Kistler Instrument Corporation and FimmTech have entered into a strategic partnership that integrates cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring with hands-on injection molding training. The aim is to improve process stability, repeatability and molded part quality.
At wire 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sikora will present its complete portfolio of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production, including new measuring heads, X-ray systems, solutions for pellet purity inspection and software for monitoring process stability.
Accurate measurement of material moisture in the wood, agricultural and plastics industries has a direct impact on process efficiency and product quality. The article discusses the importance of this parameter and the use of the PCE-UX 3081 analyzer.
Hiroyuki Industries in Malaysia uses Sikora's Purity Concept V optical system to inspect food-grade rPET pellets, replacing manual checks and enhancing consistency and traceability.
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.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Sikora reported higher visitor numbers than in 2022 and strong international interest in its measurement, control and sorting systems. The company highlighted technologies for extrusion and materials inspection, aligning with the fair’s "The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible" theme.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Ceta Testsysteme will demonstrate compressed-air leak and flow testing solutions for 100% end-of-line quality control of plastic components. The company will be in Hall 6, booth D76.
Kistler will present process-integrated, AI-supported quality assurance for medical device injection molding at K 2025. The approach replaces sampling with automated 100% inspection based on in-mold sensor data.
Konica Minolta Sensing Europe announces its participation in K 2025, presenting color and appearance measurement solutions for plastics processing and recycling. At its stand in Hall 11 (F68), the company will showcase spectrophotometers and software for color formulation and quality control.
The SKZ Plastics Center is developing customized thermographic measurement systems for injection molding, using passive and active approaches with cost-effective thermal imaging cameras to automate defect detection and support process-integrated quality assurance.
Kreyenborg's IR-Clean technology succeeds: EFSA issues a positive scientific opinion on rPET flake decontamination.
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and speciality film solutions, has been awarded a German Packaging Award in the New Material category for kp 100% Tray2Tray.
