Author: Heike Fischer

Sipa optimises cooling systems on preform tooling to cut customer costs and enhance sustainability The sums are simple: productivity goes up, costs come down, carbon footprint gets smaller when you cut cycle time in preform production. Any reduction in specific energy consumption makes the process more sustainable. Plus, optimisation of water

AI and optical quality inspection solution for rPET bottles Doloop, a leading European PET packaging producer, has partnered with high-tech company Sprana to create a new quality inspection solution for beverage bottle preforms. The technology is claimed to allow the use of higher percentages of recycled material, while ensuring high product

Launch of the PM-100/111N series Nissei ASB perhaps better known for its 1-step injection blow moulding machines (ISBM), is launching its new compact preform machine. The new PM-100/111N series is suitable for in-line, small-scale production of preforms for almost any type of container, including returnable and refillable bottles. Leveraging ASB’s long-term

Mold-Masters SmartMold is a cloud-based software platform dedicated to the plastics industry providing real-time data to drive injection moulding innovation. Process data is collected from sensors embedded within the injection mould which offers feedback and insights that drive enhanced productivity. This solution is the first step towards predictive and autonomous capabilities

Over the last 16 years, Petka has specialised in the production of PET preform moulds and PET blowing moulds for all kind of machines. As a mould manufacturer, the company supports its customers in all phases. Before it comes to the production of the bottle, Petka designs suitable preforms based on

Sacmi’s Injection Preform System (IPS) 300 Recently boosted by the launch of the new IPS 300, Sacmi’s platform incorporates a new approach to the vision concept, paving the way for total quality control. This is achieved via software-controlled systems that make full use of the latest AI, states Sacmi. Preform production

Three question-survey on the current preform product situation and future challenges PETplanet Insider gave preform producers the opportunity to describe their current situation and plans. We are pleased to present the answers from Plastipak, SGT, PDG, Novapet and Flexblow. The companies answered the following three questions: 1) The last development steps