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Chinaplas 2026 heads to Shanghai with 4,600+ exhibitors

Chinaplas 2026 heads to Shanghai with 4,600+ exhibitors

Chinaplas 2026 will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on 21–24 April 2026. The show expects over 4,600 exhibitors across 390,000 m2, focusing on transformation, collaboration and sustainability.

Guided tours at K 2025 cover materials, digitalisation, talent

Guided tours at K 2025 cover materials, digitalisation, talent

K 2025 in Düsseldorf will feature themed guided tours in German and English, covering materials and design, digital solutions and recycling, and a Young Talents route. Participation is free, with details and registration available via Guided tours at the K 2025 trade fair.

Steinert shows AI sorting for complex plastics at K 2025

Steinert shows AI sorting for complex plastics at K 2025

At K 2025, Steinert will demonstrate sensor- and AI-based systems for sorting difficult plastic streams, including black packaging, thin films and contaminated food containers. The program also includes plant tours and technical talks in the VDMA forum.

Reifenhäuser Next brings Industrial AI  directly to the customer

Reifenhäuser Next brings Industrial AI directly to the customer

With a clear focus on AI-supported systems, the Reifenhäuser Group is now bundling its expertise in digitalization and learning under the new Reifenhäuser Next brand. The independent business unit brings industrial AI directly into the production halls of global manufacturers.

Transforming a vision into reality - Krones at drinktec 2025

Transforming a vision into reality - Krones at drinktec 2025

Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.

Labelexpo appoints industry visionaries as ambassadors

Labelexpo appoints industry visionaries as ambassadors

Renowned label and package printing leaders have joined Labelexpo as ambassadors in a unique affiliation with the global brand. The partnership is set to benefit the industry with targeted expertise and insights on folding carton, flexible packaging, materials, sustainability, and automation and AI.

Press technology at Labelexpo Europe 2025

Press technology at Labelexpo Europe 2025

Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2025 can expect to see press technology reaching new levels of performance across conventional, digital and hybrid configurations, along with tighter integration with digital workflows.

Labelexpo Europe 2025: sustainability and innovation in Barcelona

Labelexpo Europe 2025: sustainability and innovation in Barcelona

Labelexpo Europe 2025, the leading event for the label and package printing industry is placing sustainability at the very heart of this year’s iteration. Taking place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 16 - 19 September, the show has already expanded 15 percent compared to the 2023 edition and is set to welcome over 650 exhibitors.