When products, packaging units and market requirements change, your SOMIC packaging machine adapts easily.Our after-sales team continuously supports you with optimizations, adjustments and modernizations – even for machines that have been reliably in operation for more than 20 years.
With an in-house retrofit department that has been operating for over 15 years, we carry out more than 300 successful upgrade projects each year. The scope ranges from individual format sets and Industry 4.0 retrofits to complete repurposing of existing equipment. This experience informs every new project: we know what matters and identify the most economically viable solution for your requirements.
Your benefits at a glance:
Investment protection: Modernization instead of replacement is economically viable and sustainable.
Future-proofing: Industry 4.0 retrofits and modern control technology for existing equipment make your machine fit for the future.
Rapid implementation: Thanks to the digital twin, many projects can be planned without an on-site visit.
Flexibility: New formats or adapted pack layouts in your existing SOMIC system can be retrofitted at any time.
Experience: More than 300 successful retrofit projects per year over the past 15+ years speak for themselves.
New formats & functionality enhancements
SOMIC offers the option to retrofit new format sizes on all machines at any time using tooling. If your products or carton dimensions change, we adapt your machine – quickly and precisely:
Modification of existing formats – e.g. fewer products per carton, adjusted carton dimensions or new product sizes
New formats – e.g. conversion from single-row to double-row pack patterns or the integration of additional packaging variants
Beyond pure format adjustments, we also implement comprehensive functional extensions:
e.g.: mechanical conversions of the base machine, software and visualization adjustments, or hardware extensions such as additional sensors, aggregates or feed systems
Retrofit & Upgrade
Modernization instead of replacement: Our retrofit program extends the service life of your SOMIC system and brings it up to the latest technical standards. For packaging machines and transport & handling systems built in 2004/2005, we offer comprehensive modernization programs.
Typical retrofit projects include:
- Retrofitting older machines with new control technology
- Improving energy efficiency and/or performance
- Machine modifications and extensions for new product lines
- Adjustments to altered production conditions
- Industry 4.0 retrofits (sensors, connectivity, data acquisition)
- Complete repurposing of existing equipment
Thanks to the digital twin, an up-to-date virtual representation of your machine is maintained alongside the bill of materials. This gives us at any time the best possible real-world impression of your on-site installation.
The benefit for you: provided no unknown customer-side modifications have been made, we can offer and carry out conversions and extensions without an on-site visit. This saves time, reduces costs and significantly accelerates project implementation.
Keep your packaging machine up to date. We offer the option to retrofit your existing equipment with the latest Digital Services from SOMIC.
SOMIC Eagle and SOMIC Connect are available for retrofit on all current machine series, including the SOMIC 202, SOMIC 323 and SOMIC 434.
For older models and special configurations, we evaluate retrofit options on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for a personal consultation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about SOMIC Upgrade & Modification
Yes, SOMIC offers the option to retrofit new format sizes on all systems using format tools. If required, we implement extensions through modifications to the base machine and/or adjustments to software and hardware.
SOMIC offers retrofit & upgrade for packaging machines and transport & handling systems from the 2004/2005 model year. Mechanical components can also be manufactured for older machines thanks to carefully archived drawings.
Yes, thanks to the digital twin, SOMIC maintains an up-to-date virtual representation of your machine. This means that modifications and upgrades can often be planned and offered without an on-site visit.
SOMIC plans ahead: As soon as an item is no longer available, a proactive solution is developed — for example, a retrofit kit to a more recent version or a combination of repair service and rental equipment.
SOMIC offers various Industry 4.0 retrofits, including sensors for condition monitoring, connectivity solutions such as SOMIC Connect for direct connection to technical support or data acquisition systems, as well as digital fault analysis tools such as SOMIC Eagle.
Start your upgrade project
Contact us. We are happy to assist you.
Email: aftersales(at)somic(dot)de
Phone: +49 8075 916-0