Controls & Machine Components

Breaking into wrapping machinery

Solbern used PACK EXPO International as a launch pad for its new sandwich wrapping system, which takes advantage of PLC-controlled stepper motors and drives

December 2, 2016

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Material handling

PACK EXPO/Pharma EXPO Sets All-Time Record

Pill dispensing system, regulatory-compliant blister carton, automation in cannabis packaging, and serialization issues highlight Pharma EXPO 2016.

December 1, 2016

Operational Excellence

FMOT to ZMOT to PMOT

People outside packaging are often stunned when told that in traditional manufacturing of food and other CPG products that are destined for “traditional” retail sales, the store—not the final user—is the real customer.

December 1, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

Spee-Dee launches customer-centric manufacturing strategy

Spee-Dee’s new manufacturing strategy aims to support on-time deliveries, improved product quality, and stronger customer connections.

November 30, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Desktop 3D printers poised for significant growth

Desktop units whose quality approaches industrial-level equipment, a widening group of users, increased printing speeds and greater material availability pushing growth, says report.

November 30, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

More points of articulation, control, adjustment and accuracy

At PACK EXPO 2016, FEMC introduced their automated denesting machine. has emerged as a world leading provider of “custom standard” denesting solutions. This year’s improvement to their denesting technology embraces a new quick change assembly and new electrical controls package featuring B&R technology, including the servo drive and motor platform controlled by and PLC, which incorpoates virtual HMI capabilities and the storage of multiple pre-set operation modes.

November 30, 2016

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

Advanced technology, increased production line efficiency

At PACK EXPO 2016 in Chicago, Masipack introduced their latest vertical form/fill/seal machine, the Ultra VS 300. Equipped with B&R HMI systems, the Ultra VS bagger has flexibility and high performance as its main differentiators. Masipack 2017 machines are completely enclosed in accordance with current international safety standards. This design feature contributes to a cleaner work environment, and continues to facilitate machine operation.

November 30, 2016

Operational Excellence

FedEx Institute of Technology and IFTI to Hold Biologistics Event This Week

Conference and symposium in Memphis highlight unique challenges and advancements in logistics and intermodal transportation.

November 29, 2016

Secondary Packaging

A compact cartoner handles a wide range of beverage container sizes

The Quikflex 300 multipack cartoner from Graphic Packaging International is targeted for beer and beverage companies looking for a small-footprint, continuous motion solution. The highly adjustable machine features quick, tool-less changeovers for multipacks of two to 12 containers of heights from 3.5 inches to 11 inches.

November 29, 2016

Flexible packaging

Stick sachet line helps Almac Group meet pediatric formulation demand

Machinery expands Almac Group’s commercial packaging facility by packing pediatric drug products—powders, minitabs or granules—in stickpack sachets.

November 29, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Fort Dearborn Company acquires SleeveCo

Fort Dearborn Company expands its solutions offering with acquisition of SleeveCo.

November 29, 2016

Weighing/combination scales

High-speed, high accuracy weighing for confectionary and small target weights

With 28 heads for 1 liter volume, the Omega from Yamato achieves not only accuracy but also high speed. Features like IP67 adherence, gasket seal tightness around actuators and continuous welded construction make sanitation easy, regardless of whether products are sugar-coated or sticky. The scale can even be submersed in water for up to a half hour!

November 28, 2016

Material handling

Global Logistics Going Mobile

Remote temperature monitoring systems, cloud computing and mobile technology are modernizing logistics and will drive substantial growth, predicts new Technavio study.

November 28, 2016