Process optimization is topic number one in any processing industry, and especially in the beverage industry.
At drinktec, Krones is show-casing a pilot plant for how products will be individually filled and packaged "just in time" in the future.Industry 4.0 is finding its way into the world of beverages.

Andreas Gschrey, Director of Digitalization and Data Development, Krones
"The issue of digitalization is very, very diverse. In this case we represent the smaller batch sizes which are possible with digitalization. And the market is also moving that way. With the smaller batch sizes, we focus on our customers and also on the end user. More and more diverse products are being requested, and with our machines such a production is possible. "

The digitalization of production, meaning the networking of components, machines and systems over the internet, is proceeding inexorably.
Andreas Czuja, branch manager, Kaeser
"Industry 4.0 is of great importance for every sector of industry, for every manufacturing business, in order to reduce costs, keep the CO2 footprint under control, and ultimately improve its profitability. And compressed air is a cost-unit in every company. Compressed air must not be expensive. It can be made intelligently, and can be good-value-for-money and cheap, if I have the appropriate options, of course."
The HeroBlock from Sacmi stands for efficiency and versatility. Bottle-forming, filling, sealing and labeling takes place in just one machine.
Modern laser technology has long since found its way into the world of beverages. Thus up to 125,000 PET bottles can be labeled per hour.
Among the world premieres at this year's drinktec is the Sidel Super Combi. The complete system produces water and carbonated soft drinks at the highest speed and delivers the products ready for sale.
Sam Strömersten, President and CEO, Sidel
"This is a very important step
Thanks to process optimization, the best possible performance and efficiency are possible in the world of the beverage and liquid food industry."

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