Packaging

The System Group previewed at SPS the ETC step motor drive: a recent development from its business line System Electronics, in which integration with the TwinCAT programming environment and total remote programmability enable flexible management of even the most complex applications.

A successful debut at two fairs (SPS IPC DRIVES Italia and Packology) for PRL Tecnosoft of Lonato del Garda (BS), which showed its offer of customized industry solutions.

At Veuve Clicquot indulgence sets in before the bottle is even opened. The refined printed label and high-quality glass body make an exquisite first impression.
The presentation of the champagne must not be impaired during automatic cartoning. Gerhard Schubert GmbH in Crailsheim rose to the challenge, supplying the ideal packaging line for this purpose.

Thanks to intense R&D activities, Rulli Rulmeca has managed to develop numerous “self brand” internal logistics products, which will be available on the Italian market starting in June 2013.

RULES AND TECHNOLOGY The standards that protect the quality of foodstuffs and consumer health have been strengthened, subjecting producers to new limitations. Shayne de La Force, tna group marketing manager, reviews the international rulings and traceabllity tools to be adopted to be able to export throughout the world.

Called ADW drives series and developed by RTA Srl (Marcignago, PV) to serve the multiple applications that require flexibility and precision in adjusting motor rotation speed, these drives include an evolved speed control solution - the Intelligent Speed Controller - which allows continuous adjustment through an analog signal, or discretely by choosing from one of 64 bottom-of-the-scale pre-…

AIPIA mission: to decimate supply chain costs and increase members' turnover by the implementation of high tech solutions in packaging

Once again demonstrating its role as a historic and privileged partner of OEMs in the packaging sector, Schneider Electric presented the latest advancements of the PacDrive 3 offer, within the the MachineStruxure platform, and of Plantstruxure, in which, within the same environment, all data relating to energy and the production process are analyzed. Objective: maximum facility optimization.

EXPERIENCE What do a capsuling machine and a palletisor have in common? The builder’s knowhow. With fifty years’ experience with processing and packaging machinery in the pharmaceutical sector, MG2 applies its advanced solutions technology to end of line applications. The latest developments below.

Beckhoff’s embedded PC CX8093 features a Profinet-RT Device interface, implemented via 2-port switch for executing daisy-chain wiring. This solution enables configuring a virtual device, which makes it possible to double the amount of process data, or to connect a second Profinet Controller.

Planet China: how and why one often finds oneself rediscussing points and conditions on which, apparently, an agreement had already been made. Third appointment  with Alessandro Zaccarini.

ASK THE EXPERT Processing automation, energy, timed cams, open and modular automation architecture, soft automation, service: in the column on ItaliaImballaggio called “Ask to the Expert”, Luca Stanzani (Packaging and Processing Bosch Rexroth Italia) will provide answers for the specific problems that the readers will tell them about.
Write to [email protected].

Manufacturers seeking ways to improve the efficiency of their beverage lines and enjoy the benefits of leading adhesive technology should make talking to H.B. Fuller at Drinktec a priority (Hall 2, Stand 127).

Sabic has updated all its food contact declarations food three years ahead of schedule, in accordance with the changes to EU regulations designed to further increase the safety of packed that come into force in 2016.

To handle the weighing of its frozen snacks, Belgian producer Ad van Geloven turned to Ishida, also involving them in the design phase.

Mondi’s state-of-the-art paper and industrial bags have won over the judges at Austria’s annual industry Prontissimo awards, which recognises the creative design and printing perfection of unusual printed matter, and Emballissimo, which is awarded to packaging solutions that not only meet high standards of function and design but that are also innovative.

Now available the program of the conferences and show organized by Radtech October 15th to 17th in Basel (this year is the 25th anniversary of the UV and EB curing technologies and treatment support association).

Hygienic Design is the WITTENSTEIN alpha stainless steel reducer designed conforming to EHEDG standards, that regulate processing in especially corrosive and/or aseptic environments (food, pharmaceutical, ophthalmic) where components and systems requires periodical, safe, efficient and speedy cleaning and disinfestation.

ASK THE EXPERT Processing automation, energy, timed cams, open and modular automation architecture, soft automation, service: in the column on ItaliaImballaggio called “Ask to the Expert”, Luca Stanzani (Packaging and Processing Bosch Rexroth Italia) will provide answers for the specific problems that the readers will tell them about. Write to [email protected].

Presented on 27th June by Ucima the national survey on the packaging machine builders sector. In the light of the review of the main sector indicators, some exclusive and unexpected data emerge: total turnover 5.5 billion euros, exports 4.6 billion euros, export quota 83%, sales to Italy 941mila euros.