Form/fill/seal - horizontal

PAC Machinery bagging systems lean into order fulfillment, e-commerce

With the explosive growth of e-commerce, PAC Machinery is designing systems, like the Magnum line of horizontal and vertical baggers, to meet the unique needs of fulfillment and distribution facilities.

November 8, 2016

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Live From Pharma EXPO: Optel Vision's Serialization Solutions

Optel Vision showed off their track and trace solutions for carton labeling, inspection and report generation.

November 8, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Polypack unveils three new machines at PACK EXPO

Polypack debuted its new all-in-one end-of-line system, glue-free wrapper for tapered cups, and a compact, high-speed pharma bundler machines during PACK EXPO.

November 8, 2016

Operational Excellence

RM2 launches a smart pallet, uses AT&T's LTE-M to harness IoT

RM2ELIoT, a fully integrated, zero maintenance, long-life, IoT-based track and trace solution uses AT&T’s LTE-M network to boost connections for IoT.

November 8, 2016

Secondary Packaging

A-B-C enters robotics market with new palletizer

Partnering with Yaskawa, A-B-C brings to market the new 700 series robotic palletizer, which handles cases, trays, or bags in multiple configurations using a vacuum head for single or dual feed.

November 8, 2016

Flexibles

Tetrahedron-shaped pouch transforms into a serving tray

The shape also adds package support which provides product protection during shipping and handling.

November 8, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Conveyor magnetic speed controllers prevent gravity chute damage

The Interroll MSC 50 roller replacement uses an integrated eddy current brake to provide reliable, wear-resistant braking for both lightweight and heavier goods.

November 8, 2016

Secondary Packaging

An easily programmed robot arm uses industry accepted PLC add-on instructions

Yaskawa America's MH12 Motoman robot uses a simple programming platform for PLC-oriented packaging professionals with its MotionWorks IEC LogicWorks programming package.

November 8, 2016

Protective/transport packaging

Shrink label film blocks light, extending shelf and protecting contents’ flavor profile

Klöckner Pentaplast’s new Pentalabel® eklipse™ shrink label film, aimed at the dairy market and beyond, introduces maximum light blocking properties into the film process and satisfies a long-standing market need.

November 8, 2016

Contract Packaging

Live From Pharma EXPO: IGBressan’s Magic Boxes

IGBressan lit up the Innovation Stage with three unique box solutions for tamper evidence, child resistance, and recreational marijuana.

November 7, 2016

Contract Packaging

Live from Pharma EXPO: Blister Packs for Liquid and Semi-Liquid Doses

Klöckner Pentaplast meets client needs for innovative packaging solution for liquid and semi-liquid single dose meds.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Robotic palletizer minimizes rework, handles difficult products

ARPAC debut its ARBOT-LT robotic palletizing cell at PACK EXPO International 2016.

November 7, 2016

Operational Excellence

Considerations for implementing single-use filling systems

More targeted medical treatment therapies push the single-use systems option for fill/finish operations.

November 7, 2016