Bobst has already presented a large number of new developments in the run-up to drupa. They range from flexible packaging and labels to folding cartons, corrugated board packaging and services and are designed to help customers operate successfully in today's and tomorrow's packaging production environment.
On site in Düsseldorf, visitors will be given the opportunity to Live demonstration of a „concept machine“ to find out how the company is turning its vision into reality. It shows Bobst The company also presented important solutions as part of an end-to-end production process that document its activities in the industry. „We have made great progress in our vision of shaping the future of the packaging world on the basis of networking, digitalisation, automation and sustainability,“ explained Jean-Pascal Bobst, CEO of Bobst Group.
Two new important functions are introduced for the cloud-based digital platform Bobst Connect. With Job and Recipe Management, customers can seamlessly integrate their Bobst machines into their production and design workflows. They then benefit from the bidirectional synchronisation of their job and recipe data in the form of faster set-up processes and higher productivity. The Energy Monitoring function allows customers to measure their energy consumption and costs in real time.
In order to strengthen its perception as a strategic partner to its customers, the company has also announced the launch of a new type of practical training programme under the name Bobst Application Management. Consultancy service for all four market segments which focuses on the automation of work processes, the optimisation of colour processes, the creation of consistent processes and compliance with legal regulations.
Flexible packaging and folding boxes
In the area of flexible packaging new components and functions for digitalisation and automation shown: The smartGravure innovation helps to reduce the time previously required in gravure printing in the set-up and coordination process, which requires a high level of operator skill. With automated colour management, digitalised set-up and control as well as networking with Bobst Connect, this solution increases productivity and the stability of production results.
The AI-supported intelligent metallising assistant provides a breakthrough in the field of vacuum metallisation in terms of the process expertise integrated into the machines. The assistant supports the machine operators by automating the vapour deposition process. This increases its efficiency and improves the stability of the quality of the manufactured products.
For the folding carton industry, Bobst's Expertcut 106 PER enables up to 20 per cent higher performance, higher throughput and improved sustainability. The punch of a new generation is equipped with groundbreaking new functions such as Accuplaten, a new system that drastically reduces set-up time and increases running speed.
Bobst at drupa: Hall 10, Stand B 30-1/B 30-3
