Krauss Maffei's Innovative Polymer Processing Technology at K 2025

Polymer processing Krauss Maffei brings new injection moulding and automation solutions to K

2025-06-30 Source: Krauss Maffei 4 min Reading Time

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Visitors to K 2025 can look forward to a wide-ranging technology showcase from Krauss Maffei. From the debut of the all-electric PX injection moulding series and the innovative CFP process to automated assembly solutions and large-format additive manufacturing, the company will demonstrate how it is driving efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability in polymer processing.

The GX 650-4300 with patented CFP screw ensures a perfect mix and optimum component quality — a real game changer in fiber-reinforced plastics processing.(Source: Krauss Maffei) — The GX 650-4300 with patented CFP screw ensures a perfect mix and optimum component quality — a real game changer in fiber-reinforced plastics processing.
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At K 2025 (Düsseldorf, 8–16 October) Krauss Maffei will present its expertise as a comprehensive solutions provider across the entire polymer processing value chain. The company will focus on the latest developments in injection moulding technology, automation, and additive manufacturing, highlighting advancements aimed at maximising efficiency, ensuring high component quality, promoting sustainability, and supporting end-to-end digitalisation. Trade fair highlights include the new all-electric PX series with intuitive MC7 control, the innovative Chopped Fibre Processing (CFP) method, an automated assembly line, as well as digital solutions and innovations in additive manufacturing.

A highlight at the stand will be the world premiere of the all-electric PX injection molding machine series. The new generation impresses with outstanding energy efficiency, excellent shot weight consistency and short cycle times. The machines offer a wide range of applications and high overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

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World premiere at K 2025: The new all-electric PX series with new MC7 control system from Krauss Maffei sets standards in terms of energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness and flexibility.(Source: Krauss Maffei)

The new LRX plus linear robots from Krauss Maffei can be easily integrated into any periphery.(Source: Krauss Maffei)

The new CFP process from Krauss Maffei enables the economical direct compounding of chopped glass fibers and PP — to be seen live at the K 2025 during the injection molding of a sophisticated tailgate component.(Source: Krauss Maffei)

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In addition to cost-effectiveness, the new series also focuses on sustainability: thanks to state-of-the-art drive technology with energy recovery, minimal media consumption and a resource-saving machine concept, the PX machines achieve top values in terms of energy efficiency, both in operation and in idle mode. With their compact design, they also enable flexible production cells with integrated handling and conveyor technology.

Live at K: New PX series with new LRX Plus linear robot

At K 2025, Krauss Maffei will be showcasing the new all-electric PX series in combination with the new LRX Plus linear robot. The LRX Plus series offers a wide range of functions for flexible automation and is characterized by a high level of compatibility, both with Krauss Maffei injection moulding machines and with systems from other manufacturers as well as with various automation tasks.

Visitors to the trade fair can experience the efficient combination of PX machine and LRX Plus robot live at the Krauss Maffei booth. Future-oriented applications for medical technology, technical components and packaging/logistics will be on display.

New MC7 control generation: More power, more operating convenience

With the MC7, Krauss Maffei presents a modern, web-based control platform. It features intuitive operation, powerful software and hardware architecture and high security standards. The MC7 architecture already includes the upcoming requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This means that the control system is even better protected against cyber-attacks and the distribution of malware. The CRA standard also makes it easier to connect machines to the network for digital data usage.

Another feature of the new MC7 control system is the new, web-based visualization concept, which impresses with its intuitive user guidance, clear display and extended functionality. The new interface makes set-up, operation and maintenance easier and increases efficiency in day-to-day production.

Revolutionizing the processing of chopped glass fibers

With the new Chopped Fiber Processing (CFP) process, Krauss Maffei presents an economical solution for direct compounding of chopped glass fibers and polypropylene. Compared to conventional long glass fiber pellets, CFP offers significantly greater flexibility and noticeable cost advantages — while maintaining the same component performance.

At the heart of the process is a newly developed, patented screw geometry that ensures particularly efficient melting and homogeneous mixing of polymer and fibers. The result: high-quality, fiber-reinforced components with optimum material utilization.

Another advantage: CFP is compatible with all Krauss Maffei standard injection molding machines and can be easily retrofitted via the Krauss Maffei Service. The return on investment (ROI) is less than one year.

Visitors to the K 2025 can experience the CFP process live at the Krauss Maffei stand on a GX 650-4300 in combination with a LRX Plus linear robot. A complex tailgate component for the automotive industry will be produced, providing practical proof of the capabilities of the new technology.

When every part fits perfectly — Automated assembly cell

Krauss Maffei is expanding its automation portfolio beyond injection molding technology to include autonomous automation cells that are versatile and easy to integrate. At K 2025, the company will be presenting a fully automated assembly cell that assembles three plastic parts in real time — without any manual intervention. The mobile, compact unit enables particularly short cycle times with a minimal error rate.

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Assembly is carried out by form-fit clipping of the components. A laser scanner then checks the height and width of the components with an accuracy of 0.01 mm. An optical inspection automatically detects and sorts out faulty parts, while the good parts are filled directly into boxes.

Digitalization that makes the difference

Digital solutions that increase efficiency and make everyday production noticeably easier are an integral part of Krauss Maffei's strategy. Numerous innovations will be presented at K 2025: With the Dataset Manager, the Social Production platform will receive new functions for transferring, versioning and comparing machine data sets. A new AI function supports machine operators with intelligent assistance in real time. Two new modules are being added to the tried-and-tested and patented APC Plus machine function: Cascade X for cascade control and the new Material X database for customer-specific material parameters.

Additive manufacturing: Large format printing on a new level

Following the successful launch of the Power Print at K 2022, Krauss Maffei is presenting the new Power Print Flex and Print Core variants at K 2025. These modular systems offer maximum flexibility, high productivity and excellent print quality for industrial applications — e.g. in design, mould making and functional end components.

As part of a live demonstration, Krauss Maffei will be showing the Power Print Flex in combination with the new Print Core extruder in an industrial robot cell. The focus will be on mould and die making applications as well as functional end-use parts and design models.

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