Controls & Machine Components

Microscan: Browser-based barcode reading interface

Microscan announces the first-ever web-browser-based barcode reading interface, WebLink; Released alongside the company’s MicroHAWK barcode reader platform, the WebLink interface offers the most intuitive configuration utility for barcode reader setup and control on the market.

October 13, 2015

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Peanut-free SunButter comes in single-serve cup

An alternative to peanut butter, SunButter now comes in 1.5-oz single-serve portable cups that let consumers—especially those with food allergies—enjoy a healthy snack on the go.

October 13, 2015

Secondary Packaging

HMI brings ease of navigation to stretch wrapper

Orion featured a new stretch wrapper that has remote connectivity for simplified troubleshooting. Its 7-inch B&R HMI is characterized by icon-based navigation that lets operators get to wherever they need to be in just two clicks.

October 12, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Horizontal case packer

Schneider Packaging Equipment demonstrated a horizontal case packer for gabletop cartons. A variety of case sizes can be handled, and speeds are in the range of 38 cases/min.

October 12, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Fast-drying MEK inks

Matthews Marking Systems demonstrated MEK ink system printing high-resolution graphics and bar codes onto an OPP substrate. These inks dry in less than a second and adhesion is superb. Viewed as an efficient substitute for thermal transfer overlay printers.

October 12, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

TIJ printer that OEMs will like

M600 OEM digital TIJ printer from Videojet was designed so that other packaging machinery OEMs could easily integrate it into their systems by way of DIN rail mounting. Good for pharma and cosmetics as well as food applications.

October 12, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Robotic chub packer

JLS was featuring its Osprey chub loader, a subset of the Osprey family of case packers. Designed specifically to handle chubs weighing from just a few ounces to 10 lb, the system features an ABB delta-style robot. Quick-change tooling system and dynamic case management technology are part of the package, too.

October 12, 2015

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

F/f/s partnership for machines and materials

The Orics form/fill/seal system thermoforms APET material and is good for food, medical devices, hardware, electronics, or anything needing either a permanent or reclosable flexible film lidding. A partnership among Orics, lidstock provider Berry Plastics, and forming web supplier Klockner Pentaplast brings global advantages.

October 12, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Positive product and material handling while packing 310 products/min

This video tour from secondary packaging OEM Aagard gives you an up-close tour of the Acclaim high speed case packer that positively stacks both cartons and thermal formed trays at rates up to 310 products or 30 cases/minute.

October 12, 2015

Material handling

Measuring the true costs of pharmaceutical theft

The total cost of pharma cargo theft could be up to eight times your product’s value. Meanwhile, penalties for criminals remain light.

October 9, 2015

Material handling

LIVE FROM PDA EUROPE: Measuring the true costs of pharmaceutical theft

The total cost of pharma cargo theft could be up to eight times your product’s value. Meanwhile, penalties for criminals remain light.

October 9, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

FIFO spiral accumulating conveyor

The Ambaflex AccuVeyor AVh is a dynamic spiral accumulator for primary packaged goods that features a small footprint, dynamic accumulation, FIFO, increased efficiency, and significant cost savings.

October 8, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Moderately priced shrink sleeve labeler

The R-100 shrink sleeve labeler from PDC International is a small-footprint machine that is moderately priced relative to others on the market. Mandrel-style machine is suitable for beverages and a number of other product categories.

October 8, 2015