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Kiefel: Natureformer KFT90 - Sustainability in thermoforming
Thermoforming, Germany
Kiefel: Natureformer KFT90 - Sustainability in thermoforming
Thermoforming, Germany
Machine Building
Kiefel GmbH
Freilassing Germany
Kiefel GmbH builds machines for producing thermoform and medical products. The company headquarters is in Freilassing, and this is where 550 of the total 1000 employees worldwide work. The aim was to design and build a new machine to establish this machine, for processing natural fibers, in the thermoform segment on the market. The challenge was to implement the new process in the thermoform sector within the shortest possible time. https://www.kiefel.com/
Kiefel relies almost entirely on Siemens technology in its new machine. From the control panel (IPC477E Pro) to the controller SIMOTION D (SIMATIC S7-1516 T in the future) and the SIMATIC ET 200SP-F, to the drive technology (SINAMICS S120) and the switchgear (SIRIUS).
Faster commissioning of the safety technology through the end-to-end automation concept. Cost optimization in engineering through modularity and scalability of the components, in line with the requirements on the machine. Possibility of needs-based further development by using the future Motion Control platform (technology CPU).
The Natureformer (KFT90) is a thermoforming machine that produces various thermoform products from natural fibers (cups, bowls, etc.).
