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Three packs from Tokyo Pack
 Video | December 3, 2012

Three packs from Tokyo Pack

Editor Pat Reynolds demonstrates the world's first recloseable blister pack, a novel single-serve coffee package, and an unusual plastic container for Kikkoman soy sauce--all items he discovered while attending TokyoPack.
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A 500-mL PET bottle weighing just 8.9 g
 Video | December 3, 2012

A 500-mL PET bottle weighing just 8.9 g

At the Aoki booth a single-stage ISBM machine was running a 500-mL PET bottle weighing just 8.9 g, and the cycle time was just 8.75 seconds.
Controller on delta-style robot brings the benefits of standardization
 Video | December 3, 2012

Controller on delta-style robot brings the benefits of standardization

Gemini 4 controller on Bosch Packaging’s delta-style robot brings a whole new level of standardization to the controls operating both the robot itself and the flow wrapper that it feeds into.
New indicator for monitoring the cold chain
 Video | December 3, 2012

New indicator for monitoring the cold chain

New time/temperature indicator for use in monitoring the cold chain must first be activated before it begins functioning.
New PET tray simplifies recycling
 Video | November 30, 2012

New PET tray simplifies recycling

MAPET II from Faerchplast is a monolayer PET tray that has a special heat seal adhesive only on the flange that lets the tray move more readily through the post-consumer recycle stream.
Pack Expo 2012: New protective packaging options
 Video | November 30, 2012

Pack Expo 2012: New protective packaging options

New options from Pregis, the leader in protective packaging, include new mailer designs as well as void-fill and closed-cell foam cushioning systems.
Combisteam: small footprint plus energy savings
 Video | November 30, 2012

Combisteam: small footprint plus energy savings

The Combisteam from Sleever International puts shrink sleeve label application and the shrink tunnel into one compact frame capable of handling 500 containers/min and of reducing energy costs significantly.
Tamp labeler does cases at 25/min
 Video | November 30, 2012

Tamp labeler does cases at 25/min

Part of a total system from EPI, this case labeler uses a thermal transfer printer adapted to a case taper to apply labels to cases at 25 cases/min.
Pack Expo 2012: IVAC Cylinder Line Reduces Energy Costs
Video | November 30, 2012

Pack Expo 2012: IVAC Cylinder Line Reduces Energy Costs

Automation World visited Norgren's booth at the Pack Expo 2012 show, where the company was showing its IVAC Cleanline and industrial cylinders.
Pack Expo 2012: Motion Control Options for Machine Builders
Video | November 30, 2012

Pack Expo 2012: Motion Control Options for Machine Builders

The Simotion family comes in three form factors: Simotion D, drive-based package; Simotion P, micro-box option; and a PLC unit. (Approximate Time - 1:52)
Pack Expo 2012: Twin-head machine features robotics
 Video | November 30, 2012

Pack Expo 2012: Twin-head machine features robotics

The 1702 tube filling system from Norden, part of the Coesia Group, is a twin-head machine that uses an ABB robot to feed tubes into the tube holder chain.
Robotic cartoning of aseptic pouches
 Video | November 30, 2012

Robotic cartoning of aseptic pouches

Ecolean aseptic pouch is robotically packaged by Schneider Electric delta-style robots on a pick-and-place machine from AMC2.
Energy efficiency in conveying
 Video | November 29, 2012

Energy efficiency in conveying

At System Plast, an Emerson Industrial Automation business, a new-generation belting material product and wear track material was on display to show how much energy they could save. A holographic boat man contributed to the message.
Pack Expo 2012: Sinamics Drive System from Siemens
 Video | November 29, 2012

Pack Expo 2012: Sinamics Drive System from Siemens

G 120D machine mount IP 67 close loop VFD. Integrated safety and interated IO. Mounts right on side of packaging machine without need for a cabinet. Also, compact drive with power system.
Universal Labeling introduces all-electric print and apply applicator
 Video | November 29, 2012

Universal Labeling introduces all-electric print and apply applicator

PACK EXPO 2012: Utilizing Datamax print engine, this system is highly accurate at fast speeds. No air required!
High-res UV coding/marking
Video | November 29, 2012

High-res UV coding/marking

PACK EXPO 2012: MapleJet explains how its high-resolution inkjet coding/marking printers use quick-cure UV inks on a wide variety of different substrates--virtually any surface, the company says.
Pack Expo 2012: Rockwell Pack Expo booth tour continues with focus on the elimination of cables and panels, reducing size of cabinet.
 Video | November 29, 2012

Pack Expo 2012: Rockwell Pack Expo booth tour continues with focus on the elimination of cables and panels, reducing size of cabinet.

Kinetics 5500 servo drives, multi-axis, shared bus, one cable to servo motor includes feedback and power, reducing cabling for sanitary machine design.
Pack Expo 2012: Reduce Energy Consumption
 Video | November 29, 2012

Pack Expo 2012: Reduce Energy Consumption

Mitsubishi demonstrates energy optimization as revealed by infrared cameras. Variable frequency drive optimized with Mitsubishi’s excitation control runs cool blue and green saving real dollars. VFD not optimized drives a motor that runs red--hot and inefficient!

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