Flexible packaging

Multi-bag baler

Kliklok-Woodman’s Woodman Vantage™ Multi-Bag Baler is designed to produce multi-bag merchandising for single-serve, 100-calorie snacks, and variety packs for snack foods and low density products.  See it at PACK EXPO Booth #S-1601.

September 7, 2010

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Robotics rallies in 2010; packagers automate for profit

After the past couple years’ serious sales slump, the industrial robotics industry is beginning to rebound, with food and consumer goods applications showing strong gains. Recent packaging installations testify to the value of automation.

August 8, 2010

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Shrink-wrapped packs serve floor sample converter

Sierra Group increases line speed 400%, reduces material costs 40%, and eliminates 1 million corrugated cases with transition to shrink packaging for its flooring samples.

August 8, 2010

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Software links printers company-wide

Jelly Belly Candy Company has increased factory automation and reduced the costs of pre-printed packaging through good use of package-coding software.

August 8, 2010

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Conveyors protect against dust, debris

Dorner’s 2300 and 5300 DustPruf™ Series of conveyors are essentially “dust proof,” thanks to a streamlined frame design that virtually eliminates all catch points where particulates or debris can collect.

August 7, 2010

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Loma Systems introduces new x-ray inspection system

The X4 800XL is designed for the inspection of large trays, boxes and packaged products up to 800mm (31”) wide

August 5, 2010

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Mass flow spiral conveyor

Ryson’s high capacity mass flow spiral conveyor conveys full and empty bottles, cans, jars and other similar containers up or down in a continuous mass flow.   See it at Booth #4634.

July 14, 2010

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ABB Robotics: Software for industrial robots

RobotWare 5.13 from ABB Robotics improves programming and control of robotic equipment, and enhances functionality, safety and motion control.

July 7, 2010

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Conveyance solution comes to PepsiCo snack plant

With customer demand for half cases growing steadily, this PepsiCo snack manufacturer in Adelaide, Australia, needed to find a better way to handle corrugated cases.

July 2, 2010

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Ink-jet printer cost recouped through reliability

Custom dressing and sauce manufacturer praises the performance of its industrial ink-jet printer, purchased four years ago and still 'running like a champ.'

June 30, 2010

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Pepperl + Fuchs: Photoelectric background suppression sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs’ GLV18 Series of photoelectric background suppression sensors provides background suppression sensing without a reflector or frequent readjustments, and significantly lowers power consumption and power supply requirements.

June 24, 2010

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Making chocolate candy faster

Adding a little automation to the mix makes a chocolate candy process machine happier while eliminating a very boring job.

June 16, 2010

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'Opa!' Greek yogurt company celebrates state-of-the-art filling lines

An authentic Greek import, FAGE Total yogurt is packaged at a new U.S. facility that boasts three aseptic filling lines that race to keep up with consumer demand.

June 4, 2010