At Kautex, we connect deep expertise with our customers’ vision — transforming plastics into innovations that truly perform. Our know-how is concentrated in three core areas, forming the foundation for smart, sustainable, and efficient solutions in extrusion blow molding: Plastics Know-How, Automation Know-How, and Technology Know-How. All of these competencies come together physically in our state-of-the-art Technical Center, which also serves as our innovation center and hub for research & development. From idea to product, Kautex Know-How connects deep process expertise with customer vision — transforming plastics into innovation that truly performs on Kautex machines.
Our Know-How
Plastics Know-How
Our team of experienced plastics experts brings extensive material knowledge that we continuously expand. We understand the entire process chain: from extruders — which we design and manufacture ourselves — to various machine heads (both accumulator and continuous types) and customized tooling. By collaborating with strong partners and leveraging advanced simulation techniques, we deepen our understanding of plastics and their behavior to deliver the best possible product solutions.
Technology Know-How
Innovation drives us. That’s why we have developed numerous technologies that set new standards — such as Blue Hydraulic for clamping units, Flying Knives for precise parison cutting at the die head, and Intelligate, our smart downstream system. These technologies optimize production workflows, increase efficiency, and ensure exceptional product functionality.
Automation Know-How
With over 90 years of combined experience in extrusion blow molding, we are specialists in machine construction and mold technology. We offer not only precise, high-performance blow molds but also comprehensive downstream equipment solutions — from post-cooling stations and deflashing to quality control and automated assembly. This enables seamless, efficient production processes with outstanding product quality.
Technical & Innovation Center
At the heart of our innovation is the Technical Center — the physical place where our know-how comes to life and innovation happens. Here, we combine material, machine, and technology expertise and drive forward our research and development projects. This ensures that every idea becomes a market-ready product.
Comprehensive Know-How for Blow Moulding Innovation
our technical center
At the Kautex Technikum, our innovation center for extrusion blow molding solutions, we develop, test, and refine solutions across the entire plastic processing chain. From prototyping to R&D, this is where new plastic technologies are born and where ideas become reality.
In our Technikum, we bring together material, machine, and process expertise to test, develop, and refine solutions — turning concepts into real-world products. It’s the heart of our R&D work and the engine of our innovation.
Our Plastics Know-how
Our deep material expertise spans the entire process chain — from in-house designed extruders to tooling and simulation. We transform material knowledge into performance.
Material expertise for high-performance plastic processing solutions
Our in-depth knowledge of plastic materials and processing technologies enables us to optimize every step — from extruder design and tooling to simulation. We turn polymer understanding into product performance.
Our Automation
know-how
From high-precision molds to intelligent downstream systems, we develop automation that ensures efficient, seamless, and high-quality production.
Smart automation for efficient plastic production
We provide advanced automation solutions for extrusion blow molding — including blow molds, post-cooling, deflashing, quality control, and robotic assembly. This ensures high output and consistent quality in plastic production.
our technology
know-how
With pioneering technologies like Blue Hydraulic, Flying Knives, and Intelligate, we constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible in extrusion blow molding.
Pioneering technologies in extrusion blow molding
Our innovations enhance efficiency, precision, and performance in blow molding technology. We set standards in the plastic industry.
About Blow Molding
Extrusion blow molding is one of the key processes for many everyday products – from fuel tanks to packaging. It combines efficiency, material diversity, and design freedom. Find out why this technology is indispensable.
Extrusion blow molding – a key technology in plastics processing.
Extrusion blow molding enables the efficient production of complex, hollow plastic parts – from canisters to fuel tanks.
Our Experts
Our employees don’t just work at Kautex — they are Kautex.
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