The Doypack® brand has been synonymous with practical stand-up pouches for over 50 years. The patent is held by French company Thimonnier, which is increasingly moving towards mechatronics and ultimately Industry 4.0 for the development of its filling and packaging machines. Pneumatic and electric automation technology from Festo provides a solid foundation for this development and for preparations for Industry 4.0.
Sylvie Guinard, CEO of Thimonnier
The electric cylinder EPCO from the Festo core range is used to precisely position dosing needles. EPCO is controlled by the motor controller and is connected via IO-Link®.