Flexible packaging

High-capacity line supports sweetener launch

A breakthrough all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener from Cargill, Truvia is packed in a unique, hooded carton on a custom line that produces nearly 300 million sachets/year.

November 2, 2008

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All-servo driven

From carton infeed to carton collation to case sealing/squaring/compressing, all 15 axes of motion on the Invex case packer at Inovata Foods are servo-driven.

November 2, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Sanitary x-ray system

Anritsu’s newest KD7400 Series X-Ray System is a sanitary, crevice-free system that allows easy cleaning and the prevention of bacteria build-up during food manufacturing. SEE IT AT PACK EXPO—Booth #E-7158!

November 2, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Shrink sleeve applicator video

See video of Axon's 200SL full body shrink sleeve and tamper-evident band applicator that can run up to 220 packages/min.

October 24, 2008

Flexible packaging

Is it a robot? A top loader? A side loader?

It’s all the above. Pro Pack Systems’ latest innovation is something you don’t see every day – a delta 3 robotic case packer. And it packs both horizontal and vertical pack patterns. PACK EXPO booth N-4457.

October 17, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Live roller merge conveyor

From Nercon comes the Live Roller metering and merging conveyor, which uses the concept of stalling products on the conveyor until they are in the proper sequence.

October 6, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Spiral conveyor

New high capacity spiral conveyors from Ryson respond to customer needs for taller units and units that can handle heavier loads.

October 6, 2008

Sustainability

Palletizing's positive turn

Packaged goods companies are changing their ways as the need to reduce waste becomes increasingly important.

October 4, 2008

Sustainability

Sustainability's impact on machine design

Packaging machinery OEMs are finding that when it comes to sustainable packaging, they can help customers accomplish goals just as surely as suppliers of packaging materials can.

October 4, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Servos deliver robotic dexterity

Multipacks of refrigerated dessert cups have been ‘discovered’ by German food marketers and their consumers. At Campina, better automation was required.

October 2, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Arrowhead Systems purchases select assets of Priority One Packaging

Arrowhead Systems, Inc., which specializes in material handling equipment and packaging line integration, has purchased some assets of Priority One Packaging—a case palletizing/depalletizing, robotics, and conveyor system specialist.

October 2, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

New servo capper suits mail order pharmacies

Mail order pharmaceutical providers find a single head servo capper from New England Machinery (PACK EXPO booth S-1648) ideal for fast turnarounds and short runs.

September 8, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Dynamic Conveyor honored for safety

The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. awarded Dynamic Conveyor Corporation with its Distinguished Safety Award.

September 4, 2008