Networked Monitoring of Coding and Marking

Pragmatic approaches to digital transformation for the packaging industry

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Digital transformation is without a doubt the key to efficient, competitive production. But the term covers a wide range of possible initiatives, many of which cannot be implemented ad hoc because they tie up considerable human and financial resources. Add to this the risk that a flawed transition will not only lead to production delays but also cause quality problems and waste. Furthermore, inefficient use of resources significantly increases operating costs. In high-speed packaging technology production, these are factors that need to be avoided at all costs. The LEIBINGER Connect digital control station is a prime example of how simple, precisely targeted steps can have a big impact.

Packaging machines are among the fastest systems in industrial manufacturing. Cycle times of a few hundred milliseconds are hard-fought. But no matter how powerful a machine may be, it remains part of a finely tuned process chain: packaging, coding and marking, documenting and tracing. Only when all these processes are seamlessly integrated can the line achieve the productivity that is needed in today's world.

Coding and marking as an integral part of the whole

Product coding and marking is a perfect example of how many factors interact. It typically takes place at the end of the line and, at first glance, seems like a minor detail. In reality, however, it is critical for traceability, delivery and regulatory compliance. Here, too, the technology has to be available around the clock - reliably, without long startup times, changeovers, malfunctions or maintenance marathons. Robust mechanics and reliable, high quality marking performance ensure operation when every second counts.