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Ecocvario – Innovative All-Rounder For Water-Based Fine Cleaning Fast, Economical, And Sustainable For High Purity

Ecocvario – Innovative All-Rounder For Water-Based Fine Cleaning Fast, Economical, And Sustainable For High Purity

With the new EcoCvario, Ecoclean has developed a highly flexible solution for water-based precision cleaning. The modular concept allows different cleaning technologies and drying processes to be combined and adapted to individual requirements in such a way that high cleanliness specifications can be met reproducibly, quickly, and sustainably. In addition, innovative equipment details, effective heat management, optimized media flow, and efficient media treatment contribute to cost- and resource-saving processes.

Increasing quality requirements are leading to more demanding cleaning tasks with high cleanliness specifications across all industries. This is regardless of whether mass-produced parts are to be cleaned as bulk goods or precision parts as set goods. These applications require application- and customer-specific fine cleaning processes, for which Ecoclean has developed the new EcoCvario. The powerful spray-flood cleaning system with a vacuum-tight working chamber is designed for batches weighing up to 150 kg and measuring a maximum of 650 x 470 x 400 mm and is equipped with three flood tanks as standard. Its compact footprint and wide range of automation options also make it ideal for seamless integration into the production chain.

It’s all in the combination

By using various cleaning technologies that can be combined as desired, this innovative all-rounder can be adapted to a wide range of requirements. For example, the pulsated pressure cleaning (PPC) pressure change process enables contaminants to be reliably removed from complex internal geometries, fine capillaries, narrow undercuts, deep bores with small cross-sections, or the delicate structures of printed components. With power-controlled ultrasound at different frequencies, individual vibration units can be selected or deselected depending on the application and parts. For stubborn contamination, high-pressure cleaning comes into its own. Gentle flooding ensures that delicate and sensitive components emerge from the cleaning system clean and undamaged, in line with requirements. The rinsing function of the working chamber via additional nozzle bars reduces carryover to a minimum.

The EcoCvario also offers comparable flexibility when it comes to drying: equipped with combinable hot air and vacuum drying, optimal results are achieved in every case with minimal energy consumption and the shortest possible time. This is supported by sensor-controlled moisture measurement and monitoring integrated into the working chamber. HEPA filters for treating the supply air during hot air drying prevent recontamination of the cleaned parts.

System technology designed for high cleanliness

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In addition to the combination of cleaning and drying processes, the system technology supports high cleaning quality. This includes the working chamber made of polished stainless steel and the media-carrying pipes welded using special processes that counteract deposits. The bogie integrated into the working chamber with frequency-controlled drive ensures precise positioning of the components and optimum accessibility of media and process mechanics. The flood pumps, which are also frequency-controlled, ensure fast filling and emptying of the working chamber or tanks with optimum adaptation to the items being cleaned. These are arranged vertically and are cylindrical. The flow-optimized design of the flood tanks prevents deposits from forming and contributes to improved media flow. This results in extended bath life and thus cost and resource savings as well as higher productivity.

Effective media treatment reduces operating costs

Suspended and light materials, such as oil or casting dust, are reliably removed from the cleaning baths by effective gravity separators. The separate media circuits of the flood tanks are each equipped with full-flow filtration. Both bag and high-performance filter elements can be used in the flexibly designed filter housing without any modifications. When a filter change is required, this is indicated on the  HMI, including operating instructions, and can therefore be carried out without any problems. For continuous treatment of the rinsing baths, a newly designed Aquaclean system can also be integrated, whose waste heat is used to completely heat the cleaning medium in flood tank one. Overall, the media treatment of the new EcoCvario is designed for long circulation of the baths, which significantly reduces energy, water, and chemical consumption and lowers operating costs.

Simple, safe operation and state-of-the-art communication technology

The user-friendly HMI ensures intuitive and safe control through a guided dialogue between the system operator and the control panel. At the same time, it simplifies the definition of up to 50 part-specific cleaning, rinsing, and drying programs, each with up to 30 process steps. The ability to set the parameters for each program sequence of the cleaning processes individually allows for extremely precise adaptation of the cleaning to the parts.

IO-Link is used in the EcoCvario for safe process control and quick and easy maintenance. This is a future-oriented, standardized communication technology that connects intelligent sensors and actuators to a higher-level automation system. This results in various advantages, such as higher data availability and accuracy, improved productivity, simplified and faster maintenance, and fault diagnosis.

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RAKEZ Highlights Expanding Construction And Industrial Ecosystem At Big 5 Global

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in Big 5 Global 2025, the region’s leading event for the construction industry, showcasing the emirate’s growing industrial ecosystem and the strategic opportunities it offers to manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers across the building and construction value chain.

Through its presence at the exhibition, RAKEZ is highlighting its comprehensive offering for construction-related industries. The economic zone is home to companies such as Fala Group, Peikko Group, Sobha Modular, Hira Industries, and other regional and international players across advanced manufacturing, metal fabrication, HVAC systems, lighting technologies, engineered materials, coatings, modular construction, packaging, and related sectors. Its specialised industrial areas provide these companies with access to customisable facilities, industrial land, streamlined setup services, and direct connectivity to key regional and international markets.

RAKEZ is also spotlighting the continued expansion of construction-focused companies within its ecosystem, reflecting the emirate’s appeal as a competitive base for operational growth. These companies represent various segments of the construction supply chain, from building materials and engineered systems to high-capacity fabrication and advanced production technologies.

RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “Big 5 Global remains a vital platform for RAKEZ to connect with industry leaders shaping the future of the construction sector. Ras Al Khaimah has evolved into a strong hub for manufacturing and industrial operations, supported by competitive costs, modern infrastructure, and efficient access to regional markets. As we advance with landmark developments such as RAK Central and our new Tech Flex cluster, we’re opening even more doors for companies to grow within a future-ready ecosystem. Here, investors also benefit from being right next to some of the UAE’s most significant construction and development projects,  including Wynn Resorts and the expansion of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, creating unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, supply, and long-term growth. At RAKEZ, we ensure that companies can establish and scale with confidence through tailored solutions, diverse facility options, and an investor-centric environment.”

Throughout the exhibition, RAKEZ is engaging with global investors seeking to expand their footprint in the GCC, presenting solutions that support efficient production, storage, distribution, and export. The economic zone is also highlighting initiatives that enhance ease of doing business, including digital licensing services, sustainability-focused industrial development, and an integrated environment that supports innovation and long-term growth.

RAKEZ’s participation in Big 5 Global reinforces its ongoing mission to support the construction industry’s advancement and to strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a preferred destination for industrial, manufacturing, and building-technology companies.

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MDO Technology: Increased Productivity In The MDO Process

MDO Technology: Increased Productivity In The MDO Process

With over 25 years of experience in monoaxial stretching, Hosokawa Alpine is the pioneer in MDO technology and has been regularly improving its process ever since. Today, customers benefit from the highest MDO film quality without standing processability and optimised flatness thanks to the vacuum technology introduced in 2021. The unique TRIO technology “Trim Reduction for Inline Orientation”, coupled with vacuum technology, ensures significant material savings during the edge trimming process. Hosokawa Alpine now offers a quick-change system for stretching rollers to enable the processing of a wide variety of films. At the same time, the company is presenting new cleaning solutions. This significantly increases the flexibility of MDO film production and further boosts productivity.

Unique quick change of the stretching roller

Hosokawa Alpine has developed a unique process for changing the stretching roller that takes just 15 minutes. To replace the rollers, the protective grille of the MDO is opened and a rail is folded out of the machine compartment. The media feed-through and drive are disconnected at the touch of a button. The water is then drained automatically. As soon as the roller is released, it can be rolled down by an operator and the built-in crane can lift it out. “If a second roller is available, we can use the quick-change system to ensure permanent availability of the system and therefore maximum productivity,” emphasises Bernd Bayer, Director R&D Blown Film Extrusion at Hosokawa Alpine. This gives the customer maximum flexibility in film production. This is because it is quick and easy to switch between vacuum and smooth rollers or other roller surfaces that are precisely customised to a customer’s products.

At the same time, Hosokawa Alpine has also optimised the surface of its vacuum rollers. By rounding off the vacuum pores, the new vacuum roller can significantly improve the surface quality of HDPE films in particular.

Cleaning solutions for MDO rollers

In addition to the quick roller change, Hosokawa Alpine will also be offering an integrated web cleaning system to remove deposited particles from the surface. The film tube is cleaned using an extraction system with vacuum nozzles. This significantly reduces contamination of the roller surfaces and extends the cleaning intervals considerably. Additionally, an ultrasonic bath will be available for the deep cleaning of vacuum rollers. With ultrasonic cleaning at a temperature of 60 °C, even heavily soiled vacuum rollers are deep-cleaned and, depending on the degree of contamination, are as clean as new after approx. two to four hours.

In future, Hosokawa Alpine will also be using a doctor blade to scrape off initial impurities. “The new doctor blade scrapes off dirt on the roller surface and removes excess particles. An internal study has shown that this significantly optimises the cleaning process. And that in turn leads to an increase in service life,” explains Bayer.

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Messe Düsseldorf Unveils K-Alliance: A New Era For Global Plastics And Rubber Trade Fairs

Messe Düsseldorf Unveils K-Alliance: A New Era For Global Plastics And Rubber Trade Fairs

Messe Düsseldorf, a name synonymous with world-class trade fairs, has announced a significant rebranding of its global plastics and rubber event portfolio. What was previously known under the umbrella of “Global Gate” will now operate under a powerful new brand identity: K-Alliance. This development reflects a more strategic and collaborative approach to international engagement in the plastics and rubber sector — one that prioritizes strong partnerships, innovation platforms, and tailored global access to markets.

The plastics and rubber industry remains a pillar of modern industrial economies. It is a dynamic, highly innovative sector deeply entwined with three of the most critical challenges of our time: the circular economy, climate protection, and digitalisation. Messe Düsseldorf’s leadership in showcasing the future of this sector is once again set to be reaffirmed during K 2025, the premier event for plastics and rubber globally, taking place in October 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

At K 2025, over 3,200 exhibitors from around the globe will convene to present the most comprehensive and forward-thinking range of technologies for manufacturing, processing, and finishing. It’s not just a trade fair — it’s a global innovation hub. At the last edition of K in 2022, the exhibition attracted just under 178,000 trade visitors from 167 nations, with live demonstrations by machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and plastics processors thrilling attendees in the exhibition halls.

K-Alliance: More Than a Name Change
Beyond its flagship event in Düsseldorf, Messe Düsseldorf has long supported the global expansion of the plastics and rubber industry through satellite trade fairs in emerging and high-potential markets. Until now, these international efforts were grouped under the banner of Global Gate, a name that emphasized Messe Düsseldorf’s role as a “door opener” to new business territories.

However, the evolving needs of the global industry have led to a more relationship-driven approach. As Thomas Franken, Director of K, puts it:

“The previous name especially emphasised Messe Düsseldorf’s function as a door opener for entering promising sales markets. The designation K-Alliance now places a clearer focus on the strong partnerships and alliances that our constantly growing, worldwide network of trade fairs related to plastics and rubber stands for.”

The K-Alliance reflects Messe Düsseldorf’s international strategy, emphasizing performance, long-term partnerships, and tailored service for exhibitors and visitors alike. By building professional, high-quality communication and networking platforms across continents, Messe Düsseldorf ensures that stakeholders in the plastics and rubber industries are equipped to engage with global opportunities – whether through K in Düsseldorf or other international stages.

A Global Platform Spanning Continents
Currently, the K-Alliance includes eleven major trade fairs across the globe, creating a network that spans Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. These fairs are either wholly organized by Messe Düsseldorf or held in strategic partnership with regional leaders, ensuring they deliver localized expertise with global standards.

  • Pack Print Plas Philippines – to be held from 18 to 20 September 2025 in Manila, is the leading exhibition for packaging, printing, and plastics in the Philippines. It offers access to one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
  • Plastics & Rubber Indonesia – scheduled from 19 to 22 November 2025 in Jakarta, remains the largest trade fair for this industry in the country, serving as an essential platform in a region with a rapidly developing manufacturing base.
  • Plastindia – one of the biggest global plastics exhibitions, held every three years in India, reflects the country’s rising significance in global plastics production and consumption.
  • Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, Chinaplas (China), plast alger (Algeria), and Colombiaplast (Colombia) are all strategic events supporting regional market growth, knowledge transfer, and investment opportunities.
  • Plastics & Rubber Thailand and Central Asia Plast World (Kazakhstan), scheduled for 2026, serve fast-growing regional hubs with industrial development and infrastructure investment fueling demand for advanced polymer technologies.
  • Arabplast (United Arab Emirates), set to return in 2027, remains the most influential plastics and petrochemicals trade fair in the Gulf region, a hub for both production and downstream demand.
  • Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, the newest member of the K-Alliance, will take place from 12 to 15 April 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with Saudi Print & Pack. This marks a significant move into one of the Middle East’s largest and most ambitious industrial transformation initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030.

Strategic Benefits for Exhibitors and Attendees
The K-Alliance offers more than a label. It serves as a comprehensive strategy to create consistent, world-class platforms for industry engagement. Exhibitors benefit from market-specific support, unified brand recognition, and Messe Düsseldorf’s logistical expertise. Meanwhile, visitors are guaranteed access to high-quality exhibitors, technological innovations, and policy insights that are critical for growth and adaptation in today’s volatile industrial landscape.

Each member of the K-Alliance functions as a node in a global innovation network, where themes such as resource efficiency, waste reduction, smart production, and alternative raw materials are showcased and explored. This reflects the broader objectives of the plastics and rubber industries in moving toward sustainable, circular, and digital futures.

By aligning its international portfolio under K-Alliance, Messe Düsseldorf is not only strengthening its global brand but also reinforcing its commitment to being a trusted partner for industrial development across borders.

K-Alliance stands for the international strategy of Messe Düsseldorf, for our performance promise and customer-focused service. In the international exhibition business, it is key to create professional communication platforms for global players. Here, Messe Düsseldorf’s portfolio ensures ideal offerings – both with K in Düsseldorf and around the globe,” added Thomas Franken.

Conclusion

The launch of K-Alliance is a significant milestone that underscores Messe Düsseldorf’s long-term vision and commitment to the global plastics and rubber industries. By creating a tightly knit international network of exhibitions tailored to diverse markets, the K-Alliance is set to foster technological advancement, global collaboration, and responsible growth.

For industry players seeking to enter new markets, forge strategic partnerships, or showcase sustainable innovations, K-Alliance provides a reliable, professional, and globally respected platform. As the industry prepares for K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the new K-Alliance network stands as a powerful testament to Messe Düsseldorf’s leadership in shaping the future of plastics and rubber worldwide.

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Messe Düsseldorf Launches Fair Match for K 2025 Networking

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Messe Düsseldorf Launches Fair Match for K 2025 Networking

Messe Düsseldorf has launched Fair Match, a new digital networking service to make connecting at K 2025 as efficient, targeted and effective as possible. K 2025 is the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber sector, hosting more than 3,000 exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. In such bustle and confusion, it can be difficult to locate the right companies and people to connect with. Fair Match creates more meaningful connections through promising and relevant matches based on smart data-driven algorithms, allowing connected networking at K 2025.

Seamless Integration Through the K App
The service is completely integrated into the official K app, which allows a one-stop-shop for having everything networking related all in one location. Fair Match enables visitors and exhibitors to have complete control of their fair schedule, from potential matches, to meeting up-to-the-minute scheduling, and even the ability to direct message contacts. After logging in to the app, the Fair Match system analyses what interests you have indicated, which product categories you preferred, and what your business objectives were, and then matches that with exhibitor offerings, resulting in useful, personalised suggested contacts. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a new supplier, potential clients, or partners for innovation, Fair Match will enable you to spend less time looking, and more time connecting.
One of the key features of Fair Match is personalisation. Instead of the standard matchmaking tools, Fair Match not only considers mutually relevant categories but also provides the opportunity for both sides to connect with real meaning. Users can view suggested contacts, discover company profiles in detail and even view their stand location at the fair. With that knowledge, both parties can then agree to meetings directly through the app, with time slots and locations that work best for all. Appointments can even be integrated into your app-based K 2025 calendar account to ensure you do not miss a meeting.

Year-Round Connectivity and Global Opportunities
This is a further service to develop the use of Fair Match that is completely free to all registered visitors and exhibitors. This demonstrates the fair’s role of facilitating global business advantages to create lowered barriers for SMEs and startups who may find it difficult to develop quality networking opportunities. But Fair Match isn’t limited to the days of the trade fair itself. One of its most forward-thinking aspects is year-round availability. Networking doesn’t stop when the exhibition halls close – and neither does Fair Match. Users can continue conversations, maintain contact with new business partners, and explore collaborations well after the fair ends. This long-term functionality reflects the evolving nature of trade fairs, which now act as both in-person events and ongoing digital communities.
For exhibitors, Fair Match offers a significant competitive advantage. By identifying high-potential leads before the show even starts, companies can prepare targeted presentations, product demos, and materials that address specific visitor interests. This pre-event preparation helps maximise return on investment for trade fair participation. For visitors, the service ensures that even in the vast halls of K 2025, they can focus on exhibitors most relevant to their business, making their time at the fair more productive.
In practice, Fair Match can create connections that might not have happened otherwise. Imagine a sustainable materials startup from Scandinavia being matched with a German injection moulding machinery manufacturer actively seeking eco-friendly polymer suppliers. Or a packaging design firm from India connecting with a Belgian recycling technology provider whose solutions align perfectly with their clients’ sustainability goals. By bridging geographical and industry boundaries, Fair Match enhances the very essence of what K 2025 represents – innovation, collaboration, and global exchange.
The development of Fair Match also reflects Messe Düsseldorf’s commitment to digital transformation within the trade fair sector. As industry events evolve in the post-pandemic era, hybrid solutions that combine face-to-face interactions with smart digital tools have become essential. Fair Match is part of this broader strategy, ensuring that K 2025 remains not just a showcase of physical exhibits but also a platform for intelligent, tech-driven business networking.
Fair Match is more than just a matchmaking programme; it is a bona fide business enabler. By bringing together expertise, convenience, and value-for-money solutions, Fair Match provides assurance to every visitor and exhibitor at K 2025 to meet with the right people at the right time for the right opportunities. Be it multinational corporation, family conglomerate, or disruptive start-up; Fair Match can help you maximise valuable meetings and sustained partnerships from your experience at K 2025.

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Innovate Together For A Sustainable Future” With Cabot Corporation At K2025

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Innovate Together For A Sustainable Future” With Cabot Corporation At K2025

Strategic Commitment to Performance and Sustainability
Cabot Corporation stands ready to realize its considerable impact at K 2025, the leading global plastics and rubber exhibition, on the theme of “Innovate together for a sustainable future.” This press release not only reflects the company’s strategic direction but also signals its commitment to delivering meaningful solutions that align with the urgent global demands for performance, circularity, and lasting sustainability.

140 Years of Expertise in Specialty Carbons and Compounds
With nearly 140 years of experience, Cabot Corporation has evolved into a global leader in the development of specialty carbons and specialty compounds. At K 2025, the company will introduce its latest line of cutting-edge materials designed for the ever-evolving requirements of the plastics industry. These include solutions designed for mobility, infrastructure, electronics, agriculture, and industrial applications—each set to meet the functional and environmental requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s markets.

Powering the Future of Mobility
A primary emphasis at the event will be the evolving mobility environment, as electric vehicles and sophisticated connectivity technologies are altering material needs. Cabot’s lightweight, sturdy, and high-conductivity materials are crucial in this shift. Attendees at the booth can discover how Cabot’s materials enhance energy efficiency, facilitate high-voltage battery systems, and support intricate electrical architectures in electric vehicle platforms.

Supporting Infrastructure Development Worldwide
The organization will also showcase advancements that address the worldwide infrastructure expansion. Due to swift urban growth and rising investments in energy, water, and digital infrastructure, Cabot’s materials are designed for longevity and sustained performance in uses including wire and cable insulation, water systems, construction plastics, and energy grids. Key offerings include PLASBLAK black masterbatches and ELFTEX specialty carbon blacks, providing intense black coloration, UV protection, and the mechanical strength critical for industrial and outdoor applications.

Accelerating Circular Economy Goals
As part of its commitment to a lower-carbon future, Cabot will feature several solutions that support the sustainability transition. These include its REPLASBLAK circular black masterbatches, part of the EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions platform. Developed using recycled feedstocks, REPLASBLAK products demonstrate how companies can integrate circular economy principles into everyday manufacturing without compromising performance. These circular products also help customers reduce their scope 3 emissions and meet increasing regulatory and consumer pressures for environmentally responsible materials.

Conductive Solutions for Sensitive Electronics
The company will also showcase its market-leading conductive solutions for electronics and electrostatic discharge protection. The CABELEC series of conductive compounds and VULCAN XC specialty conductive carbon blacks deliver high-end performance for electrostatic discharge-sensitive applications. These products are important to the production of components for data centers, consumer electronics, and industrial automation systems—industries requiring higher levels of reliability and safety in ever-smaller configurations.

Interactive Booth Experience and Technical Engagements
K 2025 visitors will find more than product showcases. Cabot’s technical experts and business teams will be available for real-time conversations, technical advice, and demonstrations to make the stand a center of innovation and collaboration. People will learn firsthand how Cabot’s technology platforms are helping solve today’s industry challenges of regulatory compliance, cost-effectiveness, and life-cycle optimization. Whether an automotive component manufacturer, a supplier of high-voltage electrical systems, or an OEM looking for sustainable coloration and conductivity solutions, Cabot’s portfolio has something for everyone.

A Visionary Partner in the Plastics Industry’s Sustainable Transformation
Cabot is a global leader with a history of innovation and excellence in research and technology. As Cabot continues to expand its capacity, adopt a circular economy mentality, and seek sustainable supply chains, participation in K 2025 is an opportunity to showcase Cabot’s product innovation as well as reinforce its role as a steadfast partner in developing a smarter, sustainable plastics industry.

Visit Cabot in Hall 6 / Stand C36
Cabot welcomes all K 2025 delegates to their stand for rich dialogue and interactive discovery of some of the industry’s most sophisticated materials. Embodying innovation, performance, and responsibility, Cabot Corporation is poised to shape the future of plastics together with the global community. Be sure to engage with Cabot in Hall 6 / Stand C36 in Düsseldorf!

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Revolutionary 40,000 Kn Electric Injection Moulding Machine Debuts At K 2025

Revolutionary 40,000 Kn Electric Injection Moulding Machine Debuts At K 2025

Japan Steel Works (JSW) has now added to their standard line by introducing the world’s first ultra-large all-electric injection moulding machine (e-IMM) with a clamping force of 4,000 metric tons (40,000 kN). This development comes as a direct response to the increased global demand for lighter and more sustainable components, particularly in the automotive space. With electric vehicles steadily changing the face of mobility, it is increasingly critical to make lightweight exterior parts from plastic such as bumpers, tailgates, and battery cases. The new 4,000-ton class machine also has various industrial applications in agriculture, industrial machines, general merchandise, and home appliances; all of which involve the very large, durable, and precisely manufactured parts. This development should resonate particularly well in the US, where demand for large-scale injection moulding continues to increase.

Traditionally, hydraulic systems have dominated the market for large injection moulding machines, largely because of their ability to deliver immense clamping forces. However, hydraulic machines also present well-known challenges, including high power consumption, quality fluctuations, increased maintenance requirements, and slower production cycles due to limited speed and acceleration. These drawbacks often compromise both efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing operations. JSW’s newly developed all-electric system addresses these long-standing issues head-on. By integrating advanced electric drive technology, it delivers high productivity, significant energy savings, and consistently superior product quality. Furthermore, the machine’s robust construction and long-life design provide a clear differentiator in the marketplace, ensuring reliability and performance for years to come.

Main Specification and Features
The new J4000F-22000H, a two-platen machine, boasts a clamping force of 4,000 metric tons (4,400 US ton), and a maximum injection volume of 22,000 cm (approximately 18.6 kg of polypropylene). It has a step-change feature set:
•Greater productivity: The machine achieves the fastest dry cycle in the industry, providing the industry best productivity, and this productivity is 10% greater than today’s most advanced hydraulic systems with elder technology. The electric servo motor drag, along with unique JSW mechanical innovations were leveraged to achieve shorter cycle times and more throughput.
•Energy and cost savings: Compared to hydraulic systems, the J4000F-22000H reduces power consumption by 15–20%, cooling water by 50%, and hydraulic oil by 70%. These improvements translate into tangible operational benefits, including a 15–20% reduction in annual CO emissions and over 20% lower running costs, helping processors meet both economic and environmental targets.
•Space efficiency: Despite its size, the machine’s design emphasizes footprint optimization. At 17.4 meters, it is 12% shorter than comparable hydraulic systems, saving valuable factory floor space and enabling more flexible production layouts.
•Long life and robust design: The J4000F-22000H features a high-rigidity mould platen and clamping bed, along with a high-performance movable platen support mechanism. These design choices ensure long-term precision, reliability, and minimal maintenance over the machine’s lifecycle.

JSW at K 2025: Spotlight on All-Electric Technology

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, JSW will present the entire line of all-electric plastics machinery, located at Hall 13 Booth B 77. In addition to injection moulding offers, the company will introduce more machine innovations in blow moulding and extrusion, showcasing its full suite of experience across multiple processing technologies.

The main injection moulding machines being presented are three J series flagship models with clamping forces at 800 kN, 2,200 kN, and 6,500 kN. The J series are known for their precision and quality, and show how committed JSW has been at developing their all-electric technology since the inception of the J series.
•The J80ADS (800kN) will showcase the production of a cover panel in recycled ABS, then demonstrate automated (SCARA) part removal and inspection with a 6-axis robot.
•The J80ADS presents the integration of automation and sustainability, two important developments.
•The J220ADS will feature as a two-component application using a FLiP auxiliary unit, showcasing advanced moulding flexibility.

The J650ADS (6,500 kN) will highlight cutting-edge developments in large all-electric machine design, continuing the trajectory set by the ultra-large 4,000-ton model.
These examples demonstrate the efficiency of all-electric systems which only consume electricity when actively clamping or injecting. This engineering layout lowers costs of operation and provides a clean operation, much needed by industries that need to have a sterilized area, such as medical applications and clean rooms. By eliminating hydraulic oil from the system, the chance for accidents and contamination are reduced, while producing quieter machines that produce less heat. Additional engineering elements such as air-cooled drives and OPC UA interfaces that can integrate with neighbouring equipment promote higher connectivity, efficiencies, and less complicated usability.

Global and European Presence

JSW’s presence in Europe is anchored by JSW Plastics Machinery Europe, headquartered in Warsaw. This operation coordinates a network of 16 agencies across the continent, ensuring strong local support. In Germany, KT-Sakkas has partnered with JSW since 2007, providing comprehensive sales, service, and spare parts. The company also designs complete injection moulding systems by working with leading suppliers of peripheral equipment. To strengthen its customer engagement, JSW operates a technical center near Herzogenaurach, where prospective clients can experience its all-electric systems first-hand and explore solutions for specialized applications, from multi-component and vertical moulding to advanced two-platen systems.

The introduction of the world’s first ultra-large 4,000-ton all-electric injection moulding machine once again places JSW at the forefront of industry transformation. With a focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and high-precision output, the company continues to drive progress in plastics manufacturing—supporting industries from automotive and electronics to healthcare and consumer goods.

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Smarter Planning Made Simple – K Assistant Supports Visitors And Exhibitors

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Smarter Planning Made Simple – K Assistant Supports Visitors And Exhibitors

K in Düsseldorf now offers the AI-supported chatbot ‘K Assistant’, a virtual companion that provides exhibitors and visitors with targeted information around the clock – individually, multilingually and intelligently. This innovative service reflects how K, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, continues to evolve with digital tools that enhance visitor and exhibitor experiences.

K Assistant is available to assist anyone interested at their official website. Whether you need initial information on hall plans, exhibitor offers, the supporting programme or services, the chatbot ensures you are perfectly prepared for an optimal trade fair experience. By combining artificial intelligence with user-friendly navigation, it makes planning a visit to Düsseldorf smoother than ever before.

‘With K Assistant, we are offering an innovative service that enables visitors and exhibitors to plan their trade fair visit even more efficiently,’ explains Thomas Franken, Director K at Messe Düsseldorf. ‘Digital tools such as the chatbot are an important step towards offering our customers modern and user-friendly support.’ His statement underscores how Messe Düsseldorf is actively using AI not only as a trend topic at K 2025 but also as a practical tool to benefit participants before and during the show.

More than just a chat – what the K Assistant can do:
•Available 24/7: The AI chatbot is available to users at any time of the day or night, ensuring maximum planning freedom. This means international visitors across all time zones can instantly access reliable information without waiting for office hours.
•Intelligent answers instead of mere search results: The ‘K Assistant’ thinks for itself – it analyses questions in context and provides structured, precise information instead of long lists of hits. By doing so, it mirrors how a personal guide would respond, cutting down research time for professionals attending the fair.
•Language diversity for global target groups: Visitors and exhibitors from all over the world benefit from the multilingualism of the system, which communicates in numerous national languages. This feature is especially valuable given that K traditionally attracts more than 3,000 exhibitors from over 60 nations and over 220,000 visitors from all continents.

The friendly symbol for the K Assistant can always be found at the bottom right-hand corner of their official K website, making it easy to access at any time. It is seamlessly integrated into the platform, ensuring both first-time attendees and long-standing industry professionals have a reliable digital companion at their side.

In addition to digital support, practical visitor information is already available. K 2025 will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Wednesday, 8 October to Wednesday, 15 October 2025. A day ticket costs 60 euros, while a three-day ticket is available for 125 euros. School pupils and students benefit from discounted entry at 20 euros for a day ticket, reflecting K’s commitment to engaging future generations with the plastics and rubber industries.

Beyond tickets and AI tools, the trade fair will also provide networking opportunities, live machinery demonstrations, conferences, and guided tours focused on key topics such as circular economy, digitalization, and climate protection. With services like the K Assistant, attendees can easily find and select highlights most relevant to their professional interests, ensuring a productive and inspiring visit.

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Next-Gen All-Electric PX Series At K 2025: Compact, Economical, And Built For The Future

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Next-Gen All-Electric PX Series At K 2025: Compact, Economical, And Built For The Future

From technical components to medical technology and packaging: all-electric injection molding machines are gaining ground in all industries worldwide. KraussMaffei has completely redesigned its well-known PX series and will launch it at K 2025 with clamping forces ranging from 800 to 2,000 kN.
“It is the most modern all-electric injection molding machine in the world. We have made it more compact, more productive, and more sustainable from the ground up.” Jörg Stech, Chairman of the Management Board of KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH, is proud of the new PX. The development team achieved this through a new structural design with optimized arrangement of individual components, new servo drive technology with electric ejector, and a modular, space-saving enclosure.
Key success factors of the previous PX series have been retained. The particularly large tie-bar spacing continues to allow the use of complex and heavy molds. The wide support of the movable clamping plate guarantees perfect plate parallelism, and the linear guide ensures precise, energy-efficient movements. Energy recovery (recuperation) also remains an integral part of the PX series, as does high flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications.

More speed, less energy consumption
All main axes and the new ejector are servo-electric. This not only improves cycle performance in the new PX, but also reduces energy consumption by around 20 percent. For energy-efficient movement of mold core functions and cascades, the PX can be optionally equipped with a compact, servo-hydraulic auxiliary unit. Thanks to the space-saving design of the drive components and optimized machine topology, the machine bed has been shortened. In combination with the slimmer housing, this results in a 20 percent reduction in footprint.
Optimized mold temperature control and digital hot runner control
The options for mold cooling and temperature control have been extensively revised, for example through direct water distribution to the clamping plates. The reduced pressure loss allows the use of smaller temperature control units, which is an additional efficiency advantage. Customers benefit from a wide range of temperature control solutions: from simple designs to digital single-circuit monitoring.
With the new KraussMaffei hot runner control, overall productivity can be significantly increased thanks to digital functions such as booster mode, fault detection, and other smart features.

New MC7 control generation: More performance, more ease of use
The PX marks the launch of the new MC7 control system—a modern, web-based platform with intuitive operation, powerful architecture, and the highest safety standards. It already meets the future requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), offering increased protection against cyberattacks and enabling seamless digital connection of the machine. The new, web-based visualization concept impresses with its intuitive user guidance, clear display, and extended functionality. The interface facilitates setup, operation, and maintenance and increases efficiency in everyday production.
Visitors to the K trade fair can experience the performance of the new PX live at the KraussMaffei booth.
Perfection in the smallest of spaces: PX 80 as a production cell for technical applications
The new PX 80 with a clamping force of 800 kN impresses visitors to the KraussMaffei booth as a compact and economical solution for the production of technical components. The PX 80 production cell uses a mold from Wieland Electronic to produce electronic components made of polyamide. An LRXplus linear robot removes the components and places them on an integrated conveyor belt inside the machine enclosure. The CE-compliant system enables significantly higher production density: instead of four machines with linear robots, five systems can be operated in the same space.

PX 200 in cleanroom design produces medical components on a compact footprint
96 inner needle protection caps for insulin pens in just 4.5 seconds: the fast PX 200 for medical technology and a high-performance mold from KEBO AG make it possible. The PX is characterized by its high flexibility for use in clean rooms. Laminar flow boxes and conveyor belts can be easily integrated thanks to the modular enclosure concept – ideal for the demanding production requirements of the medical and pharmaceutical industries. With precision, productivity, and sustainability in a small footprint, this application demonstrates how the new fully electric PX is ideally suited for component manufacturing in cleanrooms.
With the new all-electric PX series, KraussMaffei offers its customers real added value: lower operating and energy costs, higher productivity, and maximum flexibility with minimal space requirements. KraussMaffei thus provides a future-proof and sustainable solution that is perfectly tailored to the requirements of modern manufacturing companies.

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Efficient Processing of Recyclates with All-Electric Systems and Compact Foaming Innovation at K 2025

Efficient Processing Of Recyclates With All-Electric Systems And Compact Foaming Innovation At K 2025

At K 2025, ENGEL will be showcasing the successful integration of space-saving system concepts, cost-effective production, and maximum sustainability. The manufacturing of foamed technical parts using only post-consumer recycled materials is the main focus. The centerpiece of the display is an all-electric e-mac 220 injection molding machine that uses a small footprint to create sturdy, thick-walled plastic components for the building sector. These parts provide substantial weight reductions in a fully automated, energy-efficient, and precisely foamed process.
The manufacturing principle used in this ENGEL production cell is particularly well suited to robust components that are as lightweight as possible and easy to handle, for example for replacing concrete in shafts.
The all-electric e-mac injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 2,200 kN uses ENGEL’s foammelt technology to foam components using a blowing agent. In combination with a specially developed additive mix, this creates a homogeneous, finely celled foam core. The advantage: reduced weight with increased stability. In the application shown, the ENGEL injection moulding cell achieves a weight saving of around 30% with a shot weight of 538 grams, while at the same time increasing the impact resistance of the component by 10%.
A post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is processed, originating from the “Gelber Sack”, collected by PreZero and high-quality reprocessed by EREMA. For the foaming process, an additive and blowing agent mixture developed by Moxietec is used, combined with the Vistamaxx additive from ExxonMobil. The dosing is carried out via a gravimetric system from Movacolor. The Moxietec formulation ensures a particularly homogeneous distribution of the foam structure and is therefore especially suitable for thick-walled components, where conventional physical foaming processes reach their limits.
A standard mixing screw from ENGEL ensures a homogeneous melt. It is specially designed for this type of application and optimised for uniform mixing behaviour. In addition, decompression after dosing can be completely omitted, reliably preventing sink marks and air inclusions in the component. This is made possible by a ring non-return valve with a newly developed geometry. Crowned valve wings ensure even greater reproducibility and – in combination with the short-stroke version – significantly faster closing behaviour.
The plasticising unit of this system uses iQ melt control to deliver an optimally prepared melt for foamed recyclates. The digital assistance system iQ melt control analyses the plastification process during sampling and suggests ideal setting parameters for screw speed, back pressure and dosing stroke. In this way, iQ melt control supports consistently high part quality with maximum material efficiency.
A cold runner system additionally supports the desired foaming behaviour. The cycle time on the all-electric ENGEL e-mac using the 2-cavity mould from Moxietec is approximately 120 seconds.
Especially for thick-walled components such as in this application, mould temperature control plays a crucial role. The latest generation of e-temp units operates with just 90 °C water temperature, eliminating the need for separate hot-water piping – which further reduces costs. The digital assistance system iQ flow control actively monitors the temperature control behaviour and regulates it dynamically. In combination with ENGEL’s e-temp devices, this ensures that temperature deviations are detected immediately and automatically corrected. The result is uniform cooling of the entire component – warpage is minimised and dimensional accuracy improved. The system makes a significant contribution to process stability and reduces the energy consumption of temperature control thanks to optimal flow regulation.
The entire production cell is designed to be compact. A servo sprue picker removes the sprue, while an ENGEL viper 12 linear robot takes out the moulded part and places it on a conveyor belt – which is space-savingly integrated into the machine’s safety guard. The automation is fully integrated into the control system of the injection moulding machine and helps reduce cycle times, as iQ motion control independently optimises the movement sequences. At the same time, it also reduces energy consumption. Savings of up to 85% in temperature control are possible. With this application, ENGEL demonstrates how sustainable production, advanced foaming technology and an intelligent cell layout – supported by digital assistance systems such as iQ flow control – can be combined into an economically compelling overall solution. Injection moulding companies benefit from a stable process for demanding recycled material applications, which can be reliably integrated into existing production environments without requiring much floor space.

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