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Long-Reach Robot

Mitsubishi Electric Automation

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced the MELFA RV-12CRL, a long-reach, 12 kg payload robot that offers enhanced safety features and reduced maintenance costs.

January 15, 2025

Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets

For sachet packaging of its new dissolvable cleansing wipes, Australian-based Conserving Beauty tapped compostable NatureFlex films by Futamura Compostable Packaging, as converted by New Zealand's Convex.

January 15, 2025

The new laminated structure meets all the technical requirements: it runs well on the sachet lines and efficiently wraps the wipes. With its excellent moisture barrier, it also effectively protects the product until it is used by the consumer.

UPM Raflatac's Progress Towards Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

UPM Adhesive Materials

UPM Raflatac advanced its sustainability goals in 2023 by developing recyclable label solutions, as outlined in the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment 2024 Progress Report.

January 15, 2025

Raf Global Commitment 2024

FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Food/Bev

The new front-of-package nutrition labels would assist consumers in making healthier food choices by emphasizing sodium, sugar, and saturated fat levels.

January 15, 2025

FDA front of package nutrition label

Integrated Embellishment System

JetFx's FUSION is designed to enhance label printing capabilities, particularly for challenging substrates like wine paper and uncoated stocks.

January 15, 2025

JetFx Inc.

January 15, 2025

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Pregis Accelerates Path to Net Zero by 2040 with Wind Power

Pregis has matched 100% of the electricity consumed at six of its facilities with wind power, reducing its carbon emissions by over 4,000 metric tons annually.

January 15, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

PAC Machinery Brings Variety of Packaging Solutions to Inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast

Visit Booth 1708 to discover PAC's range of solutions, including a medical vacuum sealer, tabletop automatic bagger with integrated printing, and continuous band sealer.

January 14, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Weidmuller USA Celebrates 50 Years

Weidmuller USA will mark five decades of growth and innovation in industrial connectivity and automation at a grand opening in the Spring at its new facility in Richmond, VA.

January 14, 2025

Weidmuller Usa 50th Anniversary Photo

5 Bold New Administration Predictions

There could be packaging-related developments under the new administration, especially the FDA, including potential regulatory changes and updated labeling requirements.

January 14, 2025

Eric F. Greenberg

Brown is the New Green: Lamb Weston’s Recyclable Paper Fry Bag

Lamb Weston develops a paper bag for its frozen French fries that offers a grease and moisture barrier as well as durability and machinability, while still being recyclable.

January 14, 2025

The bio-based bag is said to be a proprietary blend formulated and tested to pass OCC [Old Corrugated Container] acceptance testing. Photo courtesy of Lamb Weston.

Packaging as a Brand-Builder

Personnel, although valuable, are replaceable. But brands are meant to endure.

January 14, 2025

Sterling Anthony

Digital Transformation

AI is Transforming Packaging Manufacturing

AI is driving advancements in packaging efficiency with applications in areas like predictive demand forecasting, smart packaging design, and AI-powered robotics for smart factories.

January 14, 2025

Electric Steam Replacement Tunnel for Shrink Labeling Applications

AFM - American Film & Machinery

American Film & Machinery's SRT-2500 is an electric shrink labeling tunnel that offers a flexible and efficient alternative to traditional steam systems for various industries.

January 14, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Powder-Coated, Sliding-Shelf Picking Cart

New Age Industrial

New Age Industrial's adjustable picking cart with sliding shelves is designed to improve warehouse efficiency by optimizing space and streamlining order fulfillment.

January 14, 2025

New Age Industrial

Call for Speakers is Now Open for Packaging Recycling Summit 2025

The event returns June 25-27, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas Resort & Spa.

January 14, 2025

Digital Transformation

JR Automation Unveils a Comprehensive Website Redesign

JR Automation has updated its website to better represent its global reach and diverse range of manufacturing automation capabilities.

January 14, 2025

New Website Social Media

Formic Continues To Accelerate Robot Usage Growth in 2024 with 200k Production Hours

RaaS provider celebrates rapid growth with first automation community event showcasing how automation can transform manufacturing.

January 13, 2025

Formic Robot Usage Hours