How can I assess whether a packaging machine manufacturer has long-term R&D capability?
• Check patents: ≥3 new core patents yearly covering servo control and heat-seal jaw design.
• Verify in-house control: PLC/HMI software iterated internally, not rebranded third-party.
• Ask R&D headcount: ≥10 dedicated engineers with documented changeover-time reduction releases.
• Confirm launch cadence: new model every 18-24 months with measured cycle time gains.
• Review FAT docs: include R&D validation reports and updated CE/FDA compliance records.
• Verify in-house control: PLC/HMI software iterated internally, not rebranded third-party.
• Ask R&D headcount: ≥10 dedicated engineers with documented changeover-time reduction releases.
• Confirm launch cadence: new model every 18-24 months with measured cycle time gains.
• Review FAT docs: include R&D validation reports and updated CE/FDA compliance records.