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Plexiglas compounds enable signature light ring in Nuki locks

Plexiglas compounds enable signature light ring in Nuki locks

Nuki’s fifth-generation Smart Locks use Plexiglas molding compounds from Röhm to retain the brand’s segmented light ring in a significantly miniaturized design. The redesign combines a two-component diffuser and a mechanical light guide to manage light and torque in limited space.

Tomra publishes eBook on AI's role in recycling

Tomra publishes eBook on AI's role in recycling

Tomra Recycling has released a free eBook that explains how deep learning is being applied in optical sorting, outlining practical use cases, regulatory drivers and a pathway toward more transparent, autonomous recycling plants.

Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams

Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams

Hennecke has added the Smartflex evo continuous slabstock line to its polyurethane block foam portfolio, positioned between the Jflex evo and Multiflex systems. The line targets cost-efficient industrial production of comfort foams for mattresses and upholstered furniture.

Kiefel presents “The Perfect Match” at Fachpack

Kiefel presents “The Perfect Match” at Fachpack

Two technologies, one goal: the future of sustainable packaging. At Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, Kiefel celebrates the premiere of its new Dry Fiber technology - demonstrating how it complements the proven Wet Fiber solution to open up entirely new opportunities for FMCG brand owners and converters.

Focus on radiation crosslinking: BGS experts at K 2025

Focus on radiation crosslinking: BGS experts at K 2025

Radiation crosslinking opens up completely new possibilities for polymers: Precise crosslinking can improve mechanical properties, increase heat resistance and abrasion resistance, and significantly increase chemical resistance.

Megatrend for Automotive - ENGEL at K 2025

Megatrend for Automotive - ENGEL at K 2025

At K 2025 ENGEL will present a virtual twin of the duo 5500 combi M, a 55,000 kN two-platen injection moulding machine. The exhibit highlights PUR-based in-mould coating via clearmelt for large automotive components and the substitution of painted metal panels with plastics.

Tomra introduces 4C optical sorter with dual AI for nuts and IQF

Tomra introduces 4C optical sorter with dual AI for nuts and IQF

Tomra Food has launched the 4C optical sorter for nuts and IQF, combining LUCAi deep learning with machine learning to raise detection accuracy and reduce false rejects. The unit arrives pre-set for integration and targets consistent quality and efficiency.