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New breed of spiral conveyor
Spiral style conveyor from Dorner Manufacturing uses a proprietary chain with a roller bearing that gives customers far more flexibility where customized design is concerned.
September 27, 2017
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Unique checkweigher integration
The Evolution checkweigher from Spee-Dee incorporates Wipotec checkweigher technology, a Turck block controller, and a Maple Systems touchscreen, but the Spee-Dee software and integration is where the real magic lies.
September 27, 2017
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Omega Design Corporation, MACTEC team up
Combining services draws upon both highly engineered packaging automation solutions and unit dose packaging.
September 27, 2017
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Cobots demonstrate batch-of-one capabilities, Industry 4.0
A demonstration at Staubli’s booth features three of its TX2 series six-axis industrial robots assembling a customized vitamin pack order, including initial picking of sachet packs to the customer’s specifications, inspecting and orienting them, printing a label for the customized order, and placing them in a cup. The demo highlights Staubli’s capabilities with man/robot collaboration, Industry 4.0, and batch-of-one packaging.
September 27, 2017
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Adhesive dots and applicators offer many opportunities
GlueDots, the inventor of instantly-bonding dots, provides a range of thicknesses and tack levels to join anything from two flat-surface products to those with rounded edges. The dots can be applied manually or via a number of different handheld dispensing applicators, also from Glue Dots.
September 27, 2017
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Flexible packaging innovations address a multitude of consumer trends
ProAmpac Vice President of Innovation and Technology Sal Pellingra gives a rundown on a myriad of new innovations from the flexible film packaging supplier that address consumer trends such snacking, with easy open as well as easy peel-and-reseal offerings; the desire for transparency, with clear barrier films; the reduction of product waste, with a flexible/rigid hybrid package that allows for full product evacuation; and more.
September 27, 2017
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User-friendly, intuitive software interface for robotic palletizer
As product sizes change more and more frequently in an era of SKU proliferation, changing the palletizing pattern can be a cumbersome process. Intelligrated’s Matt Wicks, VP, product development, used the demo at booth C-3906 to show a user-friendly solution to smooth the changeover.
September 26, 2017
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Soft end effector/gripper gently handles disparate shapes
Soft Robotics and JLS teamed up in this case packer with a unique robotic gripper to carefully, gently handle product with a lot of variety in size, shape, weight, and consistency. It also does so in a sanitary way with easy washdown, demonstrating case packing of raw poultry.
September 26, 2017
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Lowest-cost colorant is launched in solid pellet form
Carolina Color says its G3 solid pellet colorant has usurped liquid color’s position as the lowest-cost colorant technology. Able to be used on virtually any resin system, G3 achieves 20% or more increased loading levels in PE and PP, without penalties in terms of processing rate or pigment diversion.
September 26, 2017
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All-in-one SCARA robot handles simple applications
Part of Epson Robots’ new T-Series all-in-one robot line, the T3 offers an easy-to-integrate and install automation solution for simple applications such as pick and place, assembly, parts handling, and dispensing applications in industries ranging from automotive and medical development, to lab automation, consumer electronics, electronic components, and industrial. The robot’s controller is housed in the base of the robot and requires no battery, reducing factory downtime for maintenance.
September 26, 2017
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Robotic neck tag applicator
On display at Graphic Packaging International was a robotic neck tag applicator that uses a Motoman Yaskawa robot to pick, pre-break, and place paperboard hang tags on bottles at 150/min.
September 26, 2017
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Cobot bag loader
Automated Packaging Systems has incorporated a dual armed ABB YuMi robot into an Autobagger bag loading system.
September 26, 2017
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Pneumatics for the IIoT
Aventics leads a pick-and-place demonstration using advanced pneumatics components and technology.
September 25, 2017
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Special effects coatings heighten shelf impact
At Sun Chemical’s booth, building a better brand is the focus of its exhibit, which includes inks and coatings that include bio-renewable content, anti-counterfeiting features, and special effects. Among the company’s SunInspire coatings designed for greater shelf impact are scented, tactile, glitter, and thermochromatic formulations.
September 25, 2017
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Durst corrugated packaging & display printing
Durst is the leader in advanced digital inkjet technology and has been at the forefront of analog to digital conversion in a variety of markets. Durst has a complete portfolio of Multi-pass and Single pass systems utilizing UV and Aqueous inks to provide printing solutions for packaging applications. See how Helios Digital Packaging has been able to enhance their print production.
September 22, 2017
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An answer to high speed multi sided GS1 compliant product labeling needs in challenging applications
Front of pack labeling at high speeds traditionally requires large pack spacing above 400mm/16”. The new Flex SE system enables multi-sided labeling down to 250mm/10” even at 90 packs per minute. The requirement for expensive pack turning devices, product separators or line speed reduction is eliminated. Learn more about how this solution is a game changer for your compliance needs.
September 13, 2017
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How high-performance films elevate snack cheese brands in packages, in stores and in homes
Studies show half of U.S. consumers buy cheese for snacking—and the percentage is rising. Watch this four-minute video to see Tim Kieny, VP of Marketing at Coveris, elucidate how high-performance packaging film grades can create glass-like shrink wraps and peelable and resealable liddings.
September 11, 2017
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Auger filler handles challenging baby cereal
Modified tooling and some clever customization on the vibration used to settle this challenging product are among the distinguishing features of this continuous-motion auger filler.
September 5, 2017
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