Vuototecnica understands the value of a successful partnership, like that which it has developed with Centro Automazioni Industriali in Ozzano dell’Emilia, in the province of Bologna. Having been founded in 1980, the company has gone on to become a leader in the field of pneumatic automation and vacuum technology.

We interviewed the company’s owner, Giuseppe Pasquali, during the construction of the new CAI headquarters.

Despite this new placement on the forefront,” explained Pasquali, “we don’t
have very great expectations for 2012. There’s still a lot of uncertainty due to the current
international situation. We focus a great deal of our attention upon the foreign market, and this
may be a penalizing factor at the present time”.

But there are a number of solutions to this economic standstill.

We need to focus on quality”, explained Pasquali. “Vuototecnica is a top of the line supplier that manufactures products of exceptional quality. These products are extremely well received by customers for the precise reason that they can be exported to the foreign markets with little risk of having problems with returns. The rest is achieved by the company’s ample product range, which is capable of satisfying every requirement, as well as its unbeatable quality/price ratio”.

The partnership between Vuototecnica and Centro Automazioni Industriali has lasted more than 20 years, and when we asked Pasquali about the secret to this relationship, he replied:

it’s not easy to find a partner like Vuototecnica on the market, with a strong sense of propriety and a trust that has endured for many years”.

The journey of Jonan Dolphin Conservation continues, discovering the world of dolphins and their charm, as it dives into the waves and the Italian seabed. Vuototecnica took to the field, rather, “to the waters”, working with Jonian Dolphin Conservation experts, putting all of its vacuum technology to work for the cause. Vuototecnica vacuum cups took a ride on the backs of dolphins as supports for the crittercams, which are special cameras that capture every moment of these elegant mammals’ lives.

True stars of the project, the Vuototecnica vacuum cups are an indispensable support for crittercams as they film the all of the secrets of the dolphins’ underwater world. All of this is done in order to make it possible to produce a documentary that has a clear and noble purpose: to inform, raise awareness and astound, showing the beauty of the dolphins that inhabit our seas, as they are treasures that must be preserved and protected.

The documentary is starting to take shape, thanks largely to the material that was recorded by crittercams that were mounted onto the dolphins’ backs with Vuototecnica vacuum cups, specifically designed to study the behaviour and habitat of a particular dolphin species: the Stenella Coeruleoalba. Acting as natural scenery in this documentary are the Ionian Sea and, more specifically, the Gulf of Taranto, home to this species of dolphins.

A charming and amusing first-look of the documentary, entitled “The dolphins of Taras“, which will be ready at the end of 2012, is the eponymous e-book available on the Internet. It utilizes cartoons to recount the journey into the world of dolphins.

X-rays play a very important role in hospitals: they show the portion of the body being examined in clear detail. X-rays are very similar to the film used in photography, consisting of plastic coated material with a thin layer of silver nitrate able to expose X-rays.

These supports are highly electrostatically charged, so in the development of X-rays, users must be very careful handling them to avoid contaminants that could affect the validity of the examination.

For this application, Vuototecnica has created special mixture suction cups that do not leave any traces on the X-rays, for X-ray film developing machines.  The mix of elliptical suction cups with vulcanised support by Vuototecnica does not carry electrostatic charges and is therefore ideal for this kind of work.

The original conformation of the suction cups allows users move and withdraw one X-ray at a time without leaving halos and without deforming the film.  The aluminium supports are vulcanised on the suction cups and have a side groove that prevents rotation.

The elliptical suction cups with vulcanised support by Vuototecnica are useful in any situation which requires safe handling of X-rays, laminates, sheets, pages and other kinds of products for which the separation of many thin superimposed layers is necessary.

All this without ever forgetting the Vuototecnica keywords: quality, versatility and customisation.

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With Christmas just around the corner, the confectionery industry is working at full capacity to manufacture all kinds of goodies: chocolates, snacks and candy. For proper packaging, keeping in mind the correct product quantity, Vuototecnica has designed and created a mini cup holder with magnetic sensor that allows the suction cups to handle pieces while simultaneously counting them, thus preventing the unpleasant surprise of a partially empty box of chocolates.

This innovative cup holder has been created to satisfy the needs of a large Italian multinational confectionery company and is therefore able to support a cyclic, continuous and laborious grip and release process. The magnetic sensor is a very important part of the device. It gives an electric impulse to the handling machine each time suction is carried out properly. Instead, a signal is given to the PLC when pieces are not taken properly. In this case, a second packaging phase will take care of correcting the error.

The mini cup holders with magnetic sensor by Vuototecnica are suitable for suction cups up to a diameter of 20-25 mm, especially designed for these small products, whether they are bellows or traditional cups. The suction cups for food use are normally in silicone and are produced in compliance with the standards regulating contact with food like the FDA, BGA and TSCA.

With Vuototecnica, customisation is always possible, depending on customer needs and application specifications. Many of Vuototecnica products have, in fact, been born from particular manufacturer requirements, like in the case with these special mini cup holders.

For further information, visit the Vuototecnica website and you will find the 3D drawings of the product and you can have a look at its technical specifications.  More…

Everything you need to know, or nearly so, about vacuum technology, about the secrets of this world rich in charm and appeal but, more importantly, technology, know-how and professionalism in a single case.  This is the new brilliant idea by Vuototecnica, who created the Valigia Vacuum Training Box (VT BOX 01) case.

This is not your everyday case, with everyday content. The Valigia Vacuum Training Box case is a valuable educational, training and information tool that Vuototecnica, a leader in the field of vacuum technology, provides to customers and distributors of its products, schools, students and technical and vocational schools.

It is a truly complete kit that provides an educational and informative overview about the world of vacuums, their technical use, and the technology that allows their efficient use.

To receive a case, simply contact Vuototecnica via e-email to: info@vuototecnica.net.

Vuototecnica always has a solution at the ready when it comes to providing its customers maximum efficiency and quality. To supply the ever growing demand for Operational flexibility of robots and vacuum gripping systems, the Octopus line of vacuum gripping systems was designed.

Octopus works in complete safety, providing grip for any kind of objects with any shape, without continuous shifts or changes of position. Effectiveness in all conditions: Octopus ensures perfect grip, even if the surface of the objects is only 5% of the entire suction plane.

Octopus has a wide range of products for all requirements, accompanied by an equally wide range of accessories and items.

In particular, the systems are comprised of:

• A vacuum generator powered by compressed air;
• A box made of anodised aluminium, open on one side, with an integrated suction filter made of microfine stainless steel mesh, which protects the vacuum generator and is easily inspectable;
• A suction plane that closes off the box, also made of anodised aluminium and covered by a special perforated sponge rubber, able to perfectly adapt to any surface that needs to be gripped, either smooth, rough, or uneven.

There are not many obstacles stopping vacuum technology. Even the most treacherous surfaces, greased metal sheets, and wet marble or glass can be handled in complete safety thank to VUOTOTECNICA’s Maxigrip cups. They have an elevated friction coefficient that guarantees perfect grip every time.

Safe and secure grip, without surprises, thanks to Maxigrip cups: the extremely flexible lips of the cups means that they adapt to any type of surface, whether flat, concave or convex, without running the risk of deforming or breaking even the most thin and delicate materials.

The merits go to the innovative design of the interior of the cup, which creates an incomparable safe and secure grip, and is ideal for all industries. These vacuum cups are an innovation: round or elliptical, flat or rounded. They are made of an exclusive mixture produced by VUOTOTECNICA, Benz, and feature a wide array of accessories (reductions, adapters, and joints, for example), which make them the perfect solution for any job, and suitable for all of our clients’ requirements.

Vuototecnica supplies only the very best vacuum technology, ever striving for excellence, but there’s more. The company also aims to give customers a personalized, made-to-measure and versatile product, in order to satisfy any and all requirements.

With this top-quality, customised, and versatile mentality, one of Vuototecnica’s finest departments, the Graphic Division, has made available made-to-measure vacuum disks.

These go beyond made-to-order disks with standard sizes and characteristics. They can be designed and produced with the client and for the client. Adjusted, designed and produced with specific buyer requirements (a minimum order will be set at the quotation stage), the vacuum cups can be perforated from sheets or moulded in nitrile rubber, natural Para rubber, in silicone, or special blends, as well as in rubberised or polyurethane fabric.

It’s personalised excellence: just like an haute couture creation, these vacuum disks are the ideal solution for the graphics industry. They present a quality alternative to traditional suction cups that handle sheets of paper, cardboard, and plastic.

Andrea Carluccio, 47 years old, has been working in the industrial automation industry for over 27 years. During those years he developed a dedication to his work, with training, professionalism and hands-on experience. He has held strategic and operations positions in local companies as well as Multinationals, developing know-how and responsibility in sales (and markeitng) and management (processes, people management and company development).

In this brief interview we get to know Andrea Carluccio, his objectives and his activities at Vuototecnica.

 Why Vuototecnica?

“I accepted challenge that the Bosi Family extended to me, with true enthusiasm and a lot of professional drive. I have always considered Vuototecnica to be a leader  in the industry, while at the same time is it a company that has areas that can be improved and developed upon, especially when it comes to the markets that the company competes in (via a network of  loyal sales partners), its market share, and strategic visibility. And lastly I would cite the product range, which is, today, quite all-encompassing and has a top standard of quality.”

Which are the issues and operations departments that you will focus on?

“Whatever I will tackle in the future will be in concert with the company’s vision: to be the leading company that markets products as well as complete and innovative solutions to the world, and distributes and diffuses knowledge about vacuum technology to the global industry. It looks like I will be quite busy!”

Can you give us some specifics about Vuototecnica’s strategic priorities?

“Initially, I will focus on sharing the new strategy we are adopting with the organization. It’s very important that the strong team spirit that we already have within our company be strengthened and consolidated. Then, we will set up a new distribution policy, based on the clear distinction of roles between Vuototecnica and our loyal distribution partners. We will also segment the markets and solutions along the lines of applications, and we will implement new and innovative sales solutions. Obviously, product development will always be at the forefront, in step with constant competitor benchmarking. And lastly, we will begin a much more focused “brand” strategy with the aim of harmonizing the visibility of our brand all over the world.”

All of Vuototecnica’s quality as well as excellence in production and technological innovation was put on display in Germany, at the Motek 2011 international tradeshow (10-13 October 2011), and was appreciated by all who attended.

The resounding success went above and beyond Vuototecnica’s expectations. The company is a leader in vacuum technology, and conquered the German market with its innovative products that are highly technical and technological, as it exhibited at Motek 2011 in Stuttgart.

Motek has once again been confirmed as an International, not-to-be-missed showcase. It is the major tradeshow when it comes to assembly and production automation, feed technology and material flow, and industrial streamlining and handling.

Vuototecnica was ready and willing to participate and was rewarded with the success that only a company that is dedicated to excellence is able to reach.