See, in the video collection below, how the most creative companies on the market are already using adaptive solutions:

Avaj Innopack Pvt. Ltd.

B&R’s ACOPOStrak plays a prominent role in simplifying the design of 'Aseptofill 1000' developed by Avaj Innopack Pvt. Ltd. This machine is a game changer in IV bag filling and even with its compact footprint provides the possibility of easy “change overs” to adapt to different bag size without compromising any performance.

Fuji Machinery Co., Ltd.

B&R’s ACOPOStrak system makes it possible to package both pouch bags and carton boxes in just one machine, which made of the very unique use of shuttles and jig tool. Maintenance with real-time monitoring by HMI, and new technologies i.e. VR, digital twin are fully integrated by B&R.

GEAF S.p.A.

GEAF designs and builds machines and complete automatic lines for welding plastic materials using radiofrequency and thermocontact technology, mainly for medical and automotive applications. In this video, GEAF shows a Supertrak system used for the new machines; it grants product transportation extremely precise and fast, with no wear, no powder, no contaminants, perfect for the cleanrooms. This kind of technology allows increasing the OEE by boosting productivity and quality, cutting the downtime due to service and product changeover, very convenient, especially with small batches. Furthermore, guarantees unseen flexibility in production.

Goglio S.p.A.

GStar stands as Goglio's innovative high-speed packaging solution: an end-to-end system for the primary and secondary packaging of coffee. This solution empowers customers to enhance efficiency and profitability while meeting sustainability requirements.

Developed in collaboration with B&R, the GStar introduces a new, compact machine based on ACOPOStrak linear product transport system. The entire machine was designed and developed using simulation. The layout, functionality and space requirements were optimized with the help of a digital twin.

HDG

The FLX horizontal form-fill-sealing machine from HDG stands out as the epitome of adaptability. A swift 5-minute changeover between packaging formats makes it a game-changer for industries like food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The ACOPOStrak intelligent transport system allows for control of each product, dynamically adjusting the distance between the independent shuttles to accommodate different formats and to open the pouches, avoiding the need for extra equipment. ACOPOStrak makes it possible to decouple sequential processes, and enables parallel operation at multiple stations.

IMA Automation

IMA Automation has integrated its servo-driven assembly system for medical devices and pharmaceutical vial capping with intelligent track technology to enhance flexibility and throughput. The independently controlled shuttles eliminate gaps in output caused by rejected products, always assuring that the correct product quantity is collated for secondary packaging. A digital twin allows accurate simulation of new products and processes before investing in physical changes

IMA Coffee

SYNKRO represents the latest in compact, automatic capsule filling and sealing machines from IMA Coffee. It has the capacity to produce up to 1,200 coffee capsules per minute. The high productivity of SYNKRO is enabled by B&R's ACOPOStrak technology.

The vertically mounted ACOPOStrak, coupled with advanced B&R motion control, facilitates a scalable, modular layout, and effortless format changeovers for complete production adaptability. The independent magnetic shuttle transport system ensures both speed and quality, while SYNKRO's clean, compact, and modular design makes it an outstanding solution for coffee capsule manufacturers.

Sustainability is built into the design: With reduced energy consumption and packaging waste due to the magnetic shuttles and a 50% nitrogen savings, SYNKRO is the ideal solution to conserve resources and maximize energy efficiency.

IMA Ilapak

IMA Ilapak’s Doytronic 120 is a compact, versatile and durable FFS stand-up pouch machine. It forms, fills, and seals pouches of different formats and designs. The machine concept is based on B&R’s ACOPOStrak. The modular design allows the production of stand-up pouches from film rolls or by processing and sealing pre-made pouches. Magnetic shuttles enable fully automatic format changeovers at the forming, filling, and sealing stations. 

The machine, developed jointly by B&R and Ilapak is characterized by maximum productivity, high throughput and speed, a small footprint and automatic adaptation to different packaging materials, from plastic to paper. For the customer, this means increased uptime and a faster return on investment.

JLS Automation

An adaptive cartoning system from JLS Automation uses vision-guided robots to load various sized cartons, on-demand, to pairs of shuttles on an intelligent track system. Pairing the independently controlled shuttles allows the adaptive machine to adjust on the fly to different carton sizes, effectively achieving batch-size-one packaging. No tooling changes or change parts are required.

KAO

KAO's processing station produces custom 3D graphics in make-up powder by moving each individual product on an independently controlled ACOPOS 6D shuttle under stationary nozzles. To print the intricate two-color images, KAO relies on the fine control precision of B&R's planar product transport system. The setup shown in the video is an example application – the same technology can also be used to personalize candles, chocolates, packaging and more.

Krones

"Bottling on demand" is an adaptive machine concept from Krones capable of batch-size-one forming, filling, color-coded capping, and labeling for beverage lines. It delivers an unprecedented ability to fulfill consumer demand for personalized flavors, portion sizes, and even labeling with consumers' names.

Each bottle is carried through the process by an independently controlled shuttle on an intelligent track system. Bottling on demand allows the shipment of highly customized rainbow packs directly from the production line – eliminating the inefficient process of manually unpacking and repacking.

Makro Labelling

Makro's adaptive labeler utilizes two intelligent tracks – top and bottom – one securing bottlenecks and exerting downward pressure, the other using synchronized pairs of shuttles, to serve as bottle plates and provide rotation for label application.

The Makro rotary labeler uses dual tracks to adjust container and label size on the fly. And because the track systems are modular, labeling stations can be readily added to increase capacity or run multiple container/label/adhesive configurations. Shuttles and stations can also be skipped for maintenance or replenishment.

Neyret Group

The Neyret Group recognized that inkjet printing can be a relevant alternative to stamping for direct-to-object (DTO) printing machines dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry.

Thanks to B&R's SuperTrak, the fast, flexible new machines help Neyret's customers reduce downtime and increase throughput.

OCME

The new viscous liquid filling machine from OCME was born to revolutionize format changeover. An integrated track system allows changeover at the push of a button – fully automated and without any tools, change parts or human intervention required. Motorized nozzles ensure maximum performance and high filling accuracy.

OPTIMA

Thanks to the ability of the ACOPOStrak shuttle to move independently, OPTIMA has been able to close any gap in the production flow. The capsule that fails to pass quality inspection is sorted out right away and ACOPOStrak immediately moves up to the next capsule, and the flow of products continues without missing a beat.

PIA Automation

Workpiece transport systems based on SuperTrak from B&R are compact, reliable, and cleanroom-friendly. On many production lines, they successfully increase output while introducing valuable flexibility to the production processes. PIA Automation uses track technology in an innovative process module to assemble medical devices both inside and outside the cleanroom.

PFM Group

With B&R's ACOPOStrak, PFM's D-Series flow wrappers excel in handling a wide range of unpredictable pouch formats and an almost infinite number of filling options, all achievable with tool-less changeover. Conventional flow-wrapping machines used to require hours and a skilled technician for a format changeover. The automated changeover on the PFM D-Series, which is tool-less thanks to B&R track technology, reduces this process to just a few minutes. This enhancement has significantly increased uptime and revolutionized productivity.

B&R's track system allows PFM to offer machines to a wide range of customers in home and personal care industry with an unparalleled combination of adaptability and efficiency.

R.A. Jones

An intermittent motion cartoner from R.A. Jones applies intelligent track technology in its variable-pitch bucket conveyor system to achieve the flexibility to meet changing marketplace requirements. The adaptive machine can run multiple product types and a broad range of carton sizes, and infeeds products on-demand to accommodate the irregular infeed rates from upstream equipment.

SARONG

The latest addition to Sarong’s filling and sealing portfolio is the Magneta. It replaces the belt or chain conveyors conventionally used to transport capsules through the machine with independent magnetic shuttles powered by a linear motor.

A shuttle receives the empty capsule and transports it through each station of the machine until it is weighed, transferring all relevant information to the machine’s programmable logic controller, and ready for removal.

The magnetic shuttle reaches high speeds and accelerations by reducing or eliminating the presence of buffers between the stations themselves. This facilitates format changes, optimizes consumption, allows different work cycles between one station and another, and guarantees the accuracy of capsules’ positioning under each processing station.

SEIKO

The bottle unscrambler presented by Seiko Corporation is fully integrated by B&R. With a maximum throughput of 250 bottles/min., it features two robots and an intelligent ACOPOStrak system.

The machine also offers remote assistance for monitoring and maintenance by mappTechnology.

Tecnoideal

ACOPOStrak for unparalleled performance in the single-use medical device industry

The fully automated 'Plasma Line and Bag AAM' innovates the production of disposable medical devices thanks to its adaptive capabilities. The fast and precise positioning of the independent shuttles makes it possible to manage different medical sets on the same machine. No mechanical versioning is required. A simple and fast production changeover brings the overall availability to a higher level, increasing productivity, all this with an optimized footprint.

Unilogo Robotics

Cleanline is an integrated system of robotized modules in the form of a compact production line created in accordance with the Industry4.0 concept. The machine is designed for frequent and quick changeover. Thanks to 3D printed format elements it will allow to launch a new package to the market within a few days.

ACOPOStrak highly flexible transport system guarantees the reduction of buffers and together with ABB robots makes the production process smooth and stable.

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