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Servos, Sensors Drive Smart-pitch Indexer

A smart-pitch indexer displayed by Adco Manufacturing at PACK EXPO International relies on servos and sensors.

November 10, 2022

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Robotic Case Packing

Modular arrangement of delta-style robots on Blueprint Automation’s case packer features a Keba robotic platform

November 10, 2022

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Pump Dispenser Sorter

Arol’s Robo Sorter uses a Staubli robot to pick pump or spray dispensers from a conveyor and feed them down a chute.

November 10, 2022

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Reduce Down-Bottle Downtime without Mechanical, Electrical, or Pneumatic Components

Morrison's Down Bottle Reject System removes fallen containers from conveyor lines simply by using the geometry of the container itself, plus the force of gravity. The mechanical system means no air, pneumatics, or electrical are needed.

November 10, 2022

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Robotic Variety Pack Demo

Demo unit from Aagard featuring a Rockwell-powered Comau robot plus iTrak showed how variety packs can be done.

November 10, 2022

Flexible packaging

TC Transcontinental Opens State-of-the-Art Recycling Technology Lab

TC Transcontinental Inc.

TC Transcontinental Packaging opened its Recycling Technology Lab at the Art, Science and Technology Research and Applications Center (ASTRA Center) in Menasha, Wisc. It complements the existing state-of-the-art R&D labs at the center.

November 10, 2022

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70% PCR Polyethylene Resins

Dow showcased its REVOLOOP portfolio at PACK EXPO International.

November 9, 2022

Digital Printing

RRD Recognized at 2022 Paperboard Packaging Competition

RRD

RRD Packaging Solutions received a Top Award, the Judges’ Award, for expertise in precise color match and right-size manufacturing on the production of folding cartons for Greenleaf Gifts, a home fragrance manufacturer.

November 9, 2022

Flexible packaging

Starbucks Elevates Coffee Art with New Packaging Design

In the first new packaging design for its core whole bean coffee roasts in a decade, Starbucks takes its storytelling strategy to new heights.

November 9, 2022

Sustainability

Adidas, Uuvipak, and Del Monte Use Natural, Biodegradable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of natural and biodegradable packaging solutions from Adidas, Uuvipak, and Del Monte from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

November 9, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Jack Lee Appointed President, Key Technology – Americas

Key Technology, Inc., a Duravant company

Lee will be responsible for leading strategies that will bring Key’s digital sorting, conveying, and process automation systems, as well as service, to food processors throughout North America and Latin America.

November 9, 2022

Robotics

Hai Robotics, Sinocare Partner to Facilitate the Intelligent Upgrade of Healthcare Logistics

Hai Robotics

Sinocare, Asia’s largest blood glucose meters manufacturer, recently joined forces with Hai Robotics to implement a complete set of Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) systems into its warehouse in Changsha, China.

November 9, 2022

Protective/transport packaging

Pallet-in-Pallet Shipper for Cold Chain Products

At PACK EXPO 2022, a new reusable shipper for temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals was on display. The walls of the XP-4 are designed for ease of assembly and disassembly while offering robust protection for temperature-sensitive payload.

November 9, 2022