Package Printing

‘Home-grown’ Direct-to-Shape Printing

The self-described ‘super nerds’ who launched Juno DTS a few years back have come up with a modular and scalable way of digitally printing aluminum cans at 400/min.

March 29, 2022

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Robotics

High-Speed Pick & Place is Washdown Ready

The Orics DS Series robot is constructed from stainless steel, designed to withstand harsh washdown water and steam environment in the food, chemical, and medical industries.

March 23, 2022

Labels

Tiny Labels for Culpeper’s Lumber Carry Big Functionality

Though small, the end tags for Culpeper Wood Preservers’ lumber products adeptly convey the brand message while carrying a number of product details and withstanding chemical treatment as well as harsh conditions.

March 29, 2022

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Direct-to-Corrugated Print System Obviates Pre-Printed Cases

With two 4-in. heads, this high-resolution system is able to print onto an 8-in.-tall space, directly onto corrugated. In some situations, this could mean non needing to buy pre-printed corrugated cases.

March 23, 2022

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Triton Helps Snack Food Manufacturer Optimize Product Flow and Accuracy

Triton Innovation, LLC

A Midwest snack food manufacturer chose Triton Innovation’s metering hopper and feeder systems when it added a new line to its production.

March 29, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Tim Sheehan Promoted to Eriez-India Managing Director

Eriez

Eriez® Vice President-International Jaisen Kohmuench announces Tim Sheehan will succeed Satish Shenoy as Eriez-India Managing Director after Shenoy’s retirement earlier this year.

March 29, 2022

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Brian Croke Promoted to VP Technology of Enercon Industries

Enercon Industries Corp.

In this new position, Croke will lead Enercon’s Engineering and Product Development Teams for web surface treating, induction cap sealing, and object surface treating product lines.

March 28, 2022

Flexibles

Flexible Pouches Replace Rigid Containers at McDonald’s

Rigid containers for back-of-house condiment applications in McDonald’s foodservice settings were wasteful and bulky to store. So, the fast-food giant and its suppliers teamed up to invent a flexible packaging-based applicator solution.

March 24, 2022

Flexibles

Digitally Printed Hershey’s Wrappers Celebrate Women

The Celebrate SHE Campaign was undertaken as a form of unique media and a vehicle to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women.

March 24, 2022

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Nicolas Ricard Appointed Managing Director of Serac Inc

Serac Inc

Ricard’s appointment was effective on March 15, 2022. He had been working as Chief Sales Officer of Serac group since November 2020.

March 28, 2022

Protective/transport packaging

Previewing the 2022 ISTA Forum TransPack Sessions

The in-person event, taking place April 11-13 in San Diego, CA, will offer the latest in transport packaging and logistics. Check out the pre-Forum training sessions, too!

March 27, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Loop Reusable Packaging Platform Now in 25 Kroger Stores

Program in 25 Fred Meyer stores allows consumers to purchase products in reusable containers and return empty packs to a collection bin. In other news, Burger King has also launched Loop in five New Jersey stores.

March 24, 2022

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Thermal Inkjet Printer Features Easy Installation

The InteliJet TSi thermal inkjet printer features a versatile design that allows users to easily replace CIJ printers at a fraction of the cost with simple and fast installation.

March 23, 2022