Machinery & Plants

What would K be without machinery & equipment? In our articles, we offer you exciting insights into innovative production processes and pioneering machines that raise efficiency and quality in the industry to a new level. Learn more about the latest technological developments and the exciting opportunities that these advanced techniques open up in plastics processing.

Stand form ARBURG at K 2025; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann

Machinery & Plants

07.10.2025

Smash Hit: ARBURG at K 2025

Strong Presence at the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber

Injection moulding machine covered in black cloth in semi-darkness – mysterious presentation of a new machine; Copyright: ChatGPT

Machinery & Plants

10.09.2025

6 World Premieres You Can Only Experience at K 2025

From injection moulding to recycling – these machines set new standards in plastics processing

Industrial AGGLOREMA recycling machine by EREMA for high-moisture post-consumer plastic film waste; Copyright: EREMA

Machinery & Plants

05.09.2025

AGGLOREMA by EREMA: Efficient Recycling of Contaminated Film Waste

New machine system transforms low-grade plastic waste into pourable agglomerates for chemical and mechanical recycling

A man drinks from a PET bottle outdoors; Copyright: envato

Machinery & Plants

11.08.2025

EFSA Confirms Positive “Scientific Opinion” for Starlinger recoSTAR PET art Recycling Process

First Approval under EU Regulation 2022/1616 Validates Enhanced Decontamination for Starlinger's Food-Grade PET Recyclates

A man stands in front of a green injection moulding machine with a tablet in his hand; Copyright: ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH

Machinery & Plants

12.06.2025

K 2025: ENGEL focuses on digitalisation, automation and sustainability

Stefan Engleder, CEO, ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH gives an insight into the tradefair

Image: Letter cubes forming the word ‘plagiarism’; Copyright: New Africa – stock.adobe.com

Machinery & Plants

19.03.2025

FAQ on Plagiarism Protection in the Plastics Industry

How companies can safeguard their innovations and brands from product piracy

Image: Ultrasonic welding system; Copyright: Herrmann Ultraschall

Machinery & Plants

20.02.2025

Ultrasonic welding of plastic: joining technology for adhesive-free applications

At Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG, medical wearables are welded together instead of glued - for the benefit of the user.

Image: In-house recycling at a manufacturer of electronic components; Copyright: WITTMANN

Machinery & Plants

04.12.2024

Economical Plastics Recycling for the Injection Moulding Industry

WITTMANN relies on in-house recycling to make injection moulding production more sustainable

Image: Against a blue background: parts of a building on the left, 3 waving flags on the right; Copyright: Reifenhäuser

Machinery & Plants

04.11.2024

Reifenhäuser Expands Service Capacity in Middle East and Africa

Enhanced Local Support with New Service Hub for MEA Region

Further K-Mag articles

Person in Tyvek® APX™ protective garment in industrial environment showcasing breathable chemical protective clothing; Copyright: DuPont

Plastics

DuPont Launches Tyvek® APX™: Advancing Breathable Chemical Protection for Workers

A woman and a man looking at plastic granules in different colours; Copyright: YuriArcursPeopleimages

Climate Protection

New EU Regulation on Microplastics: FAQ for Plastics Manufacturers

View from below of a richly decorated Christmas tree illuminated with fairy lights and adorned with many plastic baubles; Copyright: Statuska

Plastics in Daily Life

7 Reasons Why Plastics Save Your Christmas

Hand holding a water glass under faucet – use case for NORYL™ WM300G in home water systems; Copyright: RossHelen

Plastics

SABIC Launches New Butadiene-free NORYL™ Resin for Water Applications

Young girl wearing a yellow raincoat. She pulls the hood halfway over her face so that only the lower half of her face is visible; Copyright: envato

Plastics in Daily Life

Plastics in action: The Invention of Rainwear

Craftsman installing rigid foam insulation panels on a building facade; Copyright: mitifoto – stock.adobe.com

Recycling

Mechanical PU Recycling: A New Path for Rigid Foam?

Software & Apps

Reifenhäuser Wins German Design Award for New Machine User Interface

Cardboard box with protective packaging containing a bottle of olive oil; Copyright: Storopack

Packaging

Towards new Packaging Solutions: Protective Material made from starch as a Sustainable Alternative

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