Machines

De Rossi Vittoriano Srl (Paderno Dugnano, MI) has developed a new system for the production of multi-layer labels (coupons, booklets etc.), adapted for insertion in all printing machine types.

Re SpA Controlli Industriali (Bussero, MI) has developed an innovative tension control system called T-four, that is capable of precisely adjusting the tension of increasingly light materials, even at high speeds, both in closed and in open loop systems.

After having established itself on the international market for coating plates with polyurethane printing layer and compressible underplates, Kruse (San Mauro Torinese, TO) has developed new products for users of rubber sheets and rubber plates in coating.

Interest in the web-to-print is growing and a successful operator in the sector, Pixartprinting, is able to give exhaustive answers to questions from potential users. It does so in a systematic and detailed way on its website (www.pixartprinting.it) and also from the pages of ItaliaImballaggio. In this issue, updates about the ability to print labels "online": a service put in place recently and…

In this month's column, we're looking at the subject of diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

APTIV® films made by Victrex Polymer Solutions (world-ranking producer of high performance poliarileterketons) have been successfully used by the German company S+P Samson GmbH to produce labels used in particular on medical equipment.

UPM Raflatac has introduced a new filmic face for beverage, wine and food labelling.

In 2011, the famous French Champagne producer G.H. MUMM bought a labelling machine being the top of P.E. Labellers’ range, i.e. a labeller of modular design equipped with five stations being installed on a carriage and working simultaneously, as well as a non-stop system that allows the highest operativeness, productivity and effectiveness level to be achieved.

The new KDL/M Murrplastik Systemtechnik (Oppenweiler, DE) cable entry and holding system greatly simplifies the installation of pre-assembled cables (1). It also features a cable entry system with IP 54 class protection.

Today, Valco Melton is one of the world’s leading, industry standards in packaging adhesive application systems for hot melt dispensing, cold gluing, and quality inspection systems.

The leading end users of the Packaging & Processing world aim for greater flexibility, improved system efficiency, and reduced integration and maintenance costs. This goal can be reached with the aid of centralised control for the entire production site; this in turn requires standardised processes and system data.

TRACEABILITY Demand for smart labels grows in step with the requirements for constant control of flows (and costs) along the supply chain. Eurolabel responds by bringing to the table a range of quality custom tags and all the competencies necessary for coordinating the supply of a complete Rfid system.

Interest in the web-to-print is growing and an established sector operator, PixartPrinting, is able to respond across the board to the demands from potential users.

From 28th to 30th of November 2012,  the first Finat Young Managers Club's international congress will take place at the Westin Hotel in Berlin (D).

PRB: secondary packaging proposals designed for the food industry,
with an eye to largescale users

Alongside the proven Visionlab 100 defect controller, Visionlab proposes two new systems dedicated to the register control for cold seal.

Robatech wins over the jury of the prestigious Red Dot Award in the product design category , thanks to its Speedstar™ Diamond series of hot melt adhesive application guns: an award given for the development and production of adhesive application systems.

Cama Group, with its unique range of packaging machines and robotic systems, is the market leader in supplying complete hitech lines. A position achieved through continuous investments in development and innovation.

To plan, decide, order and buy "printing" via web without having to meet the service provider, of course at competitive prices, is now a regular feature also in Italy. And it is beginning to catch on in the labeling world. In what instances? With what limitations and benefits? Matteo Rigamonti, founder of PixartPrinting and pioneer of Italian web-to-print, answers questions from our editorial…

SEW Eurodrive offers its partners the double advantage of reducing costs and increasing productivity ... And hence is developing the two concepts in parallel, offering comprehensive and customized solutions that can generate benefits across the board for users, while conscious of the strategic role that automation plays in the industrial field.