Resource-conserving production, reduced emissions and a circular economy protect the environment and climate. Companies that act sustainably not only secure their competitiveness, but also take responsibility for future generations. Sustainability is also one of the focal topics at EMO Hannover 2025.

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.

Designed for resource-efficient, flexible, and automated production, a newly developed milling kinematic enables versatile, high-precision machining of materials ranging from fibre composites and aluminium to tempered steel — with manufacturing tolerances of up to 0.1 millimetres. This globally unique innovation was unveiled at Automatica.

According to the International Society of Automation, factories worldwide lose 5-20 percent of their productive capacity to unplanned downtime. With supply chain disruptions increasing, Mitsubishi Electric’s predictive maintenance solutions help manufacturers identify equipment failures before they occur, maintaining operational continuity.

With the new M-800/60-20B, Fanuc introduces a high-precision robot for demanding tasks such as cutting, welding, milling, and drilling. Thanks to advanced path accuracy, enhanced rigidity, and the new R-50iA controller, the robot offers a cost-efficient alternative to CNC machines — even in complex applications like gigacasting.

With its Smartfill nozzle series and ready-to-install hot runner systems, Meusburger combines the advantages of standardisation with individual flexibility. At the heart of this approach lies a modular design concept that streamlines mould making and enables precise, cost-effective solutions for a wide range of injection moulding applications.

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.

High-precision grinding processes are essential in modern cutting tool manufacturing. The quality of the metalworking fluids (MWF) plays a decisive role here. With its ultra-fine filtration systems, Vomat from Treuen/Germany offers solutions that not only improve tool quality, but also reduce production costs and promote sustainability.

Cutting tool manufacturer Tungaloy has expanded its Addmultiturn turning tool series to include internal coolant holders compatible with PSC interfaces in sizes C4, C5, and C6. The additions aim to improve tool life and machining stability in multi-directional turning operations.

At K 2025, Krauss Maffei showcases how polyurethane processing is evolving into a key enabler of sustainability and design flexibility. From the precision of Colorform surface finishing to the industrial-scale chemical recycling of PU foam, the company demonstrates how it combines injection moulding, extrusion and digitalised metering technology into turnkey solutions for the entire polymer processing chain.