Lion Precision: Dual sensor

Lion Precision has released a new dual sensor for overwrap applications. The LRD7100 simultaneously detects presence/absence of tear tape and splices in overwrap film.

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It employs 2 different sensor technologies: an electronics module and separate sensor head to allow access to the small areas where the sensing must take place. Sensor is ideal for the CD, tobacco, and packaged food markets.

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Bunting Acquires MagDev

Bunting acquired MagDev Ltd., a UK-based magnet and magnetic assembly manufacturer. This acquisition will expand the range of magnetic solutions and technical expertise Bunting is able to offer as a global magnetics group.

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Fast-Changeover RRP Case Packer

A live, timed changeover demo illustrates the speed at which Delkor's LSP Series case packers can changeover between individually sized pouches in corrugated RRP cabrio cases, and larger club-store pouches in club-store corrugated trays.

The AccuVeyor AVL from AmbaFlex at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021

Dynamic First In, First Out Accumulation Balances Packaging Line Harmonics

A wide variety of CPGs can benefit from the AccuVeyor AVL from AmbaFlex, a dynamic accumulator that allows for the absorption and release of items between processes without any interruption, with true first in/first out accumulation functionality.

Mobile Industrial Robots Teams with CSi palletising to Automate Material Transport Within CPG Facilities

The first offering includes CSi palletising’s infeed layer palletizer integrated with Mobile Industrial Robots' (MiR) new MiR1350 autonomous mobile robot to help fully automate the transport of heavy pallets of materials within CPG/FMCG facilities.

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Fully Fiber-based Tray, Carton Wrap, and RRP Case Packing Line Makes its Case on Material Savings

An innovative solution for food manufacturers, the Cluster-Pak® (CP) eMerge™ Combo is WestRock’s newest fully integrated system that enables a wide range of bowl and tray formats from primary tray packaging to tertiary SRP or RRP case packing.

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Cartoner Enables High-Speed, Recycle-Ready Packaging for Bumble Bee Tuna

This new paperboard packaging solution will help The Bumble Bee Seafood Company further its commitment to reducing ocean waste without sacrificing product quality.

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Universal Robots/Robotiq Integrated Palletizing System

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Universal Robots and partner company Robotiq demonstrated its new palletizing system for end of line packaging systems.

A specially modified wraparound case packer from Somic is headed to the Secaucus, N.J., facility of GOYA Foods.

Specially Designed Case Packer for GOYA Foods

SOMIC America announced at PACK EXPO Las Vegas that it has reached an agreement to provide GOYA Foods with a proprietary, end-of-line packaging machine for retail-ready packaging.

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Small-Footprint Robotic Case Packer has 1-Day Comission

Schubert Group’s compact lightline robotic case packer is a preconfigured machine that can erect, fill, and close cartons and cases in a range of formats.

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Easy-to-Use, Compact Robotic Palletizer

In partnership with Nova Automation, Kawasaki debuts its robotic palletizer that is both compact and modular and doesn’t require robotic programming knowledge to deploy.

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AR Facilitates Preventive Maintenance, Boosts OEE

Augmented reality was front and center at the booth of CAMA, as Sales Engineering Manager Davide Di Lorenzo demonstrated how any operational benefits can be gained through this advanced technology.

Handled with care: Your cookies and crackers deserve the best!

Handled with care: Your cookies and crackers deserve the best!

They are a delight around the world – and a challenge for manufacturers everywhere. The guide provides an analysis of the market trends and the corresponding requirements focusing on handling and infeed technology.

Flexibility plus a unique walk-through feature are among the key features of this new case packer from Aagard.

‘Indiscriminate’ Case Packer Optimizes on Flexibility

At Aagard’s PACK EXPO booth there was plenty of talk about and video footage of the remarkably flexible 436 Case Packer, even though the machine itself did not make the trek to Las Vegas.

Cases rotate 90 degrees at the bump turn for proper positioning at the case sealer ahead.

Conveyor Technologies Unleashed

Integrating eight conveyor components creates case-packing area.

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Integrated Line Illustrates Unified Upstream, Downstream System

Robotics and automation play pivotal role in providing flexibility for a full packaging line from Quest, a ProMach product brand, that includes bagging, case packing, and palletizing.

Robotic Case Packer Brings Sequential Operations into Monoblock

Brenton, a ProMach product brand, demonstrates its RT1000 robotic top-load case packer, equipped with two Fanuc robots for case erecting and loading and a Dekka tape head for sealing.

Picking, Packing, Fulfillment, and Palletizing Robots

FANUC to feature robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing, fulfillment, and palletizing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

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Dorner’s Flexible Conveyors Take Center Stage at PACK EXPO Booth

Product Demonstrations include the FlexMove Helix and Helix Wedge Modular Belt Conveyors.

Model TR3 Heavy Duty Tru-Trac encoder shown with dual-wheel option.

Encoder Ensures Cutting Accuracy

Overcomes surface variability caused by seams.

nVenia Makes Pack Expo Las Vegas Debut

New Duravant packaging operating company brings together Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer, and Ohlson equipment brands.

More in Secondary/end-of-line

PMI's new cartoner is designed and built to FDA sanitary standards and features heavy-duty, fully welded stainless steel washdown construction.

Washdown Horizontal Cartoner for Frozen Foods

PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems is exhibiting its washdown horizontal cartoner for frozen foods such as prepared meals, ice cream novelties, and more.

R.A Jones to Showcase its Multi-packing Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-4400! R.A Jones will showcase its Meridian XR MPS-300 multi-packer for canned foods.

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Antares Vision Group to Demo New Mini Manual Aggregation Station for Small- to Mid-Sized Production, Among Other Recently Introduced Traceability & Inspection Solutions

See it at Booths #SL-6502 and #C-3938! Company also will demo “Track My Way,” a traceability platform opening dialogue between various supply chain stakeholders, including consumers.

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Multi-Conveyor to Display Conveyor Technologies at PACK EPXO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-2300! Multi-Conveyor will have several conveyor technologies on display with the claim of reviewing all of them in less than 30 seconds.

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WestRock to Display Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO 2021

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-2023! Westrock will exhibit its latest innovations in sustainable, connected, and automated packaging solutions, including the debut of three new machines.

Pearson Packaging Spins off Integration Business

Pearson Packaging Systems spun-off of its systems integration division, Pearson Systems Solutions Group, and the newly formed entity has been named Syntakt Packaging Integration to underscore the separation from Pearson’s machinery business.

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Signode To Highlight Latest Automation Advancements At PACK EXPO 2021

See it at PACK EXPO 2021 (Las Vegas, September 27-29) Booth #C-5022.

Curve Conveyors Sideflexing Insert Roller By Multi Conveyor Hr

High-Speed Curve Control for Food Tray Stability

Multi-Conveyor built a conveyor system for a globally-recognized food manufacturer. A section of the conveyor, two lines in tandem, focuses on insert-roller belting with LBP transitions chosen to help stabilize light-weight food trays through curves.

85% of participants are looking to expand their current portfolio of automation solutions in secondary packaging

Robotics in the Digital Age of Secondary Packaging: Future Trends

Robots and cobots are expected to expand to 95% of all secondary packaging lines within ten years, according to a report by PMMI Business Intelligence.

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Robopac to Exhibit at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booths #C-3635 and C-3829! Robopac will exhibit its line of secondary packaging equipment, including the semi-automatic Robot 7 portable stretch wrapper.

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Regal Beloit to Exhibit at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SU-7262! Regal Beloit Corp. will showcase its Modsort® Trident three-way sortation system and System Plast® iCOF® condition monitoring device for food and beverage conveyor lines.

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Somic to Demonstrate Retail Ready Packaging Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SL 6460! Somic America will demonstrate the newest version of its Somic ReadyPack, a compact, fully automated machine that requires only 70 sq-ft of floor space and is available as a tray or wraparound packer.