All Automation & Software articles – Page 14
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ArticleNew wrapping machine from Sitma designed for e-commerce paper packaging
Sitma Machinery has launched E-Wrap, a paper wrapping machine aimed at e-commerce applications that can reportedly utilise heat-sealable paper and scan 3D objects to create customised packaging.
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ArticleAvery Dennison to invest in capacity expansion and manufacturing efficiency in Europe
Avery Dennison has announced plans to invest over €60 million in expanding facilities in France and Luxembourg, with the goal of boosting manufacturing capacity and factory efficiency across its label and packaging material operations.
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ArticleNew pressure tester for glass containers introduced by Agr International
Agr has introduced its latest product for pressure testing glass containers, the RPT3, an all-in-one system designed to maximise laboratory testing or plant floor throughput and operator usability.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje offers chemical-free coding with new fibre laser printer
Markem-Imaje has unveiled the SmartLase F250, a compact 20W fibre laser printer that it says delivers high-quality, permanent coding on high-density substrates without requiring ink.
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ArticleNew partnering model helps Wiliot accelerate IoT adoption at scale
Wiliot, the Internet of Things (IoT) innovator which combines self-powered, stamp-sized computers and cloud-based sensing to enable ‘things’ to communicate with brands, has announced an enhanced Works with Wiliot (WwW) partner program and a series of new partners.
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ArticleRobotic solution for feeding triggers and pumps launched by AROL GROUP
AROL GROUP’s new TIRELLI ROBOSORTER is aimed at increasing the flexibility of low-speed feeding systems for triggers and pumps used in healthcare applications.
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ArticleNew consortium to develop artificial intelligence model for packaging waste sorting
The Perfect Sorting Consortium will bring together brand owners, universities, and an independent test and research centre to develop and test an AI decision model that could help with the separation of packaging that is not currently properly sorted.
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ArticleBOBST launches new All-in-One line for label production
BOBST has announced an addition to its All-in-One, All-Inline portfolio with the new DIGITAL MASTER series for a fully digitalised and automated production line for label applications with run speeds of up to 100 m/min.
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ArticleTerraCycle and Evreka collaborate on digital waste management system
TerraCycle and Evreka, a company specialising in waste management tracking, have developed a waste management technology that uses real-time data to optimise collection operations across the former’s waste streams.
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ArticleGEA develops solution for separating and recovering raw materials from composite packaging
GEA has partnered with saperatec on a mechanical recycling process that allows multilayer composite materials made of plastic, aluminium, and paper to be separated and raw materials recovered for new plastic films or aluminium foil.
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ArticleThurne-Middleby expands meat portioner range
Thurne-Middleby Ltd has added a new meat portioner, the Portion X, with additional product conditioning and scanning technology, to its range of slicers and portioners.
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ArticleNozama launches ‘world’s first’ NFT platform for collaborative plastic waste recovery
Nozama has launched what it claims is the world’s first utility Non-fungible Token (NFT) platform, Plastiks, which aims to connect plastic consumers and producers with recyclers in a bid to improve single-use plastic (SUP) recovery.
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ArticlePregis engineers ‘first-of-its-kind’ paper cushioning conveyance system using air ducts
Pregis has developed what it says is a “first-of-its-kind” paper cushioning conveyance system that uses air ducts instead of conveyor belts to improve ergonomics and speed.
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ArticleIndustry 4.0 and beyond
Industry 4.0, the automation of manufacturing and industrial processes with smart technology, featuring machine-to-machine communication and the internet of things, is omnipresent in the packaging industry. Elisabeth Skoda gains insights from two major players in the field.
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ArticleShawpak introduces four-side seal pouch machine for pharma applications
The medical packaging equipment specialist Shawpak has introduced a 4 side-seal pouch machine designed for the packaging of flat medical products, offering speeds of up to 4000 packs per hour.
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ArticleWIPOTEC-OCS debuts all-in-one inspection unit
The All-in-One Inspection Unit from WIPOTEC-OCS combines X-ray for foreign objects detection and precision checkweighing in a single vision system that can also verify label placement, barcode legitimacy, film detection, and validation of expiration.
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ArticleOptimised FMCG packaging design – all in one place
We spoke with Robert Hughes, co-founder of SCALIZE, a software solution for project teams across the FMCG packaging design process that provides automated analysis of packaging dimensions to help reduce material costs and boost sustainability.
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BOBST introduces new addition to folder-gluer range
The global manufacturer of print and packaging technologies, BOBST, has revealed the NOVAFOLD, the latest addition to its folder-gluer range for packaging printers and converters.
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ArticleCollaborative solution for processing recycled material into thin-walled containers
The Thin Wall Integra collaborative project offers a fully automated solution for the high-volume processing of recycled material into thin-walled containers with a material saving of up to 35% and HolyGrail 2.0 compatible labels.
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ArticleValmet launches intelligent fibre furnish control for refiner operations
Valmet Oyj introduces the Valmet Fiber Furnish Control application packaging for board and papermakers to stabilise refiner operations, offering greater production efficiency and furnish quality.