“Big Ink™” System Delivers Low Costs Per Label With Outstanding Speed & Print Quality Primera Technology, Inc. (“Primera”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialized digital printing equipment, today announced its new LX4000 Color Label Printer. LX4000 uses the same proven and reliable print engine as Primera’s highly popular LX910 Color Label Printer, but…
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As a last-mile sorter, the Regal Rexnord ModSortmodule eliminates the need for manual sortation. Workers who no longer need to manually sort packages can now be redeployed towards higher-value added tasks. With the ModSort Divert and Transfer Module, multiple package types can be smoothly diverted, transferred, and sorted with efficient, quiet, and low-maintenance operation to…
Read More >>Manufacturers are continually challenged with rising costs. It is therefore more important than ever to keep a tight rein on manufacturing costs and find ways to reduce them if possible. What are their options though? Shopping around for cheaper energy or raw material deals may be difficult, especially if a manufacturer is already committed to…
Read More >>Partnership will see GS1 UK, GS1 US and io.tt working together to champion the wider benefits of QR codes powered by GS1 for brands in support of the global transition from linear barcodes to 2D QR codes. Today, io.tt announces its official partnership with GS1 UK and GS1 US. The collaboration will see GS1 UK,…
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RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, stocks Omron Automation’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories for contemporary industrial environments with more than 10 safety devices, long or complex programming sequences, and demanding safety network requirements. Safety controllers interact with other elements of industrial safety systems — like sensors, emergency stops,…
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How proactive traceability programs to future-proof supply chains. By Jim Waters, Senior Director of Marketing at Systech As counterfeiters become more advanced, the future of supply chains requires a coordinated view of inputs, outputs, events and processes. Capturing, recording and owning relevant information — such as the origin, manufacturing processes, transportation, storage conditions, and distribution…
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The onus is now on producers to incorporate more sustainable practices. By Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Alitheon Staggering amounts of packaging waste are increasing global calls to action to improve packaging sustainability. Packaging waste currently tops 82.2 million tons in the United States alone and 84.3 million tons in the European Union. To put those…
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… feeds pre-determined bundles to shrink wrapper. Multi-Conveyor designed and manufactured a series of independently powered plastic chain conveyors to transport single lane product to a customer’s existing shrink wrapper. OR, bypass the shrink wrapper altogether, sending product to the customer’s case packer. At one juncture, the operator chooses to allow single cartons to travel…
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AI assistants and AI-driven skills management solutions can provide personalized, on-demand training powered by operational data. By Chris Kuntz, VP of Strategic Operations at Augmentir As the packaging industry battles intensifying consumer demands and an acute labor shortage, a cutting-edge solution is emerging — artificial intelligence-guided worker training. Manufacturers across the U.S. are leaning into…
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The Benefits of Ethernet with TSN By Roy Kok, Senior Partnerships and Alliance Specialist for CC Link Partner Association (CLPA) and Partnership and Alliance Manager for Mitsubishi Electric eF@ctory Alliance The packaging industry is a cornerstone of the global economy, playing a critical role in the distribution of goods across various sectors. As consumer demands…
Read More >>Automated packaging systems can solve three key challenges. By: Martha Issa, Senior Director of Sustainability at Veritiv, and David Lafe, Director of Sales Specialists at Veritiv There is no one size fit all solution to help a business grow, but there’s one solution we recommend to all customers to consider as they map out their…
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Tried-and-true Solutions for the Customization Conundrum By David Hicks, VP – Maintenance Excellence Practice, TBM Consulting As the trend toward packaging customization gains momentum, expected to nearly double by 2032, many manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with growing demand. Already challenged by supply chain hurdles and staff shortages, custom packaging adds even more complexity…
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Key Technology (“Key”), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, leverages the poultry processing expertise of Duravant brands Foodmate, Marelec, Marlen and Henneken to introduce their new vibratory conveying systems for poultry processing and packaging lines at IPPE booth #C-19136. These integrated systems meter, separate, singulate and/or align raw poultry products to…
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The X6 Series brings advanced x-ray inspection to medium and large packaging, with innovative design and smart technology for optimal product integrity. Following the successful launch of the X2 Series of x-ray inspection systems, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is proud to introduce the new X6 Series, offering a significant product safety upgrade for medium to large-sized…
Read More >>Keypoint Intelligence, the leading provider of data-driven insights for the digital imaging industry, has released its latest report: Wide Format Print Forecast: 2023-2028. This comprehensive study offers a careful examination of the wide format printing market, covering key trends, technology advancements, and market dynamics that will shape the industry over the next five years. This…
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Company’s i-PAM induction seal process analytical monitoring system provides 100% inspection of induction sealed bottles, jars and vials while offering production process optimization and intuitive operation. Yoran Imaging, which develops and supplies thermal imaging systems to optimize filling and heat-sealing processes on packaging lines, introduced a system that provides comprehensive inspection and process analysis for…
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Ergonomic, High-Performance, and Reliable Solution Set to Lead the Industry Signode, a leading global manufacturer of a broad range of automated transit packaging equipment, tools, consumables, automation and support solutions, is proud to introduce the BXT4 Battery Hand Tool for Plastic Strapping with EasyTriggerTM Technology. This next-generation tool builds upon the innovations of the previous…
Read More >>PMMI report forecasts slower growth for 2024, faster thereafter through 2027. The U.S. packaging machinery shipments grew 5.8% in 2023 to $10.9 billion, according to the 2024 State of the Industry report published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. While the growth rate…
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ACMA, a Coesia company renowned as a market leader in the design of packaging solutions for consumer goods, unveiled a machine dedicated to flow pack packaging for the confectionery industry during PACK EXPO International, and highlighted solutions tailored to E-commerce and liquid packaging. ACMA’s participation in Pack Expo 2024 underscores the strategic importance of the…
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Combi Packaging Systems® (Combi®) has announced the expansion of its end-of-line packaging automation solutions by adding Siat® S.p.A.’s (Siat®) world-class load containment products to its portfolio. With a long and successful track record, BeeWrap+™ becomes the first Siat product range directly marketed in North America under the Combi brand. The Combi BeeWrap+ is an advanced mobile,…
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