Minebea Intec presents their new approach to customised solutions ‘Engineered for you’ at PPMA 2026

Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, will be showcasing its manufacturing expertise from 22-24^th September. The focus will not only be on individual products but also on the journey from individual customer requirements to the technically and economically optimal solution.

Manufacturing companies are under considerable pressure today: rising energy costs, higher quality requirements, growing sustainability targets and the demand for maximum plant availability characterise everyday production. Standard solutions often reach their limits here. Minebea Intec therefore pursues a clear approach that goes beyond its standard range: first understand, then develop.

The company supports its customers individually and in partnership from the initial idea through engineering to implementation, with the aim of creating measurable added value. “Engineered for you” is Minebea Intec’s motto for PPMA 2026 and sums up this commitment. The process begins with a thorough analysis of the processes, environmental conditions and regulatory requirements. Building on this, a bespoke concept is developed that combines technical precision with economic efficiency. The result is weighing and inspection solutions that enhance process reliability, make operations more efficient in the long term and reduce downtime.

Engineering rather than ‘off-the-shelf’

Whether it’s a new plant, a line extension or a retrofit – every production environment has its own specific requirements. At PPMA 2026, Minebea Intec will focus on more of its weighing and inspection solutions that can be specifically adapted to these requirements. “The theme is that as a manufacturer we have many years of experience that we can call on to give our customers the exact solution for their process,” says Peter Walker, Country Manager UK & Ireland, who will also be on hand to answer questions at the trade fair. “Visitors to our stand will be able to discuss how Minebea Intec can provide integrated solutions along the entire production line.”

One example of this is the Flexus^® Combi checkweigher for dynamic weight control. It not only checks product weight and completeness, thereby helping to optimise filling processes but also reliably detects metallic foreign bodies – including ferrous and non-ferrous metals and even non-magnetic stainless steels. “With our Combi checkweighers, our customers benefit from multiple inspection functions in a single system, thereby saving space and costs,” explains Walker. “The Flexus^® Combi comes in a standard form but also many modified forms for specific applications, from a checkweigher which fits in just 360mm of space to a Combi for 5Kg bags or a multilane for multiple product streams. It is the ultimate Engineered for you machine. 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.”

This inspection highlight is complemented by a complete range of metal detectors and X-ray systems for the reliable detection of foreign bodies such as metal, glass shards, stones and certain plastics, these systems enable comprehensive in-line quality checks – from weight determination and component counting to the detection of missing or damaged products, as well as monitoring fill level and closure integrity checks.

Experience the Red Dot Award-winning Blue HMI user interface live

Another highlight for visitors to the stand is the advanced Blue HMI user interface. At the exhibition stand, it will be on display on the Cosynus checkweigher, amongst other systems. Blue HMI serves as the central user interface for weighing and inspection applications utilising Minebea Intec technologies, ensuring consistent, intuitive operation across different systems.

The modern user interface combines intuitive user guidance, ergonomic design and intelligent functions into a user interface that efficiently supports processes, particularly in sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceutical and chemical – both today and in the future. “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,” says Dr Thorsten Vollborn, Manager of Product Management Inspection & Academy. “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.”

MiNexx^® bench and floor scales: precision, ease of use and cybersecurity for stable weighing processes

In the field of static weighing, the company is presenting, among other things, its new MiNexx^® series of bench and floor scales. These cover the diverse spectrum of industrial applications – from piece counting and filling to fill quantity control and quality assurance. These systems are also controlled via the advanced Blue HMI.

When it comes to cybersecurity, the MiNexx^® bench and floor scales are future-proof: a three-tier user management system and high security standards in accordance with IEC 62443 reliably protect sensitive process data.

The MiNexx^® bench scales offer high precision for small to medium load ranges. The MiNexx^®floor scales on the other hand, are designed for demanding heavy-duty applications and offer high resolution for loads of up to 6 t. Together, they help to maintain process stability, reduce incorrect batches and material losses and make production processes more efficient and sustainable.

Utilising data, optimising processes

Efficiency is not achieved solely through precise measurement technology but also through transparent and intelligently utilised data. With the software SPC@Enterprise, Minebea Intec will show at PPMA 2026 how production data can be centrally recorded, analysed and evaluated across multiple sites.

Quality metrics can be visualised in real time, trends identified at an early stage, and deviations systematically documented. Quality assurance thus becomes a strategic control variable in the production process.

Focus on personal exchange

Digitalisation creates transparency – but real solutions emerge through dialogue. At PPMA 2026, Minebea Intec invites visitors to analyse specific challenges together with experts on site. The focus is on individual applications – with the aim of developing technically and economically optimal concepts rather than standard solutions. The result of this collaborative approach: tailor-made weighing and inspection solutions with measurable added value. Precise weighing reduces being overfilled and saves raw materials, whilst intelligent inspection systems minimise waste and recalls. Well designed system concepts increase plant availability and reduce downtime – a key contribution to efficient, sustainable production processes.

Anyone wishing to see how specific requirements are turned into tailor-made solutions is warmly welcome to visit PPMA 2026 in Birmingham. In Hall 5, Stand B52, Minebea Intec will demonstrate how engineering expertise works throughout the entire value chain – from the initial idea to successful implementation. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to use the nearby showroom at Birmingham Business Park for product testing or training.