Controls & Machine Components

B&R: Temperature process control

With mapp Temperature software, B&R offers temperature control that combines maximum usability and powerful control algorithms. Integrated simulation capabilities allow virtual commissioning in minutes. It also provides heating current monitoring.

December 18, 2018

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Flexible packaging

Convenience, portability support liquid pouch packaging gains

New report forecasts 7.5% CAGR through 2024 for spouted and non-spouted liquid pouches.

December 18, 2018

Containers

Guitar neck-embossed bottle pays tribute to vodka’s roots

Pennington Distilling Co. redesigns the bottle for its Pickers Vodka to grab attention on shelf while communicating its connection to Nashville and its musicians.

December 17, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Unique reclosable flexible-film thermoform for sliced meats

Norwegian food company Orkla addresses food waste with a new flexible-film thermoform for its sliced, cured meats that incorporates a reclosable label on the top web.

December 16, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

CPGs: Do you know the size of your fiber footprint?

More than 45 million acres of working forests are at risk of fragmentation or conversion for other uses, threatening the future of the paper packaging supply chain, jobs, and the environment.

December 15, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Stepper motor for hazardous locations

Applied Motion Products introduces the HX56-100 stepper motor internationally-certified for use in hazardous locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

December 14, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé Waters North America to achieve 25% recycled plastic by 2021

Beverage firm plans to continue expanding its use of recycled materials, with the aim of reaching 50% recycled plastic by 2025.

December 13, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Plataforma para empacado de cajas, con funciones robóticas

Al contar con menos partes, la máquina de Douglas proporciona mayor confiabilidad y facilita el flujo de trabajo, y las operaciones de mantenimiento.

December 11, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Polypack makes French end-of-line equipment acquisition

Though they shared the same origins and name, Polypack Inc. in the U.S. and Polypack France (Polypack Sarl) were separate entities with no relationship—until now.

December 11, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Solid state contactor

Carlo Gavazzi launches the RGC..32 solid state contactor. These single-phase zero-crossing relays feature an integral heat sink, offering current ratings of up to 37 AAC at 40°C or 43 AAC at 25°C.

December 11, 2018

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New lubricant filling line optimizes floor space

A second filling line for German lubricant manufacturer Addinol is cleverly integrated with an existing line to fit limited floor space while increasing production and container size options.

December 9, 2018

Cartoning

Automation speeds snack-bar maker’s output

YouBar delivers customized protein bar solutions with a new automated packaging line that doubles production from 150 bars/min to 300/min versus their previous semi-automated system.

December 8, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Posital: Expanded line of kit encoders

Posital expands its line of kit encoders designed to be built into motors or other types of equipment where real-time measurement of rotary position (angular displacement) or rotational speed is required.

December 7, 2018