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Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, markets more agile and processes more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that combine technology, data and artificial intelligence are essential to boost efficiency, respond to change with flexibility and save valuable resources.

From 15-19 September 2025 at Drinktec in Munich (halls B6 and C6), Krones will demonstrate how to achieve these goals.

The focus will be on smart and sustainable data-based or data-defined solutions that can be responsively adapted to each individual requirement, regardless of whether small batches or large volumes are involved.

The days of focusing on single machines are long since over. Now, it’s all about ensuring the perfect interaction of all the components in a line, which must be intelligently connected and flexibly scalable in order to achieve clear goals: reducing operating costs, enhancing resource-economy and creating processes that are even more reliable and more sustainable.

The lines of the future

One of the special highlights at the fair will be the fully automated and digitally connected line of the future. What was still just a vision in 2022 is now reality. The line of the future features many innovations that take efficiency, flexibility and resource-economy to new heights. And although the line exhibited is for PET bottles, the Krones team is already working on futuristic connected line concepts for glass and cans as well.

Great variety of technologies for all container types

A canning line, for example, will in future have a substantially smaller footprint. The newly developed LinaFlex eSync requires up to 40% less space, reduces maintenance, and, with its single-lane conveyor, ensures gentler handling. Other canning innovations include inspection and filling systems and Modulseam seamers, which offer excellent hygiene, fast changeovers and a new high-speed model capable of 135,000 cans per hour.

The well-thought-out solutions that Krones will be showcasing for glass containers range from a new bottle washer boasting particularly gentle bottle handling, a smaller footprint and enhanced energy and media efficiency to design upgrades for filling valves for beer and spirits right through to innovative approaches aimed at ensuring flexible, cost-efficient filling.

The filling exhibits are complemented by new labelling technologies and Compact Class solutions from Krones subsidiaries Kosme and Gernep.

In digital transformation and intralogistics, Krones will showcase connected systems, smart intralogistics and AI-based process controls that enhance transparency, boost efficiency and ensure optimal resource allocation.

Find out more here.