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Circular economy - Taiwan is already doing it

At K 2025, Taiwan showcased its strength in a distinctive way. Over 130 Taiwanese companies presented solutions in machinery, recycling, materials and automation, making Taiwan one of the most strongly represented non-European countries at the fair.

2025-10-27 machines

DuPont Cyrel achieves new heights at Labelexpo 2025

DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions showcased the Cyrel FAST 1000 TD at Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona, aligning with the 25th anniversary of its thermal platemaking system. The company emphasized productivity gains and reduced environmental impact in flexo plate processing.

2025-10-27 fairs

KraussMaffei introduces BrightStar electric press platform

KraussMaffei has expanded its portfolio with the fully electric BrightStar press for automated lamination and edge folding in automotive interiors. The platform combines a new electric drive with precise thermal control, modular configuration and 5 to 20 ton variants, alongside a cost-optimized BrightStar Lite.

2025-10-27 press

Eurasian gateway to global trade: Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2025

The 34th Plast Eurasia Istanbul will run on 3–6 December 2025 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, organized by Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. in cooperation with the Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation (Pagev). The program spans processing machinery, materials and automation, with Turkish Airlines as official partner.

2025-10-22 fairs

Kistler debuts high-speed NCFQ joining system

Kistler has introduced the NCFQ 2166A high-speed joining system, combining a LinMot linear module with piezoelectric force and acceleration sensing. The turnkey setup targets precise, high-throughput assembly in medical, electronics, semiconductor and automotive applications.

2025-10-20 machines

Vecoplan adds self-learning vibration monitoring to VSC

Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.

2025-10-20 recycling

Sikora reports strong K 2025 interest in measurement and sorting

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Sikora reported higher visitor numbers than in 2022 and strong international interest in its measurement, control and sorting systems. The company highlighted technologies for extrusion and materials inspection, aligning with the fair’s "The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible" theme.

2025-10-20 technologies

KVZ Hintermayr boosts recycling with Vecoplan VIZ 1700

KVZ Hintermayr has installed a Vecoplan VIZ 1700 shredder to handle a diverse mix of plastics and align shredding capacity with a new extrusion line. The system targets high availability, low operating costs and energy savings, supported by the HiTorc drive and the VSC digitalisation suite.

2025-10-17 shredders

Comments on K 2025

Industry associations and exhibitors reported strong international attendance, high-quality discussions and concrete project outcomes at K 2025, with circular economy, digitalization and energy efficiency among the dominant themes.

2025-10-17 fairs

ENGEL acquires Trexel to strengthen physical foaming

ENGEL Group will acquire Trexel from early October 2025, expanding its position in physical foaming for injection moulding. Trexel will remain operationally independent with unchanged global sites and management continuity.

2025-10-17 acquisitions

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.

2025-10-16 injection moulding press/machines

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.

2025-10-16 injection moulding press/machines