Sumitomo Demag to Showcase All-Electric Injection Molding Machine at K 2025

Under the company's new theme "Today. Tomorrow. Electric.", Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase eight all-electric machines at K 2025, including options from the IntElect platform designed for manufacturers in all market segments. The company will also launch two brand new PAC-E machines, aimed at being the ultimate all-electric fast runners. Developed on a global platform, these machines were created through close collaboration with Japanese electric drive experts.

Robotics will be another focus at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's main booth, alongside various process improvement solutions developed by its sister company Leifeld, which is also part of the Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group.

The highlight of the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag booth is the debut of the all-electric 2K multi-component IntElect 350t machine with the SAM-C20 robot. The R position provides a standard option for the 220-500t IntElect machines, and the adjustable nozzle distance offers greater flexibility.

To meet the demand from manufacturers for top-tier robots that offer higher stability and precision within a smaller footprint, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate the advantages of working with a single supplier capable of managing the entire customization, technical integration, and battery validation process. This includes the installation of all safety-related components, machines, robots, peripheral equipment, and conveyor technology.

The first 420-ton PAC-E machine will lead the fast-cycle packaging market towards a fully electric transition, featuring clean digital inline cap printing for closure and capping demonstrations. Developed by Swiss supplier CAPrint, this fast-switch personalization proof can seamlessly print and quality-check custom designs to achieve brand differentiation, matching the cap molding speed with a processor that molds 72 caps every 2 seconds. The production unit also includes a 72-cavity tool by Z-Moulds, Eisbär's mold area dehumidification system, and IMDVista's state-of-the-art inspection camera and packaging system.

The second 420-ton PAC-E machine, which utilizes clean toggle technology co-developed with Germany, will demonstrate how medical processors can achieve perfect multi-cavity production from medical cups to blood collection tubes.This is a perfect example illustrating that high-speed machines made for one industry can be just as useful in another mass production environment."Medical Business Development Director Andreas Montag pointed out. The automation for this exhibition was provided by Zubler, a tool from Otto Hofstetter. The application demonstrates the fastest cycle times and the highest process consistency."

Three Liquid Silicone Rubber Solutions

The company's liquid silicone rubber expert team further validated the importance of developing deep partnerships and the mutual trust brought by leveraging each contributor's respective strengths. Three IntElect LSR exhibits will utilize these synergies: one located at the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag main booth, one at Nexus (Hall 12, B53), and another at Kracht (Hall 11, E48). Sharing the K stage, each exhibit will emphasize that difficult technical challenges can often be solved more quickly and effectively through collaboration.

Key Account Manager LSR Jens Dickel explained.High-tech liquid silicone rubber applications require high-tech injection molding machines, especially in terms of repeatability, precision, product quality, and energy consumption. In the production of liquid bottles, we cooperate with outstanding partners. This creates tremendous value for our customers, as we leverage shared priorities and coordinate our work openly. Such ongoing success can only coexist through mutual trust and unity.

At K 2025, the SAM-C5 will be showcased as an independent robot to highlight its main features.The design of the SAM-C5 matches the six-second cycle time of the standard IntElect machine, with a focus on compact structure. The entire system is installed on the IntElect 75t machine, with a total height of less than 3 meters. It is ideal for space-constrained environments while ensuring the highest efficiency and seamless integration into existing production lines."Jürgen Schulze, Director of Automation Business Development, explained."

Automation partner Sepro (Hall 12, A36) showcased other fully electric automation exhibits, including the IntElect S 130t, which will manufacture 15 ml centrifuge tube caps. Additionally, Technotrans in Hall 10, H23, will display the production of reusable and resealable caps on the IntElect S 75t machine equipped with the SAM-C robot.

“A multidisciplinary focus also requires an open digital platform to enable seamless data exchange between devices and systems from different manufacturers and across different platforms. The synergy here is the foundation of successful digital integration. At K 2025, all machines at the main booth will be connected via myAssist.Digital Solutions Product Manager Thomas Schilling emphasized.

In order to support customers with different data knowledge and requirements, the company will expand OPC UA to enable customers to choose modules that meet their process needs.For any integration, many cycles need to be considered. For processors with the least resources, we will introduce modules to help ensure that quality information in the process is more easily captured and analyzed.Schilling Extension Theorem.

As part of the Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag benefits from a strong network of specialized companies, shared expertise, and close intercompany collaboration. This powerful alliance enables the company to leverage the technology, innovation, and synergies of the entire group. It provides customers with a more reliable and future-oriented partner, especially in challenging times.

A typical example of this collaboration is the Moriyama mixer, which will be exhibited at the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag booth. It was developed in collaboration between German metal forming expert Leifeld and Japanese SHI subsidiary Japan Spindle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The Moriyama mixer is very easy to clean and maintain, allowing for quick material changes, making it one of the most flexible and efficient solutions for mixing materials. These mixers fully comply with European standards, reflecting SHI Group's commitment to quality, innovation, and global collaboration.

CSO Anatol Sattel reiterated that by focusing on excellence in customization, this year's K 2025 exhibition delved deeper into the value of shared synergies and pooling expertise to address the most pressing manufacturing challenges.Sustainable development and serving new markets depend on this mode of cooperation. Circular value comes from rich alliances between like-minded partners and leverages all the expertise of Sumitomo Heavy Industries.。