HomeZipper alternative keeps packaged cheese freshJun 7th, 2014HomeUnique Blow-Fill-Seal Solution for In-House Blown PET CupsSerac presented at PACK EXPO Las Vegas a Blow-Fill-Seal solution for yoghurts and desserts in PET/rPET jars. This solution, which combines an SBL linear blow-molding machine and a linear dosing machine, has been named CupBox.Materials & containersMars’s Switch to Barrier Coating Cuts 18 T-Rexes worth of PEMars removes the black polyethylene film from the inside of its iconic Maltesers candy box, replacing it with a recyclable, dispersion-coated barrier board that will reduce its use of plastic by 82 metric tons.Materials & containersBreakthrough in Compostable FilmManagement at this family-owned third-generation producer of classic British sausages is hoping its efforts on the sustainable packaging front will be copied globally.PELV 2021Strapping Machines Handle Washdown EnvironmentsThe 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.Coding, printing & labelingAccraply Highlights Upgrades on Trine Modular Labeling StationMachine has improved throughput, changeovers, and maintenance to enable significant process improvements with minimal line disruption for Trine labelers.Coding, printing & labelingFlexibility Key to Modular P-S Labeleing Application SystemBased 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.HomeDirect-Drive Pick-and-Place SidebotWyzo 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.Package DesignInks and IML Handle HPP for Guacamole PackSpanish 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.Controls & automationVacuum Technology Solves Palletizing ChallengeWhile palletizing corrugated cases is a regular automation application, doing so in a cold room that is regularly hosed with water to stay clean is especially challenging.SustainabilityReimagining Sustainable Packaging through CollaborationIncorporating 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.BeverageTop Five Trends in Spirits and Wine in 2021/2022GlobalData 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.Controls & automationBringing Flexibility to Breakpack ProductionAdvanced controls let this maker of banding equipment bring a whole new level of quick-change flexibility to manufacturers delivering ‘breakpacks’ to their retailer customers.Take FiveMore Editor’s Picks from PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Day TwoWatch 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.HomeCobot Bin Picking and PalletizingAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Omron demonstrated its vision-enabled TM cobot bin-picking system and its cobotic palletizing system.SustainabilityAlternative 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.
