KOK Austria Vienna – Trade fair for plastics technology

KOK Austria Vienna is a trade fair for plastics technology and sees itself as an industry-specific platform for processing, mechanical engineering and materials development. In Vienna, manufacturers of injection moulding machines, toolmakers, raw material suppliers and providers of automation solutions meet to present their products and processes. The event is aimed at trade visitors from industry, development and production. Although Vienna is better known as an industrial location for services and administration, it has a well-connected infrastructure and a catchment area with numerous manufacturing companies. KOK Austria Vienna takes advantage of this location to connect the Austrian market for plastics technology with international influences.

Machines, systems and processing technologies

KOK Austria Vienna focuses on machines and systems for plastics processing. Injection moulding technology, extrusion and thermoforming are the main areas of interest. Manufacturers present compact production cells as well as automated large-scale systems. Typical topics include:

• Injection moulding machines with different clamping forces
• Extrusion systems for profiles and films
• Tool and mould making
• Automation and robotics
• Peripheral equipment such as dryers and dosing systems

Efficiency, energy consumption and process stability play a decisive role. Production companies are under cost pressure and must simultaneously comply with quality standards. The trade fair showcases solutions that shorten throughput times and reduce scrap rates.

Materials and recycling

In addition to machines, materials are a central component of KOK Austria Vienna. Raw material manufacturers and compounders present thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers, as well as special materials for technical applications. High-performance plastics are used in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering and medical technology, for example. At the same time, the topic of recycling is gaining in importance. Legal requirements and social pressure are leading to increasing demands on the circular economy and resource conservation. The trade fair addresses these developments. The main topics discussed are:

• Recyclable material concepts
• Mechanical and chemical recycling
• Recyclates in technical applications
• Design for recycling

Companies are looking for ways to make plastic products more sustainable without compromising functionality or cost-effectiveness.

Digitalisation and process monitoring

KOK Austria Vienna is also dedicated to the digital networking of production processes. Industry 4.0 concepts, networked machines and data-based process monitoring are central topics. Sensor technology and software solutions enable production parameters to be analysed in real time. Digital systems support predictive maintenance and improve transparency in manufacturing. For many companies, the integration of existing systems into digital structures is a challenge. The trade fair provides a forum for exchange between suppliers and users.

Target group and market environment

KOK Austria Vienna is primarily aimed at a specialist audience from industry and commerce. Decision-makers from manufacturing companies use the event to plan investments or evaluate new suppliers. For small and medium-sized enterprises, the trade fair offers an opportunity to to find out about technological developments. The plastics market is facing structural changes. Raw material prices, regulatory requirements and sustainability debates influence investment decisions. At the same time, plastics remain an indispensable material in numerous industries due to their versatile properties.

Vienna as a platform for expert dialogue

Vienna offers good accessibility within Central Europe. Companies from Austria, southern Germany, Czechia and Hungary can attend the event without great travel expense. This geographical location strengthens the function of KOK Austria Vienna as a regional hub. KOK Austria Vienna – Trade Fair for Plastics Technology stands for a specialised format that brings together machines, materials and digitalisation. Vienna provides an overview of technical innovations and market trends that are shaping plastics processing in Austria and beyond.

Further information can be found on the organiser's website: www.kok-austria.at