Repetitive lifting tasks and heavy loads are part of the daily routine in many food production facilities. To reduce the physical strain on its employees, the Brecht spice mill relies on an exoskeleton from Schmalz. This mechanical assistance system supports employees during repetitive movements, improves workplace ergonomics, and simultaneously boosts productivity and process quality. A real...
Direct Air Capture is increasingly seen as a key technology for decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries while providing sustainable CO2 as an industrial feedstock. Siemens and Berlin-based climate technology company Ucaneo have partnered to scale electrochemical Direct Air Capture technology from pilot operation to commercial deployment. By combining Siemens’ automation and digitalization portfolio...
Quanta Computer is using the Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio to accelerate its digital manufacturing transformation. The electronics OEM/ODM manufacturer plans to strengthen digital continuity from design to production and reduce New Product Introduction timelines by up to 25 percent. The integrated software environment connects engineering, manufacturing and production processes through a...
Hygiene, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness are among the key requirements for modern conveying technology in the food industry. The Zott dairy has therefore implemented a new conveyor line for mozzarella packaging. The system uses the “VarioFlow plus” chain conveyor system from Bosch Rexroth with stainless steel components. For planning and implementation, the company collaborated with Rexroth...
Ultrasonic sealing is becoming increasingly important in flexible packaging production. As sustainable films and highly automated packaging systems place new demands on sealing technologies, machine manufacturers are expanding the use of ultrasonic processes in flowpack applications. Herrmann Ultraschall and Gerhard Schubert have developed a long-term technology partnership focused on ultrasonic...
Digitalization in the pharmaceutical industry continues to advance: Pharmaceutical manufacturer Rovi has introduced a digital batch execution system in collaboration with Rockwell Automation and Adasoft. At the heart of the system is the MES “FactoryTalk PharmaSuite,” which replaces paper-based processes and enables the integration of ERP and LIMS systems. The goal is to increase transparency...
With the Evofilm Stretchpacker, Sidel is introducing a new packaging machine for secondary packaging. Instead of a thermal shrink process, the system utilizes the mechanical properties of modern stretch films to securely bundle multipacks. This significantly reduces energy consumption and material usage while maintaining packaging quality. The automation is based on the “Movi-C” modular system...
Coca-Cola HBC Austria has consistently digitized its yard management at its Edelstal site. Using Inform's Syncrosupply software, Coca-Cola controls all truck traffic in a virtually fully automated manner, from check-in to departure. The result is significantly reduced throughput times, greater adherence to schedules, and full transparency across all yard processes. The project is considered a...
Large quantities of plastic packaging are still being used for energy recovery. This results in the loss of valuable raw materials. PET recycling in particular offers enormous potential for a functioning circular economy, as PET is lightweight, easily moldable, and can be recycled multiple times. It is also approved for food contact and economically attractive to process.
At Evonik Antwerp, an automated filling system with weighing technology from Systec ensures precise and calibratable dosing of silane into different container sizes. The “IT8000E” weighing indicator, in combination with the “FILL E” software, controls the process gravimetrically and with documentation security. This user report shows in detail how Systec supports filling accuracy, data...
