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Battenfeld-Cincinnati's BC 120-40 DVT single-screw extruder features two-zone degassing.
Battenfeld-Cincinnati's single-screw BC 120-40 DVT has two degassing zones for better processing of ABS and regrinds.
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A bale of plastic film for recycling. Advanced recycling has the potential to process heavily contaminated or otherwise difficult materials, such as multilayer packaging.
PCS Co.
PCS Co. President Angela Elsey honors former company co-owner Jim Stuart earlier this summer during a party marking the company's 75th anniversary. “Seventy-five years is unbelievable,” Elsey told PCS staff during a short presentation at the luncheon. “I can’t be more proud to be just a small part of the 75-year history and so grateful to all of you.' Stuart, the son of the founder of PCS, attended the event along with several retired PCS employees. He received a machined ejector pin to commemorate his legacy “My father and his partner would not believe” how far PCS has progressed since they started, Stuart said.
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K 2025 attendees enter one of the trade fair's halls in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Injection Molding

Oerlikon HRSflow
Up Nozzles from Oerlikon HRSflow work in tight spaces with low shot weights.
The nozzles from Oerlikon HRSflow are ideal for molding beauty and personal-care items with low shot weights.
Oct. 14, 2025
The Plastics Industry Association's Global Trends Report.
The trade deficit in plastics machinery grew to $2.3 billion, and apparent consumption decreased by 6.1 percent.
Oct. 10, 2025
PMM
The mold assembly floor at Cavalier Tool.
Take a visual tour of the mold maker's facility in Windsor, Ontario.
Oct. 10, 2025
A K show flag flies against a blue sky.
In this podcast episode, Editor Ron Shinn talks about a few of the innovations on display at the world's largest plastics show.
Oct. 9, 2025

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

Reifenhäuser
The Everex Hybrid mechatronic polishing stack offers maximum flexibility and downgauging without compromising quality.
The film extrusion line, debuting at the K show, features innovative mechatronic polishing and edge encapsulation technology to enhance productivity and sustainability.
Oct. 9, 2025
Conair
Conair's PowerFill Pro portable conveyor for plastic resin.
The system is tailored for smaller processors, or large ones that need flexibility.
Oct. 8, 2025
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The purchase is intended to expand Davis-Standard's global pipe and tube solutions.
Oct. 7, 2025
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Learn more about this story, plus the latest tariff threat and our annual machinery-buying survey, on this podcast episode.
Oct. 6, 2025

Blow Molding

Globeius
The GB750 crane has a lifting height of almost 16.5 feet for handling injection stretch blow molds.
The GB750 has a maximum lifting height of almost 16.5 feet to lift molds above injection stretch blow molding machines during installation or removal.
Oct. 6, 2025
Plastics Industry Association, SPE
Logos of Plastics Industry Association and SPE
SPE will become a division of PLASTICS, and members will retain their membership status, benefits and identity.
Oct. 2, 2025

Recycling

Herbold
The SMS 80-200 is the largest in the series of granulators for difficult materials.
The 80-200 can handle demanding materials and is easy to maintain.
Oct. 9, 2025
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Based in Mexico City, Pagani manufactures customized granulators and washing systems for plastics recycling.
Oct. 7, 2025
Rotogran
A granulating system built by Rotogran has enabled Goodwill Industries in London, Ont., to recycle scrap plastic.
Nonprofit diverts 600,000 pounds of plastic waste into feedstock for GreenWell Plastics to make furniture, decking, pallets and more.
Oct. 7, 2025
Eriez
The PrecisionGuard X8 from Eriez helps recyclers sort out metal contaminants.
The PrecisionGuard X8 is easy to set up and operate, and detects ferrous, nonferrous and stainless steel contaminants.
Oct. 7, 2025

Product Innovations

Kuka
Users can run simulations of robot operations with Kuka's iiQKA.OS2 system.
The iiQKA.OS2 platform allows users to simulate operations and is AI-capable.
Oct. 15, 2025
B.IRD Machinery
The B.IRD 5 dryer uses infrared technology to dry plastic granules, regrind, flakes or powders.
The process is faster and more efficient than hot-air drying, minimizing polymer damage.
Oct. 13, 2025
Wickert
Wickert will present its fully automated spraying system for hydraulic presses at K 2025.
The latest version improves product quality, worker safety and the monitoring of KPIs.
Oct. 8, 2025
Micro-Epsilon
Micro-Epsilon's combiSENSOR KSB6430 provides precise measurements of electrode coatings for battery film.
The combiSENSOR KSB6430 provides precise measurements of electrode coatings inline with sub-micrometer accuracy.
Oct. 3, 2025

Manufacturing

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Scott McLain, president and CEO, is stepping down after 33 years leading the parent company of BinMaster.
Oct. 14, 2025
Engel
Stefan Engleder, CEO of Engel, announced the company's acquisition of Trexel and its MuCell foaming technology at K 2025.
The injection molding machine maker sees growth potential in the technology, which makes parts lighter and uses less material.
Oct. 8, 2025
Engel
The new Engel victory electric 220 injection molding machine enables compact production thanks to its tie-bar-less design and reduced machine length.
The company is also demonstrating Inject AI, which integrates artificial intelligence and other digital tools to improve processing.
Oct. 8, 2025
Michael Wittmann
Despite headwinds like tariffs and inflation, Wittmann emphasizes technological advancements and commitment to sustainability as the show opens.
Oct. 8, 2025

Learning Resources

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Aug. 15, 2025
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Discover how to design better plastic parts, avoid costly injection molding defects, and ensure mold success the first time with this free expert-led webinar.
June 25, 2025