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Matrix Debuts the Morpheus – a Fast, Versatile Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Machine

The company also presents the new high-speed Apollo intermittent-motion vertical form-fill-seal machine. Both the Morpheus and Apollo are built on the company’s next generation servo motion control platform and feature small footprint, high-speed operation, and PackML compatibility.

November 5, 2014

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One-stop flexible packaging material shop

A large importer of PVC materials, used for tamper evidence multi-packing and printed shrink sleeves, Source One demonstrated its battery of pre-forms, as well as some polyethylene and polypropylene materials.

November 5, 2014

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Horizontal f/f/s machine

A horizontal form/fill/seal pouch packaging system from Massman Automation takes film from roll stock, forms it into a zippered pouch, and fills the pouch before discharging the pouch for secondary packaging.

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Omega Engineering: Pressure sensor

The PX51-USBH pressure sensor is the latest in Omega’s high speed USB output transducer family.

November 5, 2014

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Robotic case erector can integrate or stand alone

This robotic case erector connects with other end-of-line systems, or can stand alone.

November 4, 2014

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There's an app for that: Pharma packaging authentication

Griffin-Rutgers exhibited an iPhone app that allows a user to authenticate a package in the field. The app works very similarly to a check deposit app. Watch to see how it works.

November 4, 2014

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Pack Expo Reflections on PackML – an interview with Chris Thomas

Axon’s PackML evangelist, Chris Thomas, took a break from booth duties at Pack Expo to share some of his thoughts on the PackML programming standard.

November 4, 2014

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Orion Unveils New “S” Pattern Film Delivery System

The InstaThread-S powered pre-stretch film delivery system will be standard on most Orion models and is the first S pattern pre-stretch stretch film carriage with “drop in” film threading for safe and easy film roll change overs.

November 4, 2014

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One-piece RSC with easy-opening system

HB Fuller demonstrates an instance in which they were able to help a major CPG go from a two piece corrugated box into a one-piece RSC with easy-opening system for in-store display.

November 4, 2014

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Allpax Introduces a Mobile Information and Control Solution for Retort Rooms

The Allpax Mobile HMI tablet-based system is designed to enhance operating efficiency associated with retort room operations through mobile computing.

November 4, 2014

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Shuttleworth Adds Integrated Lane Switch to Popular Slip-Torque® Line

The stainless steel sanitary washdown lane switch gently diverts products to two, three, or four lanes for downstream end of line equipment

November 4, 2014

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IPak Machinery Introduces Space Saving S Series TF-100 Tray Former

This newest addition to IPak’s servo-based product line is the company’s smallest footprint servo-based machine, 56 percent smaller than its TF-200 model, yet the machine features advanced capabilities and precise servos that create high quality, aesthetically pleasing tray packages.

November 4, 2014

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Digital printing for flexibles enables strategic runs

The HP Indigo 20000 digital press brings disruptive technology to the flexible package printing space, allowing converters to offer brand owners œstrategic runs, with shorter run lengths, customization, flexibility to change packaging design, and other options at speeds to 138 ft./min. in Enhanced Productivity Mode.

November 4, 2014