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July 2021

Packaging World July 2021

Middle Schoolers Take on Big Brand Packaging Projects

Challenged to invent packaging systems for the likes of Apple and Ford, these middle schoolers impressed both in the pack designs themselves, and their ability to communicate their reasoning.

June 4, 2021

Schematic for a iPhone starter kit, as imagined by middle schoolers and presented to a packaging professional from Apple.

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Expands U.S., Global Workforces

Despite the global pandemic, demand for bag-in-box packaging continues to increase, enabling Liquibox to hire both professional and entry-level positions across the globe.

May 27, 2021

Liquibox Record Hiring Hi Res

Sustainable Packaging

Ocean Spray Craisins Join Recyclable, Recoverable March with In-Store Drop-Off Ready Pouch

The packaging solution designed for Ocean Spray Craisins® dried cranberries will be available in both roll stock and pre-made stand-up-pouch formats, using a specialty high-performance polyethylene (PE).

May 25, 2021

Ocean Spray Craisins® Store Drop-off Recyclable Pouch uses Bryce Corporation’s BryCyclable™ high performance PE (polyethylene) film technology.

Hot Shot Insect Killer Gets Custom Actuator

A custom actuator designed specifically for Spectrum Brands’ Home & Garden business unit is a key feature on the firm’s Hot Shot® Ant, Roach & Spider Killer line.

May 21, 2021

Custom actuator on aerosol container appeals to today's consumer.

Controls & Machine Components

Distributed Drive System

Consisting of a drive, motor, and gear box, the Sinamics G115D system, available from Siemens, is designed for motor- and wall-mounted horizontal motion control conveyor applications.

May 19, 2021

Unilever Will Launch Recyclable Toothpaste Tube

May 18, 2021

Unilever will share the technology behind its recyclable toothpaste tube.

Conveying & accumulation

Eriez Appoints Andrew Olsen Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Andrew Olsen was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer effective April 19, 2021. He will be based out of the company’s global headquarters in Erie, Pa., and report to Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt.

May 7, 2021

Controls & Machine Components

Machine Vision-specific Control Software

Beckhoff’s new TwinCAT Vision control combined with its TwinCAT HMI gives users the option of directly integrating image processing into the TwinCAT HMI operator interface.

May 3, 2021

Beckhoff Twin Cat Vision Hmi Controls

Antares Vision: Comprehensive Label & Print Layout Quality Control System

AV Print Inspector offers whole-label inspection, including image matching, code reading, and color detection, at speeds up to 75 meters/minute.

April 29, 2021

AV Print Inspector’s standard head size handles labels and web applications up to 4 inches wide, with 6” and 12” options also available.

Controls & Machine Components

Motors for a Range of Applications

Bison Gear & Engineering’s VFsync line of permanent magnet AC synchronous (PMAC) motors is designed for use within a wide range of applications, including: conveyor systems, bottling equipment, bagging equipment, packaging machines, and more.

March 16, 2021

Controls & Machine Components

Servo Drive

Advanced Motion Controls’ micro-sized FM060-25-CM servo drive is rated to output 25A continuous and 50A peak. It is suited for mobile and portable applications such as mobile robotics, automated mobile robots, material handling, and more.

February 2, 2021

Amc Image Fm060 25 Cm

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