At the “Weleda Cradle Campus” in Schwäbisch Gmünd in Southern Germany, natural building materials meet automated warehouse technology. Material flow in the high-bay warehouse is handled by Kardex Mlog stacker cranes equipped with drive technology from SEW-Eurodrive. According to the project partners, a performance and energy management system reduces energy consumption by up to 40 percent and peak...
In the production of extra-high-voltage cables, even minor deviations in wall thickness and eccentricity determine the quality of the final product. Jiangxi Cable has therefore equipped two new VCV lines for 500-kilovolt cables with measurement and control technology from Sikora. The systems measure relevant cable parameters both immediately after extrusion and at the end of the production line...
Aseptic filling machines are becoming increasingly important for dairies and beverage manufacturers. There is a demand for systems that can flexibly handle different package sizes and packaging materials while also enabling short changeover times. The Slovak dairy producer Euromilk is therefore further expanding its long-standing partnership with Sig and adding an additional “Slimline 12 Aseptic”...
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...
