Robotics

Fanuc Named Top Workplace in 2020

Fanuc was named a top work place in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press for the ninth consecutive year.

November 19, 2020

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Secondary Packaging

Craft Brewer Grows into Two-In-One Palletizer, Stretch Wrapper

Automation often begets more automation. That was certainly the case with Pelican Brewing Co., whose fast filling operations soon necessitated end-of-line palletization.

November 18, 2020

Contract Packaging

Risk & Brand Protection: A Two-Way Street

Great relationships have more give than take, and it comes from both sides.

November 17, 2020

Contract Packaging

The Global Outlook for the Pharma Contract Packaging Market

New report predicts a 7.1% CAGR from 2020 to 2027 and highlights the countries, packaging types, and packaging materials expected to see the greatest growth.

November 17, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

E-commerce 2020 in less than 20 minutes

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

See the E-Commerce Jumpstart segment from PACK EXPO Connects 2020, including all the numbers, a deep dive into improving e-commerce packaging for highly breakable stemware, and ISTA discusses Amazon requirements and where to find a testing lab.

November 16, 2020

Material handling

NiceLabel Launches Labeling Management Portfolio

NiceLabel

NiceLabel launches the Version 2019.3, a new version of its label management solutions portfolio. It will enable organizations to use a single platform for designing and printing their labels and supply chain documents.

November 16, 2020

Controls & machine components

Zero-Max Coupling Provides Improved Torsional Stiffness for Packaging Machines

Zero-Max, Inc.

Achieving high torsional stiffness and zero backlash in a packaging system driveline is challenging and essential where precise alignment of the packaging materials is required for a consistent, quality product.

November 16, 2020

Sustainability

San Diego Paper Box Co. Renamed Pemcor Packaging

Pemcor Packaging

The name change is a result of a change ownership and is now more aligned with the company’s strategy to pursue growth in a number of markets in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

November 16, 2020

Cartoning

Somic America Appoints East Coast Sales Manager

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

Ryan Schumacher was hired as Somic America’s East Coast Sales Manager. He will be based in Wilmington, N.C., and will report directly to Peter Fox, Senior Vice President of Sales.

November 16, 2020

Robotics

Enhanced Safety, Mobility Features for Cobotic Palletizer

Columbia/Okura’s miniPAL collaborative robot palletizer now includes scanners and safety mats to actively monitor the cobot cell, as well as quick-disconnect features for easy mobility of the unit.

November 13, 2020

Robotics

Robotics Integration in End-of-Line Packaging

Showing how various modules can be integrated into a packaging line with robotic capabilities, Brenton highlighted innovations in case packing and linear servo tracks.

November 13, 2020

Cartoning

Additive Manufacturing for Packaging Machines

ADCO uses selective laser sintering 3D printing to make machine parts.

November 13, 2020

Flexibles

HF/F/S Machine Offers Automatic Changeover, 140 pouches/min

The CMR II from Cloud, part of its CMR line of continuous-motion hf/f/s machines, completes changeover in just 15 minutes and requires just one tooling post for all bag sizes.

November 13, 2020