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Live integrated label production at Labelexpo Europe 2025

Live integrated label production at Labelexpo Europe 2025

ETI Converting, Martin Automatic, Lundberg Tech and LemuGroup will run a fully integrated, live label production line at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, covering coating, converting and end-of-line automation. Visitors will see a real job produced under show-floor conditions, from dual-web input to palletized rolls.

Roemheld debuts magnetic clamping and trolleys at Blechexpo

Roemheld debuts magnetic clamping and trolleys at Blechexpo

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.

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 passes 950 installs worldwide

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 passes 950 installs worldwide

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.

NGR and Kreyenborg collaborate on odour reduction in post-consumer plastics

NGR and Kreyenborg collaborate on odour reduction in post-consumer plastics

Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen and Kreyenborg have formed a strategic collaboration to cut odours and emissions in recycled plastics. The modular system couples NGR's cascade regranulation and high-performance degassing with Kreyenborg's IR-based conditioning to improve pellet quality for higher-value applications.

KraussMaffei advances continuous PU chemical recycling

KraussMaffei advances continuous PU chemical recycling

KraussMaffei and partners BASF, Rampf and Remondis are industrializing a continuous chemical recycling process for PU insulation foams with up to 30% contamination, producing recycled polyols for rigid foams. The company will also showcase a digitally prepared RimStar metering machine at K 2025.

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.