SI Group opens European innovation centre in the UK
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.
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag reports positive conclusions from K
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag reports strong results from K 2025 and will pivot its European trade fair activity toward targeted customer events and regional exhibitions, aligning participation more closely with R&D cycles.
Mammoet launches Industrial Solutions for European installations
Mammoet has introduced Industrial Solutions, a business offering that consolidates engineering, installation, lifting and transport for large industrial projects across Europe, managed by its German organization. The unit targets sectors including semiconductors, data centers, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paper and packaging.
Sidel introduces Nitro Square bottle for nitrogen-dosed water
Sidel introduces the Nitro Square bottle for still water dosed with liquid nitrogen. The square-section design combines rigid elements with flexible panels and enables the use of rPET.
Wittmann unveils M8 plus control for material conveying at K 2025
At K 2025, Wittmann presented the new M8 plus control generation for central material conveying systems. The solution integrates up to 320 loaders and 64 dryers, and offers RFID, OPC UA, and integration with Wittmann 4.0.
New Drymax basic 120 dry air dryer from Wittmann
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann introduced the Drymax basic 120 mobile dry air dryer, emphasizing energy-efficient dual-cartridge technology, the SmartCare option for stable low dew points, and maintenance-friendly access in a compact design.
BASF Coatings and Xiaomi to to co-create 100 car colors
BASF Coatings has expanded its collaboration with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 automotive paint colors over the next three years. The partnership builds on BASF's role since 2023 supplying full-layer coating systems for Xiaomi vehicles, with the first batch covering R&D through to mass production.
Cycom EP2190 enters NCAMP accelerating aerospace qualification
Syensqo’s Cycom EP2190 epoxy prepreg has been added to the NCAMP database, providing standardized qualification datasets and documentation that can reduce time and cost for aerospace programs.
Vecoplan adds self-learning vibration monitoring to VSC
Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.
Turkey premiere: Allrounder Trend - the new global standard
At Plast Eurasia 2025, Arburg will present the Eurasia premiere of its new electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine and the Gestica lite control, with an Allrounder 1000 e Trend producing a Cross Knot demonstration part at stand 1114B.
Tosca expands UDP half pallet adoption across Europe
Following broad uptake in the UK, Tosca is extending its reusable plastic UDP half pallet across European retail, citing operational efficiencies, merchandising flexibility and measured sustainability benefits.
Mold-Masters and Primaform are redefining injection molding for small parts
Mold-Masters will showcase new hot runner and control technologies at K-Show 2025, including the Integra system for small-part production and the Dexa side gate solution. Live demonstrations are planned at Hall 1, Booth C05.
