Secondary Packaging

‘Intelligent Illumination’ disrupts downtime

LED technology alerts and guides users to issues quickly, saving time and money.

October 14, 2018

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Controls & Machine Components

Motion control for the smart factory

AMP8000 distributed servo drive system from Beckhoff promotes motion control architectures that are cost-effective, efficient and adjustable.

October 14, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Aptar joins APASS

Amazon Packaging Support Supplier (APASS) program ensures packaging complies with design and testing requirements.

October 14, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

OEM, software company partner for better packaging line monitoring

BW Integrated Solutions and LineView Solutions partner for increased machine connectivity, greater data access.

October 14, 2018

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

Closure provider proves a Hurricane can sometimes be good

A focal point of the Fresh-Lock by Presto booth, the Hurricane machine utilizes rotary-over-the-top insertion for slider closures, resulting in operational efficiencies.

October 14, 2018

Sustainability

Sustainable labels boost circular economy

Featured in the South Hall at the UPM Raflatac booth were two new developments aimed at bringing a new element of sustainability to the labeling space.

October 14, 2018

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Smallest, lightest six-axis robot showcased

The MotoMini weighs just 7 kg, has a 0.5-kg payload, and operates 20% faster than comparable small-sized robots.

October 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Cartoner with OEE enhancements

The Stealth CT cartoner, designed with the pharmaceutical sector in mind, has new features that can improve packaging line efficiencies and boost production while reducing costs.

October 14, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Motor consumes less energy

Intelligent Drum Motor technology delivers high efficiency and data feedback communication.

October 14, 2018

Sustainability

In-line tray thermoformer promises material savings

Material input reduction and sustainability are major trends this year at PACK EXPO, as brand owners look for ways to simultaneously improve their sustainability profile and save input costs. This in-line thermoforming machine from Harpak-Ulma all but eliminates scrap and reduces material input by nearly 40%.

October 14, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital label press streamlines printing processes

The Afinia (Booth #S-4336) Label DLP-2100 digital label press allows the user multiple applications using one machine.

October 14, 2018

Plastics/resins

Bostik launches new anti-fog heat seal coating for flexible packaging

The Vitel 1922AF reduces fogging from moisture-containing food products that must be refrigerated.

October 14, 2018

Plastics/resins

INFICON offers nondestructive leak detection technology

The Contura S400 leak detector detects fine and gross leaks without test gas or damaging packaging.

October 14, 2018