K 2016

New blends from FKuR yield strong but thin films

New technology has been developed by bioplastics producer FKuR that allows for thinner films, making it possible to save on material with zero loss of performance.

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Cube mold technology well represented at K 2016

Foboha, Europe’s premier company for the development, engineering and production of high quality injection molds for the plastics industry, has developed advanced cube mold technology.

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Akro-Plastic highlighting lightweight design at K 2016

At this year’s K Show, German manufacturer of engineering plastic compounds Akro-Plastic has opted to focus on the highly topical theme of lightweight design, the guiding factor for the company when it comes to product development.  

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WITTMANN BATTENFELD with innovative momentum at the K 2016

Under the motto “be smart”, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present numerous innovative novelties at the K 2016 in Düsseldorf from 19 to 26 October in hall 16, booth D22. The absolute highlight of this year’s K trade fair is the new…

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K 2016 – AWARD CEREMONY MOTAN INNOVATION AWARD

Motan Colortronic has called for entries for an award that recognises innovation and aims to bring new ideas to light. MIA award ceremony will be held on 21 October at Messe Düsseldorf.

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LANXESS: Colorant microgranules to be demonstrated at “K 2016”

The Rhein Chemie Additives (ADD) business unit of plastics and rubber specialist Lanxess is exhibiting its organic “Macrolex Gran” colorants for amorphous and semicrystalline plastics at “K 2016”.

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Erema to Launch Recycling 4.0 at K 2016

Recycling machinery manufacturer Erema, Ansfelden, Austria, announced during the K 2016 Preview press conference that it will present an extensive “Smart Factory” package for both recyclers and producers during the K show. “Recycling 4.0 is no future trend, it will…

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WACKER: World’s first industrial 3D printer for silicones to debut at “K 2016”

Germany’s Wacker Chemie  will showcase an industrial 3D printer for silicones at “K 2016”.  Wacker said it is the world’s first industrial-scale 3D printer for silicones and marks the successful outcome of two years of development.

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“Driven by innovation” – in terms of flexible and customer-specific solutions

“In new motto ‘driven by innovation’ battenfeld-cincinnati combine individual services, modern and high-quality equipment and solutions for questions like energy efficiency and industry 4.0 that are currently particularly important to the sector. 

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BASF: Smart pallets for cost-effective supply chains

BASF is collaborating with the Dutch start-up company Ahrma Holding B.V., whose aim is to launch a completely new pallet concept on the logistics market. For the purpose of coating the extremely robust hybrid pallets made from medium density fiberboard…

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World’s polymer specialist journalists gather in Dusseldorf

According to Baspar report, More than 80 journalists from 30 countries gathered in Dusseldorf to exchange new information and creativity in media field. This conference was held by K 2016 exhibition sponsors in 26 Jun. In this program, administrators gave…

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Unit costs up to 10% lower: Innovation driver Netstal is establishing the highly efficient ICM technology in the thin-wall packaging market

As technology leader, Netstal thinks well beyond the machine and consistently continues to develop application processes so that customers can produce even more successfully. Through injection-compression molding in a stack mold, a technology developed by Netstal together with its system…

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battenfeld-cincinnati group has new owner: Solid investments for growth and innovation

On 22 June 2016 the contract confirming the transfer of all shares of the battenfeld-cincinnati group to Industrie Holding Nimbus was signed. 

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Polyurethane molds stay sealed

For polyurethane back-foaming, it is crucial to effectively seal off the process in the mold, while still enabling targeted bleeding. KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery will present a new sealing system at K 2016 which meets these requirements perfectly. 

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Fewer rejects and greater energy efficiency

To mark K 2016, ENGEL has consolidated its systems expertise by expanding its range of intelligent peripherals. The new integrated temperature control solutions include the electronic ENGEL e-flomo temperature control water manifold system, temperature control units with speed-controlled pumps and…

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Netstal sets a new standard for thin-wall packaging with the ELIOS 7500 at K 2016

Netstal will present the ELIOS 7500, a new injection molding machine with newly developed, lightning quick electrical clamping unit at K 2016 in Düsseldorf. The ELIOS 7500 will be in continuous operation during the eight trade fair days: With a…

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Greater cost-efficiency: KraussMaffei Berstorff to present systems for efficient production at K 2016

At K 2016 in Düsseldorf, KraussMaffei Berstorff, as a system provider, will present its cost-effective and efficient overall concepts in extrusion technology. With a high-performance product portfolio, the company impressively meets the growing demand for efficient production.

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SCARA robot and sprue picker expand automation range

Productivity and efficiency depend in no small part on having the ideal automation concept. ENGEL is expanding its range of robots for K 2016 to ensure integrated system solutions for injection moulding and standalone robot cells can be adapted even…

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Experience meets innovation

inject 4.0 is ENGEL's answer to the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The injection moulding machine manufacturer and systems expert, with headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria, is to present its inject 4.0 program at K 2016 from October 19th to 26th…

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A strong partner for facing future challenges

At K 2016 in Dusseldorf from October 19 to 26, ENGEL will once more underscore is global claim to technological leadership. The injection moulding machine manufacturer and system expert headquartered in Schwertberg, Austria, will showcase its challenging applications targeted for…

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