Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Bottle unscrambling, coding, verifying, checkweighing, shrink bundling, labeling line

Watch this detailed video pertaining to pharmaceutical serialization, in which every key machine is integrated to help establish a "social security number" for every bottle and multipack.

November 2, 2010

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Secondary Packaging

100 percent servo controlled case packer

This 25 case-per-minute case packer from Brenton, a division of Pro Mach, offers a host of new features, including 100 percent servo control for more precise operation and faster changeover. The machine is also easier to work on in terms of ergonomics.

November 2, 2010

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Small-footprint, high-speed Delta robot handles candy

The latest version of Schneider Packaging Equipment's Robox Vi series accurately picks and places M&M's packs using the new Fanuc Robotics Delta-style robot.

November 1, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Bel 290 fully automatic top case sealer showcases energy savings technology

Video demo of Wexxar Bel 290 case sealer shows how the unit is built for high-volume lines and includes energy savings, safety, and productivity enhancing features.

November 1, 2010

Secondary Packaging

ProCustomer Champions 2010

October 31, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Frank J. Cozzoli, Cozzoli Machine Company (CMC), passes away

Frank J. Cozzoli, 61, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Funeral services were held in Watchung, NJ.

October 29, 2010

Palletizing/depalletizing

High-speed bag palletizer packs 40 lb bags at 24 bags/min

Video from KUKA Robotics shows flexible high-speed palletizing solution of 40 lb bags at more than 24 bags/min.

October 19, 2010

Secondary Packaging

KUKA LayerTECH software available from official KUKA system partners

Video from KUKA Robotics shows single & dual robot layer forming solutions all utilizing KUKA LayerTech software.  Complete layer forming solutions for new and existing machine retro-fit applications are available from Official KUKA System Partners.

October 19, 2010

Secondary Packaging

QComp partners with Combi Packaging Systems

QComp Technologies, Inc., a robotics integrator, has announced its partnership with Combi Packaging Systems LLC to offer the latest in robotic case packing technology.

October 18, 2010

Cartoning

Leadership in Packaging category leaders announced

Packaging World’s 2010 Leadership in Packaging program was launched in January to recognize leadership and excellence among suppliers of packaging machinery, materials and services; as this year’s program concludes, twenty companies have earned the honor of Category Leader.

October 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Candy maker sweetens cartoning efficiencies

Installation of automatic carton erecting and closing equipment improves production rates and cuts costs.

October 12, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Egg packer automates casing and palletizing operations

Tender-touch case packers and robotics reduce breakage and increase overall efficiencies.

October 12, 2010

Palletizing/depalletizing

B&R demonstrates new automation capabilities at PACK EXPO 2010

B&R Industrial Automation will introduce advances in safety, robotic, ease-of-use, connectivity and automation technology at PACK EXPO Booth S-1073. Several respected OEMs will introduce B&R-enabled machines.

October 4, 2010