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Cama adopts Industry 4.0 inside and out
cal and operating information accessible to those who operate the machines makes it much more understandable.
“This in turn leads to the birth of new Industry 4.0 simulation and augmented reality technologies. They evolve into virtual format changes and predictive and preven- tive maintenance. The added value of 4.0 is consequently reflected in better use of the line, and that means reduced downtime and greater effi- ciency,” he says.
The second point, says Daniele, is having system guidelines that focus on data collection – on the feedback that the machine is able to provide to the end user on the status of its inter- nal components.
“There are levels of efficiency, and all of the production variables, which are product; packaging; and environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature.
“What this means is that having men and machines work together, in sync, properly masterised and digi- talised in a way that is foolproof, is really what Industry 4.0 does best,” he says.
Cama plans to transfer all its staff to its new 35,000 square metre site by the end of the year. According to Annalisa, this new plant will enable Cama to deliver a suite of new Indus- try 4.0 technologies across the sec- tors that it serves.
“We are actually preparing for the important interpack 2020 event with a number of new products. Our re- search and development department is pushing ahead with innovation projects focused on Industry 4.0, and the technological development of our plant.
“We plan to introduce innovative technologies in Cama’s newest divi- sions that range from dairy to per- sonal care, confectionery, and last but not least, bakery. All of our main sectors, basically,” she says. ■
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MAIN: Finding Opportunity 4.0: Cama Group joint CEOs Daniele and Annalisa Bellante.
BELOW: Augmented reality screenshot to represent the maintenance phase of a machine.
January-February 2020
Cama Group, a global manufacturer of automated secondary packaging machines, is adopting Industry 4.0 technologies to transform not only customers’ processes, but its own.
WNED by brother-and-sister team Daniele and Annalisa Bellante, Cama’s Industry 4.0 focus is on process commis- sioning, virtual commission- ing (simulation), and virtual and augmented reality (AR).
According to joint CEO Daniele Bellante, the company has already begun the process of preparing for Industry 4.0.
“Our first step is to work towards implementing Industry 4.0 internal- ly, which will allow us to reap all the competitive advantages that 4.0 offers, starting with its effect on engineering and process simulation by developing all the features, behav- iours, and operation of the machines, prior to their delivery,” Daniele says.
“Secondly, when it comes to ser- vices, we can maximise the benefits obtained from opportunities provid- ed by Industry 4.0 in terms of cyber security and data collection, and
through the cross checking and feedback obtained from the field and from factory production by our design technical offices,” says Daniele, adding that the company is also implementing all the latest rapid prototyping technologies.
“This means that in situations in- volving more advanced engineering, we are able to respond and prototype more quickly,” he says.
Daniele says that Cama has had to consider two things in order for its customers to take advantage of the benefits provided by Industry 4.0, and that these areas have been the focus of its research and develop- ment into the field.
“First, the use of virtualisation to explain operating techniques and produce guidelines for staff, as we know that this by far is the best way to reduce human error in the use of any machine. Using virtuali- sation technology to make techni-


































































































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