PACK EXPO

X-ray System Suited for High-Care Food Production Plants

The new Icon X-ray is a fully integrated, super-hygienic X-ray inspection system equipped with internal view cameras and an integrated automatic reject device to optimize floor space.

November 4, 2024

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Containers & Closures

3rd-Gen Induction Sealer Incudes Advanced Control

Enercon's New 3 Generation Super Seal Max cap sealer offers integrated support for set up, operation and troubleshooting along with recipe management and options for integrated cap inspection.

November 4, 2024

PACK EXPO

Yaskawa Robotic System Sorts with Machine Vision

Yaskawa's new Motoman NEXT robotic system uses AI vision to enable autonomous adaptivity in pick-and-place and sortation applications.

November 4, 2024

PACK EXPO

Top Load Cartoner has Unique Flexibility

Interconnected modular blocks make it possible for the Celestion MTX top load cartoner to load pouches, wraps, and round products into cartons and trays in a variety of configurations—from single units to multipacks to variety packs to kits.

November 4, 2024

PACK EXPO

Cup Filling and Lidding Six Across

New from Serac is a system that picks cups from a magazine feed, fills them, and seals them with an aluminum lid. Suitable not only for pharmaceutical products like mouthrinse but also for yogurt, dips, and sauces.

November 4, 2024

Shrink wrapping

Recyclable Shrink Film Maintains Machinability, Operations Efficiency

Clysar EV-HPG all-purpose shrink film delivers on the features and machine-friendly runnability of existing films, but in a recyclable film with a reduced carbon footprint.

November 3, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Festo Pneumatic Valve Terminal Accommodates Several Flow Sizes

Festo's new pneumatic valve terminal features several sub-bases of different sizes for added versatility in applications including end-of-arm tooling.

November 3, 2024

Case/Tray Packing

TNA Unveils Case Packer Handling Up to 200 Bags per Minute

TNA Solutions

The new ropac 5 is a high-speed system that addresses labor shortages by enhancing automation, with features like tool-less changeovers and compact integration into production lines. The system features TNA's patented semi-rotary bag stacking technology.

November 3, 2024

Converting equipment

Rollem’s Semi-Slitter Kiss-Cutting System Transforms Sticker Production at Four Companies

Rollem

U.S.-based Prestige Marketing, World Creations LLC, and Bristol Graphics, and Canada-based Pro Lettrage Drummond Inc. recently invested in Rollem's Semi-Slitters.

October 28, 2024

Sustainability

Together for Sustainability: pester pac automation and Solutum Offer Eco-Friendly Packaging Solution

pester pac automation

Solutum’s film functions like traditional plastic wrapping film, but at its end of life, it can be composted or will fully biodegrade in soil or water, leaving no environmental impact.

October 28, 2024

Filling, Capping & Closing

Robots Fill, Mix, and Cap Personalized Skincare Bottles in Mass Customization Play

Cosmetics and nutraceuticals, like this skincare line, are at the leading edge of hyper-personalization and batch-size-one packaging. SmartSKN is an interesting example using AI-driven data and inventory management to achieve mass packaging customization.

October 28, 2024

Weighing/combination scales

Harpak-ULMA and Cabinplant Team to Eliminate Millions in Product Giveaway from Food Packaging Operations Driving Efficiency and Reducing Waste

Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.

New partnership enhances North American access to innovative fixed-weight packaging, boosting profits and reducing labor costs for food producers.

October 25, 2024

Palletizing/depalletizing

Columbia PSI, LLC hires General Manager

Columbia Machine, Inc.

Columbia Machine, Inc. announces that Jeremy Dwyer has been hired as general manager of Columbia PSI, LLC, to lead product growth in factory automation solutions.

October 25, 2024