Materials and machinery

To support safe, dynamic and efficient handling in the packaging industry, Schmalz presented the new SPB2 round suction cup with 2.5 folds, that can be used with cardboard box and tray erectors, for example, which require particularly high suction cup stroke, dynamic performance and wear resistance.

Process optimizations, short setup times, and automations are very important in the print industry.

CTA produces modular aluminium profiles and components for handling and automated transfer.

Omron Electronics will be at SPS Italy (Pad. 2  stand K026-L026) with a
with a new layout and an offer of products organized in three thematic areas:
• Integration - the connected factory, or how to connect the machine automation to the company IT system;
• intelligence - the Smart Factory (how to collect and use data related to devices, production processes and product quality);
•…

For 80 years, the complete automation solutions of Sew-Eurodrive have “moved the world”, and at SPS IPC Drives Italia 2016, the multinational will have a chance to show its recognized leadership in the field (Pavilion 3 – Stand E014 and the “Know-how 4.0” area in partnership with Sick), thanks to an offer of mechatronic systems featuring flexibility, high performance and reliability, solutions…

Designed for the global market, the IEC61131-3 axis controller known as Parker Automation Controller (PAC) combines machine logic, real time motion control and visual display in a high performance solution.

At Hall 2 (stand C001) Keyence presents for SPS visitors latest generation solutions in the field of industrial automation and scale measurement that can be used both on automated production lines and in research labs: sensors, measurement and vision sysems, laser markers and more.

Bosch Rexroth is ready for Industry 4.0 and is showing as much at SPS, where its strong presence for 2016 includes OpenCore Engineering, among other offers.

For years Aventics has promoted the integration of electronics and pneumatic systems in order to supply technologically advanced products, demonstrating its ability to conceive and set new standards for the engineering of the future.

This year, Servotecnica is proud to host at its SPS stand (Pav. 4, C042) the humanoid robot iCub, the result of an important project by the Italian Institute of Technology, with contributions from Servotecnica itself which supplied the  Faulhaber micromotors, used in particular to achieve the realistic movements of the robot’s neck, wrist and fingers.

MicroScan3 by SICK reliably protects work zones, accesses and danger areas.

A wide selection of Control Techniques and Leroy-Somer products will be available at SPS.

Pilz invites SPS visitors to discover its 2016 breakthroughs at stand A026, Hall 3. In order to highlight its active role in Industry 4.0 design, this year the concern will also have a presence at Know How 4.0, in Hall 4, where it will bring its qualified contribution in the application of IT and automation in non-traditional fields.

14 - 16 September, Rimini

The new line of PET jars offered by MAV Srl summarizes the experience and the knowhow acquired by the company based at Zola Predosa in cosmetic packaging production.

Omron Electronics will be at Pharmintech 2016 with a demonstration corner in “The Workroom Thinking the future!”, constituting a reflection on the potential prospects of the new pharmaceutical supply chain , offered by the combination of new technologies in support of the changes underway (serialization , traceability, management of the cold chain).

Founded in 1998 by Roberto Baruffato, a “historic” name in the Bologna sector, TM is now well established in the design and manufacture of single-dose strip machines that it markets worldwide.

The further growth of the 2016 edition confirms the “weight” of the fairs belonging to The Paris Packaging Innovation Hub, that announces the transfer of ownership and several new initiatives. The organizers’ reflections.

Particularly significant MG2’s taking part at Pharmintech (Hall 19, stand C31A), this year the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary since its founding (see ItaliaImballaggio n.3/2016) and will be bringing its latest developments in pharmaceutical packaging to the fair.

Grazie allo strato di resina sigillante DuPont™ Appeel® la nuova pellicola di copertura rimovibile di B-Pack offre un elevato effetto barriera e può essere applicata direttamente sui vassoi rigidi di PP.