Melissa LarsonSecondary PackagingSubzero palletizing robot works in the coldArctic palletizing robot from KUKA Robotics is designed for frozen food facilities and cold storage warehouses. Special modifications allow it to operate at temperatures down to -30 deg. C. It is available with payload capacities of 120, 180, and 240 kilograms.November 13, 2014HomeModular U16 carousel sealer covers range of packsCarousel sealer from Algus features 16 moveable stations and is modular for future growth. This cost-effective system allows for different packaging formats, from simple face seal packs, to complex club store packs, at 3-18 cycles/min. Unit offers the flexibility to add laser and ink-jet printing, and vision systems for quality assurance.November 13, 2014Secondary PackagingCompact and space saving – Pester monoblock case packer/palletizerPEWO-form SLP2 Compact - monoblock case packer/palletizer with minimum space requirements of 90 sqft, with company-developed robots for flexible case packing and palletizing applications. Fast change-over time by means of 23 menu-controlled servo-axes and pallet change without machine downtime, unit has a full complement of safety features, ready for track & trace integration.November 13, 2014Secondary PackagingWrap-around cartoner reflects OEM's 'custom' rootsWatch this video to see close-up how Stantech has designed its wrap-around cartoner for a glimpse of the company's legacy of secondary, end-of-line packaging solutions for food and other applications.November 13, 2014Conveying & accumulationUltrasonics prevent fine powder from blindingWatch this demonstration closely; if you blink, you might miss it! The video shows how Russell Finex' Vibrasonic deblinding system sends ultrasonic waves across a fine wire mesh screen, preventing flour from blinding, or plugging and, in turn, slowing the free flow of the fine powder.November 13, 2014Protective/transport packagingNomaco debuts bio-based protective foamNomaco launches sugarcane-based NomaGreen Natural foam at Pack Expo, providing a more sustainable alternative to PE foam while maintaining the same high performance. Also learn about an LDPE blend that performs just like polyurethane foam and an innovative edge solution to protect heavier items, such as windshields, during shipping.November 13, 2014Form/fill/seal - horizontalAll new horizontal f/f/s for pharma and moreThe Flexpack model F-150 horizontal form/fill/seal machine, just introduced on the 2014 Pharma Expo / Pack Expo show floor, gives you a showcase of the latest technology for feeding and filling, from package alignment photoelectrics to modular components to meet a wide range of application requirements.November 13, 2014HomeNew pet food packaging options from CoverisWatch Scott Ross of Coveris explain how the pet food packaging market is responding to shifting consumer preferences in both Europe and the U.S. Learn how the popularity of wet food retort packaging in Europe is poised to expand in the U.S., while large flat-bottom pouches, whether woven PP or composite nylon, are in growing demand overseas.November 13, 2014Filling/capping, liquid & viscousAutomated filling, one ounce to one gallonFind out how far beyond high-speed filling a rotary piston filler can go by watching how this unit from Cozzoli Machine Co. provides clean, easy-access design, tool-less changeover parts and user automation that does everything from real-time control to recipe-driven setups specific to the SKU being run.November 13, 2014SustainabilityHLP Klearfold offers greener plastic boxesAt Pack Expo, HLP Klearfold's VP of Marketing Pat McGee explains the basics of PET, RPET, and plant-based PET blends for rigid plastic folding cartons. Learn how using in-house extruders allows HLP Klearfold to control the quality of its 30% post-consumer recycled content RPET boxes as well as its 30% plant-based PlantBox option.November 13, 2014Previous PagePage 94 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 ContentTraceability in Packaging: From Obligation to Opportunity
