More than 1,100 robots were on display at Automatica 2025
With around 47,500 visitors from over 90 countries and around 800 exhibitors from 40 nations, Automatica 2025 achieved new record figures. Over 1,100 robots were presented in six exhibition halls, ranging from large robots to cobots, AGVs, and humanoids. The focus was on forward-looking topics such as AI-supported robotics, automation for small and medium-sized businesses, health tech solutions, mobile robotics, and networked production.
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Opening of the modernized Symrise site in Pasaje (Ecuador) – from left to right: Fabrice Bohin, Head of F&B Naturals, Aurélie Pellé, Product Manager F&B Naturals, and Felipe Cuevas, Head of F&B Naturals LATAM
Symrise has extensively modernized its plant in southern Ecuador. The Pasaje site produces dried products from bananas and other tropical fruits. The investments include new production facilities, earthquake-proof infrastructure, and modernized work areas. The aim is to expand production capacities and further strengthen the company's innovative power. The new plant is located in the middle of one of the world's most important banana-growing regions. The manufacturer is taking advantage of its...
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  • Marvin Strüfing starts July 1 as Global Business Director Standard Polymers at Biesterfeld
    Marvin Strüfing will take over responsibility as Global Business Director for the Standard Polymers business unit at the Biesterfeld Group on July 1. Strüfing has more than a decade of experience in highly dynamic and volatile market segments in well-known global companies. He graduated from Nordakademie University of Applied Science with a degree in Business Science & Management and has held various positions in the industry, including Global Senior Product Manager for Ethylene Glycols and Head of Styrene Monomers...
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The new BASF HMD plant in Chalampé for polyamide 6.6 production
Gea's carbon capture pilot plant was connected to Infraserv Höchst's sewage sludge incineration plant, one of the largest and most modern of its kind in Germany
Drinktec press conference on June 3, 2025, in Freising
Mitsubishi Electric and Tramec announce strategic partnership for industrial drive solutions. From left to right: Masaki Kawazoe, Hartmut Puetz, Wojciech Bracha (all Mitsubishi Electric), Gianfranco Lanzo, Michele Gavino (all Tramec)
Aerial view of the Chalampé site, where the joint venture Alsachimie between BASF and Domo Chemicals is located
Rondo presented the demo program for a smart bread line at Iba 2025.
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  • Exclusive highlight talk with Mark Zimpfer (center) from Hager on intelligent, decentralized energy systems and distribution
    The energy transition is progressing, and with it, decentralized energy supply is gaining importance. In contrast to centralized power generation, where energy is produced in a few large power plants and distributed over long distances, decentralized systems generate energy close to the consumer. Photovoltaic or biogas plants and wind or combined heat and power plants are increasingly being installed in commercial areas, industrial facilities, and multi-party buildings. Their integration into intelligent energy...
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Around 107,000 visitors came to the trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” in Munich
Technological trends, regulatory developments and market-relevant topics are highlighted at The smarter E Europe
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
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  • The ABB "IRB 6750S" console robot is designed to enable higher robot density in production lines
    ABB has expanded its portfolio of industrial robots with the IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S, and IRB 6760 models. The new large robot models are characterized by high payloads, flexible installation options, and optimized mobility. ABB is thus targeting applications in the automotive and foundry industries as well as in general mechanical engineering. All new robots are operated with the ‘OmniCore’ control. This enables energy savings of up to 20 percent and achieves high path accuracy, such as with the “IRB 6750S” with up...
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High-performance checkweigher from Mettler Toledo Garvens for canned goods checks weight in real time, helping to reduce food waste in automated production lines.
The smart camera brings AI directly into the machine control loop, enabling real-time vision, dynamic model changes and up to 15 times higher edge processing efficiency
The Wittmann injection molding machine achieves high injection speeds and is ideal for manufacturing caps and closures
Erema couples twin-screw extruder directly to preconditioning unit
Linde has automated the demanding production process for test gases, which are mainly used to calibrate measuring instruments
A look inside Steriline's new filling machine, which combines robots, magnetic levitation technology, and a double-walled insulation system
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  • The solution combines several Dematic technologies and includes a space-saving Autostore system
    The French Eram Group is relying on Dematic technology for its new logistics center. An "AutoStore" system featuring 84 robots and integrated control software is designed to centralize and automate processes. The group, known for brands such as Gémo, Eram, Bocage, and Mellow Yellow, is consolidating its logistics operations at a new distribution center located in Chemillé-en-Anjou, western France. The warehouse, covering more than 40,000 square meters, will be equipped with an "AutoStore" system. Its compact design...
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Siemens supports dairy Sachsenmilch with predictive maintenance using AI-based algorithms
Osbra produces the smart storage box for the fully electric Mercedes G-Class in a two-tone design.
Filthaus and Wittmann are direct neighbors in Meinerzhagen, so it's easy to meet up spontaneously to discuss about energy monitoring
Bell manufactures primary packaging for makeup, eye shadow, and mascara on Wittmann injection molding machines
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
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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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    Under the slogan "Grow with the flow", Drinktec 2025 will welcome trade visitors to the exhibition grounds in Munich from 15 to 19 September. Whether it's individual products, special systems or a complete filling line: On an area of over 150,000 square metres, the world's leading trade fair offers the entire repertoire of the beverage and liquid food industry, from production, filling and packaging to marketing, including raw materials and logistics solutions.

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