Secondary Packaging

Easy-to-program cobot palletizer

The ONExia PalletizUR™ portable palletizer features a Universal Robots UR10e cobot with graphic software for simple pallet building.

October 29, 2018

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Secondary Packaging

Cobot erects random box sizes on-demand

Universal Robot-powered XPACK ROBOX™ box erector allows packagers to randomly erect any box in their suite on-demand without changeover.

October 29, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Modular labeling system meets many needs

Continuous and cut-and-stack hot-melt, cold-glue, and p-s labels can all be accommodated with Krone’s ErgoModul series labeling system.

October 29, 2018

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Plug-and-go tabletop bagger

The new Sharp SX GO can fit bags up to 18 in. wide and allows operators to simply plug in the machine, thread the fan-folded bags, and go.

October 29, 2018

Flexibles

A holistic view of flexible packaging in a sustainable world

Alison Keane, President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Assn. describes the sustainability benefits of flexible packaging.

October 29, 2018

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

High-accuracy filling machine leverages latest technology

See the benefits of state-of-the-art automation in improving weighing speed and accuracy. By switching automation partners, this forward-thinking filling company was able to realize single layer control topology, increased speeds, more precise analytics and other critical benefits.

October 29, 2018

Thermoform/fill/seal

Form fill and seal machine leverages cutting edge technology

Watch how this innovative solution uses robot handling systems and the latest industrial computing functionalities to deliver reliable, accurate and high-quality performance, easily handling multiple product and material variations.

October 29, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Partnership uses Industry 4.0 to enable robust data sharing

Learn how two innovative companies worked together to apply advancements in cloud computing, IoT, and other Industry 4.0 standards to enable customers to seamlessly share data across networks and proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks, equipment failures and other performance issues.

October 29, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Forward-thinking automation and control systems drive efficiency

Watch how one company is responding to the convergence and consolidation of technology, designing control systems that limit separate components and streamline performance for less money. See how they leverage processing power advancements to help clients transform their solutions.

October 29, 2018

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Precise filling & capping solutions that leverage the cloud

Watch how these user-friendly, highly-accurate systems deliver reliable quality while reducing product loss. Toolless changeover streamlines cleaning and maximizes equipment uptime. By leveraging the cloud, the fillers and cappers better monitor system performance and proactively spot and resolve potential problems.

October 29, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment draws ‘a line in the sand’

Signatories representing 290 organizations sign the Ellen MacArthur Foundation-led initiative to eradicate plastic waste and pollution at the source.

October 29, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

How can holistic packaging design alleviate marine litter?

A new white paper distills scientific research on the effects of plastic on ocean ecosystems and recommends ways the packaging industry can help reduce the amount of marine litter.

October 29, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo expands sustainable packaging vision

Building on its Performance with Purpose 2025 agenda, PepsiCo sets a new goal of using 25% recycled content in its plastic packaging by 2025.

October 28, 2018