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FANUC partners NVIDIA to bring physical AI into mainstream manufacturing
The agreement will see FANUC robots integrated into NVIDIA’s advanced AI computing stack.
Hoenle Adhesives introduces advanced UV adhesives for medical devices
The new adhesives are suitable for the assembly of cannulas, breathing circuits, catheters, reservoirs, heat exchangers, blood collection sets, and diagnostic devices.
Guill Tool to introduce Unicam crosshead at MD&M West
Allowing for quicker changeover and disassembly, the Unicam increases run time and profits from the lines.
Molecor renews its OCS Europe certification for its manufacturing plants in Spain
This recommitment affirms the company’s position regarding sustainability and protecting the environment from microplastics.
Exel Composites and Tratos sign four-year composite conductor core supply agreement
The agreement includes a minimum volume commitment of at least EUR 22 million.

The team at Packaging News would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We’ll be back in January ready to report on all the news and developments impacting the industry – and we expect a bumper year in both legislation and innovation!

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Legislative reforms are well under way in the packaging sector, and the budget has not gone down well with converters.

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More than seven in 10 (71%) severely visually impaired people find food shopping a challenge – with nearly three quarters avoiding it as a result (71%).

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Kingsland Drinks has entered into a partnership with Vinca, with the brand stating they needed a production partner capable of scaling up efficiently.8

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Jacob’s Creek's Double Barrel Shiraz and a Paptic gift bag is being sold again at Finland’s state-owned alcohol retailer, Alko, for the festive period.

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What we know so far
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.
Chelsea part company with manager Maresca after 18 months
Less than six months after guiding Chelsea to Club World Cup success, Enzo Maresca has left. But how did things unravel?
What went wrong between Chelsea and Maresca?
Less than six months after guiding Chelsea to Club World Cup success, Enzo Maresca has left. But how did things unravel?
Disbelief in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day
BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.
Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".