Podcast: Right-Sized Packaging Innovation Powered by Advanced Motion Control

In today’s fast-paced fulfillment landscape with millions of packages shipped worldwide, the stakes are higher than ever to make each package as efficient as possible. In this podcast, we discuss how right-size, on-demand packaging can change the future of shipping, for the better, with Packsize’s latest systems. Explore how advanced motion control enables precise, real-time box creation to deliver operational and environmental benefits for everyone.

Highlights include:

  • How Packsize’s system integrates motion control for precision packaging
  • The ROI of right-sized packaging in consumer goods logistics
  • What this means for sustainability and supply chain efficiency

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High-speed registration

High-Speed Registration

High-speed registration places extreme demands on a motion control system: drives need to record and convert registration marks within milliseconds to avoid offsetting, corrective movement must take place just as fast and position error can’t exceed 0.03mm—all while operating with ideal synchronization at thousands of cycles per minute.

As an industry-leader in high-speed registration, Kollmorgen’s controls, drives and motors can deliver position information in under a millisecond. And with the advanced 2G Motion System, you get the fastest servo control loops perfectly matched with drives and motors to deliver better uptime, better throughput and more reliability.

Smart Technologies are Changing Packaging Performance

Smart technologies are transforming packaging machines with integrated servo drives, motion controllers, and safety features that improve efficiency and adaptability. Innovations like predictive maintenance, real-time tracking, and remote monitoring simplify operations while boosting productivity. Kollmorgen’s solutions, like the AKD2G servo drive and Automation Suite, help manufacturers reduce downtime and stay prepared for the future.

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Talk to a Motion Expert

Changing trends in consumer packaging are pushing OEMs to be more innovative and flexible in their offerings. Successful web management requires consistent processes that reduce production variability, leading to improved quality and improved OEE. With Kollmorgen, you control the web. From high-speed registration to advanced motors and drives, our complete system solutions create perfect motion across every machine process to increase speed, precision and productivity.

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Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ Overview >

Kollmorgen Automation Suite (KAS) includes all the software and hardware you need to bring truly differentiated, high-performance machines to market faster. KAS has been proven to measurably accelerate development, increase throughput, minimize scrap and maximize overall equipment effectiveness.

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Cartridge DDR® >

Our exclusive Cartridge DDR® servomotors combine the performance advantages of a frameless motor with the ease of installation of a full-frame motor. The advanced electromagnetic design provides up to 50 percent more torque density than comparably sized conventional servo motors.

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The AKD-N decentralized servo drive reduces cabinet space and opens the way to a smarter machine automation with 80% less cabling. Typical applications for the AKD-N are packaging machines and production machines in food and beverage industry.

  • IP67 drives can be mounted to machine, outside the control panel
  • Reduced cabling because DC, network, power supply, I/O level as well as safety (STO) run in one cable
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Kollmorgen pioneered the development of direct drive technology, and today offers the broadest range of direct drive motors in the industry.
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The AKMH Series is built to withstand the most rigorous of washdown regimens. The combination of the AKMH’s IP69K construction and corrosion resistant materials make for a servo motor that will last the life of your machine.
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Our high-performance, brushless, maintenance-free stepper motors provide precise, extremely cost-effective motion control.

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AKM2G represents the latest evolution of the industry-leading AKM motor family. With significant torque increases in the same motor size OEMs can achieve substantial performance improvement without changing the motor mounting or using more machine space.

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Born from a rich AKD heritage, AKD2G is the latest servo drive technology adding:

  • Dual-axis technology for additional space savings
  • Built-in functional safety options via SafeMotion Monitor (including FSoE)
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Our best-in-class, high-performance servomotors offer a wide range of mounting, connectivity, feedback and other options. More than 500,000 standard models are available along with co-engineered modifications to suit almost any application…

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When you have questions about motion control, turn to Kollmorgen for expert advice. Our Ask the Experts series brings together skilled motion specialists to explore our customers’ most-asked questions and provide proven solutions.

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