Convertech International 1st Quarter 2026inks, with ing with applications such as general packaging films, labels, and simple packaging—positioned as an entry-level to mid-range CI flexo solution.its digital infrastructure to support production operations. At the core of this initiative are its Digital Solutions, which can be implemented individually or combined to form the foundation of a smart factory.collects and displays machine data in real time, including op-erating status, downtime causes, printing speed, temperature, tension, and alarm histories. It enables line monitoring, auto-matic storage of lot-based production data, parameters, and operation logs, as well as long-term trend analysis to identify inefficiencies and detect defect precursors.duction, and performance recording. By connecting W&H machinery with ERP and MES systems, job data and machine settings—such as printing speed, tension, temperature, and repeat length—can be prepared in the office and transmitted directly to the machine. Operators simply select the job on the machine to complete setup, enabling a fully digital workflow.ings, circuit diagrams, manuals, and maintenance histories for each piece of equipment. This enables quick searches by part number or machine type, online access to manuals and draw-ings, and shared maintenance records—reducing downtime, eliminating reliance on individual expertise, and improving long-term equipment reliability.parts, including compatibility checks, real-time inventory and delivery information, and integration with PDE for unified parts management.es such as increasing product variety, the shift to sustainable Digital Solutions: A Smart Factory StrategyUnder the concept of “Packaging 4.0,” W&H has strengthened In-house Expo: A Platform for Deep Technical ExchangeThe In-house Expo was held packaging, labor shortages, and growing traceability require-ments. By visualizing processes across film extrusion (VAREX II), flexo printing (ALPHAFLEX), and converting, they enable more efficient realization of Packaging 4.0.over four days on October 9-10, 13-14 and was open by invita-tion or prior registration. Free shuttle buses operated from the K fair venue.W&H’s Technical Center—covering approximately 10,000 m²—serves as a large-scale, functional facility where man-ufacturers and converters can test machine performance, material and ink compatibility, and process configurations. It is designed for live demonstrations, trials, application testing, and training.A total of 10 machines were installed in one location, includ-ing film extrusion lines (OPTIMEX, VAREX, AQUAREX, FILMEX), flexo presses (ALPHAFLEX, NOVOFLEX, MIRAFLEX), a digital printing system under development, and a HELIOSTAR gravure Figure 5,6 Printing press lineup installed in one sec-tion of the expansive Technical Center�Up to 8 colors�Print width: 820–1,270 mm�Maximum repeat length: 800 mm�Maximum printing speed: 500 m/min�Supported substrates include PE and PP mono-materials, PCR materials, and paper up to 120g/m². According to W&H, the press is aimed at companies start-The production management and IoT platform “RUBY” “RUBY Connect 4 Flow” digitally links order intake, pro-The digital platform “PDE” centralizes spare parts, draw-The “W&H Shop” provides online access to genuine spare Together, these Digital Solutions address industry challeng-Figure 4 In-house Expo signage displayed at the W&H Technical Center28
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