5 Ways to Improve Packaging Machinery With Smart Pneumatics

By Chris Noble, Business Development F&B/IIoT Consultant at Emerson Automation Solutions Today’s packaging machines are becoming better equipped with sophisticated automation systems that often include some type of pneumatics technology for actuation, filling, positioning, palletizing, depalletizing, etc. However, the digitalization and IoT benefits that can be realized from modern pneumatic systems are often overlooked. Pneumatics:…

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Mettler-Toledo Adds Augmented Reality Customer Support to Raise the Bar on Product Inspection Uptime

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection reported it is leading the way for product inspection manufacturers with the inclusion of remote Augmented Reality (AR) Customer Support. The new service enables remote identification of the cause of product inspection equipment issues and enables Mettler-Toledo engineers to instruct on-site manufacturing staff, regardless of knowledge level, how to rectify the problem.…

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H.B. Fuller Unveils Extreme Cold Resistant Adhesives for the Pharmaceutical Industry

H.B. Fuller announced readily available adhesive grades with hot melt advanced technology for extreme cold storage of vaccines and medication packaging. Advantra® adhesives provide a secure bond at -70 C with tamper evident fiber tear. Proper packaging is essential to securely and reliably preserve and transport pharmaceutical products, including vaccines and medication, from the time…

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Advanced Dynamics Enjoys Record-Breaking Week

Although Christmas is just around the corner, Advanced Dynamics announced it enjoyed a business record-breaking week after installing 12 new machines. The delivery project, which was completed at businesses right across the UK, saw the Bradford-based company successfully install a mixture of labelers and new fillers. As well as installing the machines, Advanced Dynamics’ team…

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Verstraete IML’s SealPPeel wins Plastic Recycling Award Europe

The prestigious Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 were issued during the virtual Plastics Recycling Show Europe. Verstraete IML competed in the Product Technology Innovation of the Year category with two entries: Interactive IML, an IML label developed for smart and intelligent packaging, and SealPPeel die-cut lidding, a completely new Verstraete IML product. SeallPPeel came out…

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Perfect Hydration Doubles Down on Sustainability Mission with 100% rPET bottles and Aluminum Cans

Perfect Hydration (pH) is converting its 1-liter, 1.5-liter and 1 gallon bottles to post-consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottles beginning in Q1 2021. This is in addition to Perfect Hydration’s recently announced line extension featuring highly recyclable 16.9-ounce aluminum cans. The full sustainability plan is part of the brand’s commitment to serve the wellness of consumers…

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Robopac’s Part in the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

It’s official, the COVID-19 vaccine produced by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has been approved by the FDA and will be rolled out throughout the country to fight the pandemic. Market leader in the end-of-line packaging sector and technology partner to Pfizer, Robopac will be guaranteeing the vaccine’s packaging and transport safety following its contribution to the…

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TAB Industries Streamlines Design, Manufacturing of TAB Wrapper Tornado

Metalworking manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. has saved $250,000.00 in annual laser cutting costs incurred for the production of the TAB Wrapper Tornado line of orbital wrapping machinery. Replacing multiple outside laser cutting services with the purchase of a Bescutter 3300 W Fiber Optic Laser cutting system, TAB Industries produces more than 40 different…

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Mondi Helps to Reduce Plastic Use and CO2 Footprint With New Paper-based Diaper Packaging for Drylock

Mondi has launched a new paper EcoWicketBag for Drylock Technologies’ baby diaper ranges, bringing sustainable paper-based packaging to the hygiene market globally. The global hygiene products manufacturer approached Mondi to create a more sustainable alternative to its existing plastic diaper packaging that would travel well, have strong shelf-appeal, and protect the product – while also…

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San Jose’s Airfield Supply Company Partners with Sonoma Manufacturer CannaCraft and Energy Recovery Operator Resynergi to Stem Cannabis Packaging Waste of at Least 2 Million Child Resistant Tubes Annually

Airfield Supply Company announced the launch of a plastic recycling program aimed at collecting and upcycling cannabis packaging waste before it enters the trash stream. Working with Sonoma County’s large-scale cannabis manufacturer CannaCraft and recycling innovator Resynergi, Airfield is the first dispensary to join an ambitious pilot effort to convert plastic child-resistant packaging into the…

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Diamond Packaging Introduces Lockbox Certified Child-Resistant (CR) Packaging for Medical and Recreational Marijuana Products

Diamond Packaging announced the introduction of its new Diamond Lockbox™ folding cartons, an upscale, certified child-resistant (CR) packaging solution for medical or recreational marijuana products. Diamond Lockbox folding cartons combine beauty with strength for the ultimate in cannabis packaging design. The single and dual lock options feature finished edges and ample billboard space and can…

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New Modular and Flexible Machine Safety Solution

The Flexi Compact from SICK is a new modular safety controller distinguished by its improved usability and safety engineering. It enables users of automated machines to operate more productively with the scalable performance and intelligent diagnostic functions of the safety controller. The new Flexi Compact is a safety controller for machines with medium to complex…

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ACG Invests to Expand Ultrasafe Line of Blister Films

In response to demand, ACG Films has invested to expand its series of ultra-high barrier blister films.  The company’s UltraSafe portfolio is now available in three variants of varying thicknesses providing heightened, customizable protection against moisture and oxygen for oral solid dose products. These are: UltraSafe Dupac, which comprises PVC and PVdC, while UltraSafe Tripac…

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Snack on This: Five Design Trends That Improve Packaging Performance

By Kim Gaskins, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Design at Designalytics Let’s face it: looks matter—a lot. In recent years, new market and consumer dynamics have turned the consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) industry on its head, further elevating the importance of strong package design. These include media fragmentation and the role of social media, an explosion…

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Universal Robots Reaches Industry Milestone with 50,000 Collaborative Robots Sold

The Danish market leader of collaborative robots celebrates unprecedented sales with the delivery of its 50,000th unit to German company VEMA GmbH. Collaborative robots – or cobots – remain the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30.37 percent during 2020–2025. Cobot market pioneer Universal…

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Industrial Packaging is First U.S.-Based Company to Achieve Pandemic Prepared Certification

Industrial Packaging has become the first packaging company in the world and the first U.S.-based company to achieve Pandemic Prepared Certification. This certification provides assurance for their food and beverage supply customers that their company is committed to establishing and maintaining industry-recognized best practices for supporting food safety, employee health and business continuity. “To have…

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RFID in Case Packing for Scalable Process Improvement

By Jennifer Ward, Offering Manager, Mobility Solutions at Peak-Ryzex, Inc. Process automation. Efficiency. Accuracy. Traceability. Visibility. Logistics optimization. Compliance mandates. RFID has been a topic of discussion for over 20 years, and as much as the business drivers listed here may sound different, they all result in cost reduction and increased profitability. As RFID continues…

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Neopac Develops High-Barrier, Easy-Application Tube Solution for Veterinary Drug from Aurora Pharmaceuticals

Hoffmann Neopac has developed a differentiating packaging solution for a topical antiparasitic solution produced by Aurora Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and distributer of animal health medicines. Featuring the active ingredient selamectin, the recently released Revolt™ Topical Solution is now available via prescription in convenient, high-barrier single-use tubes with a simple, no-mess applicator. For the…

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Expediting Packaging Equipment Manufacture: Timely Turnaround of Parts and Accessories is the Ultimate Assist in Keeping Conveyors Online

Contributed by Mason Plastics For packaging equipment manufacturers that rely on conveyors as part of their process, securing on-time delivery of smaller parts such as guide rails, rollers, levelers, adjusting rods and related hardware can be a critical part of installing new production systems or keeping existing equipment running. While just small components in massive…

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Nesquik, Ricoré and Chocapic Bio in Reusable Containers

Nestlé announced that it will offer reusable containers for Nesquik cocoa powder, Ricoré chicory and coffee drink, as well as Chocapic Bio cereals in partnership with the French retailer Carrefour and Loop – a global circular company. This is the latest result of Nestlé’s efforts to reduce packaging through the use of alternative packaging delivery systems. Consumers can access the cocoa, coffee and…

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