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.
Palsgaard A/S has introduced Einar 987, a plant-based anti-fouling additive for polyethylene and polypropylene polymerisation, designed as a drop-in alternative to ethoxylated amines.
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.
Tomra is introducing the S2 Rugged Plus outdoor reverse vending machine to the Polish market, designed for year-round operation. Poland will be the first market where this model debuts.
Messe Düsseldorf has introduced K Assistant, an AI-supported chatbot on www.k-online.com that provides exhibitors and visitors with multilingual, 24/7 guidance on hall plans, exhibitor offerings, the supporting programme and services ahead of K 2025.
KraussMaffei Extrusion introduced the ZE Petrochemical series of co-rotating twin-screw extruders for raw polymer production. The ZE-PC platform emphasizes energy efficiency, high throughput and optimized product quality for petrochemical processes.
MEAF Machines announces two equipment series to improve recyclate quality: MDX-IV for raising intrinsic viscosity (IV) and decontaminating rPET, and MDX-DEO for deodorisation and decontamination of PP, PE and PS. Premieres are scheduled for K 2025.
Sidel announces participation in the PPMA Total Show 2025 in Birmingham, presenting its approach to the design and integration of complete packaging lines. The company will highlight the benefits of harmonizing equipment and digital solutions.
ABB will supply automation, electrification and digitalization for Citroniq’s planned 100 percent biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, scheduled to start up in 2029. The partners aim to deliver the first full commercial-scale plant of its kind.
Rinco Ultrasonics will present the FPA4500EM servo-driven pouch sealer and the Micro-35 packaging actuator at Pack Expo International 2025 in Las Vegas. The systems target energy-efficient ultrasonic fin sealing, zipper crushing and high-speed pouch sealing.
Brenntag Specialties is expanding its color portfolio for plastics in key EMEA markets through a collaboration with Precise New Material Technology, adding the Preperse line of pre-dispersed pigment preparations for masterbatch production and polymer processing.
Proell will feature new screen printing inks and protective lacquers for IMD/FIM at K 2025, Hall 5-C01. Highlights include carbon black-free functional blacks, a faster-curing dual-cure hard coat, UV-curing overprint lacquers and an NIR-accelerated two-component ink system.
