Krones utilizes 3D printing to manufacture high-quality machinery components for the beverage and food industry.
The adoption of 3D printing technology enables precise, lighter, and more efficient components, as well as faster spare parts supply.
Krones' strategy aims to increase production efficiency while promoting sustainability in manufacturing.
Innovation in High-Performance: Krones Embraces 3D Printing for Enhanced Manufacturing Efficiency.
Krones, a leading provider of machinery and systems for the beverage and food industry, is driving innovation in high-performance. By harnessing 3D printing technology, the company is revolutionizing the production of machinery components to meet the highest quality standards while enhancing production efficiency.
A key component in this process is the can turner, which plays a crucial role in the production of beverage and food processing systems. Formerly manufactured from stainless steel, it is now additively manufactured, utilizing the HP Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer.
The decision to adopt 3D printing was made after careful analysis to ensure that the printed components meet the demanding requirements during the production process. Through precise design and mathematically calculated contours, the ideal performance of the can turner can be replicated, resulting in smooth production operations.
In addition to improved manufacturing precision, 3D printing also offers significant weight advantages. The additively manufactured components are approximately 80 percent lighter than their conventionally manufactured counterparts, leading to easier handling and simplified equipment conversion.
Furthermore, 3D printing plays a crucial role in spare parts supply by increasing manufacturing speed and reducing equipment downtime. This not only contributes to enhancing operational efficiency but also to reducing waste and promoting more sustainable production practices.
Krones pursues a holistic strategy with the use of the HP Jet Fusion 3D printer to increase production efficiency while simultaneously reducing environmental impact. In the future, the company plans to expand the use of 3D printing for additional applications, further solidifying its position as an innovation leader in the beverage and food industry.
