Controls & Machine Components

CP Packaging thermoformer relies on Bosch Rexroth automation technology for sanitation and safety

Bosch Rexroth teams up with CP Packaging to eliminate components and increase uptime on its Vision Pack thermoformer for large cheese and deli applications.

September 27, 2011

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Flow wrapping

Inverted wrapper handles delicate product

The Pack 301 inverted wrapper from Bosch Packaging allows for the gentle handling and packaging of products that cannot be run on a horizontal machine.

September 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Robotic cartoner/case packer

From Schneider Packaging Equipment comes a robotic cartoner and case loader that is designed for extreme flexibility.

September 27, 2011

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

Continuous-motion stand-up pouch form/fill/seal machine

The Maksimal Series machine from Aagard combines continuous-motion pouch forming, filling, and sealing for the first time.

September 27, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

2011 Clear Choice Awards: Innovation in glass pack design recognized

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) has announced the winners of its 2011 Clear Choice Awards. Sponsored by GPI since 1989, the awards honor consumer product goods manufacturers that expand the frontiers of glass packaging design by using glass containers in innovative ways.

September 27, 2011

Filling/capping, dry

Flavored glucose in stick packs provides tasty relief to diabetics

New stick packages make it convenient and ‘cool’ for children to prevent low blood sugar.

September 27, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Job market figures paint unhealthy picture--with healthcare an exception

A grim unemployment report is the centerpiece of political debate, yet healthcare jobs continue to increase.

September 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Low-cost L-sealer

Texwrap showed the Spartan 2215 L sealer that competes with low-cost imports. Handles up to 30 packages/min.

September 26, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Pneumatic safety valve protects against unintended movement

If barrier is broken by operator, systems immediately dumps air and stops motion, offers additional protection against unintended restarts.

September 26, 2011

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

Bag sealer offers fast response, low energy usage and consistent seals

New touchscreen offers users calibration, validation, recipe management, alarms and "watchdog" redundant fail-safe.

September 26, 2011

Secondary Packaging

High-speed cartoner

CAMA USA introduced a high-speed cartoner that is good for food, personal care, pharma, and other industries.

September 26, 2011

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

Stand-up pouches in test quantity volumes for CPG trials

FLX mini From AlliedFlex Technologies is an entry level machine that manufactures pre-made standup pouches on a trial-volume basis to let brand owners try a pouch concept quickly and inexpensively.

September 26, 2011

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Sport drink cap (with Overcap) assembly system

Shibuya Hoppmann designed a Sports Cap Feed and Capper Assembly System for a major closure manufacturer.  The system feeds, orients and assembles spouts and locking caps at an output rate of 200 ppm using an eight-station continuous motion assembly system. Each station had an individual servo motor to precisely torque each cap assembly to preset specifications.

September 22, 2011