Is SLIMLINE concept een nieuwe printerlijn? SLIMLINE concept is géén nieuwe printerlijn van Kortho. SLIMLINE is een ontwerp filosofie die bij Kortho de basis vormt voor nieuw te ontwikkelen printers aan moeten voldoen. Kortho's nieuwe T-series Thermal Printer is een recent voorbeeld van printers die ontworpen zijn vanuit het SLIMLINE concept. Waar staat SLIMLINE concept dan wel voor? SLIMLINE concept staat voor Smart Less is More: Machines die ontworpen zijn om de printkosten te verlagen met slimme, niet-conventionele (en dus nieuwe) methoden. SLIMLINE gaat over kostenbesparing. Op de apparatuur zelf! Dit betekent niet dat wij apparatuur ontwerpen die goedkoper is met afbreuk aan de gestelde kwaliteitseisen. Nee, SLIMLINE laat de ontwerpers kijken hoe een en ander goedkoper geïmplementeerd kan worden met behoud van de gestelde kwaliteitseisen. Wanneer dit goedkoper kan met behoud van de kwaliteit is dit een pré. SLIMLINE staat ook voor buiten de gebaande codeerpaden kijken. Ondanks dat de codeerwereld uniek is, is het toch niet zo uniek als de codeerwereld tot voor kort zelf dacht te zijn. De kracht van weglaten is een unieke manier om te besparen op apparatuur, leert SLIMLINE ons. Wat is er in een organisatie al aanwezig. Welke bestaande toepassing is perfect voor gebruik bij codeersystemen? Het antwoord ligt in modulair investeren. Koop alleen wat nodig is en gebruik wat al beschikbaar is. Wat is het voordeel dat met SLIMLINE is te bereiken? Voorheen had ieder codeersysteem zelf een eigen besturingskast naast het systeem. Deze waren onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden. Ook wij hebben foto's van straatjes codeersystemen met even zoveel oplichtende schermen van besturingskasten. Besturingskasten die tijdens een productie dag eigenlijk niets aan het doen zijn behalve het sturen van een kleine code en tegelijkertijd flink stroom verbruiken. Terwijl 30% tot 50% van de investering vaak de kosten van een besturingskast is! Dat kan slimmer volgens de SLIMLINE gedachte. Tegenwoordig biedt "Internet of Things" vergaande mogelijkheden. SLIMLINE is het ontwerpen van printers waarvan de interne hardware volledig gebruik maakt van "Internet of Things" gecentraliseerde controle. Iedere printer een eigen besturingskast is niet meer nodig. Dat is besparen volgens SLIMLINE. Waarom touchscreens, behuizingen en andere kostbare randapparatuur aanschaffen wanneer binnen de organisatie PC's, tablets en andere apparatuur beschikbaar is? Gebruik de bestaande infrastructuur. Installeer Kortho's gratis Kortho Control Center app en installeer het op het Windows gebaseerde systeem. Vanuit Kortho's Control Center is dan een ongelimiteerd aantal codeersystemen aan te sturen en te bedienen. Vanaf welke locatie dan ook. Is een besturingskast aan de lijn of op de productielocatie toch wenselijk? Dan is deze gewoon leverbaar als optie! Ook is het mogelijk om tegelijk meerdere printers of groepen printers vanaf één besturingskast aan te sturen!

Antares Vision offers the most advanced control and inspection systems for 100% accurate product analysis. Our systems use smart sensors, laser spectroscopy, and high-resolution vision to detect even the smallest deviations and immediately reject faulty products. This minimizes product recalls and ensures reliable quality control. For leak detection in bottles, our PCS in-line system provides highly accurate measurements of the headspace pressure in each sealed bottle. Using laser spectroscopy, we can detect microleaks in bottles made from any semi-transparent material, regardless of cap type. This system is available in different variants (O2 & CO2) and is ideal for checking carbonated drinks, products dosed with N2, and products undergoing fermentation. Our IE700-4000 label inspection systems are designed to inspect a wide range of packaging, up to 800 per minute. The systems ensure accurate and consistent labeling, regardless of the packaging size or shape. Additionally, product-specific settings can be stored to easily adjust label position and size, offering maximum versatility and efficiency for your production line. Antares Vision strives for the highest quality and reliability, with inspection systems built to the strictest standards. They provide maximum accuracy and long-lasting performance. We also offer continuous support and maintenance, including remote monitoring and diagnostic services. Our training programs help your team get the most out of the systems and operate them effectively. Investing in Antares Vision systems is a smart choice for any food and beverage manufacturer. They deliver improved accuracy, efficiency, and reliability, helping reduce costs, comply with regulations, and protect your brand reputation.

Udea is a wholesaler of organic foods, natural drugstore products and sustainable non-food items. It focuses on the Benelux and supplies to organic specialists and food service. Udea manages most of its logistics itself and is continuously optimizing the logistics process. Throughout the Netherlands, Udea's customers are supplied with their own trucks, after which they collect the products from suppliers in the same trucks. Until recently, Udea worked with folding crates from a pool system within this logistics process. By exchanging the pool crates for the Clever Fresh Box folding crate from Schiphorst, a significant efficiency improvement is made. Using these crates offers Udea a double advantage. The Udea distribution center works with ADAPTO pick stations. The advanced pick stations are a part of automated warehouse. The Clever Fresh Box folding crates are suitable for use in automated warehouse systems as well as for transport and storage. Udea called in Salvum Europe for the selection and purchase of the new crates. For this specific assignment from Udea, Salvum focused on the wide range within the European market. Folding crates from various European manufacturers were tested. From this comparative study, Schiphorst's folding crates emerged as the best in the test. Salvum has expressly sought a high-quality heavy duty folding crate that is suitable for automated warehouse systems as well as for stocking the internal warehouse and for delivery to the stores. Schiphorst's heavy duty folding crates fit in seamlessly with this need. For Udea, the crates are produced in purple; the color that is characteristic of Udea's house style. To identify the crates, the name Udea is embossed on both sides in the bottom edge.

At Tallpack, we believe in a future where our planet thrives. That’s why we offer a wide range of sustainable packaging materials that help your business become more environmentally friendly. From biobased and recycled content (PCR) films to recyclable plastic and steel strapping – every choice contributes to a cleaner, greener world. Together we can make a difference and take responsibility for a better future. Choose Tallpack and embrace sustainability with pride and conviction.

Gripsheet anti-slip sheets have been shown in tests to outperform alternatives, with a higher coefficient of friction in all directions and lifting angles. This provides better pallet stability and reduces the risk of load shifting. In addition, the sheets reduce the need for wrapping film, are 100% recyclable and made from FSC-certified recycled paper. Interested? Request samples via info@tallpack.nl or test them yourself in our centre in Geldermalsen.

At TFS, we offer complete solutions for filling lines, tailored to your process. Whether it's custom-made or standard modules, we ensure a smooth and efficient production process. We fill accurately and hygienically, tailored to every product. With practical solutions, we help you produce more efficiently and sustainably. Want to learn more? Visit our showroom in Liessel or contact us.

After a successful launch at the Empack trade fair, TFS Filling Solutions is pleased to present a new video showcasing the power of our Finch Filling Line in combination with the IBC tipper. This video offers a detailed overview of the features and benefits of both machines, demonstrating how they combine to provide a complete solution for filling and packaging processes.

For a client facing complex logistics and production challenges, TFS Filling Solutions developed a fully automated filling line tailored to their process from start to finish. From feeding empty cans to stacking filled cans and wrapping full pallets, everything runs seamlessly, without manual intervention. This customized, turnkey solution combines speed, flexibility, and accuracy—and demonstrates just how far automation can go when everything is perfectly coordinated.

Unprecedented possibilities with lasers Lasers can be used for coding on almost all materials. Think, for example, of glass, ceramics, rubber, plastic, paper or coated and uncoated metals. This is done with the utmost accuracy and at extremely high speed. Moreover, coding can be done in any direction, so also perpendicular to the transport direction. With the great advantage that no consumables are needed for the print! What exactly is 'laser'? Laser is an abbreviation of Light Ampification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In Dutch this means: Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. In essence, laser is about light. Light can be thought of as waves or photons. A laser excites them and makes them all go in the same direction. This is called 'coherent'. With a regular lamp, the light goes in all directions. With a laser, this is strongly bundled in one direction. The power of lasers With a coherent beam of light, the laser system places a small dot on the surface to be marked at a great distance. This is similar to a laser pointer. Only a laser can do much more. The power of strongly bundled light is enormous. Think of making fires with a magnifying glass. Laser has therefore long been used to mark products in this way. The bundled light is then guided past two mirrors mounted on a special motor. This 'Galvomotor' can make a very small movement very accurately and quickly. The name is derived from 'galvanometer', which accurately measures (electrical) current with a mechanical deflection. Today this is the drive of the mirrors in a laser. Various types of laser systems In this day and age, coding with laser systems has become an indispensable part of production. Which laser you can best use to laser your products or packaging, has to do with the desired effect that you want to achieve on the surface to be marked.

The Topa Institute, part of the Topa group, has undergone a complete metamorphosis after major renovations. It has become a real showroom with the latest machines. Even more important is the knowledge and experience of the team, especially in the field of cargo securing. Topa not only produces packaging, but also tests it for their customers at the Topa Institute. This is important because goods must be well protected during transport, which must also be safe. That is why legal rules have been drawn up for transport packaging and cargo securing. At the Topa Institute, experts test the protective function of packaging, its strength and fuseability. At the same time, the institute is also looking at how it can be made more sustainable. Why test? The Topa Institute tests with clear objectives. Saving, for example. On paper, great material savings can be envisaged, but transport should not suffer as a result. That is why testing is a good solution. Qualifying is also a reason to test. Packaging that protects the product against weather influences is developed, tested and then qualified in climate chambers. The procedures for this are strict and contain several parts. This process is approached in a structured manner. Testing transport situations Very extreme transport situations can be simulated in the laboratory to reduce the amount of damage to a minimum. The test center is equipped with the most modern transport simulation technology. Along the way, vibrations, shocks, impacts, pressure loads, temperature fluctuations or changes in humidity can have a major impact on the load. Cargo securing Portfolio manager Arjan Voshart knows better than anyone how important testing transport packaging is. Not only because products must be delivered in good condition after transport, but certainly also in connection with safety.

'Operators often don't have time to check packaging for errors such as misplaced labels. Our label inspection systems flawlessly do this for 100% of the products, saving operators time," explains Boy Meijer, our product specialist in Control & Inspection. "Additionally, we see an increasing use of robots that cannot perform visual inspections. Our systems can. The growing automation results in a need for more control and inspection systems.' Recalls Another reason to automate inspection is recalls due to, for example, an incorrect label. 'If a label is applied to a certain product stating that it doesn't contain an allergen when it does, a company has a major problem. This can cause significant issues, and hefty fines are not uncommon.' Targeted inspection Meijer advises companies to carefully consider the purpose for which a system is being purchased. 'There is a lot possible, but it's a waste to deploy the most comprehensive inspection systems if a simple solution suffices.' 'Furthermore, we see that the required space in the production line to perform more extensive inspections often poses challenges. Antares Vision, the supplier of our inspection systems, has addressed this by combining multiple inspections into a single system. Such a combined system takes up only slightly more space than one of these individual systems.' Faster setup with AI Looking to the future, Meijer expects that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will also enter the realm of control and inspection systems. 'A label inspection system often needs to learn first. Consider, for example, the location and readability of the barcode. If you've done that for product A, it could be faster for product B because AI automatically applies the settings for product B.'

We would like to share more about the many possibilities of label materials and thermal transfer ribbons. Self-adhesive labels in combination with thermal transfer label printers Self-adhesive labels are a commonly used product in various industries, including logistics, retail, and manufacturing. They are used to identify, label, and trace products, packaging, and shipments. Thermal transfer label printers are specialized printers used to print information on these self-adhesive labels. These printers operate based on the thermal transfer process, utilizing an ink ribbon to transfer information onto the label. Common label materials There are various materials available for making labels, each with its own characteristics and applications. Choosing the right label material depends on the specific application and the environmental conditions to which the label will be exposed. Factors such as durability, water resistance, chemical resistance, and printing capabilities should be considered when selecting the appropriate material. Thermal transfer ribbons Thermal transfer ribbons, also known as ribbons or print foils, play a crucial role in the world of labels, tags, and thermal transfer label printers. Brands like ARMOR, DNP, ITW, and TTS have made their mark in this industry with high-quality products. The choice of ribbon type is determined by the application to be printed, the material, and the environment in which printing takes place. This is a critical decision with a significant impact. If the ribbon is not right, it can result in a poor print, leading to smudged printing or an easily wiped-off impression. The quality of the ribbon is essential, and we ensure that you always benefit from the best ribbon for your printing process.

The Multipond MPL-08-1000-400-J linear 8 head weigher is the newest development of Multipond. Focus of this machine is compact packaging lines and due to low drop heights ideal for break sensitive products. For example ideal for fresh cut fruit, tapas products, ready meals, cookies, chocolate coated products. The Multipond is standard in a hygienic execution and IP69 water tight, suitable for wash down cleaning. Due to the compact execution ideal for placing above a tray line at eye level.

After harvesting, the tomatoes are transported to the packaging machine via the conveyor belt. The planning sees which packaging orders come in in combination with the stock. They can schedule this on one of their production lines. With NiceLabel Software, the chosen packaging is now filled, packaged and provided with a label and coding with checkweighing or E-weighing. Until now, the label printers were set manually because there was no link with the parent system. This regularly led to errors when a different type of tomato was packaged and the printer was not set to the label with the correct characteristics. RedStar works for major retailers in Europe. They have more than 500 different packaging in their production. In addition to their own tomato nurseries, they also purchase on a large scale. Each package has its own unique label and is coded with its own cultivation number for the origin of the tomatoes. Coding and labeling specialist De Koningh helped RedStar minimize the number of these errors by using NiceLabel software. The software and printers no longer need to be set up manually. This is now done at a central point that communicates with all coding and labeling systems. The performance of the machines is fed back to the MES system (control software for production processes) via a link. Centralizing the management and control of various labels results in a strongly improved result. The collaboration between De Koningh and RedStar is certainly not new. They have been working together pleasantly for years in the field of coding and labeling. The search for a partner that supplies both the coding and labeling systems as well as the software, has therefore quickly led to De Koningh. De Koningh is a recognized supplier and, with the so-called 'NiceLabel Solutions Partner' status, has everything it takes to provide us with the right advice and service.

Topa is on track for sustainability Topa is once again taking a great step forward in its ambition to reduce the Company Carbon Footprint (CCF). In 2023, we have once again significantly reduced our CO2 emissions and have made a financial climate contribution for the remaining emissions. CCF 2023 results: More than just numbers In 2023, we have also taken targeted measures in our internal business operations that contribute to the realization of our environmental objectives. For example, by making adjustments to our heating system, switching to electric or hybrid cars and switching to green energy, we have reduced our total CO2 emissions by no less than 38%. From 1,660 tons in 2020 to 1,025 tons last year. Our reduction is far above the Dutch objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement, which aims for a reduction of 11%. Our figure for waste has unfortunately increased slightly last year. This is the result of an adjusted internal distribution key. In total, we have again managed to achieve a nice saving in the past year. We now want to take responsibility for our emissions. That is why Topa has also made a financial climate contribution via ClimatePartner for 2023. The project that has been chosen is 'Renewable Energy Asia'. This project invests in renewable energy such as wind and solar energy, which helps to reduce global CO2 emissions. Thanks to this contribution, Topa can call itself a 'Company with a financial climate contribution' in 2024. But we are not finished with 'reducing' yet Although we are proud of the results achieved, we recognize that there is always room for improvement. In 2024, we will continue our initiatives to further reduce our CO2 emissions. Our spearheads in 2024 remain reducing energy consumption, making our fleet more sustainable and further limiting our waste stream.