To test peelable packaging, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV, Dresden, has developed the new measuring device Pack Peel Scan developed. Equipped with artificial intelligence, it enables the efficient measurement of easy-opening packaging.
Measuring device determines the opening force
Pack Peel Scan can be used as External measuring device can be used in the production of peelable packaging for food, medical products, etc. It measures the opening forces of tray and film packaging in accordance with standards. The following are measured Opening force and opening travel.
By comparing the tearing forces with the standard values for easy-to-open packaging, the device provides a statement as to whether the packaging can be opened easily. actually easy-to-open is. The seam quality can be directly evaluated during production become.
With the flexible customisation The packaging contour and pack height can be used to safely insert packs of any shape and efficiently measure and inspect them. In addition, a Artificial intelligence analyses the recorded force curves and identifies possible errors in the sealing process.
Pack Peel Scan enables machine learning with operator assistance system
In addition to operation as a stand-alone testing device, an integrated Operator assistance system on the basis of machine learning for Fault cause diagnosis can be utilised. The data on specific opening force curves are also used by machine learning methods to Prediction of process errors utilised.
This enables relevant information to be passed on to the process control system or for Creation of concrete instructions for action to the machine operator. The system is able to learn the causes of faults in the sealing process and to work towards their avoidance. For example, system operators receive instructions on possible cause a non-quality seal seam.
[infotext icon] The device was developed as part of a ZIM project with the company IMA Ingenieurgesellschaft für Maschinenbau und Anlagen GmbH. ZIM, the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs, is a nationwide technology and innovation open-industry funding programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) to support small and medium-sized enterprises and co-operating research institutions. [/infotext]Live demonstration of the Pack Peel Scan at the K trade fair 2019: Hall 7, Stand 70SC01
Source: Frauenhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging
