At Formnext 2025, Krauss Maffei will present the Powerprint Flex together with a matching tool — a modular 3D printing system designed for relatively large components.

The integration of Micro Systems and Optimold marks a new chapter in Vangest’s international growth strategy, reinforcing its capabilities in the production of complex medical components across key global markets.

At K 2025, Envalior will highlight how its materials solutions help improve performance and reduce time-to-market, risks, costs, and CO2 emissions. Alongside Sustainable and High-Performance Engineering Materials, the company will present its full suite of Engineering Services — combining materials science, application expertise, CAE capabilities, and AI-powered tools.

Arburg is exiting the additive manufacturing market by the end of 2025 to refocus on its core injection moulding business — while ensuring full service and spare parts support for existing Freeformer users.

Oerlikon HRS Flow showcases breakthrough hot runner technologies at K 2025 — including live demos of Stargate, Glow and Flexflow systems for high-quality, efficient injection moulding.

With a new Whitened Shade option for carbon-fibre reinforced thermoplastics Xenia offers a lighter base colour, enabling easier customization with masterbatch during injection moulding and 3D printing by pellets. This development expands design possibilities while maintaining the material’s strength, durability, and performance.

To boost efficiency in machining challenging thermosetting plastics, German subcontractor Ament Plastics has invested in a high-precision turn-mill centre from DMG Mori. The upgrade enables one-hit, six-sided machining, significantly reducing throughput times and increasing flexibility in the production of complex components for demanding industries.

Innovative, digital, and sustainable — Engel’s showcase at K 2025 proves that high-performance injection moulding can meet the demands of modern manufacturing. From AI-assisted process control to lightweight automotive parts and recyclable packaging solutions, the company presents live demonstrations tailored to key industries such as automotive, medical, technical moulding and packaging.

For greater process reliability and a wider process window in injection moulding, as well as significantly longer maintenance intervals, Dressel + Höfner Automotive now relies on DLC-coated ejector pins for venting from standard parts manufacturer Knarr as a matter of course in its injection moulding tools.

Vietnamese innovator Cirql partners with Italian manufacturer Frasson to bring sustainable injection moulded footwear components to Europe, using advanced recycled polymer technology.