Minebea Intec to showcase custom tech at interpack 2026

Minebea Intec will demonstrate its specialized weighing and inspection technologies that can be used in mining operations when the company exhibits at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 7-13. The world-leading manufacturer plans to highlight how it transforms specific customer requirements into technically and economically optimized solutions for mining applications.

Mining companies face mounting operational pressures today. Rising energy costs, stricter quality requirements, growing sustainability targets and demands for maximum plant availability define daily production challenges. Standard solutions frequently fall short in addressing these complex needs. Minebea Intec responds with a clear approach that extends beyond its standard product range: first understand, then develop.

The company supports mining customers individually through partnership from initial concept through engineering to implementation, creating measurable added value throughout the process. "Engineered for you" serves as Minebea Intec's motto for interpack 2026, capturing this dedicated commitment. The process starts with thorough analysis of mining processes, environmental conditions and regulatory requirements. Building on this foundation, engineers develop customized concepts that combine technical precision with economic efficiency.

Mining operations benefit from weighing and inspection solutions that enhance process reliability, improve operational efficiency long-term and reduce costly downtime.

Engineering tech replaces standard products

Mining facilities present unique challenges whether companies build new plants, extend existing lines or retrofit equipment. Every production environment requires specific adaptations. Minebea Intec will showcase weighing and inspection solutions specifically designed for these mining requirements at interpack 2026.

"The focus centers on the holistic interplay of hardware, software and consulting expertise," Dr. Thorsten Vollborn, manager of product, management inspection and academy, who will answer questions at the trade fair, said. "Visitors to our stand can look forward to practical presentations of integrated solutions along the entire production line."

The Flexus Combi checkweigher exemplifies this customized approach for dynamic weight control in mining applications. The system checks product weight and completeness, helping optimize filling processes while reliably detecting metallic foreign bodies including iron, non-ferrous metals and non-magnetic stainless steels.

"With our Combi checkweighers, our customers benefit from multiple inspection functions in a single system, thereby saving space and costs," Dr. Vollborn added. "The Flexus Combi also impresses with high throughput rates of up to 600 items per minute, as well as its hygienic design, which facilitates easy cleaning."

The Dylight X-ray inspection system complements this inspection capability with live demonstrations at the exhibition stand. Beyond reliable foreign body detection including metal, glass shards, stones and certain plastics, the system enables comprehensive in-line quality checks. These capabilities span weight determination and component counting to detecting missing or damaged products, plus monitoring fill levels and closure integrity.

Award-winning interface technology

Mining operators will experience the Red Dot Award-winning Blue HMI user interface live at the exhibition stand. The advanced interface appears on the Flexus Combi checkweigher among other systems. Blue HMI functions as the central user interface for weighing and inspection applications utilizing Minebea Intec technologies, ensuring consistent, intuitive operation across different mining systems.

The modern interface combines intuitive user guidance, ergonomic design and intelligent functions into a user interface that efficiently supports mining processes.

"With Blue HMI, we have created a user interface that is at the latest technological edge whilst reflecting our vision of efficiency, clarity and user-friendliness," Dr. Thorsten Vollborn continued. "Winning the Red Dot Award 2025 is impressive confirmation that our development team has successfully combined functionality and design – whilst also developing a solution that supports a wide variety of Applications worldwide."

Precision weighing for mining operations

Mining companies can examine the new MiNexx series of bench and floor scales designed for static weighing applications. These systems cover diverse industrial mining spectrum from piece counting and filling to fill quantity control and quality assurance. Mining operators control these systems through the advanced Blue HMI interface.

Cybersecurity protection makes the MiNexx bench and floor scales future-ready for mining operations. A three-tier user management system and high security standards following IEC 62443 reliably protect sensitive mining process data.

MiNexx bench scales deliver high precision for small to medium load ranges in mining applications. MiNexx floor scales handle demanding heavy-duty mining operations, offering high resolution for loads reaching 6 tons. Together, these systems maintain process stability, reduce incorrect batches and material losses while making mining production processes more efficient and sustainable.

Data optimization for mining operations

Mining efficiency extends beyond precise measurement technology to encompass transparent and intelligently utilized data management. Minebea Intec will demonstrate SPC@Enterprise software at interpack 2026, showing how mining production data gets centrally recorded, analyzed and evaluated across multiple mining sites.

Quality metrics display in real time, trends receive early identification, and deviations undergo systematic documentation. Quality assurance becomes a strategic control variable in mining production processes through this comprehensive approach.

Personal consultation focus

Digitalization creates transparency in mining operations, but real solutions emerge through direct dialogue. Minebea Intec invites interpack 2026 visitors to analyze specific mining challenges alongside on-site experts. The focus centers on individual mining applications rather than standard solutions, aiming to develop technically and economically optimal concepts.

This collaborative approach produces tailor-made weighing and inspection solutions delivering measurable added value to mining operations. Precise weighing reduces overfilling and conserves raw materials, while intelligent inspection systems minimize waste and recalls. Well-designed system concepts increase mining plant availability and reduce downtime, contributing significantly to efficient, sustainable mining production processes.

Mining professionals seeking to understand how specific requirements transform into customized solutions can visit interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. At Hall 11, Stand G73, Minebea Intec will demonstrate engineering expertise throughout the entire mining value chain from initial concept to successful implementation. Visitors can utilize the nearby Aachen facility (Am Gut Wolf 11, 52070 Aachen) for product testing or specialized training sessions.

More information is available at www.Minebea-intec.com/en