, coating and drying units delivered. Case studies from three regions highlight productivity gains, while a new web configurator supports tailored setups.
Atlas will unveil an updated Ci3000 Weather-Ometer at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The compact rotating-rack xenon arc tester adds usability and connectivity enhancements aligned with integrated lab workflows.
Hasco Hot Runner introduced the plug insert H12294 for 12 control zones that fits the same mounted housing as previous 6-zone variants while retaining a 16 A load rating. The solution targets limited-space moulds by replacing bulky connection boxes with a compact interface.
Wittmann will debut the S-Max primus screenless granulator at K 2025, Hall 15, Booth B22. The low-speed unit for in-line recycling beside injection molding machines will be available from mid-October 2025 in two variants designated 2 and 3.
KHS applies computational fluid dynamics to address liquid sloshing between filler, transfer star and capper, aiming to reduce product loss and hygiene risks at outputs up to 90,000 bottles per hour. The work is led by development engineer Dominik Weirich in Bad Kreuznach.
K 2025 in Düsseldorf will foreground the "Young Talents" initiative with a guided tour, a training lounge and dedicated career formats to inform school pupils, students and young professionals about education and career paths in plastics and rubber.
Zhafir will present the Zeres medical at K 2025, featuring a live COC syringe barrel application on a ZE1500V-300h. The GMP-compliant platform integrates GoFactory for process monitoring and traceability and offers up to 2,530 bar injection pressure and 300 mm/s injection speed.
Wittmann Tempro temperature controllers are a cost-effective choice for applications requiring precise temperature control with straightforward operation. At K 2025, Wittmann will present a new controller design with a 120 °C operating temperature.
