Production of a variety of shapes
with a single tool
Changing the shape of the packaging on traditional production machines requires specific tools for each shape, resulting in additional tooling costs, as well as tool changeover time.
DigiPlus avoids these disadvantages: it is a technological building block that can be implemented on existing flexible packaging machines to make them more flexible in terms of the shape of the pouch produced.
DigiPlus is based on the sealing principle developed by SEALESTER: a sealing tool moves over the films to seal them along a trajectory predefined by the operator. At the end of the shaping line, this option adds a special sealing and/or cutting shape to the packaging produced, using a single tool.
Reducing MOQs (Minimum of quantity)
Traditionally, a shape is associated with a specific tool. To be profitable, the minimum production quantities (MOQs) are then increased. The DigiPlus solution eliminates the need for specific tooling for each shape, reducing MOQs on production machines while maintaining flexibility and shape variability. It is then possible to have a range of pouches with a low MOQ (e.g., 5,000) and still be profitable.
The materials
To reduce the environmental impact of packaging, new eco-friendly materials are being proposed on the market. Depending on their composition, sealing these materials can be a real challenge. With our technology, the heat required for sealing is regulated at specific points, which means that certain materials that are sensitive to overheating can be properly sealed.
