From the first stretch blow molder manufactured in series to Plasmax barrier technology: the KHS production site in Hamburg, Germany, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The turnkey supplier looks back on half a century as a PET technology pioneer and wants to set standards in the future, too. “Our factory in Hamburg is one of the pillars and drivers of the success and growth of the KHS Group,” says Kai Acker, CEO of KHS GmbH. “The last 50 years have shown just how much innovative … [Read more...] about Anniversary for KHS Hamburg: 50 years of pioneering achievement and a strong team for the future
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Tethered caps: KHS optimizes its inspection technology with the help of artificial intelligence
Tethered caps have been mandatory for all non-returnable PET bottles in the EU since 2024. Consequently, the number of closure variants and thus the demands made of inspection technology have increased. KHS GmbH is meeting these new challenges with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The systems provider has now equipped its proven Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit with an AI-based fault detector. The obligatory introduction of tethered caps had far-reaching consequences … [Read more...] about Tethered caps: KHS optimizes its inspection technology with the help of artificial intelligence
Holistic line expertise: KHS to present pioneering systems, solutions and services at drinktec
At drinktec, the KHS Group will be exhibiting its extensive product portfolio of progressive technologies and smart services. The focus will be on new developments for all container segments. KHS is also presenting its range of digital services and training courses for line optimization. KHS’ holistic line expertise will be the key focus of the company’s drinktec booth this year, says KHS CSO Tobias Wetzel: “KHS stands for progressive technologies and services that can be combined to … [Read more...] about Holistic line expertise: KHS to present pioneering systems, solutions and services at drinktec
