Speed and automation go hand in hand, especially in the packaging industry, which has to keep pace with the production line. Speed is also of the essence away from packaging, namely in the development of the packaging machines themselves. Time-to-market is the keyword. The right automation solution can speed up both the production process and system development. Kraus Maschinenbau GmbH specializes in solutions for dispensing, counting, cutting, feeding, and positioning paper and flat products with thicknesses of up to 30 mm (see text box 1). The latest solution from the Spaichingen (Germany) based company is the High Speed Pouch Cutter BS 320 for cutting desiccant (hygroscopic substance filled) pouches and other continuous pouch webs (image 1). Full speed ahead Cutting at more

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