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Sidel to showcase laser blow molding at drinktec 2025

Sidel to showcase laser blow molding at drinktec 2025

At drinktec 2025 in Munich, Sidel will unveil laser blow molding technology and new solutions for PET, cans and glass packaging. The company will also present the NeXt Line concept and progress in aseptic filling and services.

Wacker to show temper-free LSR for food contact at K 2025

Wacker to show temper-free LSR for food contact at K 2025

Wacker will present Elastosil eco LR 5003, a temper-free liquid silicone rubber designed for food-contact applications, at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The grade meets BfR and FDA limits without postcuring and will be demonstrated in mouthpiece production for air up bottles.

Guided tours at K 2025 cover materials, digitalisation, talent

Guided tours at K 2025 cover materials, digitalisation, talent

K 2025 in Düsseldorf will feature themed guided tours in German and English, covering materials and design, digital solutions and recycling, and a Young Talents route. Participation is free, with details and registration available via Guided tours at the K 2025 trade fair.

RePlast Eurasia 2025 draws 8,340 visitors and 151 exhibitors

RePlast Eurasia 2025 draws 8,340 visitors and 151 exhibitors

RePlast Eurasia, Türkiye’s specialist plastics recycling fair organized by Tüyap with PAGÇEV on 8–10 May 2025, gathered 151 exhibitors from 13 countries and 8,340 visitors from 56 countries, and hosted the PAGÇEV Plastic Recycling Awards and Conference.

Pronomic to present ergonomic lifting systems at Fachpack 2025

Pronomic to present ergonomic lifting systems at Fachpack 2025

Pronomic will present modular ergonomic lifting and handling solutions for packaging and related industries at Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, 23–25 September. Live demonstrations at hall 7, stand 7-621, will include devices enabling one-person handling of loads up to 400 kg.

SKZ develops thermographic QC systems for injection molding

SKZ develops thermographic QC systems for injection molding

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.

Steinert shows AI sorting for complex plastics at K 2025

Steinert shows AI sorting for complex plastics at K 2025

At K 2025, Steinert will demonstrate sensor- and AI-based systems for sorting difficult plastic streams, including black packaging, thin films and contaminated food containers. The program also includes plant tours and technical talks in the VDMA forum.

MAAG Group to present system solutions at K 2025

MAAG Group to present system solutions at K 2025

MAAG Group will showcase integrated pelletizing, extrusion, filtration and recycling technologies at K 2025, including the Pearlo CS, next-gen NG-USG, extrex6 EC for rigid PVC and double-stage BRF/ERF filtration, plus a new centrifugal dryer lab and the addition of Sikora.

MAS at K 2025

MAS at K 2025

MAS will present an expanded portfolio for plastics recycling and compounding at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, including its conical co-rotating twin-screw platform, the Mas 110 extruder, PET recycling solutions and the DRD dry cleaning system.

Greater efficiency and precision by using the right thermal insulating sheet

Greater efficiency and precision by using the right thermal insulating sheet

Keeping the temperature balance of an injection moulding tool constant is of elementary importance for efficient and resource-saving production. Many factors can influence the parameters in an injection moulding cycle: the ambient temperature in the production rooms, the humidity and the temperature of the injection moulding machine.