Borealis rolls out Borstar Digital Twin program globally
Borealis launches the global rollout of the Borstar Digital Twin program, based on artificial intelligence and virtual replication of polyethylene and polypropylene production processes.
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Industrial packaging under PPWR and logistics digitalisation
Increasing regulatory requirements, circular economy targets and digitalisation are transforming industrial packaging solutions. Interpack 2026 will showcase the latest developments in pallets, drums, containers, labelling and measurement systems.
Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI advance sovereign AI on Outscale cloud
Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI have made the Le Chat Enterprise and AI Studio solutions available in the sovereign Outscale cloud, targeting public administration and regulated sectors in Europe. The offer is aimed at entities that need to combine data protection with the use of generative AI.
ENGEL showcases inject AI at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, ENGEL will present its inject AI framework and the world’s first autonomous injection moulding cell, targeting the Swiss precision market’s requirements for zero-defect production, efficiency and skills shortage mitigation.
Sacmi to present digital cap and preform line at Drink Japan
At Drink Japan 2025, Sacmi will exhibit an integrated production line for caps and PET preforms that combines new CCM64MD and IPS400D presses with digital monitoring and AI-enabled vision systems. The company will also outline Rigid Packaging Lab services and the Purecap recycled HDPE cap initiative.
Stadler opens new North American headquarters and warehouse
Stadler inaugurated a 27,000-square-foot office and warehouse complex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to expand service capacity, logistics and customer support across North America.
Colines has showcased live blown and cast film lines at K 2025
Colines ran live blown and cast film extrusion alongside a stretch film converting unit at K 2025, attracting more than 1,000 visitors. Demonstrations highlighted a 9-layer PE barrier pouch film with less than 5% EVOH and cast stretch films with 35% PCR.
PepsiCo automates Grodzisk warehouse with Mecalux technology
PepsiCo Poland will launch an automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki in Q3 2026, using Mecalux solutions. The system will connect production and shipping 24/7 and will be integrated with SAP EWM.
Wittmann unveils M8 plus control for material conveying at K 2025
At K 2025, Wittmann presented the new M8 plus control generation for central material conveying systems. The solution integrates up to 320 loaders and 64 dryers, and offers RFID, OPC UA, and integration with Wittmann 4.0.
Sikora reports strong K 2025 interest in measurement and sorting
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Sikora reported higher visitor numbers than in 2022 and strong international interest in its measurement, control and sorting systems. The company highlighted technologies for extrusion and materials inspection, aligning with the fair’s "The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible" theme.
K 2025 closes with strong international turnout and deals
The eight-day K 2025 fair in Düsseldorf reported 3,275 exhibitors, more than 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries and a 67% share of decision-makers, underscoring its role as a global platform for plastics and rubber.
Arburg debuts Gestica lite and AI-driven tools at K 2025
Arburg will showcase new digitalisation and AI features at K 2025, including the Gestica lite control, AI-based assistants, a recyclate-focused pilot and a virtual twin in the arburgXworld portal, alongside updates to the ALS MES and the Ask Arburg app.
