Secondary Packaging

Basket carrier erector

From Wayne Automation Corp. comes the WBC Basket Carrier Erector, which is only 6 feet long and erects paperboard carriers in an upright position to simplify insertion into corrugated cases.

November 17, 2016

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Secondary Packaging

Robotic cartoning

Rotary cartoner from ADCO features a collaborative robot from Universal Robots. Especially suitable for repetitive-motion picking and placing applications.

November 9, 2016

Secondary Packaging

On-edge cookie/biscuit system remains gentle at high speeds

Bosch Packaging Technology debuted two complete-system machine solutions designed to address cookie and confectionery producers’ demand for efficient and fast production, while maintaining premium product quality.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

A fully robotic monoblock carton forming/loading/closing system

CAMA North America debuts lean design, cabinet-free technology with ergonomic properties and user-friendly controls.

November 7, 2016

Cartoning

Pharmaceutical blister machinery revolution in Italy

Marchesini Group Open House focuses on blister and deep-draw thermoforming lines. Event to culminate in the inauguration of an industrial complex for building pharmaceutical packaging equipment in Carpi.

October 18, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Propack celebrates 20th anniversary

Canadian-owned Propack Processing and Packaging Systems Inc. will exhibit its latest robotic carton product loader at PACK EXPO International 2016.

October 3, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Big boost in cartoning through robotics

Leclerc Foods went from 750 to 1,200 energy bars/min in its cartoning operation and gained all kinds of flexibility that helps it meet private-label customer requirements.

October 3, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Custom line meets the packaging challenges of a revolutionary glucose monitoring system

From tray unloading to case packing, Marchesini Group’s line upholds quality and speed in packaging Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System.

September 7, 2016

Cartoning

Harpak-ULMA hires new product manager, automation

Thomas Murphy will develop automation solutions for customers as the new product manger of automation at Harpak-ULMA

September 6, 2016

Cartoning

Safe Connections to Prevent Counterfeit Drugs

The Industrial Internet of Things Comes of Age for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.

August 2, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Robots address packaging line pain points

Food plants employ robotics in their packaging operations to address the productivity, cost, and ergonomic challenges related to manual operations.

July 27, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Built-in redundancy keeps Clif Bar running smoothly

Two carton-packing lines at Clif Bar’s new Twin Falls, ID, bakery are equipped with robotic equipment that allows for speed, redundancy, and system flexibility.

July 26, 2016

Cartoning

The making of a brand, and a co-pack plant

When American Naturals Co. needed more expertise than its co-packers provided, the dry food mix startup built a plant to build a brand—and a more efficient co-pack business.

July 15, 2016