From 20–23 October 2026, we'll be exhibiting at glasstec in Düsseldorf. Visit us in Hall 13, Booth C31, where our experts will be ready to discuss the latest developments in glass container manufacturing, inspection and plant performance.

Bucher Emhart Glass is further strengthening its position as a full‑service partner for the glass industry by integrating cm.project.ing, a specialist in holistic glass plant engineering.

FlexRobot automates the repetitive task of swabbing blank molds and neck rings - saving time and improving consistency. It installs quickly on new and existing IS machines, with minimal disruption to your operations.
 
Our service engineers manage the installation process and provide thorough training for operators. Ongoing support is available through our Training Academy, both online and in person.
 
Your next small step could be a big one for productivity, safety, and performance.

From the melting furnace to the digital training platform: The Smart Service Circle visited Bucher Emhart Glass in Planegg and gained fascinating insights into the world of glass container production.

-  Real time online measurements
-  Improved stability
-  Process automation

GobRadar is a camera-based gob observation and measurement system (sensor) providing a number of measurements for each and every single gob such as weight, length and shape allowing closed loops like closed-loop weight control.
Two separate high-speed matrix cameras in cooled housings are installed on the feeder platform monitoring the gobs just after the cut. These images from two angles are used to create a 3d-model of each gob.
The real time data acquired includes:

-  Weight
-  Length
-  Diameter
-  Angle
-  Position
-  Trajectory
-  Shape
-  Freak detection

GobRadar is suitable for all manufacturing processes and can offer automatic weight control in Blow & Blow where the PPC weight control is not usable.
Each gob is taken into account in real-time. Closed-loop weight control stabilizes the process and herewith avoids problems related to weight deviations. Reducing weight deviations can eventually also save glass. Monitoring of all process relevant parameters in real-time allows to detect trends and to further optimize the production.
With the GobRadar and FlexIS additional future closed-loops will be enabled.
Only GobRadar will work seamlessly with these new advanced technologies.

Are you worried that inefficiency in repetitive tasks, like swabbing moulds, can easily result in costly performance losses? 
Our FlexRobot Blankside delivers the process upgrade you need with a high return on a cost-effective investment. The technology is integrated with IS, AIS and NIS machines and with FlexIS control, delivering profitability through automation. Providing precise, consistent and fast service, the FlexRobot Blankside helps minimize rejects, meaning the machine output is optimized.
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