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Syringe packaging: Merz Aesthetics relies on KOCH once again

Merz Aesthetics GmbH, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is a global company specializing in aesthetic medicine. The company develops and manufactures innovative solutions for medical aesthetic treatments and is among the established providers in this field. With extensive expertise, stringent quality standards, and a clear focus on patient safety, Merz Aesthetics supports healthcare professionals worldwide in delivering high-quality aesthetic treatments.

Challenge

  • Second KBS-C medplus® for the production expansion at a new site.

  • Automation of the previously manual feeding of syringes and needles.

  • Processing of two syringe formats within an existing production environment consisting of syringe assembly and end-of-line packaging.

  • Ensuring high process reliability, product control and reproducible packaging quality.

Solution

  • Second KBS-C medplus® for the production expansion at a new site.

  • Automation of the previously manual feeding of syringes and needles.

  • Processing of two syringe formats within an existing production environment consisting of syringe assembly and end-of-line packaging.

  • Ensuring high process reliability, product control and reproducible packaging quality.

Portrait of Alexander Dumpies, Project Engineer at Merz Aesthetics
Alexander Dumpies
Project Engineer at Merz Aesthetics

We were in discussions with three potential suppliers for the project. KOCH provided the best concept – both in terms of the system itself and in terms of support and overall pricing.

KOCH Verpackungslinie für Spritzen und medizinische Produkte in der Produktionsumgebung von Merz Aesthetics.

Packaging line for the automated processing and packaging of syringes at Merz Aesthetics.

Becherkette einer Verpackungsmaschine für Rückverfolgbarkeitslabel

Bucket conveyor for traceability labels.

Spritzenumlegung mit rotierenden Führungselementen innerhalb der automatisierten Verpackungslinie

Syringe transfer for defined orientation and further processing of the pre-filled syringes.

Nadelzuführung mit Rundförderer für die automatisierte Verarbeitung in der Verpackungslinie

Feeding and controlled positioning of the needles within the packaging line.

Vorgefüllte Spritzen in transparenten, ausgeformten Blistern innerhalb der Verpackungslinie

BPre-filled syringes in formed blisters.

Produktzuführung mit KRH-S über ausgeformten Blistern innerhalb der Verpackungslinie

Automated product feeding with the KRH-S handling system.

Produktaustrag der KBS-C mit Vereinzelung der verpackten Produkte auf einem Förderband

Product outfeed KBS-C medplus® with singulation

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