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FUTURA: the new generation of Bimec High Performance Slitter Rewinders
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imec S.r.l., a historic Italian company specialized in the production of Slitter Rewinders and Ancillary Equipments, has recently launched its brand new FUTURA range at PRINT4ALL exhibition in Milan - Italy: a concentration of innovation, efficiency and technology, the result of almost 50 years of experience in the converting field.
The FUTURA range includes the TF Single- Face Slitter Rewinder, the STM Duplex Slitter Rewinder, the TCA and BBOX Duplex Turret Slitter Rewinders, as well as a selection of special slitters fully customized. A renewed design, an even more robust structure and a new user interface make every machine in the FUTURA range a reliable ally for simplifying the operator’s work, drastically reducing the risk of human error and minimizing machine downtimes. The FUTURA range is built around three fundamental pillars: 1. Ergonomics
The modularity of components and consistent construction across different models make operation easier, increasing the operator’s familiarity with the machine. This is achieved through advanced design, intuitive interactivity and structural robustness.
2. Interactivity
The new FUTURA range is equipped with a series of advanced features designed to optimize human-machine interaction and make every phase of the production process simpler, safer, and more efficient, including: • The interactive synoptic panel, which clearly displays the material path and includes integrated tutorials which guide the operator through setup and maintenance procedures.
• Emergency recovery, which ensures quick and safe restart in case of interruptions, thanks to step-by-step guided procedures.
• Real-time monitoring, allowing immediate access to production data directly from the main screen, ensuring constant control over the entire process.
TCA 60 C+ Duplex Turret Slitter Rewinders of the Futura range
elements designed to meet future challenges: Cyber Security Ready capability for advanced system data protection and AI Ready integration, enabling compatibility with Artificial Intelligence modules dedicated to process analysis and optimization. 3. Robustness
The reinforced structure of the FUTURA line ensures greater load capacity and long- lasting system durability.
The FUTURA line also includes special slitter rewinders, customized for complex and non-standard applications. Thanks to its engineering expertise and a highly qualified technical team, Bimec is able to develop tailor-made solutions for processing materials and applications beyond flexible packaging, handling web widths over 1800 mm and rewind diameters exceeding 800 mm.
Brand New B-Knife Slitting System
• New “Automatic” and “Semi-Automatic” operating modes, which minimize manual intervention and maximize operational efficiency.
The control panel, featuring fully digitalized buttons, offers a modern and intuitive interface, while the “One-Push” reels unloading system further simplifies and speeds up the unloading operations. Completing the picture are two key
Each project begins with direct dialogue with the customer and results in customized, high-performance and reliable solutions. A key strength of the FUTURA range is the B-KNIFE slitting system, entirely designed by Bimec to enhance slitting performance. This system is unique in the industry, fully mechanical which ensures maximum precision and flexibility. It allows for the management of a wide range of materials and applications, with a minimum slitting width of 20 mm, intuitive regulation of overlap setting and cant angle configuration, automatic knife positioning and easy interchangeability between shear and razor cutting (both in air or in groove). The B-KNIFE represents the perfect balance between innovation and functionality, reaffirming Bimec’s ability to deliver technically unique solutions in the slitter rewinder field.
FUTURA is not just a new range of systems, it represents the result of Bimec’s technological evolution, which has always been focused on continuous innovation and a keen ability to respond effectively to the real needs of the market.
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June 2025
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