Melissa LarsonFilling/capping, liquid & viscousNordson EFD: MicroDot needle valveNordson CorporationNordson EFD introduces the xQR41 Series MicroDot needle valve, featuring a 60% smaller form factor than standard valves, an exchangeable modular design for greater customization and process control, and a Quick Release (QR) clasp that allows easy removal of the fluid body to replace wetted parts in seconds.July 13, 2015Filling/capping, liquid & viscousTetra Pak: Electron beam package sterilizationTetra Pak Inc.Tetra Pak has launched a filling machine that uses electron beams, not hydrogen peroxide, to sterilize packaging material; the E3 delivers a range of benefits to customers, including the potential to run up to 40,000 portion packages/hr.July 13, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsAutomationDirect: High-performance DC drivesIronHorse GSD1 series DC drives are high-performance Pulse-Width-Modulated (PWM) controllers for 12 to 48V equipment, providing smooth control with high-efficiency operation, and are ideal for applications such as auger feeders, automated door actuators, commercial cooking equipment, food production, industrial pumping systems and more.July 10, 2015Secondary PackagingHarpak-Ulma: Sustainable flat tray packagingHarpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.Hybric flat tray packaging is a new skin packaging technology that creates a sustainable package with enhanced aesthetic appeal; using the versatile platform technology on Mondini’s Trave tray sealers, the package can be made with either a coated paperboard or plastic foundation.July 9, 2015Filling/capping, dryNJM Packaging: High-speed in-line capperNJM Packaging, a ProMach product brandSee it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-2614! NJM Packaging will introduce the redesigned beltorque high-speed capper at Pack Expo Las Vegas/Pharma Expo.July 9, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsSiemens: Enhanced drive platformSee it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #6137! Siemens has announced that its Sinamics G120 drive system has been enhanced to include EtherNet/IP connectivity, thus providing maximum flexibility for industrial Ethernet communication while offering innovative concepts for those wanting a single network for the entire plant.July 7, 2015Converting equipmentColordyne: 3600 Series retrofit platform for label convertersColordyne TechnologiesColordyne’s 3600 Series Retrofit platform is ideal for label converters looking to expand their client base by breaking into the growing short-run digital label printing market.July 6, 2015Conveying & accumulationIntelligrated: Robotic integration capabilitiesHoneywell IntelligratedSee it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #3036! Intelligrated will showcase the company’s advanced robotic integration capabilities, including system concepts, solutions engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, and lifecycle support services.July 2, 2015Adhesive applicationGraco: Hot melt applicatorGraco Inc.See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, Booth #C-5440! Graco’s new InvisiPac GM100 plug-free hot melt applicator offers all the benefits of plug-free adhesive dispensing in a compact design.June 30, 2015Flow wrappingButler Automatic: Automatic film splicersButler AutomaticSee it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-2838! See Butler’s SP1 automatic film splicer, which reduces downtime in food and beverage, medical, and shrink sleeve packaging operations, increasing efficiency in a wide range of packaging operations by eliminating the packaging line downtime caused by manual film roll changes.June 30, 2015Previous PagePage 81 of 103Next PageTop StoriesDigital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 2: Cautious Curiosity Among CPGsSome CPGs are evaluating humanoid robots as an automation solution, but interest isn’t translating to adoption quite yet in part two of this three-part series exploring the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing.PACK EXPOPrepare for the Biggest and Most Comprehensive PACK EXPO Las VegasContainers & ClosuresThrough the Line Podcast: Paper Cup Melds Finnish Licorice with Forest InnovationDigital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry AdoptionSponsor ContentEngineered Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process Yield
