B&R offers high-performance automation solutions for print media production (digital, conventional, and post-print), focusing on accuracy, speed, flexibility, and sustainability.
Key Aspects of B&R Automation in Printing
Modularity and Flexibility (Plug & Print):
B&R enables customized modularization of printing presses using centralized and decentralized automation components, as well as software modularization in Automation Studio. OPC UA FX technology automatically identifies machine modules and determines their position, enabling automatic configuration without manual software changes.
Motion Control Technology and Drives:
These utilize high-precision servo drives (such as ACOPOS P3 and ACOPOSmulti) and motors for precise control and exceptional product quality. This is crucial for handling the paper web and ensuring registration. A case study example is the collaboration with Canon on the ProStream high-speed inkjet printer, where the B&R solution controls the servo motors to maintain web tension.
Machine Vision:
The full integration of machine vision systems, as in Nilpeter label printers, enables real-time self-calibration of the machine, detecting color and alignment inaccuracies. This reduces material waste by up to 50% and downtime between short runs.
B&R is positioning itself as a provider of adaptive, efficient, and sustainable automation solutions for the next generation of printing, addressing the trend toward shorter runs and product personalization.
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