Designs and realizes packaging machines and automation systems for the pharmaceutical, medical and food markets.
Heino Ilsemann GmbH
Bremen (DE) · Charlotte, NC (US) · San José (CR)New on Amplifa
Mechanical engineering from Bremen – packaging and automation from a single source
Heino Ilsemann GmbH is a family-owned company headquartered in Bremen that develops, designs and manufactures packaging machines as well as complete packaging lines, primarily for the pharmaceutical industry. The product portfolio comprises blister machines for solid products (tablets, oblongs, capsules) and liquid products (syringes, bottles, ampoules), horizontal and vertical cartoners, film wrapping machines, feeding and transport systems, case packers and palletizers. Under the ILSEMANN AUTOMATION brand, the company also manufactures highly dynamic take-off systems, IML systems and assembly systems for the plastics industry, which consist predominantly of welded steel frames and use moving components made in-house from carbon fiber (CFRP). In addition, ILSEMANN CARBON supplies designed CFRP components with engineering-grade tolerances, among other things for mechanical engineering, aerospace and medical technology. The services range from feasibility studies to concept and process development, prototype construction and project management through to design qualification and IQ/OQ/PQ. Around 300 employees supply more than 500 customers in over 70 countries; locations exist in Bremen (production), Charlotte/USA (sales and service North/South America) and San José/Costa Rica (sales and service South/Central America).
- Site
- Bremen
- Processes
- Development and realization of packaging machines and complete packaging lines, Blister packaging of solid products (tablets, oblongs, capsules), Blister packaging of liquid products (syringes, bottles, ampoules), In-mold labeling (IML) of plastic products, Automated assembly of multi-part plastic articles (assembly systems with integrated take-off, Design and processing of CFRP components with engineering-grade tolerances (ILSEMANN, Take-off of injection-molded parts with highly dynamic take-off systems (4-fold to 96- or 2×48-fold), Engineering services: feasibility studies, concept development, process development,
- Materials
- Plastics (thermoplastics for injection-molding/IML products), Carbon fiber (CFRP), Steel (welded steel frames for systems), Carbon, Steel, Plastics
- Certificates
- IQ/OQ/PQ qualification, Design qualification (DQ), Integrated camera inspection, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1965
- Employees
- 300
- Industries
- Pharmaceutical industry, Medical technology/laboratory, Food, Food packaging, Cosmetics/personal care, Plastics industry
- 01
Feasibility study and concept development
- 02
Process development and project management
- 03
Prototype construction
- 04
Design and manufacturing (steel frames, carbon components)
- 05
Assembly and integration of third-party systems (cameras, high-voltage/pressure
- 06
Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and commissioning
- 07
Spare parts supply, on-site service and support
Materials and processes
Steel
Welded steel frames form the foundation for precision and robustness throughout the entire service life of every single system.
Carbon fiber (CFRP)
Moving components such as grippers and take-off systems are manufactured in-house from carbon fiber, reducing weight and increasing stability.
Plastics
Thermoplastics are processed for injection-molded and IML products such as cups, lids and closures.
Locations
Bremen
DEHeadquarters and production of the packaging and automation business units
- Materials
- Steel, carbon fiber (CFRP), plastics
- Blister machine production (BL-, BS-, BLICA series)
- Cartoner production (CA-, TL-, FSM-, CM-, CS series)
- IML system production (4-fold to 32-/2×24-fold)
- Assembly system manufacturing
- Injection molding machine (since 2022)
- Palletizer manufacturing
Packaging and automation systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and realization of packaging machines and complete packaging linesAssembly | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Blister packaging of solid products (tablets, oblongs, capsules)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blister packaging of liquid products (syringes, bottles, ampoules)Assembly | – | max. forming area BL-400: 250 x 180 mm | – | – | – |
| In-mold labeling (IML) of plastic productsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Automated assembly of multi-part plastic articles (assembly systems with integrated take-offAssembly | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Design and processing of CFRP components with engineering-grade tolerances (ILSEMANNEngineering | – | – | – | – | Carbon fiber (CFRP) |
| Take-off of injection-molded parts with highly dynamic take-off systems (4-fold to 96- or 2×48-fold)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Engineering services: feasibility studies, concept development, process development,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality inspection integrated into systems (camera inspection, high-voltage and pressure testing)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultrasonic sealing and welding units (third-party system integration into systems)Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Cartoning and palletizing (end-of-line, layer-by-layer or cartoned on pallets)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
19 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blister machine LIQUIDA | Heino Ilsemann BL-400 | – | Usable forming area: max. 250 x 180 mm; output max. 400 blisters/min., plate sealing | – | Bremen |
| Blister machine LIQUIDA & SOLIDA | Heino Ilsemann BL-200 | – | Output max. 750 blisters/min., roller sealing | – | Bremen |
| Blister machine SOLIDA | Heino Ilsemann BS-300 | – | Output max. 300 blisters/min., roller or plate sealing | – | Bremen |
| Blister machine SOLIDA | Heino Ilsemann BS-600 | – | Output max. 600 blisters/min., roller or plate sealing | – | Bremen |
| Blister packaging line | Heino Ilsemann BLICA-300 / BLICA-600 | – | Output max. 600 blisters/min. (BLICA-600), roller or plate sealing | – | Bremen |
| Intermittent cartoner | Heino Ilsemann CA-100L / CA-120M / CA-150 | – | – | – | Bremen |
| Continuous cartoner | Heino Ilsemann CA-200 / CA-300 / CA-400 | – | – | – | Bremen |
| Folding carton labeling module | Heino Ilsemann FSM-150 / FSM-300 | – | – | – | Bremen |
| Vertical cartoner | Heino Ilsemann TL-25 | – | – | – | Bremen |
| Film wrapping machine | Heino Ilsemann CM-5 | – | – | – | Bremen |
| Film wrapping machine | Heino Ilsemann CM-7 | – | – | – | Bremen |
| Folding carton cartoner | Heino Ilsemann CS-10 | – | – | – | Bremen |
| Palletizer | Heino Ilsemann | – | – | – | Bremen |
| IML system (small, up to 4-fold) | Ilsemann Automation | – | up to 4-fold, optionally camera inspection and cartoner | – | Bremen |
| IML system (medium, up to 2×8-fold) | Ilsemann Automation | – | up to 2×8-fold level, multi-lane downstream, camera inspection | – | Bremen |
| IML system (large, up to 32- or 2×24-fold) | Ilsemann Automation | – | up to 32- or 2×24-fold level | – | Bremen |
| Take-off system (highly dynamic, carbon) | Ilsemann Automation | – | 4-fold to 96- or 2×48-fold level | – | Bremen |
| Assembly system | Ilsemann Automation | – | with integrated take-off or as an individual manufacturing cell | – | Bremen |
| Injection molding machine | – | at least 1 | – | 2022 | Bremen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and testing procedures
Individual quality inspections – optical, high-voltage or pressure-based – can be integrated into all systems; rejects are discharged even before packaging. The services include design, installation, functional and performance qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) as well as technical documentation.
| Evidence | Bremen |
|---|---|
| IQ/OQ/PQ qualification | |
| Design qualification (DQ) | |
| Integrated camera inspection | |
| ISO 9001 |