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Joint Research and Development Project
The demand for quality-oriented, automation-compatible, and cost-effective manufacturing processes and technologies also applies to the packaging industry. For example, requirements for heating and sealing tools are also increasing. This is particularly true for achieving long service lives when sealing flexible and rigid packaging, such as pouches, bags, or cups. In this context, material substitutions also play a significant role. Assemblies made of metallic materials are being replaced by glass, ceramics, or plastics.
In a project funded by the ERDF program, watttron GmbH is developing innovative thick-film heaters for industrial use in mass consumer goods production together with partners. As part of the project, a resistor paste system based on modified raw materials is being developed and demonstrated in the application for processing polymer films. In this joint project, watttron is responsible for the investigation, evaluation, and optimization of the heating elements.
Innovative Non-Stick Technologies for More Reliable Packaging Processes
In the joint project “Development of technologies and equipment for the production of wear-resistant layers with non-stick effects using plasma assistance” (PLASAL), funded by the SAB, watttron GmbH developed new approaches for optimizing heating tools for the packaging industry.
The aim of the project was to develop heating tools that prevent the film from sticking during the heating and sealing process while enabling stable and reliable film processing.
By combining modern non-stick coatings with specifically structured tool surfaces, a promising process approach was developed. The coatings significantly reduce film adhesion, while the optimized surface structure supports wrinkle-free suction and positioning of the film. This allows packaging processes to be designed more stably, efficiently, and with greater material care.
With the results from the PLASAL project, watttron is strengthening its expertise in the field of innovative heating technologies and creating the basis for more powerful and sustainable packaging applications.
User-Centered Software for More Efficient, Sustainable Packaging Processes
As part of an innovation project funded by the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB), watttron GmbH is developing the Advanced Profile Editor 2.0 (APE 2.0) – a forward-looking software tool for the intelligent creation of temperature profiles for digital matrix heating systems.
The goal of the project is to significantly simplify and standardize profile creation for the thermoforming of packaging while simultaneously conserving resources. Through more precise and material-appropriate temperature control, film consumption can potentially be reduced by up to 50% – a measurable contribution to greater sustainability in the packaging industry.
With the Advanced Profile Editor 2.0, watttron is strengthening its role as an innovation leader in the field of digital heating technologies – and demonstrating how intelligent software can make processes more efficient and materials more sustainable.
STEM Specialist Program
In a project funded by ESF Plus, watttron is developing process structures that combine the realization of prototypes and special solutions with the manufacture of series products. For the planned further development of the organization, corresponding optimization measures are to be developed and implemented based on an analysis of existing processes. Regarding the production of prototypes and special solutions, these are primarily organizational measures, such as the digitalization of warehouse and order monitoring. Building on this, the goal is to establish series production. This also requires technical measures, among others. These include, for example, the adaptation of assembly workstations, the development of a modular system for production aids, and the optimization of calibration and commissioning stations.
User-Centered Software for More Efficient, Sustainable Packaging Processes
The joint training program funded by the SAB makes it possible to conduct training together with partner companies and specialized educational institutions. This ensures that all content is taught completely and at a high professional level – especially when individual aspects cannot be fully covered within the company’s own operations. Trainees benefit from practical assignments in different learning and working environments, giving them a comprehensive insight into their profession.
An excellent example of this is the training to become a mechatronics technician: it combines skills from mechanics, electronics, and information technology and is considered a future-oriented profession with excellent prospects. This qualified training not only strengthens the professional competence of future specialists but also secures the company’s own long-term personnel requirements.
The funding ensures that training takes place at a consistently high level while supporting access to qualified training positions. The measure thus makes an important contribution to sustainable
recruitment of young talent.
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