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Day 2 • Thursday • June 12, 2014

June 11-14, 2014 • BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand

THE 22ND INTERNATIONAL PROCESSING, FILLING

Number Of Visitors On Day1, June 11

7,230 Incorporating:

• DrinkTechAsia • FoodTechAsia • Lab&TestAsia • PackagingMaterialsAsia • PharmaTechAsia • PrintTechAsia

Scaling Greater Heights

HIGHLIGHTS 8:30am – 4:50pm Food Innovation Asia Conference Grand Hall 202, MR 214-219

Now in its 22nd edition, ProPak Asia—Asia’s No. 1 International Food, Drink and Pharmaceutical Processing, Filling and Packaging Technology Event—opened yesterday at the atrium of BITEC.

9:00am – 4:00pm Thai Packaging Centre Conference MR 211-212 9:00am – 12:00pm DIP Conference MR 223 9:00am – 11:00am Product Presentation by ABB MR 213 9:00am – 12:00pm Product Presentation by Absolute Packaging and Automation MR 220-221 11:00am – 12:00pm Product Presentation by SICK MR 213 1:30pm – 4:30pm PharmaTech Seminar 2014 MR 224-225 2:00pm – 3:00pm Product Presentation by Basler & Solimac Automation MR 213 Organised By

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t the opening ceremony, Kobchai Sungsitthesawad, deputy director-general of the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) emphasised the importance of the food manufacturing industry to Thailand.

“Food export value is expected to be about 970 billion baht (US$29.87 billion) this year, an increase of 6.2 percent from last year,” he said. “Food is a key factor that all countries must purchase and Thailand is a world leader in exports, especially when we are number one in producing and exporting rice, canned fruits, and canned and frozen seafood. I strongly believe ProPak Asia 2014 will once again support and drive forward our food and drink industries and increase our potential and competitiveness in the region.”

He added that despite the detrimental effect current political activities may have on agriculture, the outlook for the

industry remains positive because there is room for growth and opportunities.

The four day event will showcase over 1,800 exhibitors from 45 countries, 14 national pavilions from 11 different country/regional groups, including China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US, and over 4,500 machines from across the world.

“ProPak Asia 2014 is our biggestever show, increasing both in size and number of exhibitors from last year,” said Justin Pau, GM of Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES). “Once again, ProPak Asia covers all six halls of BITEC and delivers the number one trade event for manufacturers in Thailand and the region to discover new machines, technologies and innovations from world renowned companies.”

He added that despite Thailand’s ongoing political situation, both local

and overseas trade buyers have still confirmed to visit the show this year.

For the current edition of the show, the pre-registration number has increased approximately five percent year-onyear, with visitors coming from 60 different countries. This includes a total of 270 groups from countries and regions such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Malaysia Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

International exhibitors at the show also expressed their confidence and optimism about the exhibition, Thailand and the regional markets.

Gian Paolo Crasta, marketing and communication manager of the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association (UCIMA) said, “UCIMA will be officially present at ProPak Asia for the first time. We are confident that ProPak Asia will be the best platform for Italian companies to present their technological innovations to buyers of the region and the tradeshow will benefit from their presence, given the

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leadership of Italian companies for the packaging industry worldwide.”

For Masahiro Abe, deputy secretary general of the Japan Packaging Machinery Manufacturer Association, which has been a loyal supporter of the show, “the Thai market is one of the most important, and even now with the political situation, it still is. ProPak Asia is credited with optimal exhibition status to drive business not only in Thailand, but also in neighbouring countries for a long time. Simply put, we cannot miss ProPak Asia.”

“We have participated at ProPak Asia for five consecutive times and can say it is the most appropriate trade show to show our enterprises’ high technology and price competitiveness,” said Hank Lee, exhibition and convention team manager of South Korea’s Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center. “From ProPak Asia, we can pioneer and develop Asian markets because exhibitors can meet highly qualified regional buyers and get positive results.”

David Harrison, group exhibition manager of UK’s Processing & Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) explained that the show is a major pillar in the association’s international exhibition schedule. “We are delighted to see the show’s continued growth and increase in quality visitors year-on-year. UK machinery suppliers see the show providing partnership, enabling increased sales of equipment and quality aftersales support to end-user customers in the region.”

ProPak Asia 2014 will feature six distinct zones, including: • DrinkTechAsia 2014—The 13th International Beverage and Brewing Processing and Packaging Technology Exhibition • Lab&TestAsia 2014—The 8th International Laboratory Equipment, Instrumentation, Test and Measurement and Quality Control Exhibition • PharmaTechAsia 2014—The 21st International Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Packaging and

Processing Technology Exhibition • PrintTechAsia 2014—The 3rd International Printing for Processing and Packaging Technology Exhibition, as well as debuting zones: • FoodTechAsia 2014—The International Food Processing and Packaging Technology Exhibition • PackagingMaterialsAsia 2014—The International Packaging Materials Exhibition In addition, there are numerous industry-related conferences, seminars and events that are held concurrently with the show, including the Asia Drink Conference, Food Innovation Asia Conference, Food Innovation Contest, PharmaTech Seminar, Thai Packaging Centre and TISTR Conference, Department of Industrial Promotion Seminar, FoSTAT-Nestle Quiz Bowl, Thai Star and Asia Star Packaging Awards, as well as product presentations from various exhibitors.

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he Thai Star Packaging Award returns this year with its 36th edition and continues to support local designers by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities. With its theme of ‘Environmentally Friendly Packaging’, this year’s competition took on a multi-faceted approach. Divided into two categories, the entries were judged either for its effect on marketing and increasing sales, or for its practicality and role in facilitating transportation.

There were a total of 547 entries, all of which could be further categorised as packaging for One Tambon One Product (OTOP) items or for normal products.

Under the OTOP category for ease of transportation, packaged wooden utensils ‘Cook Count’ won the first prize. The utensils were packed securely in an

attractive box made from a single piece of paper, which could also be opened up and displayed immediately as a point-of-sales.

In the meantime, there were two entries that shared the second prize under the transportation category. The first went to ‘Zenze’, which showcased packaging for sake bottles and glasses that boasts of a compact design. Also made from just one piece of paper, the package was designed to lock the glasses in place, and is suitable for immediate display as well.

The other winner of the second prize is ‘Narisara Ceramic Thai’, whose design keeps the product safe during transportation without compromising on aesthetics. It achieved this by using a concept inspired by stairs, where layers were used to hold the products in place.

ProPak Show Daily 2014 is produced and published by Eastern Trade Media Pte Ltd exclusively for Bangkok Exhibition Services Correspondents Sherlyne Yong Wong Tsz Hin

Advertising Sales Managers Sue Ann Peh

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Printer GP Cyberprint

Under the marketing category, ‘Pratumtip’ won the first prize with its flower inspired package that opened up to reveal an aromatic candle surrounded by dried perfumed flowers. Meanwhile, the second prize went to ‘Elephant Ceramic’—a product that value added simple ceramic glasses with a unique and iconic elephant design.

Last but not least, the third prize was won by ‘Thai Fish Curry Paste’, where individual packs of curry paste made from fish were housed in fishshaped packages. Not only is this a nod to the origins of the paste, it also highlights the provenance of the product by using the art of Southern Thailand— where the paste comes from—for the graphic of the fish packaging.

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The Light Of Confined Spaces

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aumer’s O300 and O500 optical sensors are expansions to the company’s NextGen series with increased excess gain for reliable operation under demanding conditions and high MTTF values.

The miniature O300 is especially suitable for systems with very limited space, while the O500 distinguishes itself in applications that require a greater range. Compared to their sizes, the sensors provide large sensing distance and range.

With the O300, the company is targeting the market for one-inch sizes. This size has become a standard used in a wide range of industries worldwide. For such applications, the sensor offers a range of services. On the

other hand, its insensitivity to ambient light allows the sensor to function under difficult lighting conditions.

Furthermore, the company’s Opto-ASIC provides colour independent detection of objects.

The sensor is also easy to assemble. The light beam is already aligned with the mounting holes, reducing the adjustment required to the minimum and saving on installation costs. The pressed metal sleeve ensures a robust and reliable installation. The sensor has a long service life with its completely sealed and stable housing.

Another factor that contributes to the sensor’s longevity is the contactless teach-in method. A conventional

Feeding The World Through Science

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peaking at the opening ceremony of ProPak Asia 2014, Darunee Edwards, president of FoSTAT, highlighted the importance of science and technology for the food industry. “Food science and technology has a vital and increasingly important role to play as the global human population is predicted to continue to grow rapidly for the next 40 years before stabilising at the minimum

mechanical pressure switch with moving parts is usually used, which in the long term can suffer from wear and tear and problems with leaks.

With qTeach facility, contacting the teach surface with any ferromagnetic tool, for example a screwdriver, is enough to program the sensor. A blue LED light gives a clear visual feedback which is clearly visible from all sides.

This new class of optical sensor employs three sensor principles. Firstly, the light sensor has background suppression, which guarantees reliability in detecting objects. Secondly, the retro-reflective sensor works reliably, even with reflective surfaces. It is characterised by a long service life due to its increased resistance to dirt.

Finally, SmartReflect, a technology developed by the company, provides a light barrier that works without any separate reflector. With this technology, downtime due to a defective or dirty reflector can be minimised.

The light beam is closed via a random part of the machine. The sensor switches when an object is physically interrupting the light beam. Forgoing a reflector eliminates effort and costs entailed by reflector installation, commissioning, adjustment and cleaning, which would otherwise be necessary. The sensor is therefore perfectly suited for applications in the filling and packaging process.

Furthermore, a particularly sensitive version is available for special applications in the food and beverage industry.

It will capture even the slightest change in intensity to detect extremely transparent films, trays and bottles.

The optical sensors also feature another key feature— qTarget. By design, light beam alignment is always the same within the series, which will ease and speed up installation.

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figure of nine billion people.”

As she has aptly pointed out, “the challenge is to feed this huge population with adequate, as well as nutritious and safe, food.”

That is one of the motivations behind the Food Innovation Asia Conference.

Returning again this year, the conference will once again provide an opportunity for international food scientists and other relevant parties to meet and share their experiences and highlight significant developments and innovations in food science and technology with an emphasis on food product innovations.

According to Mrs Edwards, this situation is further complicated by the rapidly changing lifestyles of the people through increasing urbanisation and growing affluence of the emerging middle class.

“In addition to the diversity of traditional and national diets, for which Asia is famous for, there is increasing development of processed and convenience goods for domestic consumption as well as export markets,” she added. “Innovation is required to develop nutritious food with the correct balance of carotenes, protein, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals for health. This practice is essential in food processing and distribution to safeguard consumer welfare.”

At the moment, many countries are working together hand in hand to tackle the problem of food losses and waste in the food supply chain. Studies have shown that 15 to 50 percent of food are lost and wasted during production.

“If food science can manage the loss and turn it into new products through innovation, or through food scientists, then food loss can be minimised.”

Although FoSTAT is based in Thailand, Mrs Edwards hopes that it can adopt a more international role with the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community.

The Food Innovation Asia Conference will take place concurrently with ProPak Asia from June 12-13. The conference will feature a series of presentations and discussions in plenary, concurrent and poster sessions, informal gatherings, competitions and exhibitions. This year, it will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kasetsart University’s Food Science and Technology Faculty.

At the same time, FoSTAT will also be organising the Food Innovation Contest on June 13 and the FoSTAT Nestle Quiz Bowl 2014 on June 14 to encourage and recognise young food science talents so that they can make greater contributions in the future.

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Speeding Into The Future

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ith automation taking precedence in the region, Statec Binder has developed the Principac high speed packaging machine.

“This is a high speed packing machine that we introduced for all free flowing products, like sugar, rice, fertiliser and plastic pellets,” said Gerhard Steinmayr, executive manager Key-Accounts of the company.

The Principac is suitable for a broad range of bulk goods, which are produced in large quantities and require appropriate packaging for their transport to traders and end-consumers. Working with pillow and gusseted bags, the machine has a compact design and is suitable for 10

to 50 kg filling weights. It has a maximum output of 2,000 bags per hour and can fill up to 33 bags per minute.

Pre-fabricated bags are fed into the bag separation system, which takes the upper bag from the magazine and transfers it to the opening table in a fully centred and precise position. Magazines contain up to 800 bags each while reels have a capacity of up to 6,000. The slip-on unit then passes the bag onto the filling clamp, where the filling process is triggered.

The entire circumference of the bag is pressed against the filling clamp to enable dust-free filling and displaced air is removed through integrated air ducts. After filling,

Rapid Changeover

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hort cycle times and setup times, high productivity and high quality with low investment costs", this is the success formula for optimal machining processes, and the philosophy behind SIKO’s Drive Line actuators.

According to Jacky Tan, GM of SIKO Product Asia, the company will be showcasing its position indicator and Drive Line Series products at ProPak Asia 2014. The products come in various sizes and combinations to cater to the requirements of customers’ applications and processes.

“Customer demand had resulted in a request for machine to provide quick change from one process to another in a very short time,” he says. “These products can provide a quick changeover in a packaging process, improving set up time, reducing cost and making it faster to switch from one process to another.”

For example, the company's AG06 actuator allows flexible integration in machine concepts, making it accessible for both OEMs and operators. Startup is either via the drive itself or bus communication. The programming effort and setup and adjustment times are minimal, enabling fast activation.

The actuator has a stainless steel hollow shaft with a diameter of 20 mm. The hardwearing, fiberglass reinforced plastic housing with smooth surface is highly resistant to acids and bases. The actuator is installed directly onto the feed axis and auxiliary axes.

Mr Tan said that the company sees the potential of the Southeast Asia market, which “is still growing, especially in countries such as Thailand and Indonesia.”

The company aims to create more presence, build awareness and develop a distribution network at the show.

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the bag is gently released and passed on to the transport system and conveyed to the closing unit, where bags are sealed or sewn shut.

According to Mr Steinmayr, customers in Asia Pacific are demanding for and enquiring after fully automatic machines instead of manual ones due to a labour shortage.

“From what we hear from the people here, it is not easy to find people who want to make the manual packing, so many are asking now to change to fully automatic ones,” he said. This applies across multiple product fields, be it rice, sugar, fertilisers or plastic. Such machines are especially sought after in Indonesia and demand is also gaining traction in Vietnam and Myanmar.

At the same time, the company has recently unveiled a carousel type of high speed machine in Germany that is meant for flour packing, which it intends to bring to Asia. The region holds much potential for this process as “wheat flour is a very big market in Asia.

In Indonesia and the Philippines, flour is very big, and for this, we have developed a new machine that is high speed,” said Mr Steinmayr. The company will start marketing the machine in Southeast Asia after it finishes an installation in South Africa that is due to be completed in August.

Nonetheless, it is simply not enough to have a product that caters to industry needs. Companies need to do more, especially in the area of aftersales. Understanding the importance of good support, the company has opened an office in Thailand earlier this year for this very purpose. The office will be providing aftersales support to customers in the region, which Mr Steinmayr believes is very important, “and also something for the future.”

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he filling process is an important one for manufacturers, and the rotary vacuum fillers with seamer (for tin plate containers) or capping machine (for glass containers) from Italy’s Food Machinery & Technology can provide vacuum liquid filling with total air intake. The machines are distributed in Thailand through MT Food Systems.

The filling machine features a touchscreen panel with simple and user friendly operator menu, easy format change, high precision, and is easy to clean.

It is suitable for products such as peeled tomatoes, tomato purees, tomato pulps, fruits, vegetables, meat, tuna fish and pet food.

According to Sergio Cornali, sales representative at Food Machinery & Technology, there is no significant differences between the requirements of Thai and European customers these days. With the economy experiencing a slowdown in the Western part of world, Asia has become a promising prospect for the company.

Mr Cornali has been participating at ProPak Asia for the past few years because it is an important event in the region that can provide quality customer leads. While he said it is still too early to gauge the performance this year, he has already secured a sale on the first day.

“From our experience in the previous years, we know that we can get good customer feedback here and we have achieved good results before,” Chej Mektaveekul, MD of MT Food Systems, added.

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Finding The Perfect Fit

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hether on glass, plastic or metal containers, the wrap-around label offers more space for all kinds of advertising and consumer information. Krones’ Contiroll labeller can automatically apply wrap-around labels to round, oval, rectangular, square and polygon containers.

It is capable of handling low-cost label papers, as well as a wide range of firm labels. Reverse-printed transparent film labels can be processed with the same precision as coloured film labels.

The system was designed as a rotary-type labelling machine and is equipped with a precise labelling station, which cuts the labels and applies them to the container.

A computer-controlled feed roller and rotating cutters provide a clean and accurate cut. Depending on the label material, hotmelt or cold glue can be used as adhesives.

A variety of machine sizes and versions enable the system to handle outputs ranging from 3,000 to 72,000 containers per hour. The machine was designed ergonomically and is easy to operate and maintain.

The system is a continuous-motion machine that automatically adjusts to the inflow and outflow of containers. Containers arriving on the infeed conveyor are taken up by the infeed worm, spaced to pitch so that they can then be taken up by the infeed starwheel and transferred to the container table. The container rotation begins when they are positioned between container plates and centring bells.

The speed of the feed roller is adjusted to the required label length, ensuring continuous web tension.

A standard threading unit ensures optimal film feed.

Computer and servomotor controls guarantee label

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ama has recently launched its new Concept of Machines—the Break-Through Generation. These machines are designed with closer adoption of the six sigma philosophy and put the priority on operator safety. In addition, considerations have been given to ensure extra accessibility and sanification level.

With this generation of machines, the company has completely restyled its designs. This includes the reduction of machine footprint by integrating control cabinets with electrical and pneumatic components into the machine pedestal angles. The compact machine footprint helps to minimise cabling and makes it easier to place utility devices right where they are needed.

Part of this series of new machines is the Cl 175, a side loading concept that provides flexibility in terms of speed, product size and carton dimensions. The machine has been completely redesigned, both in layout and functionality. It can load flow-wraps, pouches, bags, thermoformed trays, blisters and more, into pre-glued cartons.

In the first step, the materials are picked from the storage station, opened and, by a rotary unit, placed into the moving conveyor pockets. The side-loading unit loads the products into the cartons with an intermittent-continuous motion. This handling unit consists mainly of an electric axis EGC for a precise approach to intermediate positions and a pneumatic mini slide DGSL. EGC helped to reduce the mounting time by 30 percent compared to previous selfmade electrical axis. The use of both pneumatic and electrical drive technologies allows high precision to be obtained together with a high load capacity. In the next step, the cartons move towards the final closure station. It can work in continuous or intermittent mode. Finally, the cartons get onto the outfeed conveyor.

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cut-off at the right position while a rotating cutter drum equipped with a separate heating unit provides an exact cut.

Two narrow strips of hotmelt, applied by a heated glue roller to the leading and trailing edges, keep glue consumption to a minimum. The hotmelt strip applied to the leading label edge ensures a precise and positive transfer onto the container. As the container is rotated during label transfer, labels are applied smoothly and tightly. The hotmelt strip at the trailing edge ensures a positive bond.

The labelling station of the system is controlled by a servomotor. It incorporates a label feed roller with cut-control, cutting unit, gluing station and a vacuum-assisted gripper cylinder for label transfer.

Large-capacity label reels minimise the operator workload significantly. An additional labelling station can be installed for processing at higher speeds or for decorations with two labels.

As part of the company’s modular component system, the labeller can also be equipped with additional labelling stations, such as the Sleevematic M, an inline machine for shrink sleeves.

After the sleeves are cut, a feed applies them directly to the containers. Depending on the container shape and sleeve size, an optional positioning module moves the sleeve to the desired position.

Partial sleeves will be moved to their exact position by means of lateral guides. Optional hot-air nozzles shrink and pre-position the sleeves. After that, the sleeves are shaped around the container contour in a steam or hotair tunnel.

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Big Safety Through Trace Amounts

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race metals in food can provide vital nutrients.

However, some contaminant metals can be dangerous to health.

Being able to determine which metal and what level of metal are in food is therefore vital.

Agilent Technologies’ 7900 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) is used for the determination of ultra-low concentrations and its 4200 Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (MP-AES) is used for routine metal analysis.

The 7900 ICP-MS is the only ICP-MS on the market that can measure up to 20 percent total dissolved solid samples—like food—directly without dilution, while the routine 4200 MP-AES provides lowest cost per analysis using an innovative nitrogen based plasma.

According to Steward Carter, the company’s spectroscopy field marketing manager, product quality and safety are critical. Therefore, the company strives to provide the systems and expertise to allow customers to determine whether their products are safe for human consumption and to test both packaging and packaged goods for contamination.

“Southeast Asia is a dynamic and growing region,” he said. “We see food quality and safety as key concerns for our customers, which is why we see ProPak Asia, with its focus on food packaging, as an important event. Testing of food quality and food contamination and understanding the sources of this contamination is a key and growing concern for our customers in this region.”

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New Era Of Automation

device, assess the predicted detection reliability and, if necessary, carry out a manual switching threshold adaptation.

The W27-3 Reflex Array photoelectric sensor is designed for reliable leading edge detection of irregular shaped objects, including product with tapered edges, warped boards, and packaged product. This also includes continuous edge detection of multi-height objects, pallets and containers with holes/gaps.

Any object 12 mm or larger can be detected with the sensor’s 50 mm detection height, regardless of object

properties or position within the array—including clear materials. With these applications, the sensor can displace the traditional approach of small light grids or stacked photoelectric sensors.

The sensor also provides low cost area detection in a standard sensor platform. Not only is the device priced economically, but further cost savings are realised in installation and commissioning. Operating in a retroreflective mode results in only having to mount and power a single device.

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he manufacturing industry is on the verge of a fourth industrial revolution, driven by the rise of automation and digitally-driven processes.

Also known as Industry 4.0, this new era will see the intelligent interlinking of production systems to increase efficiency, productivity and support industry growth.

Recent challenges have made it necessary to pursue an agenda of increased efficiency, reduced waste and maximum output. There has been marked increase in demand for small-batch and on-demand production, which has been further impacted by the rise in eCommerce, which requires the optimisation of supply chains and elimination of error.

For many decades, the philosophy of ‘lean manufacturing’ has sought to eliminate waste in supply chains, maximising quality and efficiency. Industry 4.0 is taking ‘lean’ to the next level, making it more easily achievable and more effective.

In preparation for this new dawn of automation, SICK has introduced a number of flexible automation solutions for presence detection and measurement, including the ML20 markless sensor, KT5 contrast sensor and W27-3 Reflex Array compact photoelectric sensor.

The ML20 uses a technology based on pattern recognition that detects the cutting position for label applications without the use of print marks or place markers. Ideal for roll-fed labelling machines, the sensor controls the label cutting process by enabling more flexibility in package designs and minimising label material waste.

Used for web film control in bottling and labelling machines, the sensor combines accurate positioning with high-speed web detection. It has sensing speeds up to seven m/s and an accuracy of up to 0.6 mm. In addition, the IP 65-rated sensor improves processes when multiple film changes are required by OEMs and end users.

Augmenting its existing line of technologically advanced contrast sensors, the improved KT5 offers additional user-friendly features by integrating a bar display and unique threshold adjustments. These new features enable users to easily inspect and adjust various parameters in the field.

The sensor offers advanced optics, a wide variety of teach-in options and unique automatic selection of the three-color LED light source. It allows users to detect reflectivity, read the set switching threshold from the

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6A05

5G 15

5F11

5B21

6D01 6C01

5C11

5A 09

5F 06 5F 04 5F 01 5F 02

6B01

Restaurant

Entrance Hall 106

5D 5D 12 11

5E11

5F 5F 10 09

6A01

6E01

5B11 FUJI

5G 11

6B09

5C01

5D01

5H11

5H05

Entrance Hall 105

5J55

5J51

5J49 5J47

CONNECT TO HALL 106 5J87

5J85

5J83

BOOTH: 5B31

5J81

5J77 5J75

5J 45

5J41

5J73

5B01

5A 05 5A 01

5H13

5J 31

BOOTH: 5B41

5B30 5B 28 BAUMER 5B 5B27 26

5C19

5D 14 5D 13

5E19

5F 5F 16 15

6A09

5G 01

Show Directory Counter

5C21

5D20

5F19

5G 21

6K11

6J09

5A 21

PrintTech Asia

6K13 6J11

5C29

5E 5E 26 25

6D15 6J16 6J15

5A 31

6B23

6D23

6G23 6H23

5A 41

5J 28 5J 26 5J 24 5J 22

5J 27 5J 25 5J 21

5J 14

5J11

5J61

BOOTH: 5B27

5H03

PROPAK

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FLOOR PLAN

Hall 105

Hall 104

Hall 103

Hall 102

Hall 101

Hall 106

First Aid Room

Information Counter

Hall 104

Hall 103

4Y 59 4Z 41 4Z 37

4Y45

4Y43

4Z 35 4Y39

4Z 31 4Z 25

4Y 37

4Y 38

4Z 23

4Y31

4Y29

4V 49

4V47

4X 44

4X 43

4X39

4X 31

4X29

4X21

4Z 21

4Y11

4V 43

4V 4V41a 42 4V41 4V 40 4V39

4T 44

3R45

3S39

4T 38

4T 37

4U31

4V 30

4V 29

4V 28

4V 27 4V 25

4V21

4X 19

4V 20

4X 16

4X 15

4V 16

4V 19

3R 43

4T39

4T 32

4U 28 4U 26 4U 24 4U 22

4U 27 4U 25 4U 23 4U 21

4U19

4T 31

4T29

4T25

4T21

4T19

3R 40

3R 39

3S37 3S 34

3S 35

3S 32

3S 31

3S 28

3S 27

3S 26

3S 25

3S 24

3S 23

3S 22

3S 21

3S19

3P43 3Q39

3Q35

3R 31

3R 33

3R29

3R 22

3R 27 3R 25 3R 21

3N43 3M39

3P39

3N39

3P37

3N37 3M31

3Q 33 3Q 31

3Q 32

STATEC BINDER 3P31

3N31

3Q 27 3Q24 3Q26 3Q28 3Q30

3P21

3N21

3M21

3Q21

3M19

3R19

4V 17 4V 15

3P19

3N19

3P11

HEAT AND CONTROL

3Q11 4U11

4T11

3R11 3S11

4V11

3N11

3M11

4Z 11

4Y01

4V01

4X01

4U01

AMO PACK 4T01

ISHIDA 3S01

3R01

FUJI 3P01

3Q01

3N01

4Z 01

Z

Y

X

V

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FY89

BOOTH: 3P31

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EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS Amo-Pack (Asia) Co.,Ltd.

4T01

Andritz Singapore Pte .Ltd.

4X16

Anritsu Industrial Solutions (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

4Y01

AUTOPACKOREA CO.,LTD

3N21

Baader GmbH

3N01

Basler Asia Pte Ltd

4X43

Baumer (Singapore) Pte.Ltd.

5B27

Bericap (Kunshan) Co., Ltd

5B31

Bericap Asia Pte Ltd

5B31

Bericap Holding GmbH

5B31

Berli Jucker Public Company Limited

6D11

Better Pack Co., Ltd.

3P01 / 5C11

Bizerba South East Asia Pte.Ltd.

3N01

Buhler Aeroglide

3P43

Busch Vacuum (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

5A21

Clearpack Singapore Pte., Ltd.

3Q11

3N45

4T 43

4U39

4V31

4X 20

4X11

4Z 16

4V 44

4V 26

4Y21

Hall 103

4R49

TECSIA

4X25

4Y19

4V45

VIP Lounge

Organiser Office

Business Centre

Hall 104

Second Floor

4V37

4X 38 4X 32

Exhibitor Service Centre

Conference Room

R

Q

P

N

M

Entrance Hall 103

FY73

FY85

BOOTH: 3N11

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Asia Pacific Food Industry Magazine

5D14

Fluke

5G49 / 5G51

Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand (FoSTAT)

4V49

FPT Food Process Technology

3N01 / FY18

Fuji Machinery Co., Ltd.

5C11

Gericke Pte Ltd

4X39

Habasit Far East Pte Ltd

5B49

Handtmann

3N01

Heat and Control Pty Ltd.

3N11

Flowcrete Asia Sdn Bhd

FY89

IQF FROST

5A31

Ishida (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

3R01

Japan Packaging Machinery Manufacturer Association (JPMMA)

3R27

Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH.

3Q26

Marel Food Systems Ltd.

3P19

Multivac Pte. Ltd.

4X21 / 4X29

Netzsch Vakumix GmbH

6G01

Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co.KG

5F11

PE Labellers

6F05

Russell Finex

5B50

S+S Inspection Asia Pte Ltd

4X29

S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH

3Q21

Schenck Process (Singapore) Pte Ltd

4X15

Sealed Air (Singapore) Pte., Ltd.

4Y11

SERAC

4U28

SICK Pte Ltd

5B41

Statec Binder GmbH

3P31

Stephan Machinery Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

5B21

Tecsia Lubricants Pte Ltd

4X31

WEBER

4T11

Wolf Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH

4V01

WRH Marketing Asia Pte.,Ltd.

6G01

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FLOOR PLAN

Hall 105

Hall 104

Hall 103

Hall 102

Hall 101

Hall 106 Organiser Office

Science or Technical Institute Registration Counter Hall 102

VIP Registration Counter

Presss Centre

Hall 102 and 106

2J 47

2J51

2L45

On-site Registration Counter

Pre-registration Counter

Hall 103

2J45

2E61

Group Registration Counter

Prayer Room

(Local and Overseas) Hall 101 and 106

Hall 102 and 106

1B61

1B 49

1B51

2L 44

2L 43

2K 43

2J43

2L39

2J 39

2J 40

2K39

2H 44 2H 40

2G 44 2H 39

2G 43

1D 44

1F43 1E39

2G39

1F 40

1F 39

1F 38

1F 37

1F 32

1F 31

1D 42 1D 40

1D 43 1D 39 1D 39

1C44 1C 41 1C39

1B 44

1B 43

1B 40

1B 39

1A 39

Lab & Test Asia 2L 38

2L 37

2L31

2K 38

2K 37

2J 38

2K 35

2J 37

2J 36

2K31

2H 37

2G 38

2J31

2G31

2H 30

METTLERTOLEDO

2J19

1E29

1E 25

2G21 1F 22

2H21

2L21

2H19

2G19

1C31 1D31

1F29

1F 21

1D 30

1D 29

1E 26 1D21

1E21

1E19

1F19

1A 35

1B 1B 38 37

1D37 1E31

2H 29

2J 21

2J 22

2K21

2G 37

2G 36

2H31

2L29

2L19

2H 38

1B 1B 36 35

1C 30

1A 27

1B29 1C 27

1C 22

1C 21

1B 22

1B 21

1B19

2L11

2K11

1A 25

1D11 2H11

1F11

2G11

1C11

DrinkTech Asia 1A 11

1B09 2M01

2L01

2K01

2H01

1E01

1F01

SIDEL

KHS

1D01

1C01 1B01 1A 01

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K

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Entrance Hall 102

AZO Ltd.

1E11

BP Packaging Sdn.Bhd.

1B44

Cognex

1B39

Europac Co.,Ltd.

2L01

GEA Procomac S.p.A.

1B36

Gebo Cermex (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

1D01

Heuft Asia Ltd.

1C11

KHS Asia Pte Ltd. c/o KHS GmbH.

1C01

Krones AG

1F01

Leepack Co.,Ltd.

2L01

Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH.

2G19

Matcon Ltd.

2G11

Mettlor - Toledo (Thailand) Ltd.

2K19

Mighty Intetnational Co.,Ltd.

2H44

PPT Asia Ltd.

2G19

Sartorius (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

2G38

Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH

2G36

Sidel S.p.A.

1D01

Sidel South Asia-Pacific Ltd.

1D01

Thermo Fisher Scientifc

2L31

TNA Asia Ltd.

2J19

1B11

2J11

KRONES

1A01

1C 29

2K19 1E11

Autopak Machinery Co.,Ltd.

1A 31

1B31

1C19

2J13

2J37

1B 45 1A 45

2K 44

Agilent Technologies, United States

Hall 102 and 106

Basement 2

1E45

EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS

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Entrance Hall 101

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FY09 FY46

FY38

FY71

BOOTH: 2K19

FY34

FY24

FY18

FY12

BOOTH: 1F01

BOOTH: 1C01

BOOTH: 1D01

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Optimal Wastewater Treatment

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he added. “Companies who discharge wastewater that Mr Uwe-Richter believes that the key trends in the fail to meet the regulations are increasingly being issued Southeast Asia region includes growing awareness of warnings and fines to deter such practice. Due to the need proper water treatment before disposal to municipal to treat wastewater properly, industrial manufacturers are bodies or certified third parties, an increased preference for now turning to professional water service providers for state-of-the-art water solutions, and emerging concerns edge water technologies to improve their wastewater about water quality.

Pet Asept, PROPAK ASIA Show Daily, 152 x 251 mm,cutting CC-en24-AZ096_05/14 handling processes.”

“These three trends are not unfounded, as water scarcity in recent times has put a strain on existing water resources,” VEOLIA Stand 4T25

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major component in the food & beverage industr y (F&B), water is widely used throughout the different stages of food production. Due to the industry’s hefty water intake, millions of gallons of wastewater are produced each day, and properly treating and disposing water waste can be a challenge for some businesses.

Veolia has a portfolio of three key water technologies to help F&B manufacturers mitigate their water challenges and to improve existing operational processes.

The three technologies are: AnoxKaldnes Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR), Biobed Advanced Technology, and the Actiflo technology.

Used to treat wastewater from different food industries, AnoxKaldnes MBBR is capable of removing up to 70 percent of chemical oxygen demand (COD) when working with very high organic loads. The technology utilises the biofilm principle, whereby an active biofilm grows on specially designed plastic carriers that feature a large protected surface area. The plastic carriers are then suspended in a reactor, creating an optimal environment for bacteria culture to degrade pollutants.

Similarly, the Biobed Advanced Technology also features high COD removal efficiency due to its integration of the biothane upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) component. The technology combines both systems by complimenting the UASB with an expended granular sludge bed (EGSB).

Separately, the Actiflo system is a high-rate clarification system with a small footprint that incorporates microsand to enhance the flocculation process. A reliable water solution, the system can be used for process water production, wastewater treatment, and even for reuse and recycling purposes.

According to Kai Uwe-Richter, the company’s regional marketing manager, Design & Build Projects, South East Asia Industrial, the company has recently introduced a new corporate structure to unify the company’s three core business units—water, waste and energy management— under one identity to position to the company as a one-stop environmental services provider.

In Southeast Asia, the company has local presence in all regions and within Asia, it has an estimated staff strength of about 1,100 employees.

“Asia is a large and growing market, and this segment currently contributes to about 11 percent of Veolia’s overall revenue,” he said. “Southeast Asia also contributes to a large percentage of our key references—a good example is Veolia’s Actiflo system, for which we now have over 900 references. Coupled with fast growing markets in this region, there are many reasons why it is impossible for Veolia to ignore the importance of the Southeast Asia market.”

Wet or dry? With PET-Asept it’s your choice – and either way the germs are doomed. www.krones.com Stand 1F01

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Making A Strong Case

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ell-designed product handling systems are key to reliability of the overall solution and to maintain the aesthetic appeal of products. Production lines today demand high efficiencies. Based on the V-graph line design, the end of line systems have to operate at a higher capacity and efficiency to prevent downtime of upstream equipment.

Keeping this in mind, Clearpack has designed its machines based on three core principles: safety and reliability, simplicity, and flexibility.

The company’s Model 112 case erector has a robust body and reliable case forming mechanism that allows it to produce up to 15 cases per minute. The machine adopts the features of high speed case erectors into a compact and versatile unit to meet the requirements of demanding production environments.

On the other hand, the Model Pro-Forma 330 case erector is a heavy duty machine with a continuous motion drive that performs case forming and sealing operations at speeds of up to 35 cases per minute. Using PLC electronics to control the operations and document the performance of the machine, the case erector is also operator friendly with touch screen controls.

During the case erection process, the indexing system will provide reliable and accurate case feed. The vacuum pull-down releases each case individually from the stack.

Once released, the case is smoothly indexed to the opening station by mechanical slide bar transfer. Dual spring-loaded grippers will self-adjust to accommodate poor corrugated and uneven case stacks.

Two bellows-style grippers hold the case firmly from below as the grippers on the cam-operated opening arm pull the case open. The dual grippers over-open the outer flaps slightly to ensure smooth inner flap closing. A case open sensor monitors proper case opening.

The case erectors are designed to run a variety of sizes. The machines can be quickly set up to run different case sizes using quick adjustment points and levers to ensure that the production line can be running within minutes.

As the outer flaps are closed, a steel tongue slides in the flap gap to prevent flap overlap. Cases are squared by upper and lower motorised roller supported transfer belt as the tape is applied. Cases that exit from the case erectors are sealed, squared and ready for case packing.

The machines can be linked with different case packer and sealer options to form a complete case packaging line.

Expanding With Air

Flushing Without Compromise

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ßhler’s AeroExpander is a solution applied in the processing of snack food pellets and third generation snacks. Using hot air instead of oil for expansion, snack food processors are able to reduce cost while providing a healthier snack alternative.

The machine employs air circulation and variable temperature control with a custom conveying system to ensure precise dwell time and product uniformity. This control benefits customers by boosting productivity and maintaining consistent quality in the demanding snack food market.

The system expands the pelleted snack product during a continuous conveying process. The unit provides a high rate of thermal transfer and precise control of expansion, bulk density, colour and texture. A specialised air delivery system with dual plenum design means expansion of 100 percent of the product is achievable.

The compartmentalised conveyor bed offers first-in/first out product tracking for consistent and efficiently controlled expansion.

The machine's controlled internal conveying and air delivery systems ensure precise dwell times for all pellets while employing air and heat wisely. Recirculation of process air is an energy-efficient means of expanding snack food pellets.

In addition, the elimination of the frying process in snack production reduces oil usage by 50 to 75 percent, resulting in tremendous cost savings. These features combine to reduce operating costs, while satisfying increased demand for healthier, reduced fat snacks.

The three available sizes of the machine can easily fit in existing or new plant layouts. The unit's modular design and installation package lead to quick installation and minimal set-up to begin operations. The smooth inner surfaces make sanitation easier, reducing clean-up and maintenance times in the process.

BUHLER AEROGLIDE

Stand 3P43

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3Q11

leaning-in-place (CIP) allows hygienic cleaning between process runs, through the circulation of liquid cleaning solutions, without dismantling the system and its component parts.

Reliable cleaning of process equipment is a necessity for maintaining high product quality and maximising plant output. The cleaning program has to be flexible enough to facilitate multiple cleaning applications.

The INTE-FLUSH-S CIP unit from Integra is a pre-assembled skid mounted unit, pre-piped, pre-wired and ready for hookup of steam, water, air, electricity, concentrated chemical and sanitary piping.

All parameters that affect cleaning, such as flow rate, temperature, concentration of detergent and time, are automatically controlled. The unit is suitable for applications within the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, cosmetic and fine chemical industries.

Typical applications are the cleaning of storage tanks and process vessels, pipelines, filling and packaging machines, heat exchangers and all kinds of other in-line process equipment.

The CIP unit function automatically during the entire cleaning cycle. The CIP upgrading program monitors filling of the CIP tanks, heating of tank content and dosing of detergent to obtain the right concentration before starting a cleaning cycle.

A conductivity sensor controls the concentration of detergent and detects the phase transition water/detergent. The flow detection indicates when an object is empty and offers a control on the return of cleaning liquid from the object in cleaning.

The relevant parameters are displayed and can be adjusted from the operator panel. The control panel contains a PLC and a touchscreen operator interface which can control a maximum of 32 cleaning routes with 16 different cleaning programs.

INTEGRA Stand 2K39

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Speedy & Healthy Packaging Solutions

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t ProPak Asia 2014, tna will demonstrate its tna robag 3ci high speed VFFS packaging machine, the company’s flagship product that offers throughput rates of up to 150 bpm for applications such as potato chips and is suitable for high volumes of a wide variety of other produce.

With the addition of the company’s intelli-weigh 0314 omega multi-head scale, hyper-detect metal detector and flo-thru former, with full up- and down-stream integration options, the packaging machine can provide manufacturers with up to 30 percent improvement in performance.

“ProPak Asia is a key trade fair for the packaging industry in the Asian market,” says Paul Webster, the company’s regional sales manager in Asia. “As such, it’s really important to us as a business to be present and use the opportunity to meet with both existing and potential customers from around the region. tna is keen to grow its operations even further within the Asian market, and this exhibition plays a fundamental role in achieving this.”

The company will also present its horizontal motion conveyor, the roflo 3, at the show. This conveyor benefits from total control of speed and direction to ensure optimal

Drink Up To Success The Asia Drink Conference is back with its second edition and promises a bigger lineup from before.

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premium event created for senior managers in the beverage manufacturing industry, the one-day conference will continue to fuel business exchanges and knowledge transfers with its comprehensive programme.

Featuring a combined morning program and two

parallel afternoon tracks, speakers from Canadean and Mintel, among others, will be sharing the latest beverage trends in Asia, innovations in packaging and their strategies for moving ahead in the drinks industry within the region.

Asia is undergoing a period of great transformation as populations change and markets develop. With the ASEAN Economic Community taking place in 2015, Suphasan Hongladarom, purchasing manager at Sermsuk and a representative of the Thai Beverage Industry Association (TBA) will be talking on how the Thai beverage industry can prepare itself. In the meantime, Zaw Min Win, chairman of the Myanmar Food Processors & Exporters Association, will share his insights on how to overcome the challenges of entering Myanmar—one of the most talked about markets in the region.

Richard Denton, head of Technical, Asia Pacific Supply, Diageo, will also be talking about how increasing urbanisation and the growing middle class have presented opportunities for premiumisation in Asia, while Karen Stanton, Regional Marketing, Sensory and Consumer Insights director, Greater Asia, International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) will be exploring the innovation and future of the beverage market from an ingredient perspective.

Technology leaders in the drinks industry, such as Krones, KHS, Sidel, GEA, Bericap and Lanxess, will also be helping participants keep track of the latest technological innovations available in the market.

performance and smoothly distributes goods to minimise losses and breakages.

Particularly suited for heavy coated products, as seasoning does not build up on the pans, the conveyor has an easy-to-clean design to ensure that manufacturers comply with strict HACCP and QA standards, while delivering quality products and reducing waste.

Mr Webster said that the Southeast Asia market is key for the company and that the company will soon be announcing the opening of a new branch office in Asia, which will include sales, technical service, project management and administration to better support the company’s customers throughout the region.

According to him, the strongest trend by far is towards healthier snacks, for example, either baked (not fried) chips or sunflower oil fried chips.

“Palm oil is commonly used for frying due to its low cost and wide availability. However, sunflower oil is considered to contain less cholesterol, and therefore, more beneficial,” he added. “This move towards healthier snacking means consumers expect each potato chip to contain less than 35 percent oil after frying. Plus, snack biscuits and snack cereals seems to be gaining popularity.”

“Parents are replacing potato chips and pellet fried snacks in their children’s school bags with biscuits and cereal—a significant shift in eating behaviours. Plus, snack manufacturers are becoming more innovative when exploring non-traditional snacks—with the latest trend being baked rice (white and brown) snacks. The Asian taste palate is also very selective and differs from country to country, but seasoning is also one of the most expensive materials in the production line.”

TNA

Stand 2J19

8:30 - 9:15

Registration/Networking Coffee

9:15 - 9:30

Welcome Address

9:30 - 10:15

How To Prepare The Thai Beverage Industry For AEC 2015

10:15 - 11:00

Beverage Trends In Asia

11:00 - 11:45

Innovations In Packaging

11:45 - 12:00

Q&A

12:00 - 13.30

Lunch Ingredients & Technology Track

Business & Marketing Track

13:30 - 14:00

Contiform Asept Bloc

Myanmar: How Best To Overcome The Challenges Of Entering A New Market

14:00 - 14:30

Plastic Closures: The Balance Between Convenience & Weight

Sustainability & Cost Reduction

By Cold-Filling With DMDC

14:30 - 14:45

Q&A

14:45 - 15:15

Coffee Break

15:15 - 15:45

Aseptic Rotary Filler

Premiumisation In Asia

15:45 - 16:15

SIDEL Rollsleeve: A Better Match To Your Sleeve Application

Innovation & Future Of The Beverage Market

16:15 - 16:45

Aseptic Blow Fill System For Sensitive Beverages Filling & Ultimate Filling Flexibility of Large Particles

Q&A

16:45 - 18:00

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Equipped For Change Eyes Of The Machine

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arkets in Southeast Asia are developing increasingly along with globalisation and urbanisation.

According to Orawan Kongsomboon, GM of Thailand & Vietnam at Mettler Toledo, this has led to a greater call for automation and a larger focus on hygiene.

Introducing the X-grader as one of the highlights, she explains how the grading machine used for portioning meat and poultry can help customers save on time and manpower. The traditional way involves the use of a small scale to manually portion the products, but “instead of needing eight or twelve people, now you just need one person to put the product on the conveyor and it will grade by itself,” she said.

At the same time, companies in Asia are also looking to meet stricter standards as globalisation enhances inter-country trade. Using the example of Vietnam and Thailand, she explained that Vietnam is still in the beginning stages of understanding hygiene and standards as domestic trade takes up about 50 percent of its market. On the other hand, “Thailand is familiar with regulations because they deal with a lot of exports.” Companies in Thailand take hygiene very seriously as they have to meet the requirements of countries like Europe and the US. Product innovation and design are therefore geared towards this demand. For instance, food producers often have to put their machines through harsh washing for food safety purposes. As a result, the company used aluminium to reach an IP65 level of protection for their machines, so that water will not go in. “That would help customers to clean up their lines and at the same time, the machine won’t be out of order,” said Ms Kongsomboon.

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ognex’s In-Sight 7000 vision systems offer integrated, field-replaceable lighting with five different colour options (red, blue, green, white and infrared), giving customers the flexibility to support many vision applications.

Unlike most vision systems, the vision system has the capability to power and control external lighting directly, which eliminates the need for external power supplies that occupy valuable machine space. In addition, integrated fieldreplaceable lenses allow customers to further customise the vision system for specific applications.

The system is equipped with EasyBuilder user interface for quick and easy application setup without any need for programming knowledge. The interface ensures that all inspection, defect detection, guidance, alignment and measurement applications are easy to set up and deploy.

The company’s Connect suite offers a wide range of built-in communication protocols that interface directly with the visions system.

The compact vision system also features built-in Ethernet, RS-232 serial and multiple discrete I/Os. The system can deliver high acquisition speeds of over 100 frames per second, ensuring 100 percent automated inspection of products even on fast bottling and pharmaceutical production lines.

It also comes with VisionView visualisation accessories for monitoring and controlling vision systems on the factory floor, allowing customised visualisation and control to be integrated into third party HMI systems and custom-built standalone applications.

Stand 2K19

COGNEX

Stand 1B39

Looking To The Future Fuji Machinery Japan is a global leader in the supply of High technology Horizontal / Vertical Form Fill seal machines with a full range of ancillary equipment to complete any packaging requirement.

The evolution of the Fuji range of computerized, servo controlled equipment is driven by the customers requirements of user friendly easy operation with quick changeover capability whilst remaining easy to clean with minimal “future running costs”.

Fuji Machinery worldwide network is well established and covers over 45 countries to give excellent service to all Fuji users.

Better Pack Co., Ltd. is a sole distributor in Thailand. Fuji and Better Pack will offer full range of packaging machines and timely aftersales service to you.

Better Pack

Stand No: Stand No: 3P01 5C11

Please contact Tel: (81) 52 509 1510 • E-mail: fuji@fuji-machinery.com

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Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, President, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau

New product from American Hulk Bull at Stand FY73

Less friction, more speed at Trirex International Co., Ltd (Stand 5E41)

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Booth 4T01

Semi-Wet Mill for Rice-bread and Rice-noodle