{"id":1438,"date":"2017-06-27T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T08:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.packaging-journal.de\/iml-technologie-fuer-food-und-non-food-anwendungen\/"},"modified":"2018-06-14T17:14:10","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T15:14:10","slug":"iml-technology-for-food-and-non-food-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/iml-technologie-fuer-food-und-non-food-anwendungen\/","title":{"rendered":"IML technology for food and non-food applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

IML experts, such as Beck Automation from Oberengstringen (Switzerland), have been following the trend of using vision systems for years. With the co-operation partner Intravis from Aachen, a turnkey vision system can now be offered for which Beck Automation acts as a system integrator on the market with everything from a single source.<\/p>\n

The importance of using vision systems in IML is increasing. In view of the extremely high cycle speeds and the downward trend in investment costs, the use of optical inspection systems is becoming increasingly attractive for users. In the premium segment of IML applications, they have long since become a must-have. They are also playing an increasingly important role in the mid-range market segment when it comes to sustainably improving quality levels and added value.<\/p>\n

Promising initial references<\/h2>\n

Beck Automation has entered into a co-operation with Intravis in order to be able to offer IML users an optimum solution from a single source in the field of optical inspection systems. With immediate effect, the company's high-performance IML systems are optionally available with fully integrated vision systems from Intravis as Turnkey solution<\/strong> offered. This close collaboration makes new innovative ideas possible, as the plant manufacturer and vision supplier work closely together. already in the concept phase<\/strong> together. This makes it possible to develop a solution that is perfectly customised for the customer. Initial references speak for themselves: for example, a system was developed in which the distance between the test object (plastic bucket with IML decoration) and the camera lens can be freely adjusted using a servo movement. This solution makes it possible to compensate for differences in the size of test objects without direct mechanical adjustment on the camera, resulting in significantly faster changeover times.<\/p>

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Intravis vision systems with cameras, lenses and illumination fields as a turnkey solution from Beck Automation for IML inspection. (Image: Beck Automation)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

IML vision with IMLWatcher<\/h2>\n

The heart of the Intravis vision system is the IMLWatcher<\/strong>. It was specially developed for quality control in the in-mould labelling process. It inspects different objects such as cups, lids and buckets and all common label types including sleeve and base labels. The system fits seamlessly into the production line and also supports the fastest cycle times of IML high-performance production.<\/p>\n

Possible Test criteria<\/strong> of the IMLWatcher are the presence, identity and position (vertical, horizontal and twisting) of the label, back-moulding, bleed-through, wrinkles and bubbles, contamination, printing errors on the label, misalignment of the printed image and errors on the label joint. The inspection performance results from the accuracy and speed of the inspection. The inspection accuracy is 0.1 mm (for labels measuring 50 mm x 50 mm). The maximum inspection speed allows image distances down to 20 milliseconds.<\/p>\n

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Nino Zehnder, Sales Manager at Beck Automation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201eTrue to Intravis\u201a motto \u2018We solve problems. Before they arise\u201c, we have found a partner for a turnkey solution in this expert for the quality inspection of plastic packaging who understands, speaks and lives IML just like we do,\" says Nino Zehnder<\/strong>, Sales Manager at Beck Automation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

High flexibility<\/h2>\n

At the start of a project, it is often not yet clear exactly which defects need to be effectively inspected at the end, for example because the packaging to be inspected later is not even produced yet. This challenge places high demands on the vision system in terms of flexibility. With the IMLWatcher, Intravis has created a system based on many years of industry experience that offers decisive advantages precisely for this purpose. Thanks to Flexible programming<\/strong> algorithms, it can be used for almost any inspection task, any relevant criterion and customised to the dynamics and objects of the inspection. \u201eThis added flexibility is crucial for the user, both during production start-up and when changing products on an IML system. It simply means a higher level of quality and better added value,\u201c emphasises Nino Zehnder.<\/p>\n

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Pure Swiss-made 2-cavity performance: IML system from Beck Automation for 4-litre buckets. (Image: Beck Automation)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Optimal combination of experience<\/h2>\n

Users who opt for an integrated solution from Beck Automation with optical systems from Intravis benefit from an optimum combination of experience from two experts in the packaging industry as an all-round package. As system integrator and general contractor, project planning is carried out by Beck Automation. Once the order has been placed, the experts ensure that the customer is provided with the right inspection solution for their task, including all hardware and software. To ensure smooth commissioning at the customer's site, a Pre-commissioning<\/strong> of the system and a Test the interfaces before delivery<\/strong> to the customer. Commissioning at the customer's premises is carried out by an Intravis technician on site. The package includes the programming of up to three different labels or products for a production start.<\/p>\n

As a system integrator, Beck Automation assumes responsibility for the flawless functioning of the Intravis vision system vis-\u00e0-vis the customer in terms of after-sales support and service. After commissioning, Beck Automation customers can also benefit from Intravis' global service network. In addition to Germany, Intravis has locations in the USA, India, Mexico, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, China and Singapore.<\/p>\n

Nino Zehnder summarises: \u201eInstalling a camera for quality inspection is no longer enough. Today, customer requirements are so individualised that the vision system must play a central role right from the concept phase of a system development. From an economic point of view, these optical systems have become an integral part of the modern IML production process. However, only sensible inspection criteria that are tailored to the production task should be defined at the project planning stage in order to achieve cost-effective use.\u201c<\/p><\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IML experts, such as Beck Automation from Oberengstringen (Switzerland), have been following the trend of using vision systems for years. With its co-operation partner Intravis, Beck Automation can now offer a turnkey vision system for which it acts as a system integrator on the market.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","rank_math_description":"","rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[55,1023,56,39],"class_list":{"0":"post-1438","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-verpackungstechnik","8":"tag-automatisieren-und-robotik","9":"tag-non-food","10":"tag-qualitaetssicherung","11":"tag-verpackungstechnik","12":"cs-entry","13":"cs-video-wrap"},"acf":[],"vimeo_video":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}