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PACK EXPO Innovations Report: Sustainable Packaging
PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the sustainable packaging category.
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Coffee Packaging Machine
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Hi Pro Equipment Sales Team Earns 2021 Eriez Merwin Award
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Pack/Fill/Seal Machine for Dry Powder
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Overload Safety Devices
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Dorner’s AquaPruf Ultimate Conveyor Earns 3-A Certification
The evaluation is performed by an objective, independent third-party verification inspection to ensure the AquaPruf Ultimate conveyor has met the requirements of the 3-A sanitary standard in the design and fabrication of equipment used in food processing.
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Triangle Adds Representation in Southeast U.S.
Triangle Package Machinery partnered with Capper-McCall Co. to represent its the Southeast US territory. The team will directly support Jeff Schuch, Southeast Regional Sales Manager at Triangle.
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TurboFil Named U.S. Sales Representative for UK-based Sewtec Automation
New York-based TurboFil, a manufacturer of liquid filling and assembly machines, was named sales and servicing representative across eastern and central U.S. for UK-based Sewtec’s packaging and end-of-line equipment.
Secondary/end-of-line
Future Looks Bright for End of Line Equipment Market
Four trends will affect continued growth on EOL machinery through 2026, with the food and beverage industries driving the majority of purchases.
Coding, printing & labeling
Fume Extractors for Laser Applications
Videojet Technologies launches the Videojet Xtract™ fume extractors for use with Videojet laser marking systems.
Robotics
Robot for Heavy Products
Fanuc introduces the M-1000iA robot designed to handle heavy products featuring a 1000 kg payload, a 3,253mm horizontal reach, and a 4,297mm vertical reach.
Primary packaging
Automated Canister Wipe Packaging Machine
Shemesh Automation’s Xpander+ fully automatic all-in-one packaging machine features hands-free operation at a throughput of up to 35ppm.
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PACK EXPO Innovations Report: Robotics
PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the robotics category.
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John C. Nalbach, Nalbach Engineering Co., Passes Away
The Nalbach Group announces the passing of John Nalbach on January 1st.
Robotics
SCARA Robots
Epson Robots adds T3-B and T6-B All-in-One SCARA robots to its T-Series line. They are designed to simplify both complex and simple automation applications such as packaging, pick and place, dispensing, and inspection.
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Mettler-Toledo Extends Track & Trace Capabilities
Improves packaging quality control with new Integrated Mark & Verify Systems
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ei3 Completes Acquisition of Cognitive Solutions and Innovation AG
ei3, an IIoT solution provider, completed the acquisition of Cognitive Solutions and Innovation AG (COGSI AG) of Zurich. COGSI will assume the ei3 brand and is being re-branded as ei3 Europe.
Coding, printing & labeling
Inkjet Coder
Markem-Imaje launches the 5940 G Touch Dry inkjet coder designed to provide label-free and high-resolution coding, branding, and text on secondary packaging, including corrugated.
Primary packaging
Inspection System
For products flowing into a pipe, Eagle’s Pipeline with PXT™ inspection system meets demanding food safety and retailer specifications.
Coding, printing & labeling
Color Inkjet Label Printer
Epson introduces the ColorWorks® C4000 designed for markets that require high-resolution image quality, durable color labels, and easy connectivity, such as food and beverage, retail, healthcare, and pharmaceutical.
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When is a Retrofit Appropriate for Packaging Machinery?
Retrofits of existing packaging machinery can result in substantial cost savings, and enable an incremental approach to Industry 4.0 initiatives. But they may not always be the right choice.
Robotics
Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the robotics category.
Supplier News
Bartelt Packaging Becomes North American Master Distributor for FLtècnics
Bartelt Packaging is now the North American master distributor for FLtècnics, a Spanish-based manufacturer of hf/f/s, rollstock, pre-made, and forming pouch machinery.
Controls & automation
Linear Servo Track System Allows Production-on-Demand for Liquid Filling
With the help of a track system from B&R, this Polish OEM is building machines that make it practical for liquid products CPGs, like cosmetics or pharma companies, to plan for short and specialized product runs.
Primary packaging
Cannabis Pre-roll Work Center
Canapa’s JuanaOne machine is designed as a work center where a single person can weigh, fill, and compact up to 500 joints/hr in less than 5 sq ft of floor space.
Coding, printing & labeling
In-house CMYK Case Printing for CPG Companies
By combining a sophisticated understanding of inks with the latest in ink-jet print engines, GSI and IP are bringing in-house, on-line CMYK Case printing to the packaging line.
Robotics
Palletizing Robot
Yaskawa’s compact five-axis PL80 robot features an 80-kg payload capacity and is designed for a variety of palletizing applications including case and bag palletizing, de-palletizing, layer picking, and layer forming.
