K 2025 PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 07+08/25 www.petpla.net 51 K2025 PREVIEW 51 Shaping the circular economy The industry is increasingly working on a sustainable circular economy that promotes the reuse, recycling and the reduction of plastic waste. Embracing digitalisation The plastics and rubber industry players are aware of the transformative power of digitalisation and deploy more and more digital technologies to increase the efficiency of their machinery and products and to drive innovations. Caring about people The sector is aware of its social responsibility with regard to environmental protection. The focus here is on the responsible handling of resources. At the same time, it promotes young talent and creates future perspectives for young professionals in the plastics and rubber sector. Highlights and new formats at K 2025 The Specials at K 2025 will pick up on the trade fair’s guiding topics. Special: “Plastics shape the Future”: the official Special Show of K is a project by the German plastics industry headed by PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V. and Messe Düsseldorf. It illustrates the developments already happening now and how the visions for tomorrow are already on the way to being implemented today; but it also aims to highlight the important role international politics play in this. “Plastics Shape the Future” comprises seven themed days – featuring discussions on innovative technologies and materials, keynotes, a political panel, Career Day and Start-up Pitch. VDMA Forum: In 2025 VDMA (German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association) will again present a comprehensive Forum on the outdoor premises, this time entitled “The Power of Plastics”. Located outdoors between Halls 10 and 16, the VDMA and some ten of its member companies will demonstrate just how relevant technology is for implementing circularity in the plastic industry. In addition, the Association in the VDMA Pavilion offers not only selected finished products and live presentations but also ample room for discussion and interaction with workshops, panel discussions and events for young talents. Rubberstreet: In 2025, Rubberstreet will again serve as the showcase for the power and operational excellence of the elastomer sector. Start-up Zone: The Start-up Zone successfully debuted at the last edition of K. It will also be continued in 2025 and extended to provide a platform for as many newcomers as possible who are specifically dedicated to the development of innovative products and solutions in the fields of plastics and rubber. Science Campus: At the Science Campus, universities, colleges and institutes will present their latest plastics research findings. A new concept of the Science Campus permits exhibitors – in addition to exhibiting with their own stands – to also take part in the Science Campus Center as an extra option. www.k-online.com ƼRH SYX QSVI WEGQM GSQ CCM64MD Born to perform 1.35 minimum mechanical cycle time sec FEEDBACK-POWERED TUNING kWh/kg -15% up to SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION compared to previous model caps/hour 171k WITH 64 CAVITIES ONLY productivity +50% ON 53 m2 OF FLOORSPACE
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