EREMA will demonstrate its Edvanced Recycling program at K 2025, including live production of recycled pellets and the debut of Volex degassing technology. The company also adds predictive maintenance modules and highlights end-to-end process integration.
Storopack is expanding its automated packaging portfolio with the Auto.protect module that uses a vision system and AI algorithms. The solution selects the fill scenario and material quantity and enables quality control; it is available in standard or customized versions.
At K 2025, Reifenhäuser will present Reifenhäuser Next, an industrial AI portfolio for plastics extrusion designed to address the skills gap and raise OEE. The suite combines an AI chatbot, a learning platform and production data tools integrated with live systems.
Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona set new records for floor space and attendance, with strong international growth, particularly from the Americas. The show highlighted automation, cloud-connected workflows, early AI interfaces and sustainability initiatives, and announced a 2027 return under the new Loupe brand.
Tomra Recycling has released a free eBook that explains how deep learning is being applied in optical sorting, outlining practical use cases, regulatory drivers and a pathway toward more transparent, autonomous recycling plants.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, FCS Group will showcase all-electric injection molding machines integrated with recycled materials, microcellular foaming and factory digitalization. Demonstrations will include two-component overmolding, eyewear from ocean-sourced PA6+GF and iMF 4.0 for energy and ESG reporting.
Stadler has completed and commissioned a highly automated lightweight packaging sorting plant for PreZero in Sollenau, Austria, designed for 104,500 t/y across two modules. The facility integrates AI-based safety, 35 NIR sorters from Steinert and extensive redundancy to support continuous, high-accuracy operation.
Campetella Robotic Center will present modular automation, a new medical unit, an AI-enabled HMI platform and automatic winders at K 2025, alongside applications for food packaging, nicotine pouch containers and post‑molding decoration.
EngelENGELtarget material savings, scrap reduction and faster setup.
Tomra Food has launched the 4C optical sorter for nuts and IQF, combining LUCAi deep learning with machine learning to raise detection accuracy and reduce false rejects. The unit arrives pre-set for integration and targets consistent quality and efficiency.
Chen Hsong will introduce its DMZ multi-material injection molding machines and the iChen Smart Family, including the AI Molder, with a planned debut at K 2025. The release combines precision hardware with connected software for Industry 4.0 workflows.
Syensqo will present high-performance polymers and material solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, outlining developments for electrification, digitalization, healthcare and hydrogen applications. The company will also host joint talks with partners and highlight its sustainability targets.
