Machines

With the Innoket Neo labeller, KHS is expanding its product portfolio in the field of labelling systems. This machine stands out for its compact size and low energy consumption (just 5 kilowatts/hour) and is specially designed for labelling cans.

Following the acquisition of Telerobot S.p.A. in 2016, IMA not only significantly strengthened its presence in Automation, i.e. automatic assembly platforms, but also positioned itself as one of the most innovative world leaders in this sector. IMA S.p.A.'s commitment to being a key player in Automation is confirmed by its purchase of ATOP, which operates in the world of electric vehicles.

With decades of experience in developing high-quality renewable paperboard, the Finnish-Swedish company Stora Enso has launched Cupforma Natura Solo™, a paperboard for the production of paper cups.

The new multi-frequency metal detection technology from Thermo Fisher Scientific now meets the retail industry’s most stringent codes of practice regarding foreign object prevention and detection, including those from Marks & Spencer, regarded as the “gold standard” for compliance.

Volpak (part of the Coesia Group) inaugurates a "PouchLAB" at its headquarters in Barcelona, a R&D center to support customers and partners in the development of sustainable solutions. And it offers the market a technological upgrade to produce  100% recyclable paper pouches.

Between 13 and 17 May ACMA, a Coesia company, hosted “Tea Days” at its headquarters: a chance to not only show specific solutions and technologies for the primary and secondary packaging of tea,  but at the same time boasting a vast array of knowledge that encompasses the entire supply chain, from cultivation through to the distribution and consumption of the product.

B&R has introduced a completely integrated machine vision system that opens up new opportunities for applications in the field of automation. The solution comprises two types of cameras: Smart Sensor and Smart Camera for one or more simultaneous functions.

Among the recent achievements of Printronix Auto ID (part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co. Ltd), the T4000 thermal printer combines some winning features: in the face of reduced dimensions (264 mm × 276 mm × 455 mm), it guarantees significant performance in terms of operating speeds (up to 8 inches/second, with an output of 5000 labels per day, whose thickness can reach 0.28 mm).

Levissima hits the mark with Sidel’s new EvoDECO Roll-Fed labeling machine

Combining the performance of a Logix control engine with the efficiency of the Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system, the CompactLogix 5480 controller from Allen Bradley (a brand of Rockwell Automation) displays machine information at its source, allowing workers to make smarter and faster operating decisions.

CFT Group, an international leader in the production of turnkey plant and machinery catering mainly for the food & beverage segment, is continuing its growth in the packaging sector.

The Treviso, Italy-based paper industry giant ProGest has further expanded its product range with the launch of the new Trevibag division as part of a €6 million investment.

Zetapunto is an innovative manufacturing startup that develops robotic solutions, with the ambition of also making industrial robotics accessible to Italian SMEs.

Efficiency, robustness and reduced dimensions: these are the characteristics that mark the difference of the V-Drive series compared to market standards and make it suitable even for the most severe applications.

Lintec Europe (UK) has introduced a new range of easy-to-apply labelstocks with a micro-channel structure that prevents the formation of air bubbles upon application.

Cama realizes modular and highly flexible automation systems for the secondary packaging of various types of consumer goods, that can deliver multiple shelf-ready formats. And a close active collaboration with an HPC customer results in a concept for the packaging of aerosol cans that redefines industry standards.

Ground in vacuum packs, beans in 1 kg bags, pods and capsules: coffee is distributed in various forms, each with its own characteristics, which must obviously be respected in every phase of production, packaging and handling. In this very area, PRL Tecnosoft offers complete and proven solutions.

Systems for line automation and conveyor belts by Flexlink: compact design and low maintenance requirements enabling simple changes to line layouts, delicate handling.

Direct field experience and constant staff update: DCM's responses to the needs of machine builders.

Beckhoff now offers a machine learning (ML) solution that is seamlessly integrated into TwinCAT 3 software.