Gretchen EdelbrockSecondary PackagingAFA Systems: Intermittent motion stick pack cartonerAFA Systems Ltd.The MK-STK Intermittent motion stick pack cartoner from AFA Systems has the ability to handle any product count with its innovative SUBO pick, group, and place tooling system.June 21, 2013Conveying & accumulationFlexicon: Tubular cable conveyorsFlexicon CorporationFlexicon’s FLEXI-DISC line of Tubular Cable Conveyors for the gentle transfer of friable food and non-food products complements the company’s line of flexible screw conveyors and pneumatic conveying systems, allowing conveyance of virtually any bulk solid material.June 21, 2013Secondary PackagingAdvance Lifts: Palletizing lifts, self-leveling liftsAdvance Lifts, Inc.Advance Lifts’ new line of palletizing lifts includes both mechanical spring and air spring self-leveling models as well as an electric hydraulic unit for more exact positioning.June 21, 2013HomeMatrox Imaging: Vision hardware, software for traceability, inspection, and guidanceMatrox ImagingMatrox Imaging’s Iris GT smart cameras are monitored and controlled remotely from Matrox Design Assistant 3.0 smart camera software, the latest release of the flowchart-based integrated development environment (IDE) for the Iris GT smart camera line, which makes it even faster and easier for users to create their application's flowchart and HMI.June 21, 2013Secondary PackagingYamato: Depositing system fills multiple package stylesYamato CorporationSee it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #S-6025.! The Yamato Depositor is a custom-designed depositing solution that handles a wide variety of applications, at speeds up to 400 packages/min. when paired with a 6-point discharge Yamato multi-head weigher.June 21, 2013ContainersNexus Packaging: Nexus: Bottles with Tactile Warning of Danger triangleNexus PackagingNexus Packaging’s two new HDPE 1-liter round containers feature the Tactile Warning of Danger (TWD) triangle as a feature of the mold design.June 20, 2013HomeGraco receives Visionary Award for InvisiPac Tank-Free Hot Melt SystemGraco Inc., manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, has been awarded the Gold Visionary Award in a ceremony held at the EastPack 2013 packaging industry trade show in Philadelphia, PA.June 20, 2013Coding, Printing & LabelingUniversal Labeling Systems, Inc: Universal Labeling: Corner leading labeling systemsUniversal Labeling Systems, Inc.Universal Labeling’s new Corner Leading (CL) labeling systems for both the UPA II series (print & apply) and L60 Corner Leading (pre-printed labels) features a throughput speed of 30 products/min. based on a 4-in. x 10-in. label.June 20, 2013HomeBerlin Packaging licenses IoPP’s Fundamentals of Packaging Technology online courseIoPP is providing its Fundamentals of Packaging Technology online course to Berlin Packaging with a secure, co-branded online portal that contains the company’s customized course catalog.June 20, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsSiemens Industry Inc: Multi-axis controllersSiemens’ new generation of Simotion D445-2 multi-axis controllers extends the upper performance range with new features such as onboard Profinet interfaces, high-speed I/O, and with three times the performance, a single controller can support up to 128 axes of motion.June 19, 2013Previous PagePage 102 of 241Next PageTop StoriesControls & Machine ComponentsLinear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-Fast CappingA new cap applicator from Tetra Pak uses the Beckhoff XTS linear servo transport system to deliver 25,000 precisely sealed cartons per hour, tripling output over conventional portion-package cappers that run at 9,000/hour, while combining digital control with flexible, high-speed motion.Bagging & PouchingWada Farms, Walmart Roll Out 30% PCR Potato BagPMMI NewsPMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise AwardsRecyclingRecycling Falters as Companies Retreat from Plastic-Waste PledgesSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
