Flexibles

Global flexible packaging market set for rapid growth

Food is projected to account for almost three-quarters of global consumer flexible packaging consumption in 2015, with meat, fish, and poultry accounting for the largest usage food sector.

August 24, 2015

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Colordyne names Brian Connolly to VP role

Brian Connolly brings Asia-Pacific experience to executive role with Colordyne Technologies.

August 21, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Bimba: Compact pneumatic cylinders

Bimba Manufacturing Co. and its subsidiary Mead Fluid Dynamics have announced the addition of compact pneumatic cylinders to its full line of MFD products.

August 21, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

School/office supply products divert 300,000+ PET bottles from landfill

A new line of school and office supplies in Canada, R3VOLVED uses 100% recycled materials for its products, packaging, and POS materials.

August 21, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Reliable performance and quality machinery solutions for your food packaging applications

GPI’s denesters, placers, conveyor systems, sleevers and customized machinery for water resistant/wash down applications are ideally suited for automating food packaging applications. This video collage will illustrate the quality construction and reliable performance you can expect with Graphic Packaging’s Specialty Machinery.

August 20, 2015

Robotics

JLS Automation commemorates 60th anniversary with special guests

The York, PA, robotics company welcomed a number of guests to its headquarters to celebrate the major milestone.

August 20, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Outlook for global liquid paperboard market is bright

Non polymer-based coating technology will have a marked impact on the growth of liquid paperboard, three fourths of which is used for the dairy industry.

August 20, 2015

Flexibles

Flexible pouch is key to countertop beer dispenser

A new home appliance for craft beer lovers relies on a custom-engineered three-layer flexible pouch that holds and dispenses 1 gal of beer, while keeping product fresh for 30+ days.

August 19, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: Control unit for variable speed drives

Siemens Industry, Inc. has announced the availability of the Sinamics CU250S-2 control unit for use with its Sinamics G120 variable speed drives; the unit provides vector control with encoder feedback.

August 18, 2015

Containers

Healthy meal trend inspires customizable noodle cup

Nissin Foods redesigns its Cup Noodles package to allow consumers to add their own healthy ingredients. New packaging is also microwavable and more sustainable.

August 18, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Labeling & Coding Solutions from Pro Mach

Pro Mach's Labeling & Coding Group designs, manufactures, and integrates custom identification systems and is recognized as a leading single source supplier for high-quality labeling, coding, and marking systems. We provide labels all over the United States and Canada from our regional facilities and offer fast, responsive service and support to ensure customers always operate at peak efficiency.

August 14, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa Motoman: EtherNet/IP safety software for robot controller

EtherNet/IP™ safety software for Yaskawa Motoman’s DX200 robot controller platform offers the significant benefits of workcell installation simplicity and ease of integration by reducing the amount of robot control wiring required.

August 14, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

PHD: Economical linear slide

PHD Optimax drop-in replacement linear slide is designed for the OEM market; actuator is versatile and economical, and is designed for light duty applications in tight spaces.

August 14, 2015