Material handling

Global Logistics Going Mobile

Remote temperature monitoring systems, cloud computing and mobile technology are modernizing logistics and will drive substantial growth, predicts new Technavio study.

November 28, 2016

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 635

Secondary Packaging

Six Guidelines for Turnkey Packaging Line Integration

These steps can help ensure a smooth packaging line startup in weeks rather than months.

November 28, 2016

Adhesive application

Optimize adhesive use for savings and quality improvement

With the right adhesive detection and verification system, manufacturers can improve line efficiency, reduce the likelihood of pop-opens and cut waste associated with adhesive overutilization by operators and unanticipated changes in flow. Learn how Nordson’s ProBlue Liberty ATS on-demand melter and adhesive tracking system can result in new levels of precision and awareness.

November 28, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Easily transfer polybags and small packages

Forget traditional lifts, pop-ups and pushers. Modsort, a modular transfer and diverter station, is able to transfer products—even at right angles—with ease. No more product tears or damage due to gaps between pop-ups or direct contact with pusher arms or other mechanical devices. And it can easily integrate with new or existing material handling systems.

November 28, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Key Technology opens innovation, solutions center in Belgium

Key Technology expands its support of European food processors with the opening of The Innovation and Solutions Center in Hasselt, Belgium.

November 28, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Comedian schools Millennials on recycling in new video

Inspired by survey findings that people 60 and over are more likely to recycle, Plastics Make it Possible creates a video with comedian Rudy Mancuso to educate Millennials on the topic.

November 28, 2016

Flexible packaging

An Automated Sealer Handles Horizontal or Vertical Pouches

An L-belt style conveyor on the Emplex bagging system from Plexpack rotates to accommodate horizontal or vertical pouch applications at sizes from 5x5 inches to 10x18 inches and up to 15 lbs.

November 27, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Planning for FDA Compliance on Class 1 Medical Devices

A five-minute discussion with Paul Johnson, Packaging Solutions Specialist, Life Sciences, at Weber Packaging, offers practical advice on Unique Device Identifier labels to stay ahead of impending compliance deadlines.

November 27, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

EPA joins WRAP to promote plastic film recycling

The Wrap Recycling Action Program welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as latest partner to promote plastic film recycling.

November 27, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

How2Compost label launched

The on-package label informs consumers that packaging is certified compostable, offers direction on appropriate composting, and includes the How2Compost URL.

November 26, 2016

Flexibles

Barrier food cups offer freshness and convenience

Printpack explains how the trend of replacing cans with barrier cups and flexible lids continues to provide convenience, quality, freshness, taste, single-serve options and shipping weight savings.

November 22, 2016

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

A filling/capping monoblock for caps and pumps

On the Ronchi filler/capper machine, Exacta/R 12/6, caps and pumps can be fed from the same sorter, and applied from the same turret, with max 15 minutes changeover. This monoblock also features servo torque application control, cam-less system and expedited CIP/SIP washout in five minutes or less.

November 22, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Thermal transfer print engines offer high-volume reliability

SATO's S84-ex and S86-ex print engines come with the standard emulation languages of SATO and its competitors for easy swapping in on lines with 200 dpi, 300 dpi, or 600 dpi print-and-apply systems.

November 22, 2016