Pat ReynoldsHomeNext-gen HMIAt PACK EXPO International November 6-9, Bosch Packaging Technology presented what it calls the next generation Human Machine Interface HMI 4.0.November 17, 2016RoboticsTwo-armed collaborative robotAt its PACK EXPO booth, Kawasaki demonstrated an easy-to-teach dual-armed collaborative robot that can be wheeled into position wherever its services are required.November 15, 2016ConveyorsSafety first in conveyingShuttleworth, powered by ProMach, demonstrated a conveying system that was long on saftety features and also included a Soft Robotics end-of-arm gripper.November 9, 2016HomeVf/f/s with sanitation-driven designModel 2015 vf/f/s machine from Pacmac features open-architecture design that makes cleaning easier than ever, and it produces a number of bag styles.November 9, 2016HomeHigh-speed marking & codingVideojet's Model 7610 fiber laser marking system is a 100-watt marking and coding solution that is especially suitable for high-speed operations in a variety of applications.November 9, 2016HomeNext-gen yogurt liddingBemis Co. debuted a new foil lidding called Calypso that addresses the frustration consumers commonly experience with conventional lidding that tears instead of peels smoothly.November 8, 2016ConveyorsCollaborative robots for carton palletizingFlexLink systems demonstrated an impressive use of two collaborative robots from Universal Robot to unload cartons from a conveyor and place them neatly on a pallet.November 8, 2016HomeAdvanced bagging systemThe Autobag 550 bagger from Automated Packaging Systems is a technologically-advanced, automatic filling and sealing machine designed for reliability, flexibility, and optimized packaging throughput at speeds to 45 bags per minute.November 8, 2016HomeTetrahedron-shaped pouch transforms into a serving tray upon openingThe shape also adds package support which provides product protection during shipping and handling.November 8, 2016HomeLeak detection for MAP packsThere was no shortage of MAP, or Modified Atmosphere Packaging, technologies at PACK EXPO International, including an impressive leak testing system for individual MAP packages that was talked about at Dansensor, a Mocon company.November 7, 2016Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesSustainabilityNescafé Investing Over $1 Billion in Sustainable Coffee FarmingThe Nescafé Plan 2030 will focus on seven key origins from which the brand sources 90% of its coffee to help farmers transition to regenerative coffee farming practices.SustainabilityKerry Launches Food Waste EstimatorPMMI NewsNewcorn Takes the Presidential Reins at PMMI Media GroupIndustry NewsPepsi Building 1.2 Million-Sq-Ft Manufacturing Facility in DenverPMMI NewsGet Ready for PACK EXPO International, With More Features Than Ever
