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Wipotec Combines Precision Checkweighing, Dual Cameras

Highlights at the company’s booth include its new HC-A-V checkweigher, which features vision control for expanded vision inspection, and the next generation of its Modular Multilane System, MMS 2, a 50% smaller model with a modular, plug in-and-out design

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Custom Designs Delivered by Multi-Conveyor

Custom conveyor house demonstrates the range of conveying technologies it offers, including its new slim-fit, low-profile, sanitary and hygienic conveyor belt.

This trayless format for ground meat has proven popular in Europe, and now Harpak-ULMA is testing it in the U.S.

Time To Try Trayless Meat in the U.S.?

At the Harpak-ULMA PACK EXPO Las Vegas booth, a key emphasis was on trayless ground meat backflushed with a mix of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Nord Gear’s Nordac On and On+ VFDs feature plug-and-play capability for ease of internet-based networking and feature integrated industrial Ethernet interfaces that are switchable for use with Profinet, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP.

Nord Gear Introduces New Drive and Motor Systems

The forthcoming DuoDrive integrated geared motor and Nordac On and On+ drive systems are designed for intralogistics as well as food and pharmaceutical industry production applications.

Flexibility plus a unique walk-through feature are among the key features of this new case packer from Aagard.

‘Indiscriminate’ Case Packer Optimizes on Flexibility

Cases rotate 90 degrees at the bump turn for proper positioning at the case sealer ahead.

Conveyor Technologies Unleashed

Omron demonstrates its advanced product pick-and-place robotic system that incorporates a collaborative mobile and fixed robot with 3D vision technology.

Omron Highlights IIoT and 3D Bin-Picking Technologies

Leibinger Coding and Marking Systems Acquires SIS Ink Solution

PakTech Awarded for Global Sustainability for Unique Handles

Protego Hand Cavu Group

Temperature Control for Pharma Sample Integrity

David Clark, Vice President of Sustainability at Amcor

Packaging’s Future is Environment's Solution

Ray Woder, Global Industry Business Consultant at Dassault Systemes,

Packaging Virtual Twin Technology: Where Sustainability Meets E-Commerce

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Packaging Machinery Shipments Rise

David Clark, Vice President of Sustainability at Amcor

Packaging’s Future is Environment's Solution

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Sachets, CMMS, and a Paper Blister Pack

Both Starview and Rohrer are excited about the PACK EXPO Las Vegas debut of this All-Paper Blister Pack.

The Debut of an All-Paper Blister Pack

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Integrated Line Illustrates Unified Upstream, Downstream System

Robotics and automation play pivotal role in providing flexibility for a full packaging line from Quest, a ProMach product brand, that includes bagging, case packing, and palletizing.

Robotic Case Packer Brings Sequential Operations into Monoblock

Brenton, a ProMach product brand, demonstrates its RT1000 robotic top-load case packer, equipped with two Fanuc robots for case erecting and loading and a Dekka tape head for sealing.

Zambelli, simple yet special

Zambelli, simple yet special

A streamlined flow of packaging material and an efficient environment for your operators. Do you want to know how? Read about Zambelli's solution.

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas Daily Download: Day One

PMMI Media Group editors discuss some of the new technologies and trends found on the show floor during day one of PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Among them are cobots, cannabis packaging, recyclable blister packs, and more.

Products feed into the Schubert system via lateral belts.

Flexible Machines Boost Output 30%

Family business combines craftsmanship with modern machines.

With the launch of the R-Series, Domino now offers not only marking and coding equipment but systems to inspect codes, too.

Coding and Inspection from One Trusted Source

Highlighted at the booth of Domino Printing Sciences was the new R-Series range of smart vision systems for automatic inspection and validation of product codes, including date codes, batch numbers, bar codes, and 2D-printed codes.

An integrated line to package mints spans two booths in the Central Hall, C-2829 and C-2825; both are part of the ProMach family of brands.

ProMach Displays Integrated Line

Matrix, Quest, Wexxar Bel join forces for mint packaging line.

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KUKA's New SCARA and Delta Robots

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, KUKA highlighted its KR 6 R500 SCARA robot and KR 3 Delta robot for material handling and packaging applications.

beltorque® BT-ICL Lite Capper

Entry Level Capper ‘Lite’ for Gentle Handling at 150 Bottles/Min

The beltorque BT-ICL Lite Capper for in-line capping for a wide range of bottles and closure types, is suited to nutraceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, foods, and more.

Picking, Packing, Fulfillment, and Palletizing Robots

FANUC to feature robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing, fulfillment, and palletizing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Pr Icotek Kel Dpz Click

Space-Saving Cable Plates and Frames from Icotek

The KEL-DPZ-CLICK and KEL-SNAP can help end-users more efficiently manage their cables at a time when space often comes at a premium.

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Sachets, CMMS, and a Paper Blister Pack

Editor Emeritus Pat Reynolds reports from Day One at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, where a print/form/fill/seal machine for liquid-filled sachets, a cloud-based Computerized Maintenance Management System, and a unique all-paper blister pack caught his eye.

Lenze Autotuning Pelv2021

Automating Drive Optimization

Lenze introduces auto-tuning, a fast and easy way to optimize the control loop in a drive during commissioning.

Oriental Motors Showcases Alphastep Hybrid Control System

The unique positioning system uses a fusion of open- and closed-loop control.

Dorner Flex Move Helix

Dorner’s Flexible Conveyors Take Center Stage at PACK EXPO Booth

Product Demonstrations include the FlexMove Helix and Helix Wedge Modular Belt Conveyors.

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Rockwell Showcases FactoryTalk Software, Unified Robot Control

IT/OT convergence and digital transformation are the topics dominating Rockwell’s booth this year.

Print/form/fill/seal Machine for Sachets

V-Shapes, an innovative supplier of convenient, hygienic, and sustainable single-dose packaging equipment, made its debut at PACK EXPO by showing its unique AlphaFlex print, form, fill, and seal solution.

Vdg Intelli Drive Drum Motor

Drum Motor Has Permanent Magnet Electric Motor Technology

Is built for reliability, efficiency, and longevity

Packworld Sealer 2

Remote Sealer for Healthcare Applications

This new remote heat sealer (PW4214) is designed for use in laminar flow cabinets with a compact seal head design and controls located outside of the cabinet for easy operator use, accommodating seal pouches up to 13” wide.

The Mini Manual Station supports small- and mid-sized aggregation needs.

Mini Manual Aggregation Station for Small- to Mid-Sized Production

Capable of supporting post-lot reworking operations in warehouses and distribution centers, the system is a fit for smaller producers looking to meet upcoming supply chain security requirements.

Marchesini Group is showcasing its new Compact 24, a flexible and efficient nutraceutical counter

Monobloc for Counting and Capping Nutraceuticals

The system features simple changeovers for various product formats for small- to medium-sized batches, accomplished via an innovative magnetic transport system allowing for individualized handling.

Model TR3 Heavy Duty Tru-Trac encoder shown with dual-wheel option.

Encoder Ensures Cutting Accuracy

Overcomes surface variability caused by seams.