Contract Packaging

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Serialization strategies

Pharma Logic Solutions presenter advises companies to think beyond U.S. requirements, and to take the time to evaluate suppliers.

September 30, 2015

Machinery: Page 349

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

ABB debuts new dual-arm collaborative robot technology that works side-by-side with humans

Developed initially for small parts assembly in the consumer electronics industry, ABB Robotics new YuMi fully collaborative, dual-arm, 14-axis robot handles payloads up to 500 g and is "precise enough to thread a needle."

September 29, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Emerson displays distributed control technologies for packaging machinery

From distributed to central control, Emerson's Alex Harvey talks about technology for machine builders.

September 29, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Compact, wraparound case packer for washdown applications

Small-footprint machine features clean, open design, and is suited to washdown applications including beer and soft drinks. Handles wraparound cases or trays of varying heights.

September 29, 2015

Converting equipment

Print on-demand color labels in a single pass

The newest industrial ink-jet color label printer in the Epson ColorWorks 7500 family, the 7500G allows for Just-in-Time printing of four-color static information and monochrome variable-data on gloss label stock at speeds to 11.8 ips.

September 29, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Parker Hannifin combines motion, machine and visualization in controller

Ben Furnish explains the flexibility of the Parker Automation Controller (PAC), which is shown controlling a delta robot at PACK EXPO.

September 29, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Space-saving conveyor turns, belts and transfers designed for small pack sizes

New zero-tangent radius conveyor from Intralox is available in withs from 8" to 40" with an inside turning radius of 24" regardless of belt width. Benefits include space savings, high speeds, smooth transfers. Also shown is a conveyor belt specially designed for easier conveying and transfer of smaller package sizes.

September 29, 2015

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Servo-driven horizontal f/f/s line for pouches and fitment application

Bossar's new all-servo-driven horizontal f/f/s pouch-making machine enables higher speeds, higher efficiencies, fewer moving parts, and less maintenance. Video demo shows single-serve pouches with fitments being applied.

September 29, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Delkor’s Cabrio Case provides savings and simplicity in a shelf-ready single piece tray-hood

The Cabrio Case offers shipping protection for flexible packaging while easily converting to a tray hood for retail-ready shelf display. More cost-effective than a separate tray and hood, the Cabrio Case loads flat, ships flat, and displays vertically. Machine-cut edges enhance display.

September 29, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Software for Managing a Variety of Coding/Marking Applications

Whether it's managing UDI compliance for life sciences or promotional coding for food and beverage applications, Markem-Imaje's CoLOS software assists in managing coding/marking for a variety of applications.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Machinery/adhesive tape technology creates multipacks

The Multipack Solution from 3M comprises the company's Scotch® Clean Removal Multipack Tape and CEFMA bundling equipment to create multipacks without damaging the primary packaging. Able to create up to 70 packs/min, depending on application, The Multipack Solution is an alternative to multi-unit and promotional packaging such as bags, shrink wrap, chipboard and trays.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New technology for two-piece retail-ready display cases

Precision mandrel-forming technology allows for cases that will go through any distribution channel. Two-piece shelf-ready designs allow for maximum impact on the shelf.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Intelligrated offers full end-of-line integration services

Intelligrated now offers design engineering services, complete project management services, installation and commissioning, and complete lifecycle support including parts and modifications.

September 28, 2015