Joachim Dittrich, CEO Fette Compacting
Fette Compacting and CDMO "CMIC CMO USA" are entering into a strategic partnership. The collaboration is an important step in the implementation of Fette Compacting's new strategy, “Together - from lab to production.” It strengthens the company's position as a comprehensive process partner. The focus of the collaboration is the integration of the FE CPS continuous direct compression system with an FE55 rotary tablet press into CMIC's GMP-certified cleanrooms in Cranbury, New Jersey. There...
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Around 107,000 visitors came to the trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” in Munich
The trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” for the energy industry once again made Munich the epicenter of the global energy industry. Over three days, 2,737 exhibitors from 57 countries presented their technologies, business models and market-ready solutions for a smart, connected and fully renewable energy system. Around 107,000 trade visitors from 157 countries took the opportunity to network, initiate partnerships and launch new projects. The accompanying trade conferences and side...
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  • In November 2025, Swop will once again be the central hub for the Asian packaging industry
    For anyone looking to gain a foothold in Asia, there is an essential port of call: the Shanghai World of Packaging (Swop for short). It is the meeting place for those looking to break into one of the world's most exciting areas of economic activity. In November, Swop will once again offer first-class conditions for market entry, business and targeted exchange, as central hub of the Asian packaging industry. The international processing and packaging industry will gather at Swop. This event is organised by the...
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Evonik headquarters in Essen
Krones headquarters Neutraubling
Messe Frankfurt and Dechema will jointly host Achema Middle East starting in 2026
On the exhibitor side, Fachpack 2025 covers the entire packaging value chain. The focus is on packaging materials, packaging supplies, and packaging technology
Kuka Headquarters Augsburg
Anup Kothari, member of the Board of Executive Directors at BASF and responsible for the Dispersions & Resins division
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  • Technological trends, regulatory developments and market-relevant topics are highlighted at The smarter E Europe
    Sun, wind, and other renewable sources are providing an ever-increasing share of electricity in more and more countries. But the faster the expansion, the more complex the overall energy system becomes. The challenge is no longer in generation alone, we need an intelligent, flexible and coordinated way to integrate fluctuating amounts of electricity into a stable, reliable and cross-sector system. This is where "The smarter E Europe" comes in. This year, Europe's largest trade fair alliance for the energy industry...
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Start-ups are once again presenting innovations and ideas at EM-Power Europe this year
The Copa-Data software team at the trade fair: (f.l.t.r.) Stefan Hufnagl, Industry Specialist Energy, Jürgen Resch, Director Industry Management Energy, Wolfgang Spirek, Industry Specialist Energy and Lewis Williams, Industry Specialist Energy
The finalists of “The smarter E AWARD 2025” in the five categories have been determined
The EM-Power Europe 2025 shows the way to integrated energy solutions and stable power grids
EM-Power Europe 2025 showcases digital solutions for the energy industry
High interest in “The smarter E Europe 2025”
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  • OT network monitoring
    Ethernet has established itself as the network technology of choice in industrial automation systems. This is demonstrated by the annual increase in the number of Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Ethercat field devices installed. With Ethernet APL, Ethernet is now also gaining ground at the field level in process automation. However, the spread of Ethernet in industrial automation is also increasing the need for centralized monitoring. Network monitoring solutions have been established in the IT environment for decades...
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Using the integrated logic editor, the IO-Link master detects errors and immediately sends a signal to initiate troubleshooting
Drivetrain Analyzer Cloud, a powerful solution from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, helps companies significantly reduce the energy consumption of their drive systems through energy-based maintenance
Metal detection, checkweighing and X-ray inspection in use in the high-speed production of snacks and confectionery
Remote I/O system from R. Stahl for Zone 1 with Ex i Ethernet and fiber optic cables
Compared to its predecessor, the new precision dosing system of Elmet offers even greater precision and efficiency
Pneumatic valves provide higher flow rates in a compact valve package and enable more efficient and flexible pneumatic system performance
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  • Bell manufactures primary packaging for makeup, eye shadow, and mascara on Wittmann injection molding machines
    Transparency is an essential part of Bell's corporate philosophy. This does not primarily refer to transparent plastic materials in production. Rather, Bell is committed to transparent communication with end users. This is because the Polish cosmetics manufacturer is focused on sustainability. Only equipment and systems that are very energy-efficient, such as Wittmann injection molding machines, robots, and dryers, are used in injection molding production. The machine park currently consists of 48 injection molding...
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Two of the four Yaskawa Motoman GP180 robots remove the planks from the freezer outlet and place them on a conveyor belt
The mobile sorting platform from Sesotec is ready for immediate use and seamlessly integrates into any production environment thanks to its compact design
The Sesotec metal separator (left in the picture) is sensitive enough to detect metal contaminants, while the product effect is compensated for as much as possible
The Chinese operating personnel of Carlsberg are also impressed by the user-friendly KHS technology
Minebea Intec configured a weighing system for nine BYD lithium carbonate thickeners using load cells PR 6212, Mini Flexlock kits, and weight indicators X2 to automate charge/discharge control and minimize horizontal forces.
New drive technology in the old plant at CCI Drachten
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  • Recyclates
    From society to politics to industry - everyone acknowledges that a functioning circular economy is necessary to meet climate goals. Everyone also agrees that the use of recyclates must be significantly increased. But there are a number of obstacles and problems along the way. For example, not enough recyclates are available in sufficient quantity and suitable quality.
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White Paper on digitization in catalysis research published
The “Security” white paper from Pilz helps to understand central aspects of security and to put solution approaches into practice
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  • Logo Iba 2025

    The next edition of Iba will take place in Düsseldorf from 18 to 22 May 2025. As the leading global trade fair, it has been the meeting place for experts from the bakery, confectionery and snack industry since 1949 and is regarded in the sector as a platform for innovations from the entire industry. The trade fair is the meeting place for the most successful companies from artisan bakeries to industrial food manufacturers.

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Innovation driver for the global plastics and rubber industry
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Logo Anuga Foodtec 2027, Photo: Koelnmesse