Produced by the Plastics Industry Association, NPE 2024 will be held 6-10 May 2024 in Orlando, Florida. This event is one of the largest and most anticipated in the plastics industry, attracting attendees and exhibitors from around the world.

Recently, the Plastics Innovation Center 4.0 (PIC 4.0) was officially inaugurated with an opening ceremony at the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University. The new centre marks a milestone in research and development in the field of plastics production and its digitalisation.

3D printing company Replique announces the public launch of its comprehensive Material Hub for 3D printing. After a successful beta release that received overwhelmingly positive feedback, the company now introduces the database to the broader community.

Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought according to a major new report released by the country’s Manufacturing Technology Association.

Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought according to a major new report released by the country’s Manufacturing Technology Association.

At the upcoming NPE event, Netstal will showcase its advanced injection moulding solutions, featuring a state-of-the-art production system from the US-based company Alltrista. This system is acclaimed as the world's most efficient for producing closure systems, demonstrating a production capacity using a 128-cavity mould to manufacture 26 mm water bottle caps, achieving a remarkable cycle time of 1.9 seconds.

At NPE2024 machine engineering company Engel invites visitors to explore how their solutions can empower its customers' workforce, enhance production efficiency and drive forward sustainable initiatives.

Germany's machine tool industry clinched the global top spot in 2023, surpassing China and Japan with a surge in international sales. Spearheaded by robust growth in the American market, particularly the US and Mexico, the industry witnessed an uptick in exports to America.

Produced by the Plastics Industry Association, NPE 2024 will be held 6-10 May 2024 in Orlando, Florida. This event is one of the largest and most anticipated in the plastics industry, attracting attendees and exhibitors from around the world.

Recently, the Plastics Innovation Center 4.0 (PIC 4.0) was officially inaugurated with an opening ceremony at the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University. The new centre marks a milestone in research and development in the field of plastics production and its digitalisation.

Earlier this year the committees of K 2025 chose the motto for the coming K in Düsseldorf, The international trade fair for plastics and rubber, from 8 to 15 October 2025. It consists of one slogan and three core messages, all focusing on the key topics of K in 2025: The Power of Plastics! Green — Smart — Responsible.

Less plastic, faster cycles and more accurate parts? All of these possibilities are offered by thermoplastic foam injection moulding. These and other topics will once again be presented and discussed by leading companies at a conference and exhibition on 5-6 June 2024 at the Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid.

The modularity of the standardised hot runner components from Meusburger allows customers to combine them in a flexible way in order to realise individual projects.

To better serve its growing customer base in the EU, Mencom — a global manufacturer of industrial connector solutions — has just opened a new sales office in the Netherlands.

Setting a new standard in manufacturing efficiency, Cumsa has unveiled an innovative vacuum system tailored for the injection moulding industry. This system is designed to remove air from the mould cavity both before and during the injection process, effectively addressing the issue of gas entrapment.

Mencom introduces the TM Series plastic electrical junction boxes, designed for superior protection and functionality in harsh environments. These junction boxes, compliant with IEC 60670, offer safety and quality with their halogen-free thermoplastic construction and UV-resistant design.

With the introduction of its new 3D Print Pro technology, which is tailored for high temperature processes, Bofa is strengthening its market presence in portable fume and particulate filtration systems for additive manufacturing.

3D printing company Replique announces the public launch of its comprehensive Material Hub for 3D printing. After a successful beta release that received overwhelmingly positive feedback, the company now introduces the database to the broader community.

Aimed at testing their performance on the moon's surface, Stratasys is set to contribute 3D-printed materials to a lunar mission. The experiments will explore the effectiveness of a tungsten-filled Antero 800NA FDM filament for radiation shielding, the space performance of Antero 840CN03 FDM filament with ESD properties used in the Orion spacecraft, and a new ESD photopolymer designed for high-heat environments.

Arburg Additive is set to showcase groundbreaking 3D printing technologies at the 20th anniversary of Rapidtech in Erfurt from May 14-16, 2024, highlighting its presence with two innovative exhibits: the advanced 750-3X Freeformer for plastic granules and the Liq 5 for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) printing.

Scanlab has forged new partnerships to streamline the integration of the XL Scan, an innovative micromachining tool designed for processing large workpieces with high precision. Developed alongside ACS Motion Control, this solution merges a 2D scanning head with an XY positioning stage for continuous motion during laser processing.

Used machinery expert Gindumac is expanding its platform technology with a new customer portal. The company's aim is to make the entire process of selling and purchasing machines more transparent, efficient, and digital.

German machine manufacturer Anca celebrates its 50th anniversary, displaying its latest innovations at Grinding Hub. As a mainstay in the precision tool industry, the company will showcase its commitment to excellence through new products, cutting-edge technologies, and exciting events in hall 7, stand A70.

Crossen Engineering is expanding its expertise beyond high-precision moulds for the medical sector to include various moulded products like floor tiles and car mats. Leveraging advanced vertical machining centres from Hurco Europe and a high-speed Roeders RXP500 VMC, the company ensures top-notch precision and surface finishes in their products.

This latest release of the Module Works SDK contains a range of new and enhanced features for efficient toolpath generation, ranging from improvements in 2-axis machining to multi-axis surface finishing and more.

Productive Machines has launched its flagship technology as a fully automated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This innovative offering, Sense NC Finesse, stands out as the first of its kind to automate the optimisation of milling operations comprehensively.

The latest Sprutcam X and Sprutcam X Robot 17.0.13 introduces over 100 improvements, including enhanced 6D contour operations, streamlined spline handling and a host of usability enhancements.

Using six modern milling centers, Ingmetal produces around 200 moulds annually. Facing challenges with machine collisions and inefficiencies, the company adopted Vericut CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software in 2021, through Axiom Tech, to enhance NC code accuracy and machine operation.

With Pro Edge VG, Ewikon is expanding its range of nozzles for direct side gating with a valve gate version that sets new benchmarks in terms of ease of maintenance, gate quality and flexibility of use.

Camatta Kunststofferzeugnisse in Sundern/Germany produces multifunctional glazing blocks and underlay plates with standard mould units and hot runner technology from Hasco. This helped the company to increase their annual output by a staggering factor.

The modularity of the standardised hot runner components from Meusburger allows customers to combine them in a flexible way in order to realise individual projects.

Husky Technologies debuts at CBST2024 in Shanghai, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for sustainable and productive beverage packaging. With 30 years in China, Husky presents its innovations in PET technology, aiming to enhance the circular economy and operational efficiency.