Materials and machinery

Rated as one of the most important pressure sensitive label, sleeve and RFID producers, Eurolabel Srl (founded in Milan in 1964) has over the years been able to consolidate its own position on a market that is evolving continuously, thanks to its broad commitment on a technical and commercial level, in R&D and in the its Quality policy.

P.E. Labellers has restyled the structure of its labeling machines taking into account the Industry 4.0 paradigmas.

In order to create a complex installation, made up of various automated ice cream packaging lines, CT Pack turns to the integrated high tech solutions of Siemens.

The modular platform for the automation of MOVI-C® machine; Cyber Physical Systems for intralogistics; MOVISUITE® for real and virtual engineering systems: These the proposals of SEW-EURODRIVE in view of Industry 4.0. Products and expertise on show at SPS IPC Drives Italy.

At SPS Italia Omron will demonstrate how, thanks to the contribution of artificial intelligence, detection and control technologies (typical to automation) will help innovate production according to Industry 4.0 paradigms. At the space dedicated to 4.0 technology (pad. 4) the benefits in management terms brought by the collection and display of production data will also be shown.

Servotecnica presents EMF motors based on the Liproka principle, featuring a rotor with a high number of poles.

Communicating with the highest network levels, transmitting diagnostic data necessary to enhancing the production process and preventing breakdowns and machine stops – these are, in short, the advantages that enable smart sensors to be integrated with latest generation systems. The potential of smart sensors and vision systems in robotics is the focus of SICK’s offer.

Working safely with open repair, reduced setup times and quicker access to the machine after stopping are the valuable advantages
for the user of the PNOZ s30 by Pilz.

Cloud Computing, Machine Learning and Mixed Reality enable remote monitoring and predictive maintenance in order to obtain strategic insight, enhancing the use of production line and supply chain data. The new Comau DIWO solution, supported by Microsoft technology, helps manufacturers improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Leading control and automations systems provider B&R is participating at SPS (Hall 3, Stand F031-G028) with a “smart stand” completely dedicated to Industry 4.0: smart, networked solutions for efficient and sustainable manufacturing, to the benefit of quality, safety and personalization.

Parker Hannifin servomotor kits make it possible to build more compact systems with enhanced precision, reliability and robustness.

Notes and considerations on Cosmopack, which on 16-19 March gathered in Bologna the entire cosmetics supply chain, from raw materials to formulation, from machinery to packaging, to the creativity of The Wall, the Perfume Factory and Industry 4.0. The event’s director Rossano Bozzi speaks.

Automation provides the flexibility that is needed to progressively reduce product batch numbers down to the smallest levels, and ultimately to a single unit - reaching the utopian goal of product personalisation. Dennis Verhoeven reviews how the demands of highly regulated market sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices - and increasingly, the food and beverage industry, define the pace…

Lightweight, rigid and reusable: it’s “Happy Day”, the range of aluminium circular containers produced by Contital, winner of the prestigious Alufoil Trophy 2017 assigned by EAFA (European Aluminium Foil Association) in the “Resource Efficiency” category.

FKuR, one of the leading producers of bioplastic compounds for flexible packaging solutions and technical applications, has developed new Bio-Flex blends for the production of low gauge films (as low as 8 microns) which will biodegrade completely in garden compost at low, variable temperatures.

A leader in flexible packaging, the Gerosa Group offers photo-processing and electronic and laser cylinder incision solutions, with latest generation printing and lamination systems.

Schubert-Pharma combines thermoforming and carton packaging of pharmaceutical products on a single machine.

Zignago Vetro group has always placed its focus on the environment and eco-sustainable development.

Nimax is launching the Domino Ax Series range printers on the Italian market, which marks a radical paradigm shift in inkjet for in-line inkjet coding and marking technology.

High performance, greater durability and flexibility, quick delivery, drastically reduced assembly and maintenance times: these, in sum, are the benefits of Interroll’s new generation of drum motors.