At Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, ENGEL will present two all‑electric injection moulding machines for packaging and medical applications, highlighting energy efficiency, process stability and compact production cells.
At Compamed 2025, Wacker will showcase Silpuran eco 2114, a biomethanol-based silicone gel for skin adhesives, alongside new findings on transdermal delivery and Elastosil grades for pharmaceutical tubing.
Kistler has introduced the NCFQ 2166A high-speed joining system, combining a LinMot linear module with piezoelectric force and acceleration sensing. The turnkey setup targets precise, high-throughput assembly in medical, electronics, semiconductor and automotive applications.
"Level Up! Your Advantage" - the Haitian Group presented at K 2025 in Düsseldorf a new generation of machines and solutions combining productivity, flexibility and digital intelligence.
At KShow 2025 in Düsseldorf, Husky is unveiling a new digital packaging molding platform, the multi-material Altanium MultiShot, and updates to hot runner and controller technologies, alongside a live HyperSync cell running a recycled polypropylene thinwall cup.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has collaborated with Zuyderland medical center in The Netherlands to help transform medical plastic waste into new contact sensitive packaging materials.
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate coordinated electric LSR processing across three IntElect 130t cells with partners including Nexus, Kracht, Rico, Momentive, Wacker and Shin-Etsu, featuring standardised machine kits, OPC UA data linkage and automated automotive and medical applications.
Toyo will mark its centenary at K 2025 with the launch of the all-electric Si-7 injection moulding platform. Live moulding trials will cover packaging and medical applications, with Deckerform supporting the presentation at Hall 13, Stand B11.
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.
Syensqo has introduced a glass-filled Amodel PPA grade for single-use medical devices. The material offers high heat resistance, electrical insulation and biocompatibility for applications exposed to SMT and IR reflow, with sampling available now and commercial supply expected in 2026.
Masterflex SE has launched the Master-PUR DualFlow 1.6 Food A, a spiral polyurethane hose with a seamless thermoplastic inner lining designed to improve hygiene and flow. The product meets EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and 177.1680 for use in food, pharmaceutical and biotech processes.
Wacker has started serial production of Nexipal Sense silicone sensor laminates and will debut the prefabricated components at K 2025. The automated roll-to-roll process integrates digitally printed electrodes and in-line AI inspection.
