EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2025


Right: Bird 5 series IRD machines can be used to dry TPU before moulding


Bird Machinery will unveil its latest advances in the heating and drying of plastics at K2025. The company makes compact infrared rotary drum (IRD) devices to treat bulk materials, including pellets, regrind, flakes, and powders. This makes the technology accessible for smaller throughputs. The technology claims to offer advantages over conventional hot-air drying methods for bulk materials, including: 90% time savings; up to 70% in energy savings; and fast changeover times, for high flexibility. “We have adapted IRD technology from large- scale plants for smaller throughputs, allowing injection moulding to benefit from the advantages of infrared heating,” said Urban Stricker, the company’s founder. For common materials such as PA, PC, PMMA and


ABS, the company provides standardised Bird 5 series machines. Throughput capacity is 4-100 kg/h for deep drying to specifications below 200-1,000 ppm. The drying time for this continuous process is 3-30 minutes, depending on the material and task. This saves over 90% of time and uses up to 70% less energy compared to previous drying methods, says the company. Switching to different materials is done in minutes by changing the rotary drum. The device can also be used to dry TPU – which


it says is TPU difficult to process due to its high sensitivity to moisture and narrow processing window. IRD can simplify this. In ongoing trials, Bird Machinery is testing a polyether-based TPU with Shore 85A, which is commonly used in injection moulding. � www.birdmachinery.de


BMSvision will unveil its latest Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technology for the plastics and packaging industries at K2025. These monitor and synchronise all manufactur- ing and logistic activities, from order input and inventory management to the delivery of the finished product. The company says its robust 24/7 data capture is rare in the industry. The latest version combines AI-driven intelli-


gence, advanced quality control and sustainability tools, says the company. “Our systems are engineered for reliability even in the most demanding industrial environments,” said Jan Bogaert, CEO of BMSvision. “This continu- ous data capture ensures real-time production visibility, enabling rapid identification of bottle- necks and minimising downtime.” Combining this with energy data allows MES to optimise cost and energy consumption. “This year, we are adding capability that will allow


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our customers to analyse more data, automate more and reduce energy consumption,” he added. � www.bmsvision.com


At K2025, Dr Boy will show nine exhibits on its own stand – and seven more at partner booths. One demonstration will show a Boy 125 E (with a clamping force of 1,250 kN) with integrated LR5 handling and 2C unit making ice cube moulds using multi-component technology – including intelligent automation. In addition, it will launch the new Boy 100 Electric – the next step in the series. With the same mould installation space, it offers 1,000 kN clamp- ing force and an SP 215 injection unit. Another new machine is the Boy 20 E Pro, the successor to the Boy 22 A Pro. It has equivalent performance but lower energy consumption thanks to modern servo drive technology. At the show it will produce coloured deli trays with liquid colours. � www.dr-boy.de


Engel will showcase a range of technology demonstrations at K2025 – as well as launching a new tiebarless injection moulding machine. Its live demos include: the production of


rear-end automotive light modules that do not require separate hardcoating; overmoulding precision seals for fuel cells with liquid silicone; and using the Fluidmelt process to make a novel bicycle handlebar. The rear-end-light module, measuring around 600 x 240mm, will be made on a Duo 700 and a rotary table mould from Zechmayer. The colour design of a foil is first transferred to one side of the moulded part by thermoplastic back injection (Foilmelt), then positioned and shaped. On the


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