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Reifenhäuser earns German Design Award for new HMI

Reifenhäuser earns German Design Award for new HMI

Reifenhäuser introduced a company-wide machine user interface for its extrusion lines and received a German Design Award during K 2025. The unified system spans blown film, flat film and nonwoven lines with an emphasis on simple, intuitive operation.

Intelligent automation of the ISEC evo recycling machine

Intelligent automation of the ISEC evo recycling machine

Pure Loop will debut DynaShape, an intelligent automation package for the Isec evo shredder‑extruder, at K 2025. The company reports up to 10 percent higher productivity and more consistent quality when feed material shape or bulk density varies.

EREMA doubles laser filter screen area with LF 812 launch

EREMA doubles laser filter screen area with LF 812 launch

At K 2025, EREMA will introduce the LF 812 laser filter under the Powerfil brand, doubling screen area versus the LF 406 and integrating Lock & Change with the Endurance filter to support high-throughput, high-quality plastics recycling.

EREMA brings EcoGentle to Intarema for polyolefin recycling

EREMA brings EcoGentle to Intarema for polyolefin recycling

At K 2025, EREMA expands its plasticising technology: EcoGentle is now available for the Intarema series, enabling lower melt temperatures and energy savings in HDPE, LDPE/LLDPE, PP and BOPET recycling, with retrofit options for existing systems.

EREMA unveils Volex water-stripping for extruders at K 2025

EREMA unveils Volex water-stripping for extruders at K 2025

At K 2025,EREMA will introduce Volex, a water-stripping solution for single-screw extrusion that targets higher degassing in post-consumer recycling. The system reports up to 40 percent lower VOCs versus Intarema TVEplus standard degassing and up to 75 percent versus input material in accordance with VDA 277.

Davis-Standard advances customer-centric transformation

Davis-Standard advances customer-centric transformation

Davis-Standard is executing a company-wide transformation focused on customer service, digital manufacturing, and R&D reinvestment, including a new Customer Response Center and upgrades to its Extrusion Center of Excellence.

SABIC showcases advanced material solutions at K 2025

SABIC showcases advanced material solutions at K 2025

SABIC presented the theme "Connecting everyday life" at K 2025, grouping its innovations into five areas and highlighting EV platforms, circular feedstock and applications for consumer and industrial products.

Husky presents packaging, hot runner and medical at K Show 2025

Husky presents packaging, hot runner and medical at K Show 2025

At KShow 2025 in Düsseldorf, Husky is unveiling a new digital packaging molding platform, the multi-material Altanium MultiShot, and updates to hot runner and controller technologies, alongside a live HyperSync cell running a recycled polypropylene thinwall cup.

Domino Project: Impulses for modern mouldmaking

Domino Project: Impulses for modern mouldmaking

Hasco, Arburg and Polar-Form present the Domino project, a mould concept that uses a 3D-printed hot runner to produce multiple 2-component parts in a compact family mould. The project will be shown live at K 2025 at the Arburg stand, hall/stand 13/A13.

Nordson BKG debuts high-throughput PolyNeo melt pumps at K 2025

Nordson BKG debuts high-throughput PolyNeo melt pumps at K 2025

Nordson BKG GmbH introduced new high-throughput sizes for its PolyNeo melt pump line at K 2025. The pumps support up to 20 tons per hour and feature advanced heating for precise thermal control, aiming to cut waste and energy use while maintaining consistent melt quality.

Envalior introduces halogen-free PBT for high-voltage connectors

Envalior introduces halogen-free PBT for high-voltage connectors

Envalior has unveiled a new halogen-free, flame-retardant PBT, Pocan BFN4232ZHR S1, combining the dimensional stability and electrical insulation of PBT with hydrolysis and creep resistance comparable to polyamide 6 and 66. The grade targets high-voltage connectors, AI data centers and 48 V systems.