Gretchen EdelbrockCoding, Printing & LabelingCitronix: Continuous inkjet printer series improvementsCitronix LLCThe new ci3200, ci3300, ci3500, and ci3650 continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers from Citronix’s next generation of the ciSeries range of printers feature significant enhancements to the fluidics system, electronics, and software that help improve overall capability, reliability, simplicity, and value.November 13, 2014Flow wrappingBosch Packaging: Flow wrapper for packaging individual vialsSyntegonPackaging up to 300 single blow-fill-seal (BFS) vials/min, the Sigpack HCUL horizontal flow wrapper from Bosch Packaging Technology helps ensure hermetic packages at high speeds using long-dwell cross-sealing technology, and also features vial separation technology, giving manufacturers the flexibility to package both vial cards and single vials, and accommodating the requirements of agencies such as the FDA.November 12, 2014Secondary PackagingMotion Controls Robotics: Servo-adjustable EOAT for palletizingMotion Controls RoboticsDesigned to handle various configurations, make process adjustments on the fly, and start/stop palletizing operations easily, Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. (MCRI) uses Fanuc’s Servo Adjustable End of Arm Tool (EOAT) with vacuum grippers that can dynamically adjust to a variety of case sizes and pallet patterns.November 11, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsParker: High moment rodless (HMR) linear actuatorsDesigned to reduce overall design time and simplify installation and integration, the High Moment Rodless (HMR) electromechanical linear actuator series from Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division includes five different frame sizes, two different drive train options, multiple motor mounting, carriage and sensor options, an IP54 protective cover option, along with many other customizable features.November 11, 2014Adhesives/tapeEssentra: Double-sided foam tapesEssentraRemo One double-sided foam tapes from Essentra Specialty Tapes (formerly Duraco Inc. and Duraco Express) feature a removable adhesive system on one side that allows users to cleanly remove or change temporary signage, displays, and many other items, without leaving any residue behind.November 10, 2014Thermoform/fill/sealMultivac: Vacuum skin packsMULTIVAC Inc.The new Multivac R 575 MF Pro thermoforming packaging machine comes with an integrated upper web forming station to produce skin packs for products with heights of up to 90 mm.November 7, 2014HomeBalluff: High-resolution light arrayDesigned for applications involving measurement and detection of multiple objects during manufacturing, packing, or quality control, the BLA high resolution light array sensor from Balluff identifies, compares, or sorts objects based on minimal size or height differences, object diameter, object position, gap width, gap position, edge position, and more.November 6, 2014Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)WeighPack: Vertical form/seal machineWeighpack Systems Inc.Weighpack’s recently re-engineered XPdius i130 vertical form & seal machine, which provides high-speed, automatic vertical bagging, roll stock bagging, v f/s, and v f/f/s bagging, features dual (left and right) inside access and an unobstructed film path and film sealing to enhance serviceability and cleanability.November 5, 2014FlexiblesAmpac: Laminate film alternative to aluminum foilProAmpacWhen incorporated in a laminate, Ampac’s Flexi FoilFree HB ultra high barrier film technology is said to achieve moisture, oxygen, and vapor barrier properties approaching aluminum foil laminates without the use of foil, and provides sustainability and economic benefits for manufacturers.November 4, 2014HomeThermo Fisher Scientific: Checkweigher for high-rate food can linesThermo Fisher ScientificThe certified-accurate Thermo Fisher Scientific Versa Teorema checkweigher combines the latest Versa checkweigher controller technology with the Teorema “no moving parts” weigh table to provide worry-free, accurate operation in harsh environments at line rates up to 660 cans/min.November 3, 2014Previous PagePage 16 of 241Next PageTop StoriesContract packagingHow Korpack Wins on Speed and SmartsInside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.PMMI NewsPPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and ProcessingRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CarePackage DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementSponsor ContentAXTRA: Engineering efficient bottling & packaging lines
