Melissa LarsonAdhesive applicationRobatech: Tankless hot-melt systemRobatech AGConcept Stream is Robatech’s tankless melter for hot melt adhesives with melt-on-demand technology; it assures a fast heat-up time and an efficient and safe production with maximum uptime.October 5, 2017HomeAmetek Mocon: Water vapor measurement instrumentAMETEK MOCONAmetek Mocon has launched a new system to measure the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of ultra-high barrier materials.October 4, 2017Conveying & accumulationMulti-Conveyor: Accumulation systemMulti-ConveyorMulti-Conveyor offers an accumulation system featuring Alpine Incline and Decline, Pneumatic Divert and Product Reject technologies.October 3, 2017HomeLeuze: Vision systemLeuze electronic, Inc.The ACR 300i is a highly accurate user-friendly solution for a wide variety of vision applications including; 1D and 2D code reading, optical character recognition (OCR), object detection, color detection and position tracking.October 2, 2017HomeBalluff: Infrared temperature sensorBalluff, Inc.Balluff has developed a new BTS infrared temperature sensor with IO-Link interface and two switching outputs that can monitor temperatures between 250 and 1250 deg. C even in inaccessible or hazardous areas, detect hot objects in motion, and record temperature values, all without contact.September 26, 2017Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Herrmann Ultrasonics: Ultrasonic longitudinal seal moduleHerrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.Herrmann Ultrasonics has completely reworked its module LSM Fin for continual longitudinal seals and chained bags on VFFS and HFFS; unit is compact, easy to integrate and IP 65 washdown-rated.September 22, 2017Coding, Printing & LabelingWeiler Labeling Systems: High-speed labelerWLS, a ProMach product brandWeiler Labeling Systems, powered by Pro Mach, introduces the stand-alone high-speed LP-100 label printer; the LP-100 is ideal for manufacturers and contract packagers of OTC and regulated pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices, as well as biotech products and more.September 21, 2017Feeding/inserting/unscramblingGraphic Packaging: Robotic neck tag applicatorGraphic Packaging InternationalGraphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPI) will be displaying a custom designed robotic neck tag applicator at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which will utilize the newly released Yaskawa Motoman GP8 robot on the YRC controller.September 20, 2017Conveying & accumulationKHK USA: Diametral pitch gearingKHK USAKHK USA announces the availability of diametral pitch spur gears that have the same quality, performance, and cost as company’s traditional stock metric gears.September 19, 2017HomeThermo Scientific: Metal detection platformThermo Fisher ScientificA first-of-its-kind metal detection platform from Thermo Scientific rapidly scans up to five frequencies to help food and consumer goods manufacturers confidently find ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel metal contaminants in products to improve safety for their customers.September 18, 2017Previous PagePage 7 of 103Next PageTop StoriesSustainabilityGlobal Packaging Trends Point to a New Strategic ApproachNew AMERIPEN Executive director Lynn Dyer highlights global packaging trends, shifting policies, and the need for a new strategic approach to balance sustainability with industry growth.Digital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in PackagingDigital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry AdoptionWrappingLaffy Taffy Unwraps Easier-to-Open Mini Bar packagingSponsor ContentEngineered Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process