Flow wrapping

Ilapak revolutionizes pizza packaging

Imagine a fresh – not frozen – pizza that will last months in your refrigerator. That's the aim of vacuumizing technology implemented in Ilapak's innovative new MAP flow packaging systems. And the B&R-enabled control system is PackML compliant, too.

November 16, 2010

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Secondary Packaging

With iPALLETIZER® App, connect to your Columbia palletizer on your iPhone or iPad

One of the many benefits of a PC-based human machine interface is the ability to tap into the mainstream consumer electronics world, as Columbia Machine demonstrated at PACK EXPO 2010 with a WiFi connection, smart phone, iPad and HMI from B&R running Windows XPe.

November 16, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Sustainable labeling from Graphic Packaging International

Heat transfer decorating system for plastic containers delivers brilliant and durable image quality, low applied cost -- and it's 100% recyclable.

November 16, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Elliott future-proofs your case packing investment

The modularity of Elliott's new Case Packing System allows packagers to purchase a complete line or a piece at a time, switch out a pick & place module for a drop packer, and even break the line apart to redeploy modules.

November 16, 2010

Sustainability

OCME shrink-wrap packer reduces costs and environmental impact

Using film as thin as 30 microns, low energy consumption shrink tunnel and 17 high efficiency B&R servo motors, OCME's sustainable shrink-wrap packer doesn't miss a beat on throughput, changeover, ease of use and maintainability, either.

November 16, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Omega Design makes bottle unscramblers more affordable

Same patented rotary pocket technology as on full-featured servo model.

November 15, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Extreme Packaging: 100 cpm low cost shrink wrapper

Streamlined design sets new industry standard for cost/performance.

November 15, 2010

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

AROL FT performs critical bottling inspection tasks

Arol's FT System provides complete solutions for bottling line inspection and control systems.

November 15, 2010

Flexible packaging

HMC Products offers new and rebuilt servo pouchers

Pouchers offer zipper, stand-up pouch, trailing edge clamps, net weigh scale, metal detector, platform, thermal printer, and now high performance B&R automation.

November 15, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Modular Packaging: turnkey tablet bottling

Tablet counting and filling specialist integrates complete pharma lines.

November 15, 2010

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

Rovema v/f/f/s runs up to 200 bpm

Vertical bagger from Rovema raises the bar on productivity with its new B&R control platform.

November 15, 2010

Protective/transport packaging

Industry watch

November 13, 2010

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Nanotechnology protects capsules from counterfeiting and diversion

Employing nanotechnology-based encryption onto pharmaceutical capsules before they’re filled adds overt, covert, and forensic-level protection for Pfizer’s Capsugel division.

November 13, 2010