Breakthrough digital web printing solution for flexible packaging

HP Indigo 20000 is a breakthrough 30-inch digital press that delivers flexible quality printing on unsupported films down to 10 microns in size. The first of its kind designed specifically for flexible packaging, it uses B&R technology to drive the automation within the press to deliver the on substrate quality required by converters.

Mar 27th, 2015

B&R Industrial Automation

HP

Smart Industry Conference 2021, Pune, India

Smart Industry Conference 2021, Pune, India

ADAPTA 50 by IMA Active: flexibility, dosing and weighing accuracy

ADAPTA 50 by IMA Active: flexibility, dosing and weighing accuracy

mapp UserX 1 - creating a user management system [sub: EN, DE, PL]

mapp UserX 1 - creating a user management system [sub: EN, DE, PL]

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Strapping Machines Handle Washdown Environments

The SGP’s TüV certified stainless steel versions with IP 56 rating accommodate cleaning and disinfecting, while operating at speeds up to 65 plastic straps/min.

The Trine Modular Labeling Station, as an easy-to-install system to reduce downtime, can both be retrofitted to an existing Trine labeling system or be used with a new Trine system.

Accraply’s Highlights Upgrades on Trine Modular Labeling Station

Machine has improved throughput, changeovers, and maintenance to enable significant process improvements with minimal line disruption for Trine labelers.

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Flexibility Key to Modular P-S Labeleing Application System

Based on the M2 label applicator and an innovative motion control system, MFlex is modular and flexible with configurations for applications such as top labeling, bottom labeling, top/bottom labeling, front & back labeling, wrap labeling, and more.

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Direct-Drive Pick-and-Place Sidebot

Wyzo is the result of 30 years of Delta robot experience, coupled with a vision to deliver a safe and highly efficient sidebot that can add considerable value to operations of all sizes.

Avomix Mcc Verstraete Iml Labels 2 Db

Inks and IML Handle HPP for Guacamole Pack

Spanish producer of fruit- and vegetable-based juices and sauces Avomix selected shelf-life improving high-pressure processing (HPP) technology for its Fresh Mix product range, specifically its guacamole.

Handled with care: Your cookies and crackers deserve the best!

Handled 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.

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Reimagining Sustainable Packaging through Collaboration

Incorporating more sustainable options into CPG packaging is both a necessity and a challenge. Read about current initiatives to innovate new materials, improve recycling systems, and get closer to a circular economy.

Spirits producer Amass has moved into cannabis with a THC- and CBD-infused non-alcoholic beverage.

Top Five Trends in Spirits and Wine in 2021/2022

GlobalData predicts new consumer trends and consumption habits in spirits and wine resulting from supply chain disruptions, climate change issues, and a shift in consumer attitudes.

Individual units are fed into the AP-25 bander by the infeed conveyor on the left while banded breakpacks exit on the discharge conveyor on the right.

Bringing Flexibility to Breakpack Production

Advanced controls let this maker of banding equipment bring a whole new level of quick-change flexibility to manufacturers delivering ‘breakpacks’ to their retailer customers.

More Editor’s Picks from PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Day Two

Watch Packaging World’s Emeritus Editor Pat Reynolds and Content Director Jim Chrzan as they rattle off a handful of interesting, innovative, or trending findings from the floor of PACK EXPO Las Vegas last month.

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Cobot Bin Picking and Palletizing

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Omron demonstrated its vision-enabled TM cobot bin-picking system and its cobotic palletizing system.

Handled with care: Your cookies and crackers deserve the best!

Handled 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.

(left to right) Jon McClure, president, Pregis South Carolina operations; David Timm, division president, Pregis Performance Flexibles; South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster; Kevin Baudhuin, CEO, Pregis; and Dan Zamlong, managing director, Warburg Pincus.

Pregis Opens New Packaging Film Extrusion Facility

Sustainability 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.

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Electromechanical Welding and Control Architecture for Packaging

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Emerson highlighted its GSX Welder with electromechanical actuation and DCX Generator architecture to control and monitor packaging machine processes.

Pringle's Holiday Cans

Getting Noticed: Holiday Pringles, Wine Pouches, and Tony's Chocolate

The 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.

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High-Performance Packaging Machine Control

At 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.

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Beckhoff Showcases XPlanar Updates

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Beckhoff highlighted is XPlanar materials handling system that uses levitating movers to transport materials for packaging, assembly or transfer.

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Beckhoff’s XTS with Track Management

At 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.

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Fast-Changeover RRP Case Packer

A 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.

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Leak Detection System

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Emerson demonstrated its CT4215 leak detection system which uses quantum cascade lasers to detect leaks in real time.

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Insights Into the Current Trends in Snacking

Kim Overstreet interviews SNAC International's David Walsh as he discusses current trends in snacking.

Vision & sensor cap inspection system

Clever Syrup Capper & Reject System Eliminates a Sticky Situation

Quebecois 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.

A Smattering of Day-One Findings from PACK EXPO Las Vegas

On today's Take Five, PACK EXPO veterans Jim Chrzan and Pat Reynolds curate first day discoveries in this tip-of-the-iceberg reflection of the packaging industry’s triumphant return to trade shows.

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Pick-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 from

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Controlled Growth and Innovation are Current Trends in Co-Pack/Co-Man Space

Jim Chrzan interviews CPA's Ron Puvak at the PACK EXPO Innovation Stage about new developments in contract packaging.

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VFFS Bagger Squeegees Air Out for Faster, Flatter Packing of Hot Liquids

Triangle 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.

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FlashCell is Next Gen Weighing Technology

Mettler 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.

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Child-resistant Pack for Cannabis Product

Orics 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.

Chris Walsh, CEO and Founding Editor at MJBiz

Considering 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.

The AccuVeyor AVL from AmbaFlex at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021

Dynamic First In, First Out Accumulation Balances Packaging Line Harmonics

A 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.

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Honeywell Robotic's Intelligent Depalletizer

At 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.

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ABB's and Covariant's Intelligent Pick-and-Place System

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, ABB and Covariant showcased their new pick-and-place system combining ABB's IRB 1300 robot and Covariant's artificial intelligence technology.