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In this edition, we highlight KraussMaffei UK’s Plastics Industry Awards nomination, our Invotek collaboration at Plastics Live Ireland, and new technologies, including the BrightStar Electric Press and powerPrint Flex.

KraussMaffei UK Recognised for Redefining Customer Partnerships at the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards

KraussMaffei UK has been named as a finalist for the 'Best Business Initiative' at the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards, recognising the company's innovative, customer-focused approach that helped a UK SME overcome significant financial and operational challenges to achieve long-term growth.

The nomination highlights our collaboration with Product Design and Development Ltd, a product design and injection moulding manufacturer, founded by Piers Catton. With over 50 years of experience in plastics design and moulding, Catton recognised early that success in a competitive market depends on strong, long-term relationships between customers and suppliers.

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Invotek Polymer Solutions will be joined by partners KraussMaffei and Motan-Colortronic to exhibit at Plastics Live Ireland 2025

Invotek Polymer Solutions, official agent in Ireland for KraussMaffei and Motan-Colortronic, will be exhibiting at Plastics Live Ireland 2025.

Visitors to the Invotek Polymer Solutions stand will have the opportunity to meet representatives from all three companies, including Richard Mumford, Sales Director at KraussMaffei UK, and Peter Ils, Regional Sales Manager from KraussMaffei, based in Parsdorf.

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Experience greater system flexibility in industrial 3D printing at Formnext

KraussMaffei is showcasing its powerPrint Flex, a modular 3D printing solution for large-format components and tools, at Formnext (Frankfurt/Main, November 18-21, 2025).

Following the success of the closed 3D printing system powerPrint Plus, KraussMaffei is now offering maximum flexibility with robot-based manufacturing cells. The modular powerPrint Flex concept will be on display at Hall 12.1 / Booth E119.

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KraussMaffei presents the new BrightStar Electric Press

With the new BrightStar Electric Press, KraussMaffei is expanding its portfolio in the areas of automated press lamination and edge folding technologies.

The fully electric press platform impresses with its high precision, ease of use and maximum flexibility – ideal for the production of modern lightweight and soft-touch components in the automotive industry.

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