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Jordan, vp.May 31st, 1998SustainabilityAlternative for hard-to-recycle packaging wasteCarlos Ludlow Palafox, CEO of Enval Ltd. and the creator of a unique technology based on microwave-induced pyrolysis for flexible packaging including plastic laminates, shares his vision.HomePregis Opens New Packaging Film Extrusion FacilitySustainability figures prominently in both the new Andersen, S.C., building and the materials produced within it as part of Pregis’ 2021 $140 million capex investment in new production capabilities.HomeElectromechanical Welding and Control Architecture for PackagingAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Emerson highlighted its GSX Welder with electromechanical actuation and DCX Generator architecture to control and monitor packaging machine processes.Package DesignGetting Noticed: Holiday Pringles, Wine Pouches, and Tony's ChocolateThe importance of creating impactful and noticeable packaging continues to create a point of difference. See a few examples from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.HomeHigh-Performance Packaging Machine ControlAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Emerson showcased its high-performance packaging machine architecture to control multiple axes of motion and scale motion on the same PLC platform.HomeBeckhoff Showcases XPlanar UpdatesAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Beckhoff highlighted is XPlanar materials handling system that uses levitating movers to transport materials for packaging, assembly or transfer.HomeBeckhoff’s XTS with Track ManagementAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Beckhoff showcased the new track management capabilities of its eXtended Transport System (XTS) and the new stainless steel hygienic version.PELV 2021Fast-Changeover RRP Case PackerA live, timed changeover demo illustrates the speed at which Delkor's LSP Series case packers can changeover between individually sized pouches in corrugated RRP cabrio cases, and larger club-store pouches in club-store corrugated trays.HomeLeak Detection SystemAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Emerson demonstrated its CT4215 leak detection system which uses quantum cascade lasers to detect leaks in real time.PELV 2021Innovation Stage Interview: State of SnackingKim Overstreet interviews SNAC International's David Walsh as he discusses current trends in snacking.Primary packagingClever Syrup Capper & Reject System Eliminates a Sticky SituationQuebecois syrup producer Nokomis Maple Products had a big fill inconsistency and reject problem that often made a sticky mess. An easy-to-use new capper with advanced inspection features made a big difference in reducing rejects and keeping things moving.SponsoredHandled with care: Your cookies and crackers deserve the best!They are a delight around the world – and a challenge for manufacturers everywhere. The guide provides an analysis of the market trends and the corresponding requirements focusing on handling and infeed technology.PELV 2021Pick-and-Place ‘Sidebot’Demonstrated at the Wyzo booth was the world’s first pick-and-place ‘sidebot,’ so named because it can work safely side-by-side with humans with zero protective barriers or performance compromise. It features unique Live Drive Direct Drive technology fromPELV 2021Innovation Stage Interview: Contract PackagingJim Chrzan interviews CPA's Ron Puvak at the PACK EXPO Innovation Stage about new developments in contract packaging.HomeVFFS Bagger Squeegees Air Out for Faster, Flatter Packing of Hot LiquidsTriangle Packaging Machinery demonstrates its Model XYTLF, a vertical form/fill/seal bagger for hot fill, pumpable foods. Its servo-controlled squeegee system helps eliminate costly leakers and headspace inside the package.PELV 2021FlashCell is Next Gen Weighing TechnologyMettler Toledo at Pack Expo Las Vegas launched FlashCell technology, the firm’s next generation electromagnetic force restoration weighing technology. It offers a much faster processing speed and occupies a smaller footprint on the plant floor.PELV 2021Child-resistant Pack for Cannabis ProductOrics Industries showed at PACK EXPO Las Vegas a rotary tray sealing system designed specifically for a CBD-infused candy bar in a child-resistant package. The thermoformed PET tray has notches and flaps that prevent a child from opening the package.Business intelligenceConsidering Cannabis Packaging?There are a few things to consider when moving into cannabis packaging. Read what this exploding market requires, and where it’s headed.Secondary/end-of-lineDynamic First In, First Out Accumulation Balances Packaging Line HarmonicsA wide variety of CPGs can benefit from the AccuVeyor AVL from AmbaFlex, a dynamic accumulator that allows for the absorption and release of items between processes without any interruption, with true first in/first out accumulation functionality.HomeHoneywell Robotic's Intelligent DepalletizerAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Honeywell Robotics demonstrated its intelligent, flexible depalletizer system featuring artificial intelligence, and 2D and 3D vision for pick-and-place depalletizing operations.
