In the international packaging field, important development trends have been presented, such as the automation of labeling technology in centralized packaging and final packaging. More and more labels are responsible for the function of publicity and play the role of delivering product advertisements (including price or important information required by customers). In the same way, transport packaging increasingly bears the function of selling original packaging. Transport containers also become sales units and sales tools. For manufacturers, the packaging machinery they produce must be flexible and must also be able to process eye-catching packaging styles. In the field of automation, manufacturers of packaging machinery tend to consider faster packaging speeds. In addition, we must also pay attention to the combination of packaging and storage technology in information technology.
Packaging industry experts pointed out that flexible packaging equipment for small-batch packaging is a development trend because such equipment can adapt to market needs and commercial positioning. In particular, although there are some parts that can be automated (trademarks and simple packaging) in the sales of textile products, manual packaging cannot be replaced. Some developing countries are also increasing their interest in high-tech packaging equipment.
In the "Packaging Design Trends" study completed in 1998, the German company of the Duale system (green organization) asked packaging designers and received the following answer: From an ecological point of view, perfect packaging has become an "obvious challenge". . The use of as little material as possible and the use of recyclable materials have become issues that must be considered in today's packaging design. Compared with other countries in the world, Germany is a leader in packaging optimization.
The study gave relevant figures on packaging, that is, Germany's sales of packaging materials per person between 1991 and 1997 dropped from 94.7 kg to 82.3 kg, a drop of 13%. This is no accident. Preventing the formation of trash and packaging that can be digested by the environment has become a trend. In order to encourage development in this area, a special compensation policy was adopted, which played an important role in promoting the financing of green organizations. The amount of concession compensation is determined based on the materials used, weight and number of packages. This will promote the rational use of packaging materials.
Designers predict that in the future development of packaging, environmental issues will be extremely important. At the same time, the trend toward luxury packaging of high-end products such as perfumes is already evident, and there is also the possibility of enhancement.
Packaging designers increasingly demand creativity and innovation because business and consumer demands are growing. What is "smart packaging"? The “smart packaging†should be a package that meets the ecological requirements and at the same time has the best publicity and the best introduction and functionality. In addition, designers have already foreseen that the development of packaging that can be recycled will increase.
Example 1: Film Packaging for Folded Goods BVM Corporation has introduced a new type of film packaging machine, Comtex2, which is used for the packaging of folded goods by textile mail-order firms and textile manufacturers. The machine has a high degree of automation, and it can pack up to 1200 pieces per hour, sealed on all four sides, and packaged into a narrow film pack. The machine can be combined with a fully automated labeling machine or labeling device and then connected to the customer's central computer. The operator can carry out film packaging without standing by the packaging machine.
Example 2: Flexible and low-cost packaging equipment Reiner
Diez introduced a low-cost packaging machine for use in the knitting industry. It allows the folded textile to be wrapped horizontally into the film. When packaging on this machine, the width of the product should be basically the same, the lengths can be different, the distance between the bag and the bag can be arbitrarily changed, all four sides sealed, forming a compact film packaging bag. In the running direction, the bag welding and the separation between the bag and the bag are done by means of a continuous welding device mounted on the side; while horizontally, the welding and separation are performed by the pulse technique so that all four weeks are closed to form a fully enclosed book. Film packaging.
Example 3: Direct labelling of the shipping carton on the packaging automated line can be directly printed using the Inkjet printer or marked by a dispensing system (Druck-Spendesysteme). The Bluhm system uses a contactless IV700 Inkjet or PEL extruder, which can be used to print different sizes of text, such as serial number, date, and product information. The speed of the machine is about 2m/s. Labels, barcodes (Barcodierung), etc. with a CI computer design, and DI NA5EAN128-transport labels can be printed out in a 1:1 ratio using a Label Aire 2138 Z. This type of equipment is advantageous when changing package contents. Can be printed or contactless spray labels.
Example 4: Systems that make up the network Markem points out how to use management software to connect each model and printer to a computing system via a serial closed circuit system and an Ethernet connection. Based on the Cimpack 3000 model, a flexible, low-cost Markem-Touch-Dry-jet 5000 device has been further developed. The use of this new device is selective in terms of labeling costs; data can be printed directly on the box and the label carrier is eliminated. The Smart Date Thermo-Direkt-Codierung marked on the beam shows that it can be supplied as a track packing machine.
Example 5: Making the closure more reliable by means of an annular band The polypropylene cuff can be used in place of the adhesive tape to safely close the shipping container, except for the manual device.
Sander also demonstrated an annular band wrapper for small packages that can be equipped with a semi-automatic or fully automated conveyor system. The packaging efficiency of the machine reaches 25 cuffs per minute, and the end of the cuff is firmly welded by high-temperature wedge welding. The strong seal will never loosen. Due to the small power required, the aircraft can use no AC power.
Example 6: The procurement market for packaging materials Brangs and Heinrich's booklet “Packaging, Shuttle, and Health†can help you quickly find a suitable packaging material. In this volume, the supplier's products and services are described.
Packaging industry experts pointed out that flexible packaging equipment for small-batch packaging is a development trend because such equipment can adapt to market needs and commercial positioning. In particular, although there are some parts that can be automated (trademarks and simple packaging) in the sales of textile products, manual packaging cannot be replaced. Some developing countries are also increasing their interest in high-tech packaging equipment.
In the "Packaging Design Trends" study completed in 1998, the German company of the Duale system (green organization) asked packaging designers and received the following answer: From an ecological point of view, perfect packaging has become an "obvious challenge". . The use of as little material as possible and the use of recyclable materials have become issues that must be considered in today's packaging design. Compared with other countries in the world, Germany is a leader in packaging optimization.
The study gave relevant figures on packaging, that is, Germany's sales of packaging materials per person between 1991 and 1997 dropped from 94.7 kg to 82.3 kg, a drop of 13%. This is no accident. Preventing the formation of trash and packaging that can be digested by the environment has become a trend. In order to encourage development in this area, a special compensation policy was adopted, which played an important role in promoting the financing of green organizations. The amount of concession compensation is determined based on the materials used, weight and number of packages. This will promote the rational use of packaging materials.
Designers predict that in the future development of packaging, environmental issues will be extremely important. At the same time, the trend toward luxury packaging of high-end products such as perfumes is already evident, and there is also the possibility of enhancement.
Packaging designers increasingly demand creativity and innovation because business and consumer demands are growing. What is "smart packaging"? The “smart packaging†should be a package that meets the ecological requirements and at the same time has the best publicity and the best introduction and functionality. In addition, designers have already foreseen that the development of packaging that can be recycled will increase.
Example 1: Film Packaging for Folded Goods BVM Corporation has introduced a new type of film packaging machine, Comtex2, which is used for the packaging of folded goods by textile mail-order firms and textile manufacturers. The machine has a high degree of automation, and it can pack up to 1200 pieces per hour, sealed on all four sides, and packaged into a narrow film pack. The machine can be combined with a fully automated labeling machine or labeling device and then connected to the customer's central computer. The operator can carry out film packaging without standing by the packaging machine.
Example 2: Flexible and low-cost packaging equipment Reiner
Diez introduced a low-cost packaging machine for use in the knitting industry. It allows the folded textile to be wrapped horizontally into the film. When packaging on this machine, the width of the product should be basically the same, the lengths can be different, the distance between the bag and the bag can be arbitrarily changed, all four sides sealed, forming a compact film packaging bag. In the running direction, the bag welding and the separation between the bag and the bag are done by means of a continuous welding device mounted on the side; while horizontally, the welding and separation are performed by the pulse technique so that all four weeks are closed to form a fully enclosed book. Film packaging.
Example 3: Direct labelling of the shipping carton on the packaging automated line can be directly printed using the Inkjet printer or marked by a dispensing system (Druck-Spendesysteme). The Bluhm system uses a contactless IV700 Inkjet or PEL extruder, which can be used to print different sizes of text, such as serial number, date, and product information. The speed of the machine is about 2m/s. Labels, barcodes (Barcodierung), etc. with a CI computer design, and DI NA5EAN128-transport labels can be printed out in a 1:1 ratio using a Label Aire 2138 Z. This type of equipment is advantageous when changing package contents. Can be printed or contactless spray labels.
Example 4: Systems that make up the network Markem points out how to use management software to connect each model and printer to a computing system via a serial closed circuit system and an Ethernet connection. Based on the Cimpack 3000 model, a flexible, low-cost Markem-Touch-Dry-jet 5000 device has been further developed. The use of this new device is selective in terms of labeling costs; data can be printed directly on the box and the label carrier is eliminated. The Smart Date Thermo-Direkt-Codierung marked on the beam shows that it can be supplied as a track packing machine.
Example 5: Making the closure more reliable by means of an annular band The polypropylene cuff can be used in place of the adhesive tape to safely close the shipping container, except for the manual device.
Sander also demonstrated an annular band wrapper for small packages that can be equipped with a semi-automatic or fully automated conveyor system. The packaging efficiency of the machine reaches 25 cuffs per minute, and the end of the cuff is firmly welded by high-temperature wedge welding. The strong seal will never loosen. Due to the small power required, the aircraft can use no AC power.
Example 6: The procurement market for packaging materials Brangs and Heinrich's booklet “Packaging, Shuttle, and Health†can help you quickly find a suitable packaging material. In this volume, the supplier's products and services are described.