Extrusion International 5-2025

20 Extrusion International 5/2025 К 2025 Digitalization: Standard Data Interface (SDI) – Plug-and-play connection of Brückner stretching lines to the customer's own IT systems. The bene ts: • Seamless integration of plant data into customer systems such as dash- boards, production planning or ERP us- ing a simple and ef cient connection. • Reduced complexity thanks to sim- pli ed IT architecture with just a sin - gle interface to all relevant data from a Brückner lm stretching line. • Fast implementation of data and protocols by using the OPC UA stan- dard. • High reliability: Elimination of po- tential sources of error by standardiz- ing the protocol and the data read out. • Availability for every stretching line generation: Simple upgrade for older lines by Brückner Servtec. • The standard also allows the con- nection of lines from other manufac- turers. New solutions for the production of technical lms • Lines for battery separator lms with 8.7 m usable lmwidth: the wid - est separator lm lines in the world with an annual output of up to 500 million m² and with consistent lm quality • Sequential and simultaneous lines for capacitor lms and current collec - tor lms with a line width of up to 8.4 m for EV applications or lms with high energy density for renewable energy applications in the energy in- dustry • Extremely thin lms down to 2 mi - crons Brückner Maschinenbau www.brueckner-maschinenbau.com/en K 2025: Hall 3, Stand: D90 Film stretching line_Br ckner Maschinenbau Innovation at its Best for rPET, Fiber & more W ith 70 years of experience and a clear perspective on the fu- ture, Kiefel is positioning itself at the K trade fair 2025 as a driver of inno- vation in industrial manufacturing. In Hall 3 / D90, the specialist for thermo- forming and joining technologies will impress with a broad portfolio for the packaging, medical & pharmaceutical, appliance and service sectors – and will add special focal points with two technology solutions. Highlight 1: New SPEEDFORMER KTR 6.2 Speed sets standards in thermoforming Kiefel is presenting the SPEED- FORMER KTR 6.2 Speed tilting ma- chine at K live, a new generation of thermoforming, which optimizes both material consumption and line performance. The machine produces high-quality cups, from a range of materials including recycled PET. Vari- ous rPET materials were tested in ad- vance in close collaboration with lm partner Coexpan. At the Kiefel booth, visitors will gain exclusive insights into test results – and see how recyclability and high-quality design can be ideally united in cup production. Technologically, the machine excels with several newly developed fea- tures with patents pend-ing. These include the intelligent SpeedGuard™ lm guide and the high-performance ProSpacing™ system, which ensures higher output even when handling varying product geometries. In short: These solutions offer a unique combi - nation of automation, ef ciency and exibility for customers, in keeping with the company slogan – Driving your performance. In addition, visitors can experience the digital twin of the machine live at the Siemens booth (Hall 3, Stand D16) and see for themselves the practical advantages of holistic project support. Highlight 2: Fiber Packaging taken to the next level – with two technologies Kiefel is once again demonstrat- ing its pioneering spirit in the natural ber sector: Visitors can watch live as the NATUREFORMER KFT Lab produc- es highly functional margarine shells Sven Engelmann, Vice President - Technology: “The K trade fair 2025 is a strong signal for us: 70 years of Kiefel stand for experience, and, especially for constant change. Our solutions combine ef ciency, sustainability, and digitalization and offer customers worldwide real added value in a dynamic market environment." (All pictures: © Kiefel)