Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Video: Blister packaging system handles variety of applications

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Koch KBS-PL blister packaging system thermoforms blister film, cuts in longitudinal and transversal direction without any waste.

November 12, 2008

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Controls & Machine Components

Video: Integrated auger filler checkweigher reduces line space

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: New machine from All-Fill incorporates auger filler and checkweigher controlled by a common PLC and operator interface, saving line space.

November 11, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Video: Modular robotic case packer that erects, packs and seals

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Bradman-Lake system erects and seals RSC and HSC cases with tape or hot melt adhesive at speeds to 12 cases/min.

November 11, 2008

Secondary Packaging

ARPAC LLC: ARPAC LLC: Wireless gains traction at PEI

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Arpac displayed a wireless communications interface developed in conjunction with Rockwell Automation.

November 11, 2008

Closures

Composite cans coming of age in infant formula

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Spiral-wound paperboard containers give category new wrinkle while also providing strength, barrier, and aroma and taste preservation.

November 10, 2008

Operational Excellence

Video: Track-and-trace serialization concept for bundled pharma bottles

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Omega demonstrates proof-of-concept track-and-trace system for shrink bundled bottles integrating Fanuc robot, Cognex vision system and Videojet coding/tracking system.

November 10, 2008

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Chicago Area Manufacturer's Association (C.A.M.A) exhibits at Pack Expo

Through a cooperative arrangement, the Chicago Area Manufacturer’s Association (C.A.M.A.) provides its customers with fully-integrated primary and end-of-line packaging solutions.

November 9, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Video: High-speed palletizing system

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Video shows HartnessVisy Automation high-speed palletizing system that provides high speed and flexibility.

November 9, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Video: Accumulator for pharmaceutical glass vials--what pharma can learn from beverage

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Garvey Infinity Rx accumulator/single file conveyor system leverages the company's beverage handling experience and applies it to pharmaceutical glass vials.

November 9, 2008

Labeling

Upgrade to servo labeling

Multi-Tech Systems offers an economical way to increase the efficiency of existing rotary bottle labelers: retrofit with servos.

November 7, 2008

Filling/capping, dry

Spee-Dee relocates production facility, appoints midwest sales rep

James P. Navin, President of Spee-Dee® Packaging Machinery, Inc., has announced that the company has relocated its corporate headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art production facility—more than doubling its production space. Additionally, Joseph Vitale, Jr. has been appointed Midwest Regional Sales Representative.

November 3, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Garvey appoints General Manager

Garvey Corporation has appointed Benjamin D. Garvey to the position of General Manager.

November 2, 2008

Cartoning

Authentication down to tablet or capsule

Contract packager Tjoapack installs a tablet line with coding, scanning, and software capabilities that deliver traceability from pallet all the way back to the unit dose.

November 2, 2008