Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Tasty video: robotic loader on the snack food line

To get a better view of robotic loading done right, watch the fast-but-gentle Propack LJ-Series place snack bars, snack cakes and bagged products into top-load cartons. Propack also manufactures bar distribution and processing systems as well as complete turnkey packaging systems for snack bar and snack cake production.

August 15, 2012

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Containers & Closures

New Concentrated Clorox Results in Smaller Bleach Bottle

Clorox introduces a slimmer, smaller bleach bottle for its concentrated product, reducing the amount of plastic and water used by the brand.

August 15, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Zero-waste, package-free grocery store opens in Texas

New in.gredients grocery store opens in Texas, with a goal of focusing on community and sustainability, including the elimination of packaging.

August 14, 2012

Additives, coatings & inks

Color-changing ink on Mountain Dew can reveals 'Dark Knight'

A new larger, 16-oz can for Mountain Dew is available for a limited time that uses color-changing ink that turns a bat image from grey to green when the can is chilled.

August 14, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Video case study: How Intelligrated robotic palletizing system yields 76% ROI

"It was a no-brainer," says Keith Hussinger, plant manager at Kelly-Moore Paints' 15-acre manufacturing facility. Learn how he saved more than $1 million.yr. with a space-saving Intelligrated robotic palletizing system while enhancing safety and reducing maintenance.

August 13, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Linear motion system

Rexroth's Omega Module linear motion system adds more capability to the EasyHandling modular system, allowing higher dynamics over longer distances in feed units, by combing low traveling mass and fast belt drive, so that top speeds can be reached.

August 13, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Candy Manufacturing Company: Custom couplings

Candy Controls introduces manufacturing services for “custom” couplings within its extensive Coup-Link product group.

August 13, 2012

Flexibles

Backpack eases human transport of water in developing countries

PackH2O replaces buckets and jerrycans, helping people carry and transport safe drinking water in Haiti, Guatemala, Kenya, and Uganda.

August 12, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Data cables

AutomationDirect’s high-quality, low-capacitance data cables are designed with impedances specific for RS-232/422 and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments.

August 12, 2012

Flexibles

Off the Shelf Video: Brawny paper towel pack wrap supports Wounded Warriors Project

Wrapper design features stories of veterans and QR/text codes and Web/Facebook links that enable shoppers to give back to injured service members and their families and caregivers.

August 9, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Study: Eco-packaging can influence purchase decisions

A study of a breakfast cereal in traditional packaging versus a carton made from sugarcane bagasse shows consumers are willing to go green, as long as it doesn’t cost more.

August 9, 2012

Operational Excellence

What do Sam’s Club, Sunkist, and Nestlé have in common?

And what do they share with topics such as track and trace, package design, clean rooms, and medical devices?

August 8, 2012

Closures

Resealable latex lid allows for savoring of whisky shots

Scottish Spirits Single Grain Scotch Whiskey in a 12-oz can now comes with a resealable, reusable latex cap that allows for product consumption over time.

August 8, 2012