Operational Excellence

RM2 launches a smart pallet, uses AT&T's LTE-M to harness IoT

RM2ELIoT, a fully integrated, zero maintenance, long-life, IoT-based track and trace solution uses AT&T’s LTE-M network to boost connections for IoT.

November 8, 2016

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Secondary Packaging

A-B-C enters robotics market with new palletizer

Partnering with Yaskawa, A-B-C brings to market the new 700 series robotic palletizer, which handles cases, trays, or bags in multiple configurations using a vacuum head for single or dual feed.

November 8, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Conveyor magnetic speed controllers prevent gravity chute damage

The Interroll MSC 50 roller replacement uses an integrated eddy current brake to provide reliable, wear-resistant braking for both lightweight and heavier goods.

November 8, 2016

Secondary Packaging

An easily programmed robot arm uses industry accepted PLC add-on instructions

Yaskawa America's MH12 Motoman robot uses a simple programming platform for PLC-oriented packaging professionals with its MotionWorks IEC LogicWorks programming package.

November 8, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Robotic palletizer minimizes rework, handles difficult products

ARPAC debut its ARBOT-LT robotic palletizing cell at PACK EXPO International 2016.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Phoenix Packaging Machinery

A stretch wrapper that starts and finishes anywhere on the load.

November 7, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Improved productivity an unforeseen benefit of energy-saving pneumatic valve

Parker Hannifin’s Pneumatic Division demonstrated its new Air Saver Unit (ASU) pneumatic valve.

November 7, 2016

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

World’s first sealed paper packaging

Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs, Solna, Sweden, say they have developed the world´s first sealed paper packaging.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

On-edge cookie/biscuit system remains gentle at high speeds

Bosch Packaging Technology debuted two complete-system machine solutions designed to address cookie and confectionery producers’ demand for efficient and fast production, while maintaining premium product quality.

November 7, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

An accumulator engineered specifically for single-serve coffee pods

An innovative solution by the Garvey company turns the single-serve coffee world upside-down by turning the pods upside-down.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

A fully robotic monoblock carton forming/loading/closing system

CAMA North America debuts lean design, cabinet-free technology with ergonomic properties and user-friendly controls.

November 7, 2016

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Safe pharma process automation for low volume and clinical trials

Vial filler offers automation, safety benefits for R&D and small batch manufacturers.

November 7, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

Allergan optimizes two bottling lines

Its Cincinnati facility flourishes with two IBC 120 bottle lines from Uhlmann USA that deliver state-of-the-art packaging.

November 7, 2016