igus has introduced the complete drylin SLX-8060 linear axis with a dryspin lead screw drive, designed for rapid integration with aluminum profiles and loads up to 600 kg. The solution targets applications in logistics, robotics, and production cells in the packaging industry.
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.
interpack 2026 will convene around 2,800 exhibitors in Düsseldorf from 7 to 13 May, with a program focused on AI, automation, new materials and future skills. The exhibitor database is live and the ticket shop is open.
KHS has upgraded its rolling maintenance concept for beverage fillers, enabling faster changeovers, flexible testing and lower startup error rates. The approach cuts typical downtime from about two weeks to roughly 10 hours.
Krones acquired 60% of GHS Separationstechnik and fully took over the Netherlands-based Can Systems Worldwide, adding decanter centrifuges and can-end handling equipment to its offering.
KHS has launched a production line coaching service that trains operators and supervisors to interpret line interactions and digital data, accelerating fault diagnosis and reducing unplanned downtime.
Südpack and Sn Maschinenbau will demonstrate production of mono-PE stand-up pouches with an integrated PE zipper on a standard horizontal machine at Fachpack 2025. The CarbonLite film family offers PE- and PP-based barrier options without aluminum or metallization.
KHS applies computational fluid dynamics to address liquid sloshing between filler, transfer star and capper, aiming to reduce product loss and hygiene risks at outputs up to 90,000 bottles per hour. The work is led by development engineer Dominik Weirich in Bad Kreuznach.
Sidel announces participation in the PPMA Total Show 2025 in Birmingham, presenting its approach to the design and integration of complete packaging lines. The company will highlight the benefits of harmonizing equipment and digital solutions.
Rinco Ultrasonics will present the FPA4500EM servo-driven pouch sealer and the Micro-35 packaging actuator at Pack Expo International 2025 in Las Vegas. The systems target energy-efficient ultrasonic fin sealing, zipper crushing and high-speed pouch sealing.
BW Packaging announced the equipment it will showcase at Pack Expo Las Vegas, booth W-3100, including solutions from Angelus, Hayssen, Pneumatic Scale | Angelus and Thiele.
Sidel announces it will present packaging and palletizing solutions for the food, home care and personal care segment at the FachPack 2025 trade fair in Nuremberg. At booth C5107 in hall 7, the company will show, including, RoboAccess_Pal S, CoboAccess_Pal, and integrated end-of-line solutions.
