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Wittmann Battenfeld debuts one-piece MacroPower at K 2025

Wittmann Battenfeld debuts one-piece MacroPower at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann Battenfeld introduced a new MacroPower injection molding machine with a one-piece frame in the 400 to 600 t range, aiming to shorten installation, shrink the footprint and improve serviceability, while adding energy-saving features and expanded hydraulics.

Engel debuts tie-bar-less victory electric at K 2025

Engel debuts tie-bar-less victory electric at K 2025

Engel introduced the tie-bar-less victory electric injection moulding machine at K 2025, combining electric drives with a redesigned clamping unit. The model targets higher precision, energy efficiency and flexible mould-space utilisation in the clamping force range above 1,300 kN.

K 2025 closes with strong international turnout and deals

K 2025 closes with strong international turnout and deals

The eight-day K 2025 fair in Düsseldorf reported 3,275 exhibitors, more than 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries and a 67% share of decision-makers, underscoring its role as a global platform for plastics and rubber.

Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

Syensqo has expanded its non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio with new grades rated for continuous operation up to 320°C. The materials target high-purity, high-temperature vacuum service in semiconductor sealing, with variants now available for sampling, trial and commercial use.Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

Polyvantis opens Shanghai technology center

Polyvantis opens Shanghai technology center

Polyvantis has opened a Technology Center in Shanghai, integrating R&D, commercial and manufacturing teams to speed development and response to market needs. The site complements existing centers in Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.

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.