Machines and equipment

Ishida Europe has extended its range of X-ray inspection systems with the launch of a model capable of detecting both metallic and non-metallic contaminants (such as glass, stones and rubber) within products packed in PET bottles, tetra packs, carton brick packs and pouches.

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.

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.

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.

The Rose Plastic company group is a worldwide operating enterprise in the sector of plastic packaging for industrial applications with an international production and distribution network.

Flexa 60, the result of two years of R&D of the TMC and PRB team.

THE EXPERT REPLIES Processing automation, energy, timed cams, open and modular automation architecture, soft automation, service: in the column on ItaliaImballaggio called “The expert replies”, 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]

Flexibility, reduced environmental impact and raw material savings: These are the most appreciated features of System Group’s Freebox™ technology which, with the new "Plug-In" format , extends the range of boxes produced. Now facing onto the U.S. and Russian markets.

Cama Group will be taking part at the coming edition of Total (4-6th June, Birmingham, UK, Hall 5 Stand B20) with the most recent new features of its Robotics Section and the new range of integrated packaging solutions, devised to respond to the demands of the food and non-food markets.

Beckhoff’s new XTS mechatronic drive system offers totally new capabilities to machinery manufacturers, who can count on an unprecedented freedom of action in mechanical design.

For more than 30 years, Robatech’s logo has been associated with green practice; it’s no coincidence, then, that the latest generation of GREENLINE Concept hotmelt melters is even greener; in fact, by combining the new melters with 6 mm diameter hoses and completely insulated DIAMOND guns, energy consumption can be cut by up to 17%.

Green Material offers hot and cold water soluble films. The Milan based company has accrued many years’ experience in this sector and, by implementing two different production methods (bubble extrusion and cast technology), it is able to make a complete range of innovative films and special products that satisfy the diverse needs of the market.

Distributed in Italy by Image S, the  Gocator range of all-in-one 3D smart sensors by LMI Technologies considerably simplifies automatic 3D measurement in the factory

A brief excursus on the most recent applications of the Freebox™ technology by System Packaging  highlights its innovative characteristics.

How do you combine marking and vision systems with checkweighing, optimizing space on production lines? Thermo Scientific proposes an integrated solution that performs all tasks with a single machine.

Specialised in the processing of hard metals and special steel to customer designs or samples, Sicatex Srl, as ever with a keen eye on the needs of the packaging sector,

FROM THE CAPSULE TO THE BOX Innovation and flexibility represent the point of contact between the operations of Caffita and Cama: both Italian, the concerns have in short time built two success stories, with continuous growth on an international scale.

At Emballage 2012, a new mobile web app enables accessing in real time information on H.B. Fuller products. Yield and advantages of the adhesive Advantra®.