Bottles & Shapes™ container design
Holistic consulting expertise of your containers made of PET, glass or cans with the focus on the entire production process.
With our holistic Bottles & ShapesTM program, we will join you exactly at this point and accompany you throughout the entire process of bottle design - from clarification of the ideas through development and production up to and including presentation at the point of sale.
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Each product development begins with an idea - this also applies to individual PET bottles that are designed to meet the requirements of their content. Frequently, however, the concepts and requirements are vague: for example, the bottle design is to accommodate the "look & feel" of the target group; the brand message must be conveyed as vividly as possible; the bottles should fit comfortably the hand and be as lightweight as possible and processible on existing lines; cost-effectiveness and sustainability are welcome.
With our comprehensive "Bottles & ShapesTM" program, we will join you exactly at this point and accompany you throughout the entire process of bottle design - from clarification of the ideas through development and production up to and including presentation at the point of sale. A special aspect: thanks to our comprehensive consulting expertise and more than forty years of expertise in the field of PET lines, you can rest assured that the entire project is in competent hands at all times.
On the one hand we have our eye on the entire process; on the other we focus our specific attention to the important details, from which you greatly profit. In this way we place our extensive experience as a pioneer in lightweighting at your disposal, for example. We have developed the lightest 0.5-liter PET bottle with a screw cap for highly carbonated beverages which weighs just 9.9 grams. This innovation has been supplemented by our most recent design study: the lightest 0.5-liter PET bottle for still water currently available on the market weighing just 5 grams. Its innovative design is perfectly adapted to suit the required load, enabling huge material savings with the best possible stability. This results in fewer CO2 emissions which in turn meets the growing demand of consumers for ecologically sustainable packaging. In addition this innovative approach has a positive effect on the costs of production as about 70% of the manufacturing costs are attributable to the materials used.
Numerous aspects play a role in the development of the ideal bottle design: The PET bottle not only has to satisfy the desired individual aesthetics requirements, but also has to consider the psychological and brand-specific aspects in addition to fulfilling many demands for functionality and economy. Ultimately, the requirements are to be implemented as efficiently and inexpensively as possible and at the same time satisfy the requirement for top quality. Our unique and comprehensive Bottles & ShapesTM Line service offers you all this and more. Our goal is to offer you a sustainable, cost-effective, flexible, and reliably producing beverage bottling line.
1. The idea: Together with you, we will discuss the ideas and concepts of your individual bottle design. Even in this first step, it is important to take into account that the high requirements for aesthetics and uniqueness on the one hand are optimally combined with technical functionality on the other. This is the only way that we can ensure that perfect bottles are produced and that they are appealing to consumers both in appearance and with regard to handling.
2. Design: We will prepare a rough full-scale sketch of the bottle design that already takes all underlying data of an optimal production line into account and at the same time is a convincing attractive, individual design. On request, we will offer a label design and cap suggestions to round off the holistic presentation of your new bottle design to create a perfect all-in-one appearance.
3. 3D animation: We will create a 3D animation of your bottle with the help CAD technology which will enable you and us to make an initial assessment of the bottle shape and then systematically optimize it. The data gleaned at this stage also forms the basis for the blow mold which is then built after the final decision on the bottle design has been made.
4. Prototype: With the aid of ultramodern 3D printers we will produce a prototype that is quickly available as a plotted model. We will then simulate all relevant influences on the bottle in virtual trial tests. This saves time and money and the resulting suggestions for optimization of the bottle design can be quickly evaluated and implemented. Once the decision regarding the design has been made, the PET experts at KHS will recommend the ideal preform.
5. Laboratory: Based on this optimum pilot-scale preform, sample bottles are produced on a laboratory stretch blow molder that operates exactly like the one that will be used in practical operation later. Under certified laboratory conditions testers then subject the sample bottles to all factors which will later play a role in production, during transport, and finally in the hands of the consumer.
6. Bottle: When the test results confirm all specifications, we will produce wear-free blow molds in premium "Made in Germany" quality. Even extremely complicated milling contours and individual textures are precisely implemented. Bottle shrinkage factors during cooling after stretch blow molding, individual venting holes, and the perfect release of the bottles from the mold halves all make a decisive difference in the mold design. Any necessary format-dependent modifications coordinated with you during the course of the project then result in an optimally functioning line and perfect bottles.
Questions about PET-Container?
Your contact in technical service:
Arne-Fritz Wiese
KHS GmbH
Phone +49.40.67907.113
E-Mail
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Each product development begins with an idea. This also applies to individual cans which are designed to do justice to their content. Frequently, however, the concepts and requirements are vague: for example, the can design is to accommodate the "look and feel" of the target group; the brand message must be conveyed as vividly as possible; the cans should fit comfortably in the hand, be as light as possible and be able to be processed on existing lines; cost-effectiveness and sustainability are welcome.
In our comprehensive Bottles & ShapesTM program we join you at this point and accompany you throughout the entire process of can design – from the clarification of your ideas through development and production of the container to the presentation thereof at the point of sale. What is special here is that thanks to our comprehensive consulting expertise you can rest assured that your entire project is in competent hands at all times.
On the one hand we have our eye on the entire process; on the other we focus our specific attention on the important details, from which you greatly profit.
In order to be able to successfully develop an individual can design and at the same time increase efficiency and optimize the production line, all those participating in the project need to be involved right from the very start. This enables many different aspects to be taken into account; the can not only has to satisfy the desired individual requirements regarding aesthetics but also cater for various psychological and brand-specific considerations in addition to fulfilling the many demands made of functionality and economy. In addition, all requirements are to be implemented as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible while at the same time satisfying the demand for top quality. Our unique, holistic Bottles & ShapesTM service offers you all this and more. Our goal is to offer you a flexible, sustainable and cost-effective filling line which is safe and reliable in its production.
1. Format selection: you choose the can format which suits your ideas and at the same time perfectly presents your brand and best satisfies the demands of your customers. We discuss the ideas and concepts behind your individual can design together with you and identify potential areas for increases in efficiency throughout the entire line.
2. Filling volumes: you define the required filling volume which in turn has an effect on the can design and line adaptation.
3. Can dressing/can design: together with our experienced designers we decide how the exterior of your can should be designed to ensure the greatest possible product safety and at the same time best convey your brand message.
4. Final can format: we effect a final comparison with the technical parameters in order to perfectly adapt your line and ensure a short time to market.
Questions about Can?
Your contact in technical service:
Dipl.-Kfm. Armin Wille
KHS GmbH
Leiter Umbauten – Bottles & Shapes Linie
Telefon +49 231-569-10284
E-Mail
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Each product development begins with an idea. This also applies to individual glass bottles which are designed to do justice to their content. Frequently, however, the concepts and requirements are vague: for example, the bottle design is to accommodate the "look and feel" of the target group; the brand message must be conveyed as vividly as possible; the bottles should fit comfortably in the hand, be as light as possible and be able to be processed on existing lines; cost-effectiveness and sustainability are welcome.
In our comprehensive Bottles & ShapesTM program we join you at this point and accompany you throughout the entire process of bottle design – from the clarification of your ideas through development and production of the container to the presentation thereof at the point of sale. What is special here is that thanks to our comprehensive consulting expertise you can rest assured that your entire project is in competent hands at all times.
On the one hand we have our eye on the entire process; on the other we focus our specific attention on the important details, from which you greatly profit.
In order to be able to successfully develop an individual bottle design and at the same time increase efficiency and optimize the production line, all those participating in the project need to be involved right from the very start. This enables many different aspects to be taken into account; the bottle not only has to satisfy the desired individual requirements regarding aesthetics but also cater for various psychological and brand-specific considerations in addition to fulfilling the many demands made of functionality and economy. Furthermore, all requirements are to be implemented as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible while at the same time satisfying the demand for top quality. Our unique, holistic Bottles & ShapesTM service offers you all this and more. Our goal is to offer you a flexible, sustainable and cost-effective filling line which is safe and reliable in its production.
1. Idea: we discuss the ideas and concepts behind your individual bottle design together with you and identify potential areas for increases in efficiency throughout the entire line. Even at this first stage it is important to take into account that the high demands regarding aesthetics and uniqueness on the one hand are optimally combined with technical functionality on the other. This is the only way we can ensure that perfect bottles are produced and that they are appealing to consumers both in appearance and with regard to handling.
2. Design: we prepare a rough, full-scale sketch of the required bottle that factors in all the underlying data pertinent to an optimum production line and at the same time provides a convincing, attractive and individual design. On request, we also design labels, film and cartons to round off the holistic presentation of your new bottle design, thus creating a perfect all-in-one look.
3. 3D animation: we generate a 3D animation of your bottle with the help of CAD technology which will enable both you and us to make an initial assessment of the bottle shape and then systematically optimize it.
4. Prototype: with the aid of ultramodern 3D printers we produce a prototype that is quickly available as a plotted model. We then simulate all of the relevant influences on the bottle in virtual trials. This saves time and money and the resulting suggestions for optimization of the bottle design can be rapidly evaluated and implemented.
5. Bottle: once all of the given specifications have been met, we produce the final bottles in premium Made in Germany quality. Any necessary format-dependent modifications coordinated with you during the course of the project result in an optimally functioning line.
Questions about glass?
Your contact in technical service:
Dipl.-Kfm. Armin Wille
KHS GmbH
Leiter Umbauten – Bottles & Shapes Linie
Telefon +49 231-569-10284
E-Mail
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„We make sure that your initial idea becomes a marketable container which fully suits your customers.“
Claudia Schulte, self-employed packaging designer
Regardless of whether you are a new or regular customer, we place our entire expert knowledge at your disposal and make sure that your initial concept is turned into a container which is exactly right for you. Thanks to our line expertise and a system solution that is tailored to your requirements, production is always cost-efficient, flexible and fast. Accelerated format conversions ensure that you can introduce new products smoothly and thus profit from a high level of production reliability. Our turnkey system offers you integrated capacity planning from order entry to commissioning.
In order to be able to act in such a holistic way, we take all economic, ecological and functional aspects into account at every stage of development – and not just during the production of the actual container but throughout the entire process chain. Benefit from our comprehensive service which incorporates all relevant aspects from the initial idea to the point of sale.