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[01.04.2012] With sugar? Yes please!
M.F. snc Macchine Automatiche builds high-performance machines for precisely
Espresso without sugar is not really espresso. In Europe alone, coffee connoisseurs consume several million packets of this sweet crystalline powder every year. As the unit price is less than half a cent, the sugar envelopes must be filled as cost-effectively as possible, and with high throughput rates. The Italian manufacturer M.F. snc Macchine Automatiche builds high-performance machines for precisely this task: its Stick Pack type filling machine fills up to 600 elongated sugar packets per minute on ten lines.
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[08.03.2012] Multicore architectures
How the arithmetic load can be distributed optimally
The application of several CPU cores on one chip promises a clear Performance profit in control applications. However, the needed parallelization for the automation firmware requires suitable tools and methods. (German article)
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[11.02.2012] Gerhard Schubert GmbH and Bosch Rexroth AG continue long-term collaborationt
Packaging machines with increased flexibility
Gerhard Schubert GmbH and Bosch Rexroth AG signed a framework agreement for the next three years. With the agreement, the two companies have agreed to continue their long-term close collaboration for the development and manufacturing of innovative packaging machines and plants.
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[20.01.2012] The “Sweet Side” of Automation Technology
Industrial Ethernet with sercos
In 1906 the Swiss company Sapal acquired the patent for the folding box that initiated automatic packaging of chocolate bars. This invention played a critical part in making chocolate the world’s preferred sweet treat. Over 100 years later, Sapal, owned by Bosch Packaging Technology, presents an innovation that once again sets new standards: the Starpac 600 HL.
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[16.09.2011] Quickly packed chocolate bars
One controller handles three delta robots
Easier installation at the customer plant is just one of the benefits gained by designing a multi-robot pick-and-place machine governed by a single controller. Demands for greater speed and efficiency have spurred Cama to come up with its latest packaging machinery innovation: the Triaflex.
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[20.05.2011] One-Stop Chocolate Production
New production line makes full use of optimization potential
At first glance, a chocolate candy would appear to be no more than a simple product. Things get more complicated when it comes to the high-tech processes and modern automation concepts used to make it – but the processing lines involved hold immense potential.
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[20.02.2011] Quick change artist
A new screen printing line built by Kammann minimizes the time needed to change out the inking unit and thus saves money.
One hour – that’s the maximum time needed to ready the K15 CNC screen printing press for the next job. Refitting conventional presses can take as much as four hours and extensive mechanical work is involved. A single set-up cycle can thus consume half the running time available in a shift.
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[15.10.2010] High-Speed Pouching Saves Time and Energy
IEC-61131-3 programming approach drives the design of the latest generation of vertical form-fi ll-seal machines.
A combination servo, pneumatic and linear motion solution is helping Winpak’s W-18 vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) packaging machine reach even higher output while saving energy, time and materials.Winpak Lane has been producing this servo-driven pouch machine since 2002, and has put more than 150 machines into the field. > More
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[12.09.2010] J&J Ortho employs Total Cost of Ownership approach in Puerto Rico
By working with its controls, automation, and equipment suppliers, the company improves its packaging efficiency, economics, and sustainability.
Once upon a time economics weren’t the overriding factor in pharmaceutical packaging decisions. “But now we have to justify every cent we spend with capital projects,” said Ivan Roman, project engineer, Johnson & Johnson Ortho, Puerto Rico....>More
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[2010-07-16] Driving new machine concepts, better performance with Rexroth IndraDrive Mi integrated motor and drive
Packaging machine builder Aagard prides itself on tackling challenging engineering projects with breakthrough solutions.
Recently, they began using Rexroth’s IndraDrive Mi integrated motor and drive solution to create some unique advantages in their packaging equipment. >>>More
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[2010-03-16] EHEDG Certification
The valve terminal system CL03 now has EHEDG certification. Please read the latest press release. >>>More
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[2009-10-28] Rexroth Drive and Control leads to smoother and cleaner machine
With convenience-oriented consumers hungry for easier food preparation, the need for pre-packaged meats and deli products has never been greater. To help serve this market, CP Packaging (Appleton, USA) recently developed VisionPak™ an efficient, easy-to-use horizontal form, fill and seal machine (HFFS). To help make this machine more precise, ultra sanitary and easy-to-commission, CP Packaging turned to Bosch Rexroth for an automated solution... >more
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[2009-02-25] Cama uses the multi-kinematics capability of IndraMotion for Packaging
By combining Motion, Logic and Robotics in IndraMotion for Packaging, the system solution with multi-kinematics capability, Rexroth makes it easier to integrate robots in fully automatic plants. The control system operates up to 16 kinematic chains, each with a maximum of 8 interpolating axes for positioning, orientation and belt drive.
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[2009-07-02] Intelligently, compactly and correctly dimensioned: Pneumatics increases energy efficiency
Rexroth supports you with comprehensive pneumatic system Know-How ensuring the efficient design of your machines. Rexroth uses three crucial steps to achieve compressed air savings: Optimal dimensioning of components, reduction of tube lengths and intelligent pressure regulation. Through these measures Rexroth offers pneumatic applications with the highest reliability and up to 55% reduction of energy costs. >read more.
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[2008-11-01] Tea quickly packed in bags
Teepack counts on automation | On its one hundredths birthday, the tea bag is popular as never before. The German company Teepack, a sister company of Teekanne, de-velops and produces machines for the production of tea bags since 60 years. For their current series Perfecta and a new vertical form fill and seal machine, the company counts on an automation solution of Rexroth.
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