Converting equipment

Servo Drives Deliver Benefits for High-Cavitation Molds

OEM Application Note: Technology enables a more effective arrangement of mold drive shafts, belts and pulleys in cleanroom applications.

January 17, 2017

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Walmart and case coding—an update

When last we left our Walmart friends, they’d summarily issued several requirements regarding which methods of printing would be deemed acceptable where GTIN on cases of food is concerned.

January 17, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Singapore’s sustainable packaging mandate is coming

It makes all the sense in the world to get out in front of this impending regulation rather than scrambling to catch up with it after implementation has begun.

January 15, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Harpak-ULMA appoints service manager

Dave Weikel will assist in achieving the technical services operational objectives by working with his team and leveraging the tools available to deliver optimal customer service.

January 13, 2017

Containers

Hair-care line matches reformulation with fresh redesign

Along with a new formula, Rusk Sensories shampoo and conditioner gets a redesign to achieve natural botanical positioning at retail.

January 13, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Simco-Ion: Power control station

Simco-Ion introduces the newly updated IQ Power Control Station; the central monitoring device of the multi-patented IQ power static neutralizing system.

January 13, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Poll: Americans tend not to believe what they hear about recycling

A new survey proves that efforts by the recycling industry to fight back against common misperceptions around recycling have been successful, but more work needs to be done.

January 13, 2017

Flexibles

Drop-in bioplastic for pet-food bag

A Canadian provider of organic and non-GMO cat and dog foods extends its commitment to accountability to its packaging, with flexible bags made from bioplastic for a new product line.

January 12, 2017

Material handling

Holograms Play Growing Role in Track and Trace Packaging

The technology can incorporate various data forms and product tracking information, as well as link on-pack product identification with supply chain management, market enforcement and forensic support services.

January 12, 2017

Labels

The buzz on new animated vermouth labels

Spanish winery releases three vermouth varieties with labels that use kinesiograms to create the effect of movement, including a heart-eating Pac-Man, a leaping dolphin, and a flying bee.

January 10, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

SATO acquires DataLase

The acquisition optimizes synergies from the DataLase IDP solution and SATO’s on-site commitment and global network to deliver financial savings, environmental benefits and enhanced marketing capabilities for end users.

January 10, 2017

Labels

Shrink labels are works of art

Canadian craft brewer Collective Arts of Hamilton, Ontario, delivers its craft beverages in artful cans adorned by the work of emerging artists from around the world.

January 9, 2017

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

Linear servo motors power vf/f/s bagger

From ‘zipper crush’ to the actuation of a tear-notch-cutting assembly, these linear servo motors are just the ticket. They also minimize up-front cost as well as ongoing energy consumption.

January 9, 2017