Custom EoT Maximizes the Versatility of Palletizing Cell

Simplimatic Automation shows off the heavy duty M-410 robot arm from FANUC. This custom end of arm tooling is designed to pick up goods as fragile as toilet paper and as bulky as a wooden pallet without any modification or changes.

Christine Smallwood

Nov 17th, 2016

Simplimatic

Robotic Bulk Depalletizer with Single File Conveyor Automation Cell

Robotic Bulk Depalletizer with Single File Conveyor Automation Cell

Scanning, Inspection and Rejection Automation Cell for Glass Vials

Scanning, Inspection and Rejection Automation Cell for Glass Vials

2019 - Annual Company Picnic - Simplimatic Automation

2019 - Annual Company Picnic - Simplimatic Automation

New Sidel glass filling line at Peroni.

Peroni Expands Glass Bottling

A growing domestic market and a trend towards premium beer in the UK and the US recently led Birra Peroni, part of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., to upgrade their glass bottling capacity.

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Modular Pallet Lift

Qimarox introduces the Prorunner mk10 modular pallet lift for pallets up to 2000 kg. It can transport up to 60 pallets/hr.

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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.

IQ4 Metal Detection System

Metal Detection Systems

Loma Systems offers the IQ4 Metal Detection System designed to automatically select correct operating frequencies so changes in products or packaging that necessitate an alteration in frequency no longer require operator intervention.

Combi Packaging Systems Welcomes New Employees

Combi Packaging Systems announced the appointment of Sue Lewis as Director of Customer Service, LaShonna Gojkov as Director of Marketing & Business Development, and Steve Ryan as Sales Manager, Mideast Region.

Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals

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 »

With new end-of-arm tooling designed by Caxton Mark, the Kawasaki palletizer is able to grab and stack boxes without crushing the fragile tomatoes inside.

Tomato Grower Automates Palletizer to Stack Higher, Faster

To maximize how much product could fit on a truck for shipment, Canadian tomato farm Cecelia Acres wanted to stack its pallets higher than its employees could comfortably handle. A Kawasaki CP180L robot integrated by Caxton Mark did that and more.

Horizontal Bucket Rotation Conveyor Multi Conveyor

Horizontal Bucket Conveyor Designed for Bakery Application

Multi-Conveyor recently built a dual strand, roller chain conveyor with bucket-style attachments to transport loaves of bread—ultimately ending up at a robotic pick zone.

To operate, the forklift driver centers the pallet load in the wrapping ring and presses the start button on the optional wireless remote control from inside the cab.

Metal Finisher Saves Labor, Eliminates Product Damage

Oregon Powder Coating proactively boosts worker safety and product integrity with an orbital stretch wrapper.

F4 robots take the plastic blisters from the product belt and immediately group them in the correct position on the Transmodul.

Challenging Cheese Products Packed Efficiently with New Robotic Cartoner

Inconsistently sized blisters of sliced cheese present a challenge when it comes to placing the same number of packs in a carton. New robotic system provides the solution.

Z.ZAG palletizer

EndFlex: Palletizer

EndFlex’s Z.ZAG palletizer automatically uses vacuum generators to pick up cases one at a time and place them on a pallet from above. Its suction capacity is capable of lifting 40-lb boxes at speeds up to 360 boxes/hr.

Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals

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 »

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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.

Plant-based film-ready shrink, case packing equipment

Plant-Based-Film-Ready Shrink, Case Packing Equipment

Plant-based Truly Green Film from Polypack is derived 100% from sugar cane, and attendant machines can run it without a hitch. Applications include retail and distribution packs.

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.

The KST 55-712 is a single-zone system with five rows of steam distribution tubes on both sides of each zone.

Shrink Tunnel Integrates Compact Steam Boiler

Inclusion of a compact steam boiler in new shrink-sleeve steam tunnel eliminates the need to install a costly remote boiler.

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Fully Automatic Case Former with Hot Glue

Streamlining the loading process with easier case loading via a Modular Expandable Magazine increases the capacity of case blanks in the machine.

From Massman comes a new compact, low-cost-of-operation HMT-Mini top only case sealer.

Top sealer features modularity

Modularity in machine design is a theme that frequently echoes when PACK EXPO rolls around, and PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019 was no exception.

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Space-Saving, Skid-Based Palletizer

The Quest Boxed-Bot space-saving skid-based robotic palletizer features a footprint starting at just 8’x10’.

Club store case format or retail-ready pack can be done by this versatile case packer.

Modular Case/Tray Packer

The LSP Series packer from Delkor loads pouches vertically for a 14-count club store format or horizontally for a 4-count Cabrio retail-ready format.

More in Secondary/end-of-line

Visit JLS Automation at Booth LS-6135 to see the new Peregrine cartoning system.

Industry-Changing Robotic Carton Loader

Cartoning system features distinctive, unprecedented construction.

The EXS-100 semi-automatic strapping machine applies a plastic strap around overfilled and heavy-weight packages.

Strapping System Secures Overfilled, Heavy Packages

Machine applies plastic strapping to cases in a bottom-seal design to secure them for transportation.

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Emerson and Busse/SJI Collaborate on Palletizer Health App

The predictive maintenance technology will monitor pneumatics and vibration to detect issues and instruct workers on how to resolve it.

Bosch Packaging Technology took its bar wrapping to a new level at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Integrated bar packaging

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Bosch Packaging Technology showcased one version of its highly efficient seamless bar packaging systems.

The SCARA robot on the Douglas top-load case packer collates pouches and then inserts them into a case.

Robotic top loader

There was no shortage of robotics in the Central Hall of PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

The 3600C offers a competitive price, small footprint, and performance features normally found on higher priced case packers.

New Compact Case Packer for the Away-from-Home Towel and Tissue Industry

Edson's new 3600C case packer, debuting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, offers a competitive price, small footprint, and performance features normally found on higher priced case packers.

Wexxar Bel is using PACK EXPO Las Vegas to debut its Delta 1 fully automatic case former with MXM (Modular Expandable Magazine) System and auto adjust.

Automatic Case Former Speeds Case Size Changes

Wexxar Bel is using PACK EXPO Las Vegas to debut its Delta 1 fully automatic case former with MXM (Modular Expandable Magazine) System and auto adjust.

ICHA180 inline can handle applicator

Roberts PolyPro: Can handle applicator

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-3414! Roberts PolyPro, a ProMach product brand, introduces the ICHA180 inline can handle applicator that applies Robert PolyPro’s HDPE #2 handles to four- and six-packs of beverages in 12 and 16 oz aluminum cans at speeds to 180 cpm. Unit is ideal for the craft beer and distilled spirits market.

Delta 1 fully automatic case former

Wexxar Bel: Automatic case former

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-2824! Wexxar Bel will debut its Delta 1 fully automatic case former with MXM (Modular Expandable Magazine) System and auto adjust. The open design of the MXM allows for manual case loading that can be adapted to automatic loading.

HL4200 high level palletizer

Columbia Machine: High level palletizer

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-4029! Columbia Machine will introduce the HL4200 high level palletizer with Smart Diagnostics. It includes bi-parting layer apron, centering side layer guides with Smart Squeeze, automatic hoist pins, and more.

HMT-Mini top only case sealer

Massman Automation: Case sealer

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-2414! Massman Automation Designs will introduce its compact HMT-Mini top only case sealer designed to use either glue or tape at speeds of up to 1,500 cases/hr. It seals standard cases up to 18 in. long, 16 in. wide, and 16 in. deep.

Social media push pitted fictional Mike against fictional Ike in an equally fictional falling out.

Mike and Ikes Bounce Back via Social Media

A successful social media campaign put Mike and Ikes back into the regular movie theater and checkout line rotation. The big bump required a major automation installation.