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Staubli Robotics Fast Picker
New robotic technology for food processing and packaging applications, competes with Delta robots. 200 per minute, full repeatability to .05 mm throughout range of motion.
February 8, 2013
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April issue to include special report on cold chain trends
Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds delivers a few of the highlights of the April issue, including a look at developments in cold chain trends, a redesign of a popular OtterBox package for protective cases used for smart phones, and an OEM Application Note covering a high-speed perforation function on a full-body sleeve labeling machine.
February 5, 2013
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Robotics smoothes tote loading
Pack Flow Concepts showed a robotic system that takes individual packs from a tote or case and places them efficiently in a delivery tote.
January 30, 2013
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Robot picks 180/min
High-speed packaging robot from Fanuc that is especially suitable for food and beverage applications does up to 180 picks/min.
January 30, 2013
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Dual-head robotic picking
The Motoman Robotics Div. of Yaskawa Americas featured a dual-head robotic picking system that handles up to 185 picks/min.
January 30, 2013
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Robotic picking at 300/min
Schneider’s Robotic cartoning and case-loading system uses a delta-style robot and a machine vision system to locate and pick items at speeds to 300/min.
January 30, 2013
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Control wiring solution
Eaton’s SmartWire-DT panel wiring solution is a control wiring solution that allows easier installation and commissioning of packaging machinery. It also opens up panel space in the control cabinet.
January 29, 2013
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Collaborative robot
Lightweight, collaborative robot designed by Universal Robots is meant to be used in close proximity with humans and can be moved around from position to position in the plant.
January 28, 2013
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FPA Awards coverage anchors the March issue
In his monthly video preview, editor Pat Reynolds covers the highlights of the March issue, including not just the FPA Awards coverage but also a story about a novel club store pack and a look at the first application of Velcro's Press-Lok closure technology.
January 18, 2013
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Farmland's cook-in package is a thermoform
Packaging World editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at a new entry in the fresh red meat category: pork tenderloin that can be cooked in a self-venting package made on a thermoform/seal system.
January 4, 2013
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Innovative dispensing spout for a Heinz juice pouch
Editor Pat Reynolds takes a close look at a uniquely functional dispensing spout applied to a standup aseptic pouch marketed by a Heinz division in the Netherlands.
December 12, 2012
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PET ‘kegs’
On display at the KHS booth were one-way PET kegs from Petainer in 15-, 20-, and 30-L sizes that are especially suitable for sending beer, cider, or wine to export markets because of their light weight, durability, and low cost relative to other keg material options.
December 6, 2012
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Robotic pick-and-orient system
Vision system integrated into a robotic pick-and-place unit makes this system from ABB suitable for picking and orienting bottles, caps, and other packaging components.
December 5, 2012
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Pull-tab pouch is reclosable
The Pull-tab beverage pouch from Ampac, which can be filled on a variety of pouch filling machines, comes in two sizes and is easily opened and reclosed by the consumer.
December 5, 2012
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Modular Packaging Systems integrates slat fillers, packing lines
Beyond its signature Model 7220 slat fillers, Modular Packaging Systems provides integrated packaging lines for pharmaceutical users, incorporating line monitoring, OEE, and CFR 21 Part 11, camera and printer interfaces – all through its standard B&R automation platform.
December 3, 2012
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Weiler Labeling sees great potential in multi-touch panels
Weiler Labeling displayed B&R’s latest multi-touch panel technology, finding that it can perform more than traditional HMI tasks. They are highlighting their serialization capabilities, running instructional videos and presenting an interactive survey. Weiler sees the value of B&R touch panels to integrate vision, coding, runtime PC and various customized functionalities to support evolving requirements for labeling and serialization.
December 3, 2012
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A 500-mL PET bottle weighing just 8.9 g
At the Aoki booth a single-stage ISBM machine was running a 500-mL PET bottle weighing just 8.9 g, and the cycle time was just 8.75 seconds.
December 3, 2012
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New indicator for monitoring the cold chain
New time/temperature indicator for use in monitoring the cold chain must first be activated before it begins functioning.
December 3, 2012
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