Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital color printing on difficult materials

Rena by Neopost (Booth #S-4051) showcases a printer with the capability to print on surfaces previously believed to be impossible.

October 16, 2018

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Linear servo motor on labeler

One of the first to integrate the B&R Acopos linear servo track system in a labeling machine is Makro Labeling.

October 15, 2018

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

OEM adopts standard platform

Standard controls benefit OEMs and end users.

October 15, 2018

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Baggers accommodate larger, wider bags

Launched at the show are two wide bagging systems: one operating at 65/min, the other offering fully-integrated next-bag-out printing capability at 40 bags/min.

October 15, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Case sealer handles up to 28 different size cases/min

3M’s new 3M-Matic Random Case Sealer is designed for environments that require the flexibility to seal cases that vary with every box.

October 15, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Integrated circuits for precise step motor control and safety

Healthcare Packaging EXPO: Juno Integrated Circuits (ICs) on display, targeted for machine designs with limited space that require controlled noise, vibration and power consumption.

October 15, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Labeler handles multiple can sizes

Canner specifies flexible packaging line.

October 15, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

AR tool is a boon to machine maintenance

Schneider Electric showed its EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor solution at several machine builders’ booths, including that of Delta Systems.

October 15, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Self-wiping ink-jet printer

A one-inch printhead developed by Code Tech, an HP partner, has a self-wiping, self-capping internal shutter that simplifies cartridge service routines.

October 15, 2018

Filling/capping, dry

Sterilization of infant formula packs

Pulsed-light sterilization of packaging components for the infant formula milk powder market was a focus at the South Hall booth of Claranor.

October 15, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Print/apply directly from pdf

Label designs can be sent directly to this printer/applicator in pdf format, thus eliminating complexity and extra steps associated with printer drivers and middleware platforms.

October 15, 2018

Flexible packaging

Flexible, 24/7 vertical pouch feeder

System feeds difficult-to-handle bags and pouches as well as auto-bottom cartons to downstream labeling or printing conveyors.

October 15, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

TIJ printer is simple to use

HP OEM Partner ID Technology showed ClearMark Thermal Inkjet printer at PACK EXPO. It has an all new large and easy-to-use interface.

October 15, 2018