Ecomondo 2025, the 28th edition of Italian Exhibition Group’s event on the green, blue and circular economies, will run on 4–7 November in Rimini. The Innovation District will feature 40 start-ups and host technology awards, training activities and a dedicated Green Jobs & Skills area.
Formnext has announced the finalists for the 2025 Formnext Awards, highlighting advances in additive manufacturing across six categories spanning technology, applications and education. Public voting is open ahead of the fair, with winners to be named on 20 November 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.
The 28th Ecomondo will run from 4 to 7 November 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, with more than 200 conferences and workshops and over 800 experts. The program emphasizes circularity, digitalisation and financing for the green economy.
The 34th Plast Eurasia Istanbul will run on 3–6 December 2025 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, organized by Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. in cooperation with the Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation (Pagev). The program spans processing machinery, materials and automation, with Turkish Airlines as official partner.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann introduced the Drymax basic 120 mobile dry air dryer, emphasizing energy-efficient dual-cartridge technology, the SmartCare option for stable low dew points, and maintenance-friendly access in a compact design.
M.Tec Engineering GmbH will present a simulation method for additive manufacturing of thermoplastic components at Formnext 2025. The approach virtually validates warpage, dimensional accuracy and layer bonding to support predictable, industrial 3D printing.
Discussions at London Packaging Week 2025 focused on inclusive design, craftsmanship and transparency, highlighting human-centred approaches and the rise of second-life packaging.
The 14th Green Economy General Assembly will take place at Ecomondo in Rimini on 4–5 November 2025. The opening session will present the Report on the State of the Green Economy 2025 and examine the European transition amid US policy shifts and rapid Chinese growth in low-carbon industries.
Regulation, sustainability and digitalisation are reshaping pharmaceutical packaging. From PP and PET monomaterial blisters to robotics, high-speed aseptic lines and smart labels, the sector is moving now ahead of PPWR deadlines, with solutions set to feature at interpack 2026.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will showcase sealing materials and components for front-end and subfab environments at Semicon Europa, stand 311 in Hall C1, Munich, on November 18 to 21. The company will also outline an expansion of its Malta manufacturing site.
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.
