With the introduction of the "motion/logic control" of third generation the OEM have had the possibility to avoid the PLC and further, all the motion control producers as well: Rockwell Automation, Elau, Siemens; Indramat, B&R and so on) adopted a unique programming platform (IEC61131 and followings) that allows the trasportability of a function and/or function block from one motion control to another one in a very short time without rewrite the entire application program.

The trend is to split the application program into functions and function blocks in order to be tested in a way more easy and fast.

The "function blocks" and "functions" written in structured text are totally compatible with the main "Motion/Logic Control" on the market as well: Rockwell Automation, Elau, Indramat, Siemens, B&R and so on.

The advent of the electronic cams in the automatic machine for the packing has meant evident advantages in terms of flexibility and performance. It becomes important more and more the ability to plan the machine in sense "mechatronic" or rather merging the mechanical competences with those electronics.