Secondary Packaging

Video: Low cost, ergonomic case packer

The Econopacker: a low cost, first step to reducing labor and automating the case packing process. This video from Econocorp shows a demonstration of this unique and ergonomically friendly case packing concept.

February 10, 2010

Machinery: Page 583

Secondary Packaging

Intermittent, horizontal cartoner erects, loads, and glues at 40 containers/min

The Spartan Cartoner: Intermittent, horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading, and closing glue or tuck style cartons at up to 40 cpm. This video from Econocorp shows an automatic sandwich steak loading and cartoning line in a meat packing plant.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Palletizing solutions from A-B-C Packaging

Low-level palletizer provides gentle product handling, square, secure palletloads, and rapid changeover.

February 10, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Electronics LLC: Micro PLC automation software

The CX-One Lite Version 4.0 comprehensive automation software package from Omron integrates Micro PLC programming with support software for setting up networks, operator interface HMI, inverters, and temperature controllers.

February 10, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Operational excellence a strong draw to ARC Forum

Altogether, nearly 600 showed up for the February 8-11 ARC World Industry Forum, and operational excellence was what they wanted to hear and network about.

February 9, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Medical device packaging updates focus on standards

Economic factors, testing for ‘real-world’ distribution, and evolving standards dominate the discussion at the Medical Packaging Update conference, held Feb. 8 at MD&M West 2010 in Anaheim.

February 9, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Loading the Design Box

According to VCP packaging engineer Stephane Bernelas, the Design Box is a “presentation package” designed to increase VCP’s perception as a source of luxury products and reinforce its position as an innovative champagne house.

February 8, 2010

Weighing/combination scales

Nuts about new weigher/bagger

Custom combo system serves up targeted operating and cost efficiencies.

February 7, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Small-character ink-jet printer tackles co-pack challenge

‘Intuitive’ printer interface alerts to potential problems and sets troubleshooting tools in motion.

February 7, 2010

Cartoning

End-of-line automation sparkles

Tightly integrated robotics, automated format changeover, and gentle handling of secondary and tertiary packaging materials are highlights of VCP’s new champagne line.

February 6, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions: GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions: Software and services packaging solution

A powerful, pre-built solution from GE Intelligent Platforms and EnteGreat, the Proficy® SmartStart Packaging Performance Solution™ utilizes operator-centric performance management paradigm.

February 6, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Energy-saving displays

Beckhoff’s control panels and panel PCs with ultra compact 5.7-in. displays are equipped with the Intel® Atom™ processor.

February 6, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

U.K. research shows interest in carbon labels by consumers

Shift in shopping habits and consumer insights indicate support by U.K. consumers for carbon labeling of their food products.

February 5, 2010