The vibrant atmosphere of Propak Cape 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) not only showcased the picturesque surroundings but also became a stage for industry players to unveil cutting-edge technologies and engage in strategic partnerships. In the midst of this dynamic event, our company seized the opportunity to present our latest innovations in injection molding, automation, and thermoforming. In this blog post, we delve into the highlights of our participation, exploring the show’s impact on our business, the noteworthy products and services we unveiled, and ..read more

The move to the last and largest of four new plants is now done Since 2018, KraussMaffei has invested around 200 million euros in four new plants in Germany and China The new factories are another milestone in modernizing the 185-year-old engineering group The modern sites enable greater efficiency and sustainability (Parsdorf, October 12, 2023) KraussMaffei’s headquarters move, the last and largest of four relocation projects, has been successfully completed. Since 2018, the 185-year-old company has invested about 200 million euros in four new plants in Germany and China. After almost 90 y ..read more

Frame and fork made of a high-performance polymer with recycled carbon fibers 67 percent lower CO2 emissions Made in Germany by Weber Fibertech on a MX 1600 Zero scrap thanks to new mass back-pressure method in the WIT-process (Parsdorf, August 30th, 2023) The new Lion Bike by Marcel Kittel and Tony Martin, both former professional cyclists, stands for an extraordinary bike series that makes kids even more visible on their bikes and ensures more sustainability in manufacturing. The frame and fork are made of a high-performance polymer with recycled carbon fibers. They are produced by specia ..read more

Plastrading will be participating in PROPAK CAPE 2023 exhibition, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This Innovative Packaging Solutions Trade Expo provides a platform for industry suppliers to showcase 1000’s of new products and technologies across 6 related industries: packaging, plastics, printing for packaging, labelling, food processing, and wine & olive oil production. The event will be taking place on the 24th of October – 26th October 2023 FROM 9AM TO 5PM. The Plastrading team looks forward to welcoming all new prospective clients and for the opportunity to ..read more

powerPrint offers maximum process stability and production efficiency Component sizes up to 2 m x 2.5 m x 2 m can be implemented Print-on-demand service for individual applications thanks to wide range of materials (Parsdorf, July 20, 2023) Molds and tools, custom packaging or a table in a modern design: The large-scale 3D printer powerPrint produces products with a volume of up to ten cubic meters and made its debut at the K trade show. It is now available for purchase; alternatively, KraussMaffei also offers a print-on-demand service.     Industrial and process-reliable 3D ..read more

– Intuitive operator support leads to higher process stability in injection molding production – Reduced downtime ensures greater production efficiency – Ideal for machine operators with little or no previous knowledge – Can be used for KraussMaffei injection molding machines with an MC6 control system – Special promotion as part of the 185th anniversary of KraussMaffei (Parsdorf, Germany, July 6, 2023) The operation of injection molding machines is often complex and requires great technical expertise during the various process sequences. In smartOperation, KraussMaffei now offers a digital s ..read more

Integrated solutions covering the entire process chain – from PCR materials preparation to 3D printing of components Sustainable and efficient component manufacturing Table tops made from recycled materials (Laatzen, May 23, 2023) At the upcoming Compounding World Expo Europe, held in Essen, Germany, from 14 to 15 June 2023, KraussMaffei will offer its visitors a real attention-grabber at booth A433: a unique bar height table printed with the pellet-based powerPrint large-format 3D printer. The highlight of the solution exhibited at the trade show is not the table itself, but the raw materi ..read more

How to master easily current challenges such as energy costs and shortage of skilled workers More energy efficiency? And at the same time less stress? To mark its 185th company anniversary, KraussMaffei is offering a special edition of its proven CX series with several attractive features. Plastics processers will profit in terms of pressing issues such as energy efficiency or lack of skilled workers. The CX series is well known for its flexibility, compact design and incredible versatility. The special edition with the suffix #185 includes a package of attractive additional features that a ..read more

MX 4000-75000 for stack and multi-cavity molds Products up to 50 kilograms in weight Recycling: APCplus creates more leeway for material purchasing Delivering the heavyweight on 22 trucks (Munich, 2023-03-27). Containers for today’s logistics have to be stackable, feature IML barcodes, integrated RFIDs and, of course, the logo of the company that owns them. Switzerland’s Georg Utz AG has specialized in this application, and for this reason it has commissioned the country’s largest injection molding machine, a KraussMaffei MX 4000-75000. At eight locations on three continents, Utz produces ..read more

• KraussMaffei presents solutions for lightweight construction and surfaces at JEC WORLD in Paris • Wide variety of technologies offered: FiberForm, NFPP, RTM, LFI, SCS, DCIM, ColorForm, pultrusion, filament winding, additive manufacturing (Parsdorf, April 13, 2023) Composite systems and fiber-reinforced components are the prerequisite for state-of-the-art lightweight construction—in automotive and aviation alike. At the JEC trade show (April 25-27, 2023 in Paris, booth 6-B32), KraussMaffei is presenting exhibits on a wide variety of technologies. Finished series components from the areas of ..read more