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MEMBER NEWS
BOSCH DISPLAYS BAG-IN-BOX AT PACK EXPO
Bosch, distributed in Australia by APPMA member Nupac, is set to exhibit its single-source bag-in-box systems at Pack Expo 2019 in Las Vegas.
Bosch will focus on the bakery and cereal markets, demonstrating a pair of machines designed for efficient cracker packaging: the Kliklok Interceptor product handling machine, which deposits bags from a bagmaker directly onto its main conveyor; and the Kliklok MEC midrange endload cartoner.
The Kliklok Interceptor uses a rotor vane system to drop products to the infeed conveyors of endload cartoners, and typically handles 113g or heavier bags of food. According to Bosch, it supports electronic indexing to fill each flight of the cartoner’s infeed conveyor; operating at the same speed as the cartoner will result in less wear and tear from “over-running”, the company says.
The Kliklok MEC can pack up to 170 cartons per minute in a range of sizes from a 3⁄4-inch-thick pizza to a 4-inch-tall cake. Its full-length doors offer easy walk-in access, and according to Janet Darnley, product manager at Bosch Packaging Technology, format changes are toolless, easily repeatable, and able to be completed by a single operator in ten to twelve minutes.
“We have designed the Kliklok MEC to meet our customers’ needs for future- proof sanitary construction as well as ease of use and maintenance. It also stands out for its fast format changes and good access,” she said.
Also on stand will be a virtual reality display of the Elematic 2001, Elematic 1001 SL, and Elematic 3001 compact case packers.
Bosch will exhibit on stand C-800 at Pack Expo Las Vegas from 23 to 25 September, and at FachPak in Nuremberg, Germany, at booth 204 in hall 1 from 24 to 26 September.
OMRON SHOWS OFF COBOT ADVANTAGES
APPMA member Omron hosted a breakfast seminar in Sydney to demonstrate the benefits of its collaborative robot (cobot) technology.
The event showcased the TM series of cobots, which Omron says can significantly increase productivity, profitability, and workplace safety.
“More than 40 guests learned how cobots can quickly and easily be deployed to perform almost any task in the modern workplace.
“Safe and transportable, with built-in vision, the TM
INDUSTRY EXPERT JOINS SMC
SMC has appointed Tim Keech as its new sales and marketing director for Australia and New Zealand.
Keech has plenty of experience in
the industrial automation industry,
joining the company from a role at
Schneider Electric. His areas of
expertise include Process Automation
and Control, Drive Systems Application Engineering, Control Systems Design, and SCADA.
Wayne Driver, managing director of SMC ANZ, hailed Keech’s energetic personality, strategic business approach, and industry knowledge.
“Tim is now responsible for our sales team as well as our marketing function on both sides of the Tasman. This role is critical to our company’s continued success
robot allows for quick start-ups and rapid changeovers. Most importantly, staff no longer have to carry out repetitive, monotonous tasks,” the company said.
One advantage of Omron’s cobot technology is its flexibility, the manufacturer added.
“Whether you’re working in automotive, semiconductors, packaging, food and beverage or pharmaceuticals, the Omron TM cobot is designed to adapt to almost any industry.
“This new line of collaborative robots is safer, simpler to program and easier to integrate with other equipment,” said Omron.
According to Omron, key features of the TM series include less and simpler programming; faster changeover; high level of safety; versatility and adaptability to numerous applications; seamless integration with mobile robots and controller hardware; and a built-in intelligent vision system for pattern recognition, object positioning, and barcode identification.
Bright future: Tim Keech, SMC.
and Tim’s approach to our business will add tremendous value in the era of Industry 4.0 and digitisation,” said Driver.
Keech said it is an honour to join SMC, and that he has plenty of optimism for the company’s future.
“It’s exciting to be part of a company that has some unique value propositions around energy
savings, cutting edge wireless technology and Industry 4.0 dedicated solutions.
“Working with our partners and strong local engineering team to align these capabilities with the needs of the industry is something that excites us all at SMC,” he said.
The Bosch Kliklok MEC cartoner.
Jet Technologies is bringing out a new real-time oxygen management solution for winemakers, which promises non-destructive and accurate measurement right up through bottling to ensure wine quality.
The portable NomaSense O2 analyser from wine closure solutions provider Vinventions lets winemakers measure oxygen levels at every stage of the process, including bottling. It can also measure oxygen dissolved in wine and in gas phases, according to Daniel Malki, general manager of Jet Technologies.
“Oxygen and gas have a big role to play in creating the sensory profile of wine, including the aromas, structure and colour, and can be the difference between a good and a bad wine.
“It is vital that Australian winemakers have strategies and the right tools in place to manage
oxygen and gas, so they are best-placed to deliver their customers the highest quality wine possible,” he said.
Malki added that many Australian winemakers, particularly those who export their products, have to face the challenge of making them last longer on the shelf.
“Many wines can be opened two or more years after bottling, therefore, for quality control purposes, winemakers need to stay on top of measuring and managing the evolution of their wines in terms of oxygen and gas levels,” he said.
Based on luminescence combined with remote sensor technology, the NomaSense O2 allows measurement of both dissolved and headspace oxygen, plus accurate total package oxygen values, according to Jet Technologies.
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