Technological symposium at IPM

The "Stronger Together" symposium took place at IPM’s headquarters in Lugo (Ravenna, Italy) on 19 February, bringing together 130 customers from across Italy and various international markets. The event attracted those in search of quality, technology, innovation, and customisation-key elements that set the company apart in the market, enhancing its competitiveness and keeping pace with industry advancements. Throughout the day, area managers presented the company’s latest technological innovations in multiple languages, offering attendees the opportunity to witness the machinery in operation, ask questions, and engage in discussions.

In addition to the latest developments in haul-offs, cutting machines, cup-making machines, tube benders, threading machines, and slotting machines, IPM introduced a groundbreaking innovation for the sector: a fully automated extrusion end-of-line system operating 24/7. This system, in terms of precision, speed, and durability, is capable of replicating and replacing human labour, addressing issues related to workforce shortages and skill gaps while relieving personnel of repetitive, heavy, and hazardous tasks.

Such large-scale systems are rarely exhibited at trade fairs. Comprising integrated machines and robots, they leverage artificial intelligence, advanced cameras, highly precise sensors, and powerful software to recognise, identify, and classify products. This enables the manufacturing, assembly, and packaging (with prior inspection of each component) of items across an ever-expanding range of applications. These remotely controlled systems ensure greater production efficiency, facilitate scheduled maintenance, and, thanks to machine learning, continuously improve their functions.

During the event, two large LED walls in the production department showcased additional cutting-edge IPM systems currently in operation worldwide, designed for the handling, sorting, boxing, and palletising of various types of tubes.