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Food Manufacturers Top Two Improvement Priorities
Operational improvements that impact food manufacturers the most continue to focus on automation and robotics.
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Tetra Pak Launches Virtual Marketplace for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
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Climet: Remote Particle Counter
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Catapult Print Enhances Onsite Capabilities
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Sealing Two Bottles Sizes on One Line
Primary packaging
Packaging Machine for E-commerce
Sitma’s e-Wrap 2.0 is designed specifically for the e-commerce sector. It is able to pack packages and envelopes of varying sizes with different types of wrapping materials, including bio film and paper.
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Motor Protection Circuit Breakers Offer Space, Time, and Cost Savings
Engineers can use the Allen-Bradley 140MP Motor Protection Circuit Breakers to simplify motor protection.
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RFP Process Challenges and Solutions
Having upfront clarity into needs and establishing standards for what to use (and why), are the two biggest shortcomings cited by Vision 2025 participants in the Request for Proposal process.
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Packaging Machine Is Built for Flexibility
Future-proof modular system offers increased functional efficiency
Machinery
Digital Ink-Jet First in Japan
Following a successful on-site acceptance test, Tokyo-based Japanese packaging printer Kinyosha Printing Co., Ltd. has started production on their newly installed UTECO Sapphire EVO Press.
Machinery
Zim’s Bagging Co. Invests in W&H Technology
Zim’s Bagging Co. a manufacturer of printed PE rollstock, bags, and foam and bubble pouches, invested in a W&H press.
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Hitting Essential Filling Speeds for Essential Oils
With expansions in pharmaceutical, medical, and food and beverage applications, the essential oil market is booming. Young Living turned to Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging) to triple its filler speed and improve yield.
Bagging & wrapping
Bagger, Weigher Lead to 100% Production Improvement
This California poultry producer had been experiencing bad seals, incorrect package weights, and low speeds, but it realized a 100% improvement in production with a new bagging and weighing system.
Controls & automation
Report: Innovative New Controls at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Ten intrepid Packaging World editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found.
Robotics
Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Ten intrepid Packaging World editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found.
Secondary/end-of-line
Somic America to Exhibit at PACK EXPO East
Somic America will be a first time exhibitor at PACK EXPO East showcasing its 424 T2 (D), SOMIC-FLEXX III, and ReadyPack case packers.
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CDMO Speeds its Line with Open-Source L4 Serialization System
With the serialization deadline approaching, Sovereign Pharmaceuticals implemented open-source software that allows the company to make their own changes and improve packaging efficiency.
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Multifunctional Equipment: Challenges and Solutions Faced by CPGs Today
Finding a standardized process to manage changeover, and balancing flexibility, reliability and cost are some of the major pain points for Vision 2025 participants.
Coding, printing & labeling
Ink-Jet Printer
Squid Ink introduces the CoPilot Max ink-jet printer now available with solvent capability to print on non-porous surfaces.
Machinery
Bosch Packaging Technology Rebrands as Syntegon Technology
Bosch Packaging Technology has rebranded itself to Syntegon Technology.
Primary packaging
Rotary Filler Helps Keep Pace With Booming Collagen Market
To keep up with skyrocketing demand for its collagen powders, Vital Proteins turned to Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery and its rotary filler. It boosted production from 20 to 100 plastic canisters a minute, also improving safety and ease of operation.
Controls & automation
Proportional Isolation Valve
Clippard’s Eclipse stepper-controlled proportional isolation valve utilizes a miniature linear actuator. It is suitable for critical applications requiring ultra-fine resolution and excellent repeatability.
Controls & automation
Selectable Voltage Power Supply
Exair introduces the Gen4 two outlet selectable voltage power supply that allows users to choose input voltages of 115 VAC or 230 VAC. Two 5kV stainless steel output connectors can energize two static eliminators.
Primary packaging
Sanofi Stick Packs Run at 800/min
Dual-filler liquid stick pack line for antacids and analgesics includes an innovative robotic transfer concept that plays a big role in enabling throughput of 800 packs/min.
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Voice of the Food Manufacturer: Equipment Needs
Cleaning, sanitation, changeovers and data collection are all top of mind for food manufacturers considering equipment needs today.
Controls & automation
Current Transformers
Beckhoff Automation launches the SCT current transformers designed for applications with currents ranging from 1 A to 5,000 A with a choice of ring-type and split-core devices as well as three-phase current transformer sets.
Primary packaging
Duravant Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider, appointed Chuck Adams Chief Commercial Officer.
