INCTEC and Bäumer GmbH – Technology meets implementation
Digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly gaining momentum in modern mechanical and plant engineering. Combined with Industry 4.0 concepts, advanced automation, industrial data analysis and digital twins, this opens up considerable potential: Processes can be made more efficient, plant can be maintained proactively, and product quality and energy efficiency can be […]
Masterpress expands sustainable packaging capacity
Masterpress, a European provider of high-quality label and packaging solutions, has announced the installation of a Karlville Swiss pouch-making machine at its Białystok production site. The investment significantly expands the company’s sustainable packaging portfolio to meet accelerating market demand for circular economy solutions and compliance under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In-house […]
Dalpo acquires Premier Limpet
The acquisition of Premier Limpet gives Afera Member Dalpo Poland sp. z o.o. an established U.K. manufacturing and distribution base in printed and plain adhesive tapes. Afera Member Dalpo Poland sp. z o.o. has expanded its European adhesive tape footprint through the acquisition of U.K.-based Premier Limpet Limited, the country’s largest independent manufacturer of printed […]
Afera advances next-level test methods work
The TM-WG is refining Afera 5001, preparing a new method for film surface treatment, and strengthening the Association’s contribution to European and international standardisation. Afera’s Next-Level Test Methods Working Group (TM-WG), chaired by Afera Standardisation Consultant Karsten Seitz, is progressing work on established Afera methods, new testing procedures and external standardisation. Its current programme is […]
AixPano – From digital customer portal to learning process platform
Process platforms connect customers, sales, engineering and production within a seamless digital process. This is achieved on the basis of a context-based database that centrally consolidates all product-related information – from material and design data, through to graphic elements and tools, right through to contracts, stock levels and call-off agreements. The result is a seamless […]