Antares Vision Group to Showcase Integrated Supply Chain Ecosystem at Interpack 2026

TRAVAGLIATO, Italy – April 10, 2026 – As the global manufacturing and packaging industry converges on Düsseldorf for Interpack 2026, Antares Vision Group is poised to unveil a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to redefine product integrity and supply chain transparency. The Italian-based leader in quality control and traceability will demonstrate how its integrated approach, powered by Artificial Intelligence, transforms mounting regulatory pressures and security challenges into significant competitive advantages for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.

From May 7–13, attendees at the world's leading packaging trade fair will witness the company's vision for a future where inspection, traceability, and data authentication are no longer siloed functions but are woven into a single, seamless digital fabric. This move addresses the urgent need for end-to-end visibility in increasingly complex global markets, where brand reputation and consumer safety are paramount.

A Unified Ecosystem for a Fractured Supply Chain

For years, manufacturers have deployed various systems for quality control, weight checks, and serialization, often resulting in disparate data sets and operational inefficiencies. Antares Vision Group is tackling this fragmentation head-on with its integrated ecosystem. The company will feature distinct but interconnected solutions for different sectors across two stands at the event.

In the Food & Beverage sector (Hall 13), the focus is on simplifying production while elevating control. The centerpiece will be its ALL-IN-ONE systems, which consolidate multiple critical checks—including X-ray inspection for contaminants, precision weight control, and leak detection—into a single, compact machine. This integration not only saves valuable floor space but also provides a unified data stream for quality assurance. Complementing this is the IE6000 Label Inspection system, which utilizes AI-driven computer vision to verify the compliance, legibility, and accuracy of labels and codes on any container type, a critical step in preventing costly recalls and ensuring brand consistency.

For the Life Science & Cosmetics industries (Hall 15), where regulatory stakes are exceptionally high, packaging becomes a strategic node for supply chain visibility. The Group will showcase advanced AI-powered inspection systems for blister fill control, aerosol product monitoring, and pre-filled syringes, ensuring product safety and efficacy. A key offering is the Print & Check AIO, an all-in-one solution that manages serialization, labeling, and the application of tamper-evident seals, creating a secure digital identity for each product from the moment of its creation.

"In increasingly complex markets, ensuring product quality is no longer enough: it is essential to ensure visibility and control throughout the entire supply chain to make every product safe, traceable, and authentic," stated Fabio Forestelli, CEO of Antares Vision Group. "Our technologies support customers through this evolution, transforming challenges such as compliance and operational efficiency into true competitive advantages."

Turning Regulatory Hurdles into Market Leadership

A significant driver behind the push for integrated traceability is the evolving global regulatory landscape, most notably the European Union's Digital Product Passport (DPP). Mandated under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the DPP will function as a digital identity card for products, containing detailed information on origin, materials, environmental impact, and end-of-life instructions. With the first deadlines for batteries set for February 2027 and other sectors like textiles and electronics soon to follow, the pressure on manufacturers to comply is immense.

Antares Vision Group is positioning its DIAMIND software platforms as a proactive solution to this challenge. The company has confirmed that its platforms are designed to meet DPP requirements, enabling clients to generate and manage the unique digital identity required for every product sold in the EU. This capability allows businesses to not only achieve compliance but also to leverage the rich data for enhanced brand trust, consumer engagement, and data-driven business intelligence. By providing a clear path to DPP readiness, the company is helping its partners turn a complex regulatory obligation into a powerful tool for market differentiation.

The Intelligence Engine: AI at the Forefront

Underpinning the entire ecosystem is a deep integration of Artificial Intelligence. The global market for AI in industrial inspection is experiencing explosive growth, projected to expand from approximately $33 billion in 2025 to over $102 billion by 2032, as companies race to replace manual, error-prone processes with automated, data-driven systems. Antares Vision Group is at the vanguard of this shift.

Its AI algorithms go beyond simple defect detection. In applications like blister fill control, the AI can identify subtle imperfections in real-time that would be invisible to the human eye, drastically reducing the risk of faulty medical products reaching the market. Similarly, its AI-powered label and code verification systems learn and adapt, improving accuracy over time and ensuring that every single product carries a legible, scannable, and correct digital marker. This level of precision and automation is critical for enabling end-to-end serialization, where each product is given a unique digital identity that can be tracked from producer to consumer, bolstering anti-counterfeiting efforts and simplifying product recalls.

Fortified by Strategic Partnership

The company's ambitious technology roadmap is fortified by its relationship with Crane NXT, the U.S.-based industrial technology giant that acquired a controlling stake in the Group. As a NYSE-listed leader in authentication and security technologies, Crane NXT provides Antares Vision with significant financial backing, strategic alignment, and an expanded global reach. The integration makes Antares Vision the fourth operating business within Crane NXT, joining divisions focused on payment innovations, authentication, and currency security.

This synergy creates a formidable force in the traceability market. The combination of Crane NXT's expertise in physical and digital authentication with Antares Vision's end-to-end supply chain ecosystem allows the combined entity to offer an unparalleled, cross-functional solution. This strategic backing ensures continued investment in research and development, solidifying the Group's ability to innovate and meet the future demands of a world that requires every product to be secure, transparent, and authentic.