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

Snack maker doubles speeds

Integrated turnkey systems also cut waste and downtime.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Modular system ushers in ‘beginning of a new labeling era’

Krones’ new ErgoModul labeling series includes three main machines, six table diameters, and seven labeling station types.

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Secondary Packaging

‘Intelligent Illumination’ disrupts downtime

LED technology alerts and guides users to issues quickly, saving time and money.

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Controls & Machine Components

Motion control for the smart factory

AMP8000 distributed servo drive system from Beckhoff promotes motion control architectures that are cost-effective, efficient and adjustable.

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Controls & Machine Components

OEM, software company partner for better packaging line monitoring

BW Integrated Solutions and LineView Solutions partner for increased machine connectivity, greater data access.

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

Closure provider proves a Hurricane can sometimes be good

A focal point of the Fresh-Lock by Presto booth, the Hurricane machine utilizes rotary-over-the-top insertion for slider closures, resulting in operational efficiencies.

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Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Smallest, lightest six-axis robot showcased

The MotoMini weighs just 7 kg, has a 0.5-kg payload, and operates 20% faster than comparable small-sized robots.

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Secondary Packaging

Cartoner with OEE enhancements

The Stealth CT cartoner, designed with the pharmaceutical sector in mind, has new features that can improve packaging line efficiencies and boost production while reducing costs.

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Controls & Machine Components

Motor consumes less energy

Intelligent Drum Motor technology delivers high efficiency and data feedback communication.

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Sustainability

In-line tray thermoformer promises material savings

Material input reduction and sustainability are major trends this year at PACK EXPO, as brand owners look for ways to simultaneously improve their sustainability profile and save input costs. This in-line thermoforming machine from Harpak-Ulma all but eliminates scrap and reduces material input by nearly 40%.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital label press streamlines printing processes

The Afinia (Booth #S-4336) Label DLP-2100 digital label press allows the user multiple applications using one machine.

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

Bagger’s predictive maintenance minimizes downtime

Pregis introduces two new Sharp baggers: one automatic model with predictive maintenance, and one easy-to-operate tabletop unit.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

On-demand label printer with vision system

Weiler Labeling Systems and Antares collaborate with a high-speed printer and inspection system for narrow webs for OTC, pharma and more.

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