The triennial exhibition of K was held in 2022, right on the occasion of FCS’ 70th anniversary. It continues to be the most international, complete, and innovative trade fair in the global plastics and rubber industry. K 2022, an eight-day physical exhibition, attracted 3,037 exhibitors and 176,000 visitors from more than 157 countries. At over 70% the proportion of international guests at K 2022 remained at a constantly high level. For around two-thirds of the visitors polled machinery and plant construction ranked first in terms of interest. 57% and, hence 5% more than at K 2019, said they were interested in raw and auxiliary materials, with recyclates and bioplastics being particularly popular. For 28% semi-finished products and technical parts made of plastics and rubber were the main reason for coming (multiple responses possible). Over 70% of all visitors come from the top and middle management.

During the eight trade fair days, it became clear that this year’s K was right on target with its selection of hot topics, circular economy, climate protection, and digitalization. In terms of investment intentions, machinery and equipment for processing and recycling stood out at 43%. The focus was particularly on sustainability, but also on circular economy and energy/resource efficiency in production. FCS exhibited the “Servo Energy-Saving 2K Injection Molding Machine (FB-280R)” and the green footwear material of GENTREX cooperating with TienKang on-site. The former machine emphasizes the system integration concept of combining green energy technology and high customization, while the latter develops the thermoplastic elastic shoe midsole through MuCell physical foaming technology, conveying that FCS is committed to innovation-driven and sustainable development in both material application and processing.

Photo/FCS booth pomp at K 2022

During the exhibition, FCS attracted nearly 250 customers to visit. Despite the lifting of lockdown due to the epidemic, the number of visitors has not recovered, but both the number of effective visitors and exhibition benefits were better than before. During the exhibition, products of about NTD 92 million have been enquired at the FCS booth, and the orders placed on-site reached NTD 30 million. The on-site exhibition machine FB-280R (including periphery and mold) was sold to a new customer from Turkey on the spot!

Energy-Saving Multi-Component Molding System: FB-R Series
FCS presented the servo power-saving two-component injection molding machine: FB-280R, and with the precision mold of two-color (also two-component) airtight food storage containers, to display the high precision, high speed, and high stability molding technology.
FB-R series have always been favored by customers all over the world. The fact that our new Turkish customer bought a complete set of the machine on the spot is enough to justify that the FB-R series is an advantage model of FCS. The system features:
* Rotary table controlled by a servo motor for a shortened rotary time of more than 50% with a more stable rotary speed switch and more precise positioning.
* Adopts a high efficiency double servo power system which has a first-grade certification for national power saving standards (≦0.40kw h/kg).
* Has an accurate rotary positioning clamper, to protect the mold.
* It has the design of two sets of core equipment on the rotary table and also consists of a cooling system in the molds.
* With a maximum clamping force of 1,900 tons, this machine has been widely applied to cell phone keyboards, tool handles, pen-making, car lamps, and household appliances.

Photo/The FB-R series’ precision molding technology combined with different materials attracted the attention of visitors.

Photo/The on-site FB-280R was sold to a Turkish customer.

Adopting MuCell Technology: TK x FCS Conducts a Crossover Development of GENTREX
FCS and TienKang, the leader of footwear equipment, joined hands once again after TaipeiPLAS to promote “GENTREX midsole physical foaming technology”, echoing TREXEL in Hall 12. It further recommended footwear brand customers and potential customers to the FCS booth for in-depth negotiation. Almost all European brand owners visited the booth, and the number of effective visitors and popularity far exceeded expectations.
Facing the wave of net zero carbon reduction, FCS is committed to improving the efficiency of energy utilization from the manufacturing process and transferring the traditional impression of the industry with sustainable development. FCS demonstrates the diversified appearances of plastic rubber in the shoe midsole produced with the microcellular foaming technology for the injection molding industry.

Photo / FCS, together with TienKang, launched the GENTREX zone for shoes with net zero carbon emission, arousing great interest.

In addition to participating in K, FCS also sent the R & D team to visit and study, and obtained important conclusions in the field of injection molding:
•In terms of circular economy, compared with the focus on the application of recyclable materials in 2019, it now focuses on how to stabilize feeding, remove impurities and effectively manage energy consumption in combination with digitalization.
•In terms of energy efficiency, the energy efficiency of the machine itself can no longer meet the market demand. It has become a trend for energy saving and carbon reduction in the field by optimizing the machine itself and peripheral equipment with the assistance of software and adopting the management mode of digital systems.
•In terms of digitalization, digitalization has progressed to design, mold test assistance, adaptation to mass production, and equipment services. The injection molding machines’ adaptive control technologies, such as IQ Weight, APC +, and HiQ Flow, all support the issues of circular economy and energy efficiency.

Photo/FCS was invited to attend the press conference held by Taiwan External Trade Development Council, and the German media interacted enthusiastically.

The successful exhibition of FCS is attributed to the support from all external public associations and partners in addition to the cooperation of our internal production, marketing, and research teams. For example, Taiwan External Trade Development Council held a wonderful press conference in Hall 12, which brought many domestic and overseas media and therefore provided a stage for Taiwan exhibitors to quickly present their new products. FCS managed to take the opportunity to exhibit the latest intelligent machine - All‐Electric Two‐Component Injection Molding Machine CT-R series. Its multi-component and two-component application technology aroused high interest and advanced communication among the media.

With the affirmation and encouragement of countless customers and partners, FCS will continue to build a European marketing service network. We look forward to seeing you again on K 2025!

Video/CT-R presentation video.

Photo/FCS looks forward to seeing you again on K 2025.

Click to watch video of FCS in K 2022