Coperion feeders get smart controls 

SmartConnex controls for the MechaTron feeder lines are accurate, flexible and easy to use.
Nov. 24, 2025

Feeders Available for a variety of materials, as well as both low-volume and high-volume, Coperion’s feeders can be used by both recyclers and compounders. Coperion offers both gravimetric and volumetric feeders. 

What’s new? New SmartConnex controls, mostly for feeders in Coperion’s MechaTron feeder lines, which the company featured at the K show. 

Benefits Accuracy, flexibility, connectivity and ease of use.The new Coperion SmartConnex feeder control environment offers comprehensive control and monitoring functionality for feeding equipment, as well as maximum flexibility and available connections, allowing users to integrate feeder technologies and use multiple types of feeders in one project. They offer a variety of algorithms to ensure optimal feeding performance even in challenging plant environments.  

Coperion Corp., Wytheville, Va., 276-228-7717, https://coperion.com/en