An automated transport system shuttles products or packages individually

The SuperTrak programmable transport system from B&R Automation enables advanced manufacturing and packaging processes by synchronizing multiple external coordinated axes. Ethernet POWERLINK and Automation Studio software power the system, which is designed for harsh environments.

Christine Smallwood
Dec 5th, 2016
Multivac ground-breaking ceremony.
Multivac Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Logistics Center
Multivac, Inc. recently held a ground-breaking ceremony on its new 33,000 sq-ft Logistics Center in Kansas City, MO.
Dec 11th, 2019
Cermex FlexiPack
Pick and Place Case Packer
Sidel introduces the Cermex FlexiPack, a pick and place case packing solution for glass bottles. Machine can handle between 10,000 and 18,000 bottles/hr.
Nov 26th, 2019
Wire Mesh Cooling Conveyor By Multi Conveyor High Res
Cooling Conveyor for Raw Bakery Dough
Multi-Conveyor recently built a stainless steel, three-tiered wire mesh belt cooling conveyor to transport raw bakery dough over 94 ft.
Nov 19th, 2019
Dr. Christian Heuer
Metall+Plastic Appoints Managing Director
Dr. Christian Heuer was appointed Managing Director of Metall+Plastic.
Nov 18th, 2019
Pharmafill TC3 tablet/capsule counter.
Tablet/Capsule Counter
The Pharmafill TC3 tablet/capsule counter from Deitz Co. features a variable speed, vibratory feeder chute to allow precise control over the flow rate of tablets, capsules, pills, and other solid dosage forms.
Nov 14th, 2019
Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals
Sponsored
Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals
Beginning March 3, PMMI will accept nominations for the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Since 1971, this prestigious award has recognized some of the most distinguished contributors to industry. Learn more »
Dec 11th, 2019
The MicrO2 blends and deaerates product upstream of Admiral’s bottle filler, reducing foaming and speeding the filling operation.
New Blender Upgrade Boosts Entire Soda Filling Operation
By adopting Bevcorp’s new MicrO2 system, Admiral Beverage simplified deaeration, optimized blending, and sped up both filling and changeovers.
Nov 11th, 2019
coDrive technology
Adaptable Gripping Solution
New coDrive technology from Soft Robotics is a modular system that brings the patented and proven mGrip soft gripper technology to collaborative robots without the requirement for tethered pressurized air
Nov 11th, 2019
ComPack Series case packing system
Case Packing System
Brown Machine Group introduces the ComPack Series case packing system designed to erect cartons and pack product sequentially within the same machine.
Nov 8th, 2019
Dave Mylrea
Engage Technologies Corp. Names North Central Packaging Specialist
Engage Technologies Corp., the parent company of Squid Ink Mfg., Eastey, American Film & Machinery (AFM), and Cogent Technologies, promoted David Mylrea Jr. to Packaging Specialist—North Central Region for the Eastey and AFM divisions.
Nov 4th, 2019
Initiative Foods President John Ypma, left, and VP of Operations James Ypma proudly display their new custom plastic baby food cups while standing in front of new Navatta processing equipment painted with a phoenix to celebrate their business’s rebirth after the fire.
Co-Packer Rebuilds After Devastating Fire
After a fire destroyed 95% of its business, organic baby foods provider Initiative Foods shows determination and integrity as it rebuilds, launching a new facility and an innovative new package.
Nov 3rd, 2019
Is your plant expansion, renovation or upgrade an award winner?
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Is your plant expansion, renovation or upgrade an award winner?
This June in Chicago, ProFood World will announce three Manufacturing Innovation Awards during ProFood Live. Innovative plant projects or major line expansions qualify for consideration; entries now being accepted.
Dec 11th, 2019
Jin Mai Lang's new bottle design is aimed at attracting younger consumers.
World’s Fastest Aseptic PET Lines with Dry Preform Decontamination
China’s Jin Mai Lang recently installed two complete aseptic PET lines, both leveraging Sidel’s dry preform decontamination system known as Aseptic Combi Predis™.
Oct 25th, 2019
TotalVision
Honeywell: Camera-based detection system
Honeywell, in collaboration with Papertech, launches TotalVision, a connected, camera-based detection system for the flat sheet industries that enables users to identify and resolve defects on the production line.
Oct 24th, 2019
Pallet inspection system
Technica International: Pallet inspection system
Technica’s pallet inspection system is designed to inspect wooden or plastic pallets used in factories for major and common defects.
Oct 24th, 2019
Smart conveyor system
HMC Products: Smart conveyor system
HMC Products offers a smart conveyor system that controls off-loaded product in several different modes. It features an HMI, PLC, VFD, and two sensors.
Oct 23rd, 2019
Model 3140
NiMCO Corp.: Vf/f/s machine for gable-top cartons
NiMCO’s Model 3140 Dry Fill is a single lane vf/f/s machine for gable-top cartons.
Oct 21st, 2019
CF-50G hot melt case former
Loveshaw: Automatic hot melt case former
Loveshaw introduces an alternative solution to adhesive tape sealing with its CF-50G hot melt case former. It utilizes the Nordson Pro Liberty glue system, is designed to seal RSC and HSC corrugated cases, and can erect and bottom seal up to 15 cases/min.
Oct 17th, 2019
Sentinel 3000
Thermo Scientific: Multi-scan metal detector
Thermo Scientific launches the Sentinel 3000 multi-scan metal detector designed for checkweigher combination systems in food production facilities. Unit’s multi-scan technology allows users to select up to five frequencies from 50 to 1000 kHz and scan through each frequency at a rapid rate.
Oct 10th, 2019
MMC Packaging Equipment's closure slitter
MMC Packaging Equipment: High-speed Closure Slitting, Band Folding Machine
The machine is engineered with Industry 4.0 attributes and features a six-camera vision inspection to meet quality objectives.
Oct 10th, 2019
More in Primary packaging
FILCAP-X
PamerPack: Filling/capping machine
PamerPack offers the FILCAP-X designed for packing liquids and capping small-size, unstable, non-standard packaging not suitable for conditioning in a linear system.
Oct 9th, 2019
SealScope™
Engilico: Inline seal inspection solution
Engilico’s SealScope is an in-line sealing inspection and process monitoring solution for 100% in-line sealing inspection and process monitoring of flexible packaging to the food, pet care, and other industries.
Oct 9th, 2019
The new machine fills 45 3-L Bag-in-Box® containers per minute.
Three heads are better than one for Danish wine bottler
Bulk wine supplier Skanvin installs a triple-head automatic filling line to meet the bag-in-box requirements of customer Treasury Wine Estates.
Oct 5th, 2019
The Craftmate G can handle up to 24,000 glass bottles/hr.
Krones: Glass bottle filler
Krones launches the Craftmate G glass filler for beer and carbonated beverages. It can handle up to 24,000 bottles/hr and can be combined with up to two closers for crowns, screw-caps, or aluminium roll-on closures.
Oct 3rd, 2019
EndFlex's Kartnr
Paxiom Group Debuts Host of Primary, Secondary Packaging Equipment
With a stable of brands occupying a common patch at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the Paxiom Group demonstrated its ability to cover the spectrum in the front of the packaging line.
Oct 1st, 2019
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Magnetic Levitation Supports 6-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Platform
Planar Motors’ smart robotic system XBOT offers the ability to simultaneously and independently control motion, with hygienic contactless design.
Sep 26th, 2019
Model RXP-20250SO triple beam X-ray inspection system
TDI Packsys: X-ray inspection system
TDI PackSys offers the Model RXP-20250SO triple beam X-ray inspection system designed to detect contaminants, such as glass and stone, in jarred and canned products.
Sep 26th, 2019
Proof Perfect™ filling systems for distilled spirits
ProMach Filling Systems: Filling systems for distilled spirits
ProMach Filling Systems introduces Proof Perfect™ filling systems for distilled spirits. Systems can handle glass and PET bottles from 750 mL to 1.75 liter.
Sep 26th, 2019
Peco Inspx SHIELD Allegro wide top-down X-ray inspection system
X-ray systems with revolutionary advancement
HDRX imaging offers superior foreign material detection.
Sep 25th, 2019
Large-format bagger, case/tray packer, and robotic palletizer are integrated to deliver retail and e-com packaging in one line.
Integrated ‘Bag-in-a-Box’ Line for Omnichannel Packaging
Large-format bagger, case/tray packer, and robotic palletizer are integrated to deliver retail and e-com packaging in one line.
Sep 25th, 2019
INFICON Contura S600 nondestructive leak detection system
Leak detection equipment extends shelf life
System reduces costly recalls.
Sep 25th, 2019
Sanitary conveyor design expedites disassembly for cleaning and the cleaning process itself.
Sanitary Conveyor Handles Cake Mix
Partnership between Dorner and JEM International leads to successful filling line for multinational customer.
Sep 25th, 2019