Capping

Quick Hits from interpack: Enercon Debuts Advanced Super Seal Pro

Debuting at interpack was Enercon Induction Sealing Systems' Super Seal Pro, with intuitive touchscreen HMI, multiple languages, USB update capability, maintenance reminders, and a lot more new features.

June 27, 2023

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Robotics

Quick Hits from interpack: ACMA Robots Collate, Single-files Chocolates for Wrapping

In this demo-version of a real application, ACMA uses a single pick-and-place robot to collate an in feed of randomly placed products (chocolates) on an intersecting conveyor. A second robot transfers product to a belt feeding chocolate wrapping ops.

June 26, 2023

Digital Printing

Label Replacement Option for Non-Porous Products from Squid Ink

Squid Ink

Initially released last year with oil-based ink capability, the CoPilot Gemini printing system now has the capability to run solvent-based inks, allowing users the ability to print on coated corrugate, polystyrene, films, and other non-porous surfaces.

June 26, 2023

Sustainability

Scope’s Palm-Sized Concentrate Bottle Enables Customization

Tiny, 50-mL bottle with dosing cup allows consumers to add water to their mouthwash for the perfect concentration, while reducing packaging waste by 70% versus a standard 1-L bottle.

June 26, 2023

Flexibles

Quick Hits from interpack: Gummy Counter & Filler by Spee-Dee & Cremer

In this OEM collaboration introduced at interpack, Spee-Dee and Cremer address the burgeoning gummy market. Check out the equipment in action.

June 23, 2023

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Allpax to Introduce Advanced Software Suite at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Allpax Products

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, # Booth C-3214! Allpax will introduce its suite of software applications, including retort supervisory control (AllSet), tamper-resistant data capture (AllLog), and retort and retort room automation machine control (AllView)

June 23, 2023

Digital Printing

Shiner Beer, Ball Corp. Win Colored by INX Can Design Contest

INX International Ink Co.

Their design entry for Shiner Texhex Bruja’s Brew IPA was determined to be the best of the five finalists in voting conducted by an independent panel of judges and the public through INX International’s Facebook and LinkedIn social media pages.

June 23, 2023

Sustainability

Refill System Lets Consumers ‘Crack, Snap, and Clean’ in 10 Seconds

Plant-based cleaning products company Puracy evolves its refill packaging to an aluminum-can format and reusable bottle that eliminate the time, mess, and hassle of existing refill products.

June 23, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Walmart is Cutting Back on E-Commerce Packaging Waste

Walmart is taking several steps to cut back on e-commerce packaging waste, from recyclable paper mailers to electric trucks.

June 22, 2023

Sustainability

PureCycle Technologies’ Ironton Plant Produces First Pellets

PureCycle Technologies

PureCycle Technologies’ Ironton, Ohio plant successfully produced the first run of Ultra-Pure Recycled (UPR) resin from post-industrial recycled material at commercial scale.

June 22, 2023

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Videojet to Exhibit Laser Marking Systems at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Videojet Technologies Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth # C-1935! Videojet 3350 and Videojet 3350 Smart Focus 30-watt CO2 laser marking systems are designed to mark sharp, complex codes at high speeds for the food, beverage, cosmetics, pharma, and packaging industries.

June 22, 2023

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Safeguarding Brand Security in E-Nicotine

Systech solutions protect ENDS Company against underage usage and counterfeit products

June 21, 2023

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Wintriss to Showcase OEE/Data Collection Software at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Wintriss Controls Group

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #SL-6867! Wintriss Controls Group will demonstrate new, advanced features in its ShopFloorConnect OEE and data collection software.

June 21, 2023