Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has expanded its lifecycle portfolio with the ChromaStar ink dispensing system, introducing a modular spot colour production solution for packaging printing operations and other commercial applications. The company announced that the ChromaStar Series addresses production challenges associated with spot colour preparation, including manual mixing, limited …
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Nestlé has inaugurated its SparX Innovation Hub at its Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Expo City Dubai, using artificial intelligence and real-time consumer insight to accelerate product development across the region. Opened on 8 July, the hub is designed to identify emerging consumer opportunities, support experimentation and develop products, services and experiences. …
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has signed an agreement to fully acquire POLAR, in a move aimed at strengthening its post-press offering for packaging and label production. Announced on 1 July 2026, the agreement will see Heidelberg take over the future production of POLAR machines and systems, while development will be integrated …
Packsize has announced an agreement to acquire the packaging business of Panotec, an Italian manufacturer of automated right-sized packaging machines, in a move aimed at expanding its global machine portfolio and customer base. The Salt Lake City-based company said on 30 June 2026 that the transaction would increase its …
ePS has released CommandCore 2026.2, a platform update for packaging manufacturers covering enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution systems, production control and scheduling. Announced on 29 June 2026, the update is aimed at helping packaging plants standardise operational knowledge as experienced estimators, planners and operators leave the workforce. “Packaging manufacturers are facing a real knowledge-transfer challenge,” …
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BOBST has launched a redesigned MASTERFOLD folder-gluer platform for corrugated board converting, targeting converters that need faster setup, higher automation, improved operator safety and more consistent box production. The modernised MASTERFOLD 170, 230 and 300 range updates BOBST’s flagship corrugated folding-gluing line with new digital, connectivity and automation capabilities. The …
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Koenig & Bauer has entered into a strategic partnership with Munich-based robotics company RobCo to develop no-code robotics applications for printing and packaging production environments. The collaboration forms part of Koenig & Bauer’s strategic framework, IMPACT, and is intended to support greater automation across production workflows, particularly in areas where manual handling …
Mark Andy has introduced its SmartPress Program, offering a range of pre-configured press systems designed to reduce delivery times from 16 weeks to eight weeks. The program is available across the company’s Pro Series, E5 and P7 press platforms and provides configurations tailored for label, film and shrink sleeve production applications. …
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Agfa and Hybrid Software have announced a collaboration aimed at supporting variable data printing in digital folding carton production. The agreement brings together Hybrid Software’s packaging design, prepress and smart digital front end workflow software with Agfa’s digital printing technology, including the SpeedSet Orca single-pass digital packaging press and Asanti …
SML has announced the launch of the FlexiPET, a new production-scale demonstration line for thermoforming sheet located at SML’s Technology Centre. The co-extrusion sheet line is configured for a classic 3-layer structure (A/B/A), while also offering the flexibility to operate as a 2-layer line (A/B) as required. The sheet …
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