Machines

With RobaVis™ the Swiss multinational Robatech, specialised in the development and production of tools for applying adhesives, offers users a tactile screen to simplify the functioning of its hotmelt applicators, increasing their productivity.

PARTNERSHIP Laem System and Eutro Log look ahead and join forces. Presented in a joint open house, the new high-performance slitter-rewinder and a fully automated system for the management of finished rolls.

Zund confirms its orientation towards modularity and flexibility and presents the new Tandem Vacuum System.

Called ADW drives series and developed by RTA Srl (Marcignago, PV) to serve the multiple applications that require flexibility and precision in adjusting motor rotation speed, these drives include an evolved speed control solution - the Intelligent Speed Controller - which allows continuous adjustment through an analog signal, or discretely by choosing from one of 64 bottom-of-the-scale pre-…

Image S presented at SPS the new JAI 3CCD color camera: a progressive scan and area model, able to detect even the slightest variations in color at speeds of 120 frames per second.

CONTROLS IN LINE Better performance, supplementary functionality and a broader range of models: Omron is launching FQ2, the new version of the FQ vision sensor, capable of tackling the most complex inspection and traceability applications.

Marchesini Group offers proof of its skills in creating complete track & trace solutions for pharmaceutical products in the name of flexibility and reliability through the new and unique line for vials produced for a renowned multinational enterprise of the Pharma industry.


Traceability is set to become a key factor for all operators in the pharmaceutical industry. Some solutions proposed by automatic machine builders to comply with the impending regulations.

Human protection Valmatic single-dose packs are part of the packaging range of Deisa Ebano Spa, which employs them for a newly conceived product in the Zig Zag line that is effective against pesky insect bites.

AIPIA mission: to decimate supply chain costs and increase members' turnover by the implementation of high tech solutions in packaging

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.

Beckhoff’s embedded PC CX8093 features a Profinet-RT Device interface, implemented via 2-port switch for executing daisy-chain wiring. This solution enables configuring a virtual device, which makes it possible to double the amount of process data, or to connect a second Profinet Controller.

The industrial high definition printing system Z640Plus devised by Zanasi redefines the graphics and communication standards on secondary packaging.

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.
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P.E. Labellers are concentrating on Drinktec (Munich, 16th-20th September 2013) where they will present a series of key solutions to the international public.

Hygienic Design is the WITTENSTEIN alpha stainless steel reducer designed conforming to EHEDG standards, that regulate processing in especially corrosive and/or aseptic environments (food, pharmaceutical, ophthalmic) where components and systems requires periodical, safe, efficient and speedy cleaning and disinfestation.

Cover srl (Reggio Emilia) is an ISO9001-2008 certified company that has been operating for over 30 years in the field of surface finishing of metals. In particular, it has developed a strong expertise in plasticizing and impregnation treatments of metals as well as anodic oxidation of aluminum and its alloys.

The Beckhoff and EtherCAT PC based control platform enable an increase in production speed, reducing control cabinet space by 20%: this was experienced in the field by PakTech, producer of study plastic handles that turn packs or bundles into packaging handy for storage and transportation.

Spumador (Refresco Group) marks an important milestone in the sector by installing the complete latest generation Sidel Matrix line equipped with solutions for packaging liquid foods.