the Archimedean helix. The updated and fresh look of the machine visualisation was very well received by all clients. Every machine can be operated from any other PPC in the wash line thanks to compound redundancy (the ability to operate any machine in the wash line from any PPC). For example, if one PPC fails or becomes inaccessible, another PPC can take over its role. This duplication ensures continuous operation without downtime. For material handling, Jensen introduced the new RailExpress, a streamlined software solution for full functional control of basic to moderately complex Futurail systems. Laundries can continue to benefit from Futurail’s well-known hardware strengths, like durability, longevity, and increased uptime with a control system that offers excellent value for money. The AutoCalibration feature for Futurail’s sorting bins with its single push button calibration ensures a steady, correct loading of the tunnel washers – with no underloading and no overloading, which can result in incorrect dosing of chemicals, water consumption, and energy. This can significantly contribute to a laundry’s carbon footprint and will soon become an industry standard.
Just in time for Texcare, the new MetriV loading station for garments was launched, a streamlined entry-level workstation that combines a robust design with impressive speed and high capacity. For comparison, it was showcased alongside Jensen’s MetriQ, a high-end loading station featuring built- in comfort and the unique buttons-to-the- front design. “The MetriQ is considered the most ergonomic loading station for
garments in the industry,” said Gostony. “Other exciting innovations on display were our range of flexible towel feeding systems, including manual, automated and even fully automated solutions: In the automated solution, a
THOR.Towel unit separated and transferred towels to an operator who can speed up the feeding process by up to 83%, achieving 1100 pieces/hour (PPOH) compared to 600 PPOH in a fully manual process. The
THOR.Towel feeder is particularly popular in Japan, where workforce is scarce, and this exhibition marks the solution’s first appearance at an exhibition. The BLIZZ robot for fully automated towel feeding comes with a redesign that allows for more buffer inside the machine, ensuring a stable performance throughout the day – handling 500 small and large pieces in mixed batches.
A significant highlight at the booth were
the three state-of-the art flatwork finishing lines, all connected to an impressive Jenway transport and storage system. The Jenway conveyor system equipped with track- and-trace and various sorting and eject technologies connected three ironer lines with Express Pro and KliQ feeders followed by our new Silverline folder with reversing conveyors and space-saving inline stackers. Demonstrations at the booth showed a peak production of 2000 sheets per hour in two lanes on the new Express Pro feeder thanks to four feeding stations for fast cornerless feeding.
‘Let’s Create Your Next Level Laundry’, was the message from Kannegiesser which presented its latest solutions, addressing
key challenges in the laundry industry with practical innovations in automation, robotics, ergonomics, and sustainability. Kannegiesser demonstrated how tailored solutions can help laundries enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall service quality.
“The laundry industry is at a critical juncture where the need for efficiency, sustainability, and quality is more pressing than ever,” said Tina Kannegiesser, CEO of Kannegiesser. “At Texcare, our focus was on delivering the next level of technology and services to empower our customers to navigate these challenges successfully.”
The future of laundry Next level automation: Responding to the growing demand for automation as a solution to labour shortages and the need for efficient production processes, Kannegiesser unveiled new automation and robotics solutions, enhancing productivity across laundry operations. As Kannegiesser’s Jennifer Frentrup told LCNi: “Robots are great for productivity and for tackling the labour shortage. They don’t need to go to lunch or have coffee breaks – they have no natural bodily functions to attend to. All they require is some occasional maintenance.” Maybe eventually by another robot. Next level sorting: How about sorting a la carte? Do you wish to sort by article size? Colour? Or by RFID? Kannegiesser says it is setting new standards in sorting technology. From sorting on the soiled and clean sides to machine sorting based on size, colour, barcode, and RFID technology, these solutions offer flexibility and precision, aligning with the specific processes of each laundry operation. Next level ergonomics: “The use of robotics will increase in laundries but we will still have manual labour for a long, long time,” said Frentrup. So, Kannegiesser has prioritised ergonomic innovations that enhance both employee satisfaction and productivity.
Next level sustainability: Sustainability is now a critical demand in the laundry industry. Kannegiesser’s sustainable technologies reduce energy and water consumption, helping laundries cut operating costs and reduce their environmental impact.
Credit | Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH/Jochen Günther
As Frentrup explains: “We need solutions customised to individual laundries, large, small and diverse. We have to find the best solution and always a quality one.
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