IWK Verpackungstechnik GmbH, based in Stutensee near Karlsruhe, Germany, is part of the ATS Group and employs more than 7,500 people at 65 international production sites. It is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of packaging machines, focusing on tube fillers and cartoning systems.
With the CABLIblue 870 card-to-card blister system, the company supports its customers on their journey towards a circular economy. It processes high volumes of sturdy packaging for medical technology, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, DIY articles, and non-food – made from recyclable cardboard, completely without plastic.
When it comes to efficiency, none of the competitors’ machines can beat the CABLIblue 870. With a packaging output of 22 cycles per minute, it is 10% faster than the industry average. The machine achieves this by consistently using stepper motors of the EMMS-ST type from Festo, which enable overlapping movements. The stepper motors also reduce the noise level to below 72 dbA and lower the energy consumption of the entire machine. They thus guarantee a greater energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint.