K Show Moment | Innovative Injection Molding Meets Digital Technology as KraussMaffei Leads in Energy Efficiency

As K 2025 approaches, KraussMaffei will focus on showcasing its latest achievements in injection molding, automation, and additive manufacturing that empower the polymer processing value chain. Highlights of the exhibition will include improvements in production efficiency, optimization of component quality, realization of sustainable development, and advancement of digital transformation.Intuitive MC7 control system of the all-electric PX series injection molding machine, innovative short-cut fiber processing (CFP) technology, automated assembly production line, and digital innovation solutions for additive manufacturing.

KraussMaffei's core competitiveness stems from the integration of innovative mechanical engineering, deep process knowledge, and intelligent digital solutions. This advantage spans the entire spectrum of injection molding, automation, reaction molding, extrusion, and additive manufacturing. Leveraging a global service network and digital tools, we provide customers with cost-effective lifecycle support.

At K 2025, KraussMaffei willGlobal launch of the all-new PX injection molding machine series.Combining compact design, exceptional performance, and sustainable production, it sets a new industry benchmark with outstanding energy efficiency, stable injection precision, and shorter cycle times. Based on superior cost-effectiveness and ultra-long service life, this series further integrates resource optimization designs such as energy recovery drive and low media consumption, allowing the equipment to achieve maximum energy efficiency both in operation and standby, providing customers with sustainable solutions with long-term value.

At the exhibition site, the PX injection molding machine and the new LRXplus linear robotic arm will demonstrate efficient collaboration, showcasing their highly flexible integration capabilities.LRXplus offers broad compatibility, capable of adapting to different brands of injection molding systems and a variety of automation tasks.The audience can closely observe the practical applications of the unit in fields such as healthcare, industrial components, and packaging.

Simultaneous deviceThe KraussMaffei MC7 new generation control system is a modern control platform based on a network.With a focus on a robust hardware and software architecture and forward-thinking network security design as core highlights, it significantly simplifies device setup, daily operations, and maintenance processes through clear user guidance and extended functionalities, comprehensively enhancing production efficiency and user experience.

The innovative Chopped Fiber Processing (CFP) technology provides a cost-effective solution for the direct compounding of polypropylene with glass fibers. Compared to traditional long glass fiber pellets, CFP offers greater production flexibility and significant cost advantages while maintaining the same performance of the components.

The process employs a patented screw geometric structure, ensuring efficient melting and uniform mixing of materials, achieving high-quality fiber-reinforced components while maximizing material utilization.The CFP process is compatible with all KraussMaffei standard injection molding equipment and can be easily retrofitted through professional services to achieve a quick return on investment.

At the exhibition site, the complete CFP processing of complex automotive tailgate components will be demonstrated using the GX 650-4300 injection molding machine, showcasing its stable performance and outstanding capabilities.

KraussMaffei will also showcase a modular autonomous assembly unit at K Fair, further expanding its automation landscape. This compact mobile unit can perform high-precision assembly of three plastic components in real-time without human intervention, with a very short cycle time and minimal error rate.

The assembly process uses bonding shear technology, with a laser scanner detecting component dimensions with an accuracy of 0.01 millimeters.The optical inspection system automatically identifies and sorts out defective products, while the good products are directly packed.

Digitalization is at the core of KraussMaffei's strategy to enhance production efficiency. At this exhibition, a series of innovative achievements will be showcased: the socialProduction intelligent production advisor has added a data set management feature, enabling seamless machine data migration and version comparison; the real-time AI assistance system provides decision support for operators; the APCplus function has also been upgraded, featuring the new cascadeX intelligent needle valve control and the materialX customer-specific material database, achieving comprehensive intelligent optimization from production to processes.

After successfully launching the powerPrint industrial-grade large-format 3D printing system at K 2022, KraussMaffei is further expanding its additive manufacturing product line at K 2025.Launch the new models powerPrint FLEX and printCore.The modular system is designed for industrial-grade applications, offering outstanding flexibility, high production efficiency, and consistently excellent print quality in fields such as design, mold manufacturing, and functional end components.

At the exhibition site, KraussMaffei will dynamically demonstrate the actual operation of the powerPrint FLEX in conjunction with the printCore extruder through an industrial robot unit, showcasing its diverse application capabilities in mold making, functional part forming, and design model construction.