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PELV 2021
Report: Innovative New Machinery for the Food Industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report on machinery for the food industry.
PELV 2021
unPACKed Podcast: Emphasis on Ease of Operation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Take Five
Food Equipment Suppliers Bring Their Best to PACK EXPO
Cleaning and Sanitation
Unibloc-Pump’s Swing-arm Design Makes Cleaning Easier
Inspection
Mettler Toledo Launches Metal Detector and Checkweigher at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Business Intelligence
Snacking Soared in 2020: Growth to Continue at Slower Speed
Read about current snacking trends and market updates presented by SNAC International at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and in their State of the Industry report.
PELV 2021
Looking Forward to a Fruitful Collaboration
Amid helping hands and generous insight, I am grateful for the chance to lead ProFood World’s editorial coverage of the processes and technologies that make the food industry run.
Sponsored
Bulk Bag Filling: Increase Bulk Material Packaging Efficiency
Move beyond constraints of build-to-order machine manufacturers. See how engineered-to-application bulk bag filler design and construction increases bulk material packaging efficiency and accuracy.
PELV 2021
How Bumble Bee Seafood is Transitioning Multipack Shrink Wrap to Recyclable Cartons
The company produces 26 million multipacks each year, and saw an opportunity to transition to more readily recyclable packaging through a partnership with R.A Jones.
Software
Sequencing System Creates Low-code and No-code Solution for PLC Coding
The LAP system from Blue Ridge Automation is featured on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor for easier, user-friendly PLC coding.
PELV 2021
unPACKed Podcast: Revisit Cobots, Cannabis and More from PACK EXPO Las Vegas
PMMI Media Group Editors discuss the trends and innovations that drove PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.
Take Five
Workforce Issues Around Women and Remote Work
On today's Take Five video: PPWLN discusses how to incentivize women back into the workplace, increase overall diversity in the workforce, and manage our new world of work.
Sustainability
Synerlink Cutting Technology Makes Custom, Sustainable Solutions
Custom-made cutting system allows reduced plastic thickness and can integrate with various configurations.
PELV 2021
VC999 Launches Rollstock Thermoformer for Small and Mid-size Companies
The new R-series machine, launched at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, can run a variety of packaging types at increased speeds.
PELV 2021
All-Purpose Intelligent Robot Control System
MujinController manages any robotic application guiding the movement of robot arms via machine intelligence, a new category of artificial intelligence that automatically manages potential downtime scenarios through autonomous motion planning.
PELV 2021
Unique Blow-Fill-Seal Solution for In-House Blown PET Cups
Serac presented at PACK EXPO Las Vegas a Blow-Fill-Seal solution for yoghurts and desserts in PET/rPET jars. This solution, which combines an SBL linear blow-molding machine and a linear dosing machine, has been named CupBox.
PELV 2021
Women, E-comm, and Collaborative Tech Shape a New Way of Working
An expert panel at the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network discussed women and remote work, as well as solutions for adapting to pandemic-era consumer buying trends. Read, watch, or listen to the conversation.
PELV 2021
Strapping Machines Handle Washdown Environments
The SGP’s TüV certified stainless steel versions with IP 56 rating accommodate cleaning and disinfecting, while operating at speeds up to 65 plastic straps/min.
PELV 2021
Conflex Shrink Wrap Applications for E-commerce
The company showcased Clysar confidential film for e-commerce on its L-bar series wrapper at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
PELV 2021
Accraply Highlights Upgrades on Trine Modular Labeling Station
Machine has improved throughput, changeovers, and maintenance to enable significant process improvements with minimal line disruption for Trine labelers.
PELV 2021
Direct-Drive Pick-and-Place Sidebot
Wyzo is the result of 30 years of delta robot experience, coupled with a vision to deliver a safe and highly efficient sidebot that can add considerable value to operations of all sizes.
PELV 2021
Checkweigher and Metal Detector Combination Systems
Anritsu´s checkweigher and metal detector combination systems provide outstanding weighing accuracy with simultaneous multi-frequency inspection to help find the smallest contaminant.
PELV 2021
Compact Seasoning and Flavouring Unit
Modular unit, capable of easy cleaning and maintenance, ideal for snacks and backed snacks seasoning.
PELV 2021
Plug-and-play Rotary Fryer for Snacks Applications
This compact fryer offers outputs from 100 to 500 kilograms per hour.
IIoT
Wiliot Debuts its “Sensing as a Service” Platform
Wiliot showcased its platform and IoT Pixel technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas that brings actionable intelligence to reusable packaging in support of more sustainable, transparent supply chains.
PELV 2021
SACMI Cut and Wrap Machine for Double Twist Style
The company’s next-generation machine allows enhanced brand recognition and maximizes the use of electronics.
Beverage
Pneumatic Scale Angelus CB50C Counter-Pressure Integrated Canning Line
Machine helps craft beverage producers meet customer demand with isobarometric counter-pressure technology and proprietary magnetic flowmeters.