GEA has presented part of its new portfolio program to the general public for the first time on a 25-meter-long production line for portion-precise slicing and loading into the thermoformer.
WDS is modularizing its confectionery machines with control cabinet-free drive technology from Bosch Rexroth. Users benefit from faster commissioning, space-saving production and optional M2M communication as far as packaging.
The new ValveCalc 7.5 can also be used to dimension branched safety and overflow blowoff lines complete with pipes, bends, transitions and other possible components.
ABB and B&R’s automated packaging solutions address logistical and manufacturing challenges posed by omnichannel retailing and product personalization.
Companies in the food and beverage industry are grappling with a number of challenges that can prevent them from thriving in today’s marketplace. However, there are real opportunities for these manufacturers to optimise and improve their operations using data science.