Smart Molding International 2-2025

4 smart_molding international 2/2025 At automatica 2025 (June 24 to 27 in Munich, Germany), Kistler was presenting a broad product portfolio for automated manufacturing processes – or those on the way to being automated. Among other things, innovations for the manufacture of medical technology were on display. Visitors could experience newly developed solutions live – including the high-speed joining module, the new process monitoring system, as well as software tools for compliant documentation, intuitive reporting, and data-driven process optimization. 40 contents CONTENTS With the new Elion MED, Netstal will bring a highlight in the field of injection molding machines to K 2025 in Düsseldorf (October 8 - 15). The newly developed generation builds on proven technology and supplements it with significant optimizations to further increase production efficiency. The significantly shortened and compact design of the new machine is particularly striking. Netstal has been able to significantly reduce the length of the machine compared to its predecessor models with identical clamping force. 22 newsfeed Space for sustainable innovations 6 Pioneering one-stop localized solutions in Indonesia 7 HASCO Portuguesa celebrates the inauguration of its new site 7 Powering up Indonesia: YIZUMI launches Semarang service office 8 Mold-Masters® expands aftermarket support with new Southwest USA service facility 9 Arkema invests in a new Rilsan® clear transparent polyamide unit in Singapore 9 Clariant advances plastics stabilizer technology with expanded production and new applications 10 Sirmax creates new Electrical & Electronics business unit 11 StackTeck capacity growth update 11 Teknor Apex acquires Danimer Scientific to further diversify sustainable materials portfolio 12 Now the sole owner of the production entity 13 Dow sells its 50% ownership in DowAksa joint venture 13 LANXESS completes sale of its Urethane Systems business to UBE Corporation 13 35 years of ENGEL tie-bar-less technology 14 Messe Düsseldorf’s global plastics and rubber portfolio under new umbrella brand 15 machinery ENGEL at K 2025: Efficiency, precision and AI – solutions for the future of plastics processing 16 The evolution of efficiency: Netstal presents the latest generation of the Elion MED at K 2025 20 Tahara to exhibit at K 2025 with advanced multilayer blow molding technology 22 All-electric investments reach new peak for multi-component moulder 24 FCS CT-120e all-electric IMM leads smart manufacturing and low-carbon molding trends 26 molding technologies Reaching sustainability goals with injection molding machines, robots and dryers from WITTMANN 27 SACMI investigates the potential of PET caps 30 molds and tooling Servoelectric cold runner molds for LSR injection molding are learning to think for themselves 32 New Dura+ Hot runner updates 34 Modular, precise, forward-thinking: corvaglia presents comprehensive solution package 36 HASCOtalks – Perspectives for mouldmaking 37 additive manufacturing Replacing metals with 3D printed polymers 38 measuring technologies Measurement technology for efficient process optimization and quality assurance in medical production 40 Agr International at drinktec 2025 42 periphery K 2025 in name of new technologies 44 automation and control A new level of robot integration 45 materials Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system for a Messe Düsseldorf event 46 DOMO Chemicals at K 2025: Accelerating specialization for a low-carbon future 48 Unbreakable champagne glasses were molded from next-generation copolyester 50