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Centralised island for the automatic packaging of PP pipes from 6 extrusion lines

IPM [ on cover ]

IPM S. r. l. Via dell’ Artigianato, 13 z. i. 48022 Lugo( RA)- Italy tel: + 39 0545 23342- fax: + 39 0545 30911 e-mail: info @ ipm-italy. it
ers from repetitive, heavy, and potentially dangerous tasks. These problems are now widespread globally, which explains the high demand for these systems from customers around the world. These are the driving reasons that led IPM- a leader in the sector- to invest in solving issues that are common to the entire sector. We are talking about complex systems and cutting-edge technologies that help optimize processes and increase operational efficiency. Consisting of sets of machines and robots, these systems, thanks to artificial intelligence, next-generation cameras and sensors, as well as increasingly powerful software, are now able to:
Robot for wooden frames positioning
The IPM founding members: from the left, Bruno Barabani, Silvia Geminiani, Claudio Argnani
of the end of the extrusion lines for PVC pipes( both corrugated and smooth) up to diameter 800 mm, operating 24 hours a day.
This is an industry first, capable of replicating and replacing human labor in terms of precision, speed, and durability, solving problems related to unreliability and labor shortages, as well as relieving work-
• recognize objects through computer vision,
• automatically classify them,
• produce, select, assemble, and package,
• perform inspections of each individual item,
• operate in increasingly large production areas.
Furthermore, thanks to advanced technologies such as machine learning and predictive analytics
, companies can monitor and optimize every production phase, reducing costs and improving performance. However, this does not mean that humans can be completely replaced. The ideal approach is to enhance synergies between robots and people, creating collaborative work environments where both can work together, leveraging their respective strengths.“ K 2025 will be another great opportunity to present the results of our ongoing commitment and our pursuit of increasingly customized and technological solutions,” say the partners Argnani, Barabani, and Geminiani.“ Our goal is to help our customers improve the quality of their products by focusing on automation and more precise and intelligent control of energy resources. Change in the world of work is undeniable, even for the most sceptical: the future will be increasingly linked to robotics and artificial intelligence, essential tools for improving production processes.”
Italian technology plast / October 2025
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