Chinese medicine packaging machine should focus on technology

According to Chinese Packaging Network, China's pharmaceutical packaging machinery has long relied on low prices to compete internationally due to technical limitations. However, as global demand becomes more sophisticated and quality-focused, price alone is no longer sufficient to attract buyers. In the face of intense competition, domestic manufacturers must shift their focus from cost-cutting to technological innovation and product enhancement to remain competitive.

Recent statistics from China Packaging Network show that the packaging machinery industry continues to grow at an annual rate of approximately 16%. This growth is driven by the critical role the packaging sector plays in supporting various industries across the national economy. As a key enabler of consumption and value creation, the development of packaging technology and its ancillary services significantly impacts other sectors, making it a vital component of industrial progress.

Despite this growth, China's packaging machinery still faces fierce international competition due to limited product variety, relatively low technical standards, and issues with reliability. While low-cost options have historically been popular, the evolving demands of pharmaceutical companies now require more advanced, versatile, and reliable equipment. Price alone can no longer serve as a sustainable competitive advantage.

To meet these challenges, the domestic pharmaceutical packaging machinery industry needs to accelerate its technological upgrades. The integration of intelligent systems into packaging equipment and production lines is becoming essential. There is an urgent need to enhance automation, improve equipment reliability, ensure safety, and enable unmanned operations. By incorporating modern technologies such as high-precision engineering, electronics, microelectronics, and fuzzy logic, the industry can strengthen its competitive edge.

New packaging machinery often combines mechanical and electronic systems, leveraging the latest advancements in information technology. However, some Chinese designers lack familiarity with electronic components and are hesitant to integrate them, which limits the performance of their machines. For example, many foreign packaging machines use independent drive systems, reducing the length of the drive train, simplifying the overall structure, and improving accuracy and speed. A key technology behind this is multi-motor synchronization, which is not difficult to master but is often overlooked by some designers.

Another important innovation is the use of multiple servo drives in advanced packaging systems. Many older designers are unfamiliar with servos and their control systems, which hinders the adoption of more efficient and precise solutions. Additionally, modern packaging equipment increasingly relies on advanced detection systems to ensure stable and reliable operation. As automation vendors become more involved in the industry and information technology continues to evolve, more designers are embracing cutting-edge automation solutions to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.