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Oerlikon at ITMA ASIA + CITME: digitalization and efficiency

Oerlikon, together with the Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven brands, will present solutions for yarn and nonwovens production at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore, 28–31 October, hall 4, booth C 204. The focus will be on productivity, digitalization and energy savings.

fairs

Engel to show 11 s diagnostics cell at K 2025

At K 2025, Engel will present a fully automated cell for producing and packaging polystyrene well plates and lids for diagnostics. The all-electric e-motion 280 combi MW integrates parallel injection, an 11-second cycle and a digital validation assistant aimed at shorter qualifications and a smaller cleanroom footprint.

Erema introduces Agglorema for highly contaminated waste

At K 2025, Erema will debut Agglorema, a recycling system for converting heavily contaminated, low bulk density post-consumer waste into pourable, high-density agglomerates for chemical recycling. The line couples a PCU with Counter Current technology and a short extruder to handle fluctuating moisture without upstream drying.

chemical recycling

Wittmann introduces Primus 118 linear robot for up to 250 t

At K 2025, Wittmann will unveil the Primus 118, a linear robot for injection molding machines up to 250 tons, increasing the series’ payload from 5 kg to selectable 6 or 8 kg. The model adds reinforced axes, more powerful drives and extended pneumatic options, and runs on the R9 control with OPC UA.

robots

B.IRD brings compact infrared rotary drum drying to K 2025

B.IRD Machinery will present compact infrared rotary drum systems for rapid heating and drying of plastics at K 2025. The technology targets pellets, regrind, flakes and powders, citing more than 90% time savings and up to 70% energy savings, with applications in injection moulding, TPU, compounding and recycling.

dryers

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.

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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.

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Lesbats optimises material logistics with Toploader systems

Lesbats Scieries d'Aquitaine has implemented four Vecoplan Toploader systems for storage and in-plant conveying of chips, bark, and sawdust. The solution feeds the pellet line and the boiler house, stabilizing material flow and reducing dust thanks to enclosed conveyors.

logistics