Held in Düsseldorf, Germany from Oct 8-15, the K 2025 attracted more than 3,000 exhibitors from 150 countries to showcase the latest developments to 180,000 attendees. The tradeshow is world’s largest and most important international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, serving as a platform to showcase new innovations, machinery, raw materials and services. Haitian International used the theme “Level Up!” to display new modular automation and digitalization technologies to increase flexibility in injection molding production. Take a tour of the expansive Haitian booth this 90-second video.
What’s New
NEXTEC Welcomes Five New Technology & Efficiency Partners
As we continue to grow, NEXTEC seeks out the “best of the best” solutions providers for progressive plastics manufacturers throughout the Southeast. Over the past six months, we’ve brought the following technology partners into our business:
Fast Heat Hot Runner Controls from Spark Industries
Process Improvement with constantly tuned PID Algorithm and energy-efficient “Waterfall Technology” reduces peak KW demand by more than 60%.
EAS
EAS produces components and turnkey systems for quick tool changes on plastic injection molding machines, as well as on stamping presses and die casting machines.
Process Cooling Systems
Process Cooling Systems designs, manufacturers, installs and services high performance, turnkey, energy-efficient process water systems for industrial manufacturing operations of all types and sizes.
TRIA USA
TRIA USA produces the industry’s highest quality knife granulators, conveying and grinding systems. More than 47,000 systems have been installed in 70 countries.
LaRos Parts Handling Solutions
LaRos specializes in custom-fabricated industrial automated conveyor systems. Products include central conveyor systems; part/runner separators; grinder feed conveyors; container and tote filling systems; and parts cooling conveyors.
Moretto Completes “Incredible” K 2025; Celebrates 45th Anniversary
“What an incredible K 2025, full of inspiring conversations and new business connections!” Moretto reported on its LinkedIn page. One of the hottest new products featured in Düsseldorf was the Dolphin automatic manifold, designed to ensure the efficient and reliable material-machine allocation in centralized conveying systems.
Haitian MA5 Series – Haitian Plastics Machinery
Haitian International’s MA 5 Series features a full range of performance breakthroughs and advancements, from injection to plastification to mold clamping structures … all optimized and improved in every aspect. The hardware configuration continues to establish industry benchmarks for performance and quality. It’s equipped with multiple smart technologies to satisfy customers’ customized and flexible production requirements. An upgraded electric charging device, combined with the latest energy-saving technology and information technology, makes the injection molding process more energy-saving and efficient, creating a remarkably intelligent injection molding ecology.
From the AMS Blog: Insert Molding vs Post-Mold Nut Insertion: Which Is Better?
When choosing how to install threaded inserts into molded parts, manufacturers typically weigh two options: insert molding or post-mold nut insertion. Both can produce quality parts, but when measured against key KPIs like uptime and capacity, one approach consistently delivers a stronger return.
