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Chen Hsong at K2025 - professional solutions for injection molding in the AI era
Chen Hsong will introduce its DMZ multi-material injection molding machines and the iChen Smart Family, including the AI Molder, with a planned debut at K 2025. The release combines precision hardware with connected software for Industry 4.0 workflows.
Husky showcases PET packaging systems at Drinktec 2025
Husky Technologies will present new PET preform systems, mono-material closure technology and enterprise-wide monitoring at Drinktec 2025 in Munich. The launches target higher rPET processing, circular packaging and factory-level operational visibility.
K 2025 Start-up Zone fully booked with 20 exhibitors
K 2025 will again host a Start-up Zone for young technology companies in Hall 7. Twenty exhibitors will present solutions spanning AI, data analytics, bioplastics, digitally supported production and the circular economy, with a Start-up Pitch scheduled for 13 October in Hall 6.
At K 2025, Sigma unveils Sigmasoft 6.2 and new features
Sigma Engineering will present Sigmasoft Virtual Molding 6.2 at K 2025. The release delivers up to four times faster simulations, improved result quality and usability, plus the debuts of Sigmaecon and Sigma Rubber Designer.
BMT presents smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025
BMT will showcase its smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025 in Munich, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development. The approach integrates Blowscan and Thermoscan for tighter control of preform temperature and material distribution.
Kistler showcases AI-powered quality control in MedTech injection molding at K 2025
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.
K introduces AI-supported K Assistant for trade fair planning
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.
Konica Minolta Sensing at K 2025: Color Measurement in Plastics
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.
BMT presents smart prototyping for bottles at drinktec 2025
BMT will showcase its Smart prototyping platform at drinktec 2025, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development.
Skyroot Aerospace adopts Siemens Xcelerator for digital transformation
Skyroot Aerospace, a private Indian space launch company, has implemented Siemens Xcelerator’s Polarion software to streamline its software development and support its mission of affordable, on-demand spaceflight.
New Visual 4 control from Sepro is more powerful
A modern, lightweight user-interface pendant on the newest robot control from Sepro Group connects plastics injection molders to a more intuitive, more powerful and more connectable control platform. The new Visual 4 control will be introduced at the K2025 trade fair and will become available on all Sepro robots in 2026.
