Lighter but stronger packaging via laser heating

EvoBLOW Laser system delivers precision heating with up to 36 zones, instant restarts and improved lightweighting capabilities At drinktec, Sidel presented the EvoBLOW Laser, described by the company as the first industrialised laser-powered solution for PET bottle blowing. The system is designed to improve line efficiency and expand possibilities for lightweight

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Efficiency in plastic processing

Moretto processing solutions for both recycled and virgin materials Moretto used drinktec 2025 to showcase its range of machinery that is designed to enable PET manufacturers to process both fully virgin materials and supplies with a high percentage of recyclate. Its latest equipment also enhances traceability, the company says. Moretto says

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Compact, connected and automated

Krones launches Ingeniq complete line concept for PET bottling Krones chose drinktec 2025 for the global launch of Ingeniq, a data-based, fully automated line system for filling non-carbonated water into PET containers. Krones says that the system was designed and developed in response to feedback, customer response and market demand and

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More efficient material production

Piovan and Thermal Care present new solutions for high quality PET and rPET manufacturing Thermal Care and Piovan introduced at drinktec a number of new technologies that are intended to enhance energy efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operational costs. AryaDew dehumidification solution Thermal Care’s AryaDew closed-loop cooling cycle technology is

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Tamper-evident, recycling-ready sports beverage closures

Aptar Hall C6 – Booth 342 Aptar Closures showcases its latest generation of sports beverage closures, introducing three advanced solutions. With a sleek, streamlined design and integrated tamper-evident latching, the NexTE Sport Closure is claimed to provide a familiar and intuitive one-handed opening experience while enhancing consumer safety. The closure features

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Slitting and folding machines

PackSys Global Hall C6 – Booth 340 PackSys Global will be showcasing its TEM Max slitting and folding machines for the first time. The new flagship of the TEM range is intended to provide manufacturers of standard and custom caps with tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, quality, and flexibility. The

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