Technology Magazine July 2022 | Page 290

ALL4LABELS

“ We develop unique and tailored technological production solutions to best satisfy the market needs ; from home care and personal care to premium solutions for wine and spirits ”

MASSIMILIANO MARTINO CTO , ALL 4 LABELS
“ There are several innovations and digital transformations across the analogue machines that we have , all of which are being upgraded with certain tools like print bars that are coming into the market and having a significant impact in terms of sustainability , because they reduce waste and the need for additional printing tools . They reduce the setup times , as well as time needed to maintain the equipment , and they speed up the supply chain in a much leaner and sustainable way ,” said Martino .
Regarding Sustainability All4Labels has solid programs in place to minimise waste and to maximise the lifespans of equipment : “ Life Cycle Assessments are constantly conducted to decarbonise as much as possible each printing and converting step with a great focus on enabling de-inking to accelerate the full circularity of substrates , including resins regenerations near-and-off-site . All4Labels is planning to launch a proprietary owned Life Cycle Assessment Tool specifically engineered for digital printing ,” said Martino .
The next part , according to Martino , is automation when it comes into transportation systems or smart manufacturing . Last year , the first automated guided vehicles were introduced around the plants including new packaging robots , limiting repetitive straining
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