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How to Translate Automation Lessons from Smart Cities Back into Manufacturing
Many cities are still learning on-the-go as they attempt to integrate isolated systems and gather data from disparate sources.
January 19, 2015
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Mail Order Fulfillment Solutions
Sharp Packaging's line of continuous roll bagging systems are perfect for mail order fulfillment, whether your operation uses one machine or hundreds. Stop by our booth at PackExpo East to see how we can increase your throughput while decreasing labor costs.
December 15, 2014
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Manual sealers shine in specific applications, like kitting
Eastey's latest manual sealer product offerings feature palm button activation, which is an ideal ergonomic setup from a repetitive motion standpoint, but also from a safety perspective.
December 8, 2014
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Efficient coding, verification, inspection
Learn how individual boxes are efficiently coded and verified in-line on Korber MediPak Systems' Seidenader SingleUnit-Basic, which is specifically designed to print and inspect cartons for serialization.
November 25, 2014
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F/F/S Pouching
Heat and Control’s horizontal motion Fastback convey- or eases the transition into a vertical conveyor up to the mezzanine distribution system. Additional Fastbacks disperse product into three Ishida checkweighers. The checkweighers dispense one of three size counts for pouching.
November 25, 2014
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Conveying and checkweighing
A custom Bosch bagger vertically forms, fills the pouch as product is released from the checkweigher. A unique Velcro closure is applied in strips for reclosability, before the package is sealed. Pouches are expelled from the bagger vertically and remain upright, easing carton insertion down the line.
November 24, 2014
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Carton closure
Maybe the trickiest portion of the line is the special Kliklok-Woodman Vari-Pitch Flip Top carton closer for a re-closable cover on the carton. The machine glues the side flaps of the top down yet maintains its reclosability in the front. The ability to ensure reclosure was key.
November 23, 2014
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Carton merging system
This custom carton merging system from Shuttleworth, powered by Pro Mach, accepts cartons post-coding and mitigates the arrangement for case packaging. The system redirected the cartons in groups of four into one of three individual lanes. At the end of the lanes the twelve packages were picked six at a time for case packing.
November 22, 2014
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Small-footprint tablet inspection
The compact Vibratory Inspection System model VIS15 is a 15 lane bulk product inspection system that utilizes Scanware Spectra HR vision technology and proprietary algorithms to inspect products with ultra high resolution, transporting the products via common tooling using vibration at rates up to 360,000 products/hr.
November 21, 2014
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High-speed, high-output blister machine scales up winning technologies
The TF3 blister machine scales successful TF1, TF1e and TF2X concepts up to a larger machine with a format range of 220mm x 290mm.
November 21, 2014
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Case packing collated cartons
Combi’s robotic case packer accepts cartons of Milk Bone Brushing Chews and separates them into groups of six via laser sensor. The six are picked together and placed into the case for sealing and palletizing later down the line. During the project Combi essentially managed the entire end of the line through to the pallet.
November 21, 2014
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"Glue-free" labeling solution creates a buzz in WLS booth!
WLS introduction of a "glue-free" cut-and-stack labeling technology combined with a demonstration of its pressure-sensitive labeling serialization capabilities result in a highly successful Pack Expo 2014.
November 20, 2014
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Case sealing and palletizing
Newly packed cases exit the Combi robotic case picker and immediately continue through closure and case sealing. After the cases are taped shut, they are manually placed onto a pallet.
November 20, 2014
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Case forming
The Combi robotic case packer erects cartons for packing. The company offers case packing solutions for top-load, side-load, drop packing configurations.
November 19, 2014
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Top load carton forming
A pair of Kliklok-Woodman ECT-625 carton formers pull precut carton stock and create the Milk Bones Brushing Chews signature toothpaste box. After the cartons take shape, a dab of glue is applied to ensure the pouch to come will remain up right and in place.
November 18, 2014
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Modular U16 carousel sealer covers range of packs
Carousel sealer from Algus features 16 moveable stations and is modular for future growth. This cost-effective system allows for different packaging formats, from simple face seal packs, to complex club store packs, at 3-18 cycles/min. Unit offers the flexibility to add laser and ink-jet printing, and vision systems for quality assurance.
November 13, 2014
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New pet food packaging options from Coveris
Watch Scott Ross of Coveris explain how the pet food packaging market is responding to shifting consumer preferences in both Europe and the U.S. Learn how the popularity of wet food retort packaging in Europe is poised to expand in the U.S., while large flat-bottom pouches, whether woven PP or composite nylon, are in growing demand overseas.
November 13, 2014
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Bulk depalletizer ideal for craft brewers
A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Central Regional Sales Manager Marc Antonio describes how the company's Model 108 depalletizer offers maximum bottle stability and smooth handling to craft brewers looking to automate their bulk bottle unloading.
November 13, 2014
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