Sony uses corn-based resin for blisters

NEWS FROM PACK EXPO: Sony Pacific debuted a blister package for a portable radio that incorporates the corn-based resin NatureWorks™ PLA from Cargill Dow LLC (Minnetonka, MN).

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Introduced in July, the LCR-P10 radio’s blister pack provides point-of-sale differentiation, environmental advantages, and transparency. According to Cargill Dow, the pack received the Packaging Technology Award of the Japan Packaging Institute. Sony first used NatureWorks PLA as a film wrap for mini discs in 2001. Recently, Sony expanded its use of the polylactic acid material in packaging used for a pocket cassette player and radio.

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ProMach Acquires KHS Bartelt

The acquisition includes the assets of Bartelt, Scandia, and Kayat from KHS USA which will expand ProMach’s portfolio of solutions in pouch packaging, cartoning, and shrink packaging in North America.

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Duravant Launches nVenia, a Duravant Operating Company

Duravant launches nVenia, LLC, a new operating company within its Packaging Solutions Segment formed by combining Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein, and Ohlson into a single entity.

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Food Product Counting Equipment

Cremer launches the WD Series line of hygiene-centric counting machines designed for easy wash-down and precise counting and dispensing of individual food products in a variety of applications where cleanliness is important.

Shemesh Automation Purchases U.S. Facility

Shemesh Automation responded to the growth in its U.S. customer-base with the purchase of a new facility in Green Bay, Wis. It will serve as headquarters for its new subsidiary, Shemesh USA Inc.

Sealed Rinser Enclosure Doors

Fogg Filler created new sealed doors for a safer rinsing environment.

View Product Demos On Demand

View Product Demos On Demand

Missed part or all of PACK EXPO Connects? Browse dozens of demos by category or search by keyword. Find solutions to your packaging and processing challenges now through March 31.

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Spartan Parts Filling Valve Conversion from Vacuum to Gravity

Spartan Parts, a subsidiary of Fogg Filler Co., designed a vacuum filler valve to retrofit to a vacuum filler allowing the user to simply turn the vacuum off and increase quality of life.

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River Run Foods Expands Capabilities with Retortable Cartons

This co-packer known for tomato-based sauces in glass containers expanded its formats and capacity with the addition of Tetra Recart cartoning system.

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Fullstream Project Integrates Dry Bulk Material Discharging and Bulk Liquid Handling Systems

National Bulk Equipment’s (NBE) batch processing project integrates dry bulk material handling and bulk liquid handling systems to ensure a homogeneous slurry is accurately produced and reliably supplied to downstream food processing operations.

Automated Cap Chute Changeover

Fogg Filler offers an option for automated chute changeover for different caps.

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Leak Tester for MAP Packaging

The LEAK-MASTER PRO 2 from Witt-Gasetechnik is designed to find micro-leaks in MAP packaging. The test is carried out using CO2 as the tracer gas.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

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Matrix Launches Redesigned Website

Matrix Packaging Machinery’s redesigned website features a professional, responsive design; placing the world of vf/f/s machines at the fingertips of users on the go.

Cup Decontamination Sensors

Serac’s pulsed light decontamination solution is designed for cup filling lines. It offers an intermediate level of performance between H2O2 and UV decontamination.

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Pharmaceutical Liquid Filling Monobloc with Dual-Weight Verification

BellatRx’s Constellation Monobloc is a new servo-driven fill-weigh-cap system for unstable pharmaceutical microtubes, vials, and cartridges.

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X-ray Machines

Eagle Product Inspection’s enhanced Pack 400 HC and Bulk 540 PRO x-ray systems are designed to help food and beverage manufacturers adhere to requirements for a strong food safety culture.

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Blister Machine Features Vacuum System for Reject/Transfer

In the compact TF1pro blister machine, a vacuum arm lifts ‘good’ blisters, precisely lowering them to the transfer actuator. Another key safeguard: an upper seal plate that retracts when web motion stops to prevent unnecessary heat exposure.

Detecting Leaks in MAP Food Packages

The Contura S400 Leak Detector offers a unique solution for detecting leaks in MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) and other flexible packages.

MULTIVAC RX 4.0 Thermoformer

MULTIVAC used PACK EXPO Connects to feature its new RX 4.0 next-generation thermoform packaging machines.

Fortress Technology’s inaugural Raptor checkweighing series is designed for new-generation manufacturers embracing the digital revolution.

New Checkweigher uses Digital Smart Processing Technology

Fortress expands into checkweighing, launching the Raptor smart series, which includes an intelligent conveyor removal system and intuitive digital process monitoring technology.

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Seal Integrity Sensor Inspects Cups Inside the Filler

Using multiple sensors inside the cup filling system, the new SIT system from Teledyne TapTone can check for bad seals, damaged or deformed foil lids, and weak seals at speeds to 200 m/sec.

The new machine platform offers complete versatility: High performance, flexible formats and functional modules, including the OPTIMA Zero L1 for feminine hygiene and light incontinence products.

Modular Platform for Healthcare Manufacturing

Optima's new Zero machine platform offers extreme flexibility in packaging for a range of products in one system, including feminine hygiene and light incontinence products.

Debuting at PACK EXPO Connects is Volpak's SC+, described as a breakthrough in pouch packaging.

‘Breakthrough’ in hf/f/s Technology

A highlight for Volpak, a Coesia company, at PACK EXPO Connects was the SC+ horizontal form/fill/seal machine.

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Roll Fed Medical Sealing System Increases Speed and Integrity

Eliminating the need for individual cut lidding, the roll-fed system is also designed to reduce material costs and the risk of operator error.

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Cap Sterilization and Industry 4.0 HMI for Liquid Filling/Capping

Serac President & CEO Dino Chece shares his thoughts on the company’s new technologies, featured in its PACK EXPO Showroom.

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Next Gen Induction Cap Sealer is Backward Compatible

New features on the new generation include mechanically and electrically integrated stalled-bottle sensors.

At PACK EXPO Connects, Syntegon showcased its latest intelligent and efficient technologies, including advanced customer services and a variety of digital solutions.

Advances in Pharma

At PACK EXPO Connects, Syntegon showcased its latest intelligent and efficient technologies, including advanced customer services and a variety of digital solutions.

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Gummy Packaging Equipment Addresses Common Obstacles

Gummies require specific adjustments to multi-head weighers to ensure they are packaged adequately.

MGS used PACK EXPO Connects to talk about their machinery and line integration capabilities in the life sciences field.

Medical Device Packaging

Specialists in supplying packaging and automation solutions to the Life Sciences Industry, MGS took advantage of PACK EXPO Connects to talk about a remarkably integrated line supplied recently to a medical device manufacturer.

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AMETEK MOCON: Package Integrity Testing System

The new system is designed for healthcare and food packaging markets.

Evergreen Packaging introduced this new filler at PACK EXPO Connects, and its servo technology drew considerable attention.

Servo Upgrade on Gable Top Filler

Evergreen Packaging used PACK EXPO Connects as an opportunity to unveil its new servo-driven EH-84 gable top packaging machine.

Bradman Lake featured this small-footprint carton former at PACK EXPO Connects.

Small-footprint Cartoner

Bradman Lake used PACK EXPO Connects to introduce its HS Mini carton former, whose ergonomic modular design provides the ultimate flexibility to handle a wide range of carton formats and sizes.