Control systems + automation
Delivering automation projects For Campbell, this reflects a broader shi£ in how automation projects are delivered. “It is not just about supplying a product. It is about building a long-term partnership,” he says. “As the customer’s needs evolve, the system evolves with them.” Today, the MAPS implementation is delivering clear benefits across Sovereign’s operations, including improved eiciency, reduced downtime, and enhanced product quality. “From my perspective, the system is reliable, user-friendly and continues to improve as we build on it,” Hewitt says. “It has made a real dierence to how we operate.” As the poultry sector continues to face increasing pressure to optimise performance and maintain strict quality standards, integrated automation solutions such as MAPS are set to play an increasingly important role in enabling sustainable, scalable growth.
largely a matter of programming and commissioning, rather than extensive new hardware,” says Hewitt.
Advanced automation features The system also oers advanced automation features that can enhance eiciency over time. “There are capabilities around automated routing, prioritisation and production optimisation that we haven’t made full use of yet,” notes Hewitt. “But the functionality is there, and it gives us a clear path for future improvements.” Beyond the technology, the success of the project has been underpinned by strong collaboration between Sovereign and Adroit Technologies. “There was a lot of communication throughout the process, especially during commissioning,” says Hewitt. “Any challenges were addressed quickly, and the support has remained strong.”
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Control systems + automation: Products + services
2DJET™ – A new coding class for product packaging
With GS1 standards gaining momentum globally, the strategic importance of 2D codes is clear. How to implement them in real production environments is what needs to be resolved – where speed, uptime, cost-eiciency and maximum flexibility across a variety of packaging materials still define success. And this is where theory and practice have o£en diverged. A new approach LEIBINGER is taking the next step in industrial coding. As an innovation leader in CIJ, the company brings decades of expertise in high-speed high-reliability coding. It also oers extensive ink know-how, built on the development and in-house manufacturing of a broad ink portfolio. With 2DJET, LEIBINGER is introducing a new coding class developed specifically for the next generation of packaging requirements. The new system features a continuous ink supply designed for uninterrupted production. It delivers clear codes at up to 300 dpi and printing speeds of up to 120 m/min, with the capability to print QR codes in up to 33 x 33 modules. Built on LEIBINGER’s deep understanding of industrial coding in real production environments, this newly developed approach redefines what manufacturers can expect from 2D coding. For a wide range of packaging For packaging manufacturers, this new coding class has been designed for print quality and to meet practical production needs. As a touchless printing technology, 2DJET brings with it the core advantages that have made CIJ successful in industrial environments. It can be used across various packaging materials and for dierent product shapes and surface conditions – from flat to curved, and from smooth to more challenging surfaces. With a throw distance of 8 mm, the compact printhead can be integrated into production lines with a high degree of flexibility, making installation easier even where space is limited or packaging geometries vary. Having demonstrated the prototype at interpack, LEIBINGER is planning pilot trials and demo installations for the end of this year and commercial launch of 2DJET in early 2027
At interpack in May this year, LEIBINGER unveiled its 2DJET™, a new coding class and a completely new approach to industrial coding and marking. Built to solve a key challenge currently facing the packaging industry – the transition to GS1 2D codes – 2DJET delivers razor-sharp, GS1-compliant 2D codes at up to 300 dpi and printing speeds of up to 120 m/min across a wide range of packaging materials and formats, without compromising productivity or flexibility. It is designed for seamless integration into existing production lines and is easy to install and operate, helping manufacturers simplify implementation and GS1- compliant day-to-day production. 2D codes – setting the pace for the future In packaging, across food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG, 2D codes are rapidly becoming the new standard. They promise more data in less space, improved traceability, greater flexibility in information management, stronger consumer engagement, and better control across the value chain – with relevance extending to emerging requirements such as the EU Digital Product Passport.
Real print samples: 2DJET™ delivers razor-sharp, GS1-compliant 2D codes at up to 300 dpi and printing speeds of up to 120 m/min across a wide range of packaging materials and formats.
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