TURCK, Inc: Modular RFID, built-in I/O

Turck introduces BLident, the world’s first modular RFID system with built-in I/O capability.

Jul 12th, 2007

With BLident, users may add I/O modules to the RFID system—up to 8 channels of RFID on a single gateway—plus additional discrete or analog I/O occupy a single node on the network. Built on the ISO15693 13.56MHz HF standard for an open system, BLident can be integrated into existing platforms, and it supports Profibus-DP, DeviceNet, Modbus-TCP, Profinet, and EtherNet/ IP.

Phone: 800/544-7769

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Accraply Photo Trine Modular Labeling Station

Modular Labeling Station

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! Accraply will showcase the Trine modular labeling station that includes the latest in glue roller and cutter technologies. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Trine equipment.

Duggal CEO and colleagues with Duggal's new Landa S10 press.

S10 Nanographic Press Reaches NY Converter

Duggal Visual Solutions recently installed a new seven-color Landa S10 Nanographic press in its New York City facility.

The 8-color 17” press at IMEC is the first Mark Andy Evolution to be installed in Ireland . Shown here are Production Manager James Williams (left) and Production Supervisor John Scully

First Evolution Press in Ireland

IMEC Media became the first converter in Ireland to install an Evolution flexo press, which is built for conventional labels and scalable for flexible film.

From Mondelez, the latest in consumer engagement through digital printing technology.

Mondelez Leverages Digital Printing

Mondelez International, owner of Cadbury, has launched a new initiative to transform confectionery packaging into customizable experiences for football fans.

Ink-jet Printer with UV Curing

Squid Ink announces that its CoPilot Max printing system now offers UV curing capability for non-porous applications. System has a print height up to 2.8 in. per printhead and the ability to run up to two printheads from one controller.

Considering Packaging Robotics? Read This First

Considering Packaging Robotics? Read This First

Packaging World’s Packaging Robotics Playbook provides a non-biased look at robotics trends, factors when weighing options across your line and get-it-right tips for your team. Download the 49-page report today!

Authentix Acquires Traceless Authentication Group

Authentix acquired the Traceless Authentication Group from Bibliotheca, Inc.

Domino N730i Cover Open

UV Inkjet Label Press

Domino launches the N730i digital UV inkjet label press featuring Brother BITSTAR 1200dpi piezo printhead, SunLight graphical user interface, and the automated Domino i-Tech intelligent Technology features including i-Tech SetAlign and i-Tech CleanCap2.

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Innovative Label for Colombian Coffee Sold in Arabia

Colombian converting company, Suprapak, overcame an important series of technical challenges to create a shrinkable sleeve printed in flexography that exceeds expectations in a vertical market characterized by very high-quality printing demands.

From Cabrio Case to stackable club store to regular brown kraft corrugated shipper, the end-of-line equipment in Fisher Nuts’ new line handles it all. Behind the cases is the LSP-100 robotic case loader.

Smooth New Case Packing at Fisher Nuts

Secondary packaging on this new line includes the latest in case erecting, loading, and closing. The machines also accept three very different case styles all formed from one flat blank.

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Pigment-Based Digital Printer

Arrow Systems launches the ArrowJet Aqua 330R, a high-speed, roll-to-roll digital printer that uses aqueous pigment ink-jet technology for resolutions up to 1600 x 1600 dpi and print speeds to 150 ft/min.

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DataLase and Macsa ID Announce Partnership

DataLase announced a distribution agreement with Macsa ID where both companies will offer a complete solution to brands and converters utilizing DataLase’s coding and marking technologies and Macsa’s global distribution network.

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Airnov: Laser-Marked Desiccant Canisters

Designed to reduce risk of contamination by eliminating print or paper labels, as well as ink or glue for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals .

Hp Indigo 25 K Digital Press Enviro Lr

ePac to Install HP Indigo Presses at New Facility

ePac announced it will be installing of 26 HP Indigo digital presses at its new site in Sacramento, Calif.

Markem-Imaje Acquires Solaris Laser

The acquisition will expand the laser technology offerings in Markem-Imaje’s marking and coding solutions business, improving the company’s position in identification and traceability equipment.

Cepac’s Group Managing Director Rod Ainslie and Paul Dustain, CSMO DataLase

Cepac Awarded DataLase Certification

DataLase announced that Cepac is the first organization to be accredited to the DataLase Certification Scheme.

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Labeler for COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! Weiler Labeling Systems (WLS), part of ProMach Pharma Solutions, will introduces its VR-72 labeler for COVID-19 vaccine packaging applications.

2800 Series Mini Laser Pro in production at Cannabiz Supply Headquarters

Digital Label Printing Comes In-house

Cannabiz Supply, a packaging company serving a variety of businesses in the cannabis industry, recently improved its production capabilities with in-house digital label printing.

The shrink-sleeve labeler features servo drive technology and applies either a full-body or a neck label (shown left).

A Line Designed for Container Variety

When your growing contract packaging business has you using one line for filling glass and plastic in eight sizes and applying both lug and CT caps, that line had better be versatile.

Videojet 1280 Cij Printer

Continuous Inkjet Printer

Videojet launches the 1280 continuous inkjet printer featuring its printhead and fluid system technology that can provide stable performance and reliability across a wide range of operating conditions, including variable volumes and production runs.

More in Coding, printing & labeling

Kurt Flathmann Retires from Allstein

Allstein announced the retirement of Kurt Flathmann as head of sales in North America.

K-1 President Mike Tsai in front of the Landa S10 Nanographic Printing® Press

Nanographic Press Arrives in California

It appears that Landa Digital Printing is making good on its promise that this will be a year for multiple installations of its innovative S10 Nanographic press.

Herma 400 Label Applicator

OEM Incorporates New Labeler for Compact Cleanroom Environment

The HERMA 400 can apply any type of adhesive label to virtually any type of product or package and is used across a wide variety of industries.

Dedicated Inspection Suite to Optimize ECL Production

Luminer has inaugurated 7,000 sq ft of inspection space at its primary manufacturing facility will include a new back-number system and a third 100% inspection platform that will address the particular needs of extended content labels.

Compact Print and Apply Labeler

FOX IV Technologies introduces the Model 5411 compact print and apply labeler designed for low-to-medium volume automated labeling applications such as labeling pallets and order fulfillment with an auto-bagger.

NiceLabel Introduces Cloud-based Business Model

NiceLabel introduces a cloud-based business model for its channel partner program that will enable its partners to deliver labeling solutions-as-a-service securely and remotely.

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Videojet Upgrades the 9550 Print & Apply Labeling System with a New 6” Printhead Option

Videojet 9550 increases reliability, efficiency and productivity for outer case and bundle packaging.

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Print and Apply Labeling System

Videojet Technologies upgrades its 9550 print-and-apply labeling system featuring a 6-in. printhead option and a design that eliminates the mechanical adjustments, wear parts, and failure points that can cause everyday operational problems.

C-P Flexible Packaging Invests in Photopolymer Plate Technology

C-P Flexible Packaging invested in DuPont Cyrel Easy photopolymer plate technology to enhance its high-definition and expanded gamut flexographic printing capabilities.

Production Interface

The 2200 Production Interface from Markem-Imaje is designed to minimizes case and pallet labeling downtime and rework.

Like almost all of Spacestation’s beverage output as a copacker, the company’s own Flybeverage brands—Nectr and Uncle Arnie’s—use a shrink sleeve labeling system that is flexible enough for a variety of different combinations of bottle dimensions/heights, substrates, container transparency levels, and closure styles.

Shrink Sleeve Fits Fine for Cannabis Seltzer & Soda Line

With varied SKUs for CP/CM business, plus a quickly growing in-house brand of its own, this cannabis-infused beverage producer found that shrink sleeve labeling is the right solution for just about any and all form factors, whether glass, PET, or cans.

This robot picks freshly printed cans six at a time from the vacuum conveyor discharge and places them on the infeed conveyor of the curing oven.

Breakthrough in Direct Digital Can Printing

Tonejet’s electrostatic drop-on-demand can printing technology has taken some time to mature since it first burst onto the scene. That makes this SoluCan installation awfully interesting.