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35 www.smart-molding.com blow molding carbonate, and bio-based resins in the middle layer. Its screw design, featuring barrier flights, aMaddockmixer, and dam flights, ensures excellent mixing and uniformdispersion of PCRmaterials. Since launching the world’s first all-electric blow molding machine in 1994, Tahara has built a strong track record of meeting diverse customer requirements, offering screw designs optimized for specific materials. Using PCR in the middle layer helps bottle molders comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations while reducing material costs. Regrind material can also be used in the middle layer, enabling waste resin reuse. Additionally, adding pigment only to the outer layer helps lower raw material costs. Though recycled materials can potentially affect appearance or raise concerns about contents contacting them, multilayer bottles solve these issues. Applying virgin resin on the inner and outer layers prevents contact between the contents and recycled or regrind layers. This avoids chemical reactions and protecting the appearance of the bottle. Tahara machines are equipped with “EWON” for remote maintenance via VPN. By allowing Tahara operators to perform initial diagnosis using the customer’s machine information (logging data) and PLC data (programs and error history), the need for on-site inspections can be reduced. This enables faster on-site support by preparing necessary parts and tools in advance. In some cases, issues can be resolved entirely through remote support, cutting down both the time and cost of dispatching engineers. Moreover, accurately identifying faulty parts helps avoid unnecessary replacements. Nissei ASB unveiled latest innova ons at K2025 Under “All-in-One Sustainable Bo le Solu ons”, featuring advanced machines, molding technologies, and cu ng-edge bo le designs Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd., a world leading manufacturer of machines and molds for injection stretch blow molding of PET and other plastics, demonstrated live molding of four separate technologies at the K 2025 exhibition. Four machines, each from a different Series in the ASB line- up and each showcasing improvements in productivity and efficiency using various technologies, will make live molding demonstrations, with three of the four making their global debuts at the K 2025 exhibition. 1. PF36/36-600 + 500ml water bo le The PF36 Series is a line of PET injection stretch blowmolding machines that merge 1-Step and 2-Step processes into a “1.5- Step” system. The displayed model has 36 injection cavities and 12 blow cavities, producing 500ml bottles at 18,000 units per hour. Its 3:1 blow-to-injection ratio ensures high efficiency, shorter cycles, and lower operating costs. Compared to equivalent 2-Step systems, it requires only one-third of the floor space, consumes up to 20% less energy by using residual heat from injection, and delivers higher, more consistent product quality without dependence on external preforms. The machine uses hybrid actuation systems of hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo motors, all managed by ASB’s Vision1™ control system, which supports OPC UA standards for advanced connectivity, integration, remote monitoring, and diagnostics. Pure Performance: Precision‑Molded 500ml Generic Water Bo le The 500ml, 13gram water bottle is a typical design used in global markets. In line with circular-economy trends the PF36/36- 600 will demonstrate molding using 100% recycled PET (R-PET) material without compromising output or product quality. 2. PM‑90/111N + Preform Moldin g The PM-90/111N, ideal for small to medium-scale preform production, offers 12, 18, 24, or 36 cavities depending on preform size. Its vertical mold clamping and injection system, derived from the proven PF36 Series, delivers precise high-speed performance while minimizing the machine’s footprint. The MBD-C33A/54E2Z-AP(C3) at the show was molding three-layer 1L bottles, using Tahara’s own coex die head (Picture: Tahara) Redefining PET Bottle Production with the Power of 1.5-Step Molding. (Picture: Nissei ASB) Global Debut: Setting the Standard in Compact Preform Molding. (Picture: Nissei ASB)