On the occasion of Fakuma 2023, one of the most important international exhibitions for the different working technology of plastics materials, Moretto will participate with a stand of over 230 sqm and over 40 machines showcased at the edition scheduled from 17 to 21 October in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The fair will give the opportunity to address the main topic in the world of plastics processing, such as digitalization, the circular economy and energy efficiency from the perspective of processes and products. It will be possible to take stock of a sector which has been facing for years a phase of radical change due to new technologies, renewed consumer trends and the needs of an ever-evolving market.
One of Moretto’s strategic development drivers is energy efficiency guaranteed through its products. Electricity is one of the highest costs of the manufacturing industry sector and have solutions capable of significantly reducing these costs represent an indispensable competitive advantage.
The OTX hopper is the result of sophisticated mathematical simulations that allows the analysis of the geometry, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and material flow of the plastic granule with the support of the super computer Leonardo, an exceptional computer capable of 22 trillion operations per second. OTX ensures a regular material flow, guaranteeing correct drying of each individual granule being processed. In addition, the optimisation of the process parameters has enabled the hopper size, technological airflow and treatment time to be reduced by 40% for the same hourly throughput guaranteeing a better energy efficiency of 66%. Because OTX is not a simple hopper but a concentrate of 7 patents that ensures a full control of all working parameters. OTX can be considered a ‘Hopper Machine’ in its own right by virtue of its features.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY BECOMES A DRIVER OF DEVELOPMENT
One of Moretto’s strategic development drivers is energy efficiency guaranteed through its products. Electricity is one of the highest costs of the manufacturing industry sector and have solutions capable of significantly reducing these costs represent an indispensable competitive advantage.
The OTX hopper is the result of sophisticated mathematical simulations that allows the analysis of the geometry, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and material flow of the plastic granule with the support of the super computer Leonardo, an exceptional computer capable of 22 trillion operations per second. OTX ensures a regular material flow, guaranteeing correct drying of each individual granule being processed. In addition, the optimisation of the process parameters has enabled the hopper size, technological airflow and treatment time to be reduced by 40% for the same hourly throughput guaranteeing a better energy efficiency of 66%. Because OTX is not a simple hopper but a concentrate of 7 patents that ensures a full control of all working parameters. OTX can be considered a ‘Hopper Machine’ in its own right by virtue of its features.
THE HUMAN AT THE CENTRE
Following the signals of the market, Moretto, has oriented its business model, investing in the Human-Machine relationship to be always competitive and innovative allowing the transition towards the so-called ‘Industry 5.0’. With the previous model of ‘Industry 4.0’, the focus was on digitalization and the interconnection of systems, while now the focus is on the development of technologies that simplify the interaction between human and machine.
Humans improve their skills and the effectiveness of their actions by technology, reducing the repetitiveness of operations and improving the user experience. The human being maintains an essential role in planning, organizing and managing production activities with the support of automated machinery and state-of-the-art robots. The full integration of human talent and technology enables the company to produce innovative, state-of-the-art products that meet customers’ needs in terms of quality and reliability.
The central role of human is at the base of Moretto’s philosophy, which for years has endowed its most technologically advanced products with the ethical OMS&P trademark, whose symbol is represented by Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian man, an expression of the values of creativity and genius that also characterize the activity of the Massanzago-based company. These values guided Moretto towards the development of an offer that enhances the creativity and intelligence of human capital, which has always been the driving force behind the company’s innovation and success.
THE DIGITALIZATION THAT ENHANCES THE CUSTOMER SERVICE
In addition to the central role of human, the digitalization of processes and services is another cornerstone of Moretto’s business strategy. The continuous evolutions of the modern world, combined with the need to provide customers with a quick response, have accelerated the need to have digital tools to further improve the service. The after-sales service is a real commitment to customers for Moretto and this is why the company guarantees it worldwide, through trained technicians and specialists and thanks to automated warehouses, management software and online platforms.
Part of the process of digital evolution and service improvement is QR Code project, which aims to provide customers with some useful information by supporting them from the very first stages of their purchase. Its functioning is simple and intuitive: using the mobile phone and framing the QR Code on the machine, the user can access to a series of services with high added value, such as useful information on the machine, tutorial videos, the possibility to request the list of recommended spare parts and much more.
SUSTAINABILITY: TAKING ACTION TO PROTECT OUR PLANET AND ENSURE PRODUCT EFFICIENCY
The adoption of a production approach based on circular economy principles has steered the activities of the Moretto group over the years. Sustainability and energy saving are an established part of the company philosophy and are developed through technologies that take into account the needs of customers, but also the environment and the community in which we live.
With the aim of reduce its environmental impact, the company has chosen to use only energy from renewable sources in its plants, as evidenced by its participation in Dolomiti Energia’s ‘100% clean energy’ project.
The development of equipment suitable for recycling is not only a duty for plastics processors, but also a necessity for customers who demand solutions suitable for both virgin materials and those with high percentages of recycled material.
SOME OF OUR INNOVATIONS AT FAKUMA
The Fakuma exhibition will be an opportunity to showcase some of the most innovative solutions dedicated to plastics processing in the world.
Dehumidification is one of Moretto’s strategic segments, thanks to solutions that over the years have satisfied the most demanding customers by combining high technical performance with low energy consumption.
These requirements find their maximum expression in X COMB, the latest addition to the range of dehumidifiers that immediately met the needs of processors thanks to its compact footprint, which make it suitable for treating small quantities of highly hygroscopic technical polymers. A highly energy-efficient product that is the ideal solution for production-intensive sectors such as medical, optics and electronics.
Small details can often determine the success of a dehumidification process, where even a small amount of no-dried polymer can compromise the quality of the final moulding. Moisture Meter was created with the intention to completely eliminate this problem, thanks to its ability to detect the percentage of residual moisture in the polymer without the need for off-line sampling.
Moisture Meter is able to provide the operator in real time with the moisture value of the plastic granule after drying, allowing the operator to fix the situation if the resin has not been properly treated, “saving” the transformation process. Different versions are available depending on the type of installation and the hourly throughput of the polymer to be treated.
Another process that requires great precision to obtain a technical and aesthetic quality product is dosing.
Moretto has a wide and complete range of blenders, including the DGM Gravix 20, the new gravimetric batch dosing unit developed specifically for high-precision dosing of small percentages of material. The 20 series is based on the Gravix series, but with a renewed design that improves granule flow.
Configurable through an easy touch view and equipped with Modbus RS485, USB and Ethernet connections, it maintains the technical features that have distinguished the Gravix line.
Raw material procurement is a crucial step in plastics processing, which is why storage solutions will play a prominent role on the Fakuma stand.
Oktobag meets the requirements of processors who want an automatic system for emptying octabins and big bags. The bag is attached by means of 4 gravity grippers which, with a wave-like movement, bring the plastic granule to the centre where a suction probe will take it.
The storage line also includes SILCONTROL, the system designed and developed to control the loading of plastic granules into storage silos. The material, identified via a special barcode reader, is matched to the correct silo by interrogating the database. Thanks to this procedure, SILCONTROL aims to avoid errors, even human errors, in the material loading phase.
The interconnection of machines and the management of large amount of data generated within the plants prompted Moretto to develop MOWIS, the software platform developed in-house for the control and management of processes within the production plant. A modular and self-configurable tool, usable on-site or remotely, which via OPC UA protocol achieves total connectivity between machines, processes, departments and plants and allows the management of highly complex systems in an optimized and intuitive manner.
Fakuma will also be an opportunity to present to the international customers the best solutions for blown film extrusion. Thanks to more than 40 years of experience of Contrex, a company of the Moretto Group, the dosing unit Graviko and the efficient Discovery cooling rings will be on show.
Moretto will address many themes at the next edition of Fakuma, from innovations which aim to enhance the value of man and his work to a digitalization process that has involved all branches of the company, improving the efficiency and response times of customer service.
Meet MORETTO at Stand 3208, Hall B3.
