Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Robotic trends in packaging

Part 2 of a 2-part series on trends in packaging robotics. (Our previous report explored reasons for the proliferation of purpose-built robotic capabilities in packaging machine designs. This concluding article looks at applications and design considerations for OEMs.)

January 30, 2008

Case/Tray Packing: Page 66

Secondary Packaging

Case/tray packers

Douglas’ Axiom® IM Series Case/Tray Packers maximize adjustability with next generation electronic motion control technology.

January 29, 2008

Cartoning

Embedding robotic functionality in packaging machinery

Part 1 of a 2-part series explores the trend toward packaging machinery integrating purpose-built robotic capabilities.

January 21, 2008

Flexible packaging

High-volume retailers set the pace for packaging

Consumer packaged goods companies follow high-volume retailers’ packaging lead as they seek to align with retailer strategies, brand positioning.

January 11, 2008

Secondary Packaging

High-speed case packer

Brenton Eng. has introduced the Series 60 case packer, which provides a high-speed, flexible solution for loading a range of products in cases or trays on the same machine.

November 7, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Video: AstraZeneca relies on robotics

Robotic case packing and palletizing of Nexium blister- and wallet-packs at AstraZeneca's Sodertalje, Sweden, facility improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

October 16, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Complete packaging line on display at PELV 2007

Pearson is displaying a full packaging line from case erector to robotic case/tray loader, to case sealer at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2007.

October 15, 2007

Case erect/seal

Inline adhesive applicator

The SynchroDot™ Pro from Glue Dots is an automated inline adhesive applicator that integrates into any production line.

October 3, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Continuous-motion case/tray packers

The Douglas Continuous Motion Aiom® DL case/tray packers use direct product loading to gently and quickly load products onto a case or tray blank at speeds to 55 cases or trays/min.

October 3, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Continuous motion case packer completes 60 cases or trays/min

Brenton Engineering released its new Series 60 Inline Case Packer. Watch this video to see how this machine can provide customers with a high-speed flexible solution for loading a range of products in cases or trays on the same machine.

September 20, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Affordable productivity

From 3M comes the intro series of 3M-Matic™ Case Sealers, which includes 3 options.

September 6, 2007

Conveying & accumulation

The quest for the most productive packaging operation

Howard R. Leary, PE, CPP, Vice President Engineering, Luciano Packaging Technologies

September 5, 2007

Flexible packaging

Sachet/pouch filling at Fine Foods

This video was taken of one of the Marchesini sachet lines during a June Packaging World visit to Fine Foods’ pharmaceutical facility in Bergamo, Italy.

September 3, 2007