36 TRADE SHOW REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 23 No. 06/22 www.petpla.net Solutions for different perspectives PET highlights at Drinktec Preparations for Drinktec which will take place in Munich from September 12 - 16, 2022 are going according to plan. In addition to the exhibitor portfolio - some of the PET highlights have already been compiled on the following pages -, visitors can look forward to the supporting program when planning their visit: With presentations on the key topic of digitalisation at the Drinktec Inspiration Hub in Halls A3 and B3, exhibitors and visitors will have the opportunity for in-depth interaction. Digitalisation in the world of beverages and liquid food offers real added benefits for many users. One area that benefits is process engineering, where precise temperature profiles in the manufacturing process can seamlessly track production and identify quality parameters during the early stages of production. Real time is another keyword. Machine manufacturers will offer numerous solutions for obtaining real-time information from machines: The online tracking of production and filling processes can yield higher performance, predictive maintenance, efficient conversion processes, an overview of consumption values and clear data on product quality. Providers of software solutions, such as manufacturing execution systems (MES), can give preliminary estimates of the optimisation potential: Efficiency gains of up to 20 per cent are possible for line operations, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is improved through maintenance cycles that are up to 30 per cent longer, and product changes can be made at the planned time with 99 per cent certainty. The possibilities of machine learning software also raise the expectations for maintenance tasks. Condition-based maintenance with AR data glasses seems to have been taught almost everywhere and has been widely adopted by machine suppliers. Every digital application is also another checkmark on the sustainability list. This is particularly clear in the case of cleaning technology, which uses optical realtime detection of contamination even inside containers and tanks and enables highly specialized cleaning cycles. A machine learning tool ensures that individual contamination levels are learned, detected and treated correctly. Focus on water and water management Software optimisation of existing water consumption data, physical recirculation and complete recycling systems - in some cases even with the additional benefits of generating energy in a biogas plant - and self-learning cleaning concepts: These are just a few examples of how exhibitors at Drinktec 2022 are driving high water efficiency in the beverage and liquid food industry. The supporting program of the trade show takes also up this focus on water and water management: In their specialist presentations, the exhibitors will present new ideas for where water can still be saved - in the use of this resource in the beverage and liquid food industry. www.drinktec.com AGRINTL.COM • +1.724.482.2163 VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THESE SHOWS: drinktec Sep 12–16 Munich C5.121 K 2022 Oct 19–26 Düsseldorf 11C40 The right tools and expertise to help with your rPET goals! Agr is uniquely positioned to support your venture into rPET bottle manufacturing with a powerful combination of Process Control tools, Process Consultants, and decades of industry experience.
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