Just a year after market presentation of the the innovative measuring system of Andritz Küsters wins at the Index 08 in Geneva the esteemed innovation prize in the category “machines”.

Following the Index 05 Award for the Twin Calender this is now EDANA’s second award in succession for the enterprise from Krefeld.

With this measuring technique, for which a patent has been applied, Andritz Küsters achieved a breakthrough in the detection of stripe applications on nonwovens. reliably detects the position and width of chemical applications in the form of stripes on the dry web during running production.

As no other machine in the competition the fulfilled the jury’s requirements regarding innovation and relevance for the nonwovens industry. For manufacturers of nonwovens with hydrophilic stripes for the hygiene industry the use of the means a marked reduction of production costs, a reliable process control and, at the same time, a documented increase in quality standard.

 

“We are honoured to have received this award”, says a well-pleased Andreas Lukas, leader of Andritz Küsters Nonwoven, “as the Index Award reflects the trust of the nonwovens industry in our innovative power and our process understanding. is far more than mere traditional mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and software. reflects our service for process optimization. This challenging goal could, above all, be achieved thanks to our continuous and open exchange of ideas with our customers. Together with our partner udicom a product was created from which the entire industry stands to gain. Increasing raw materials prices and energy costs make it more than ever necessary to control and enhance every process. allows us to provide a substantial contribution towards a proven reduction in raw materials and energy costs.”

 

The Andritz Küsters staff in Krefeld are already well aware that the can perform far more than “just” detect stripes. Further development projects for a differentiated product recognition and measuring of the oil pick-up are already in the pipeline.

On-the-spot decision makers have the chance of seeing the exhibited at the Andritz Küsters booth 2327 in Geneva till 18 April.