All Efficiencies articles – Page 13
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ArticleExtended producer responsibility Part 1: What is it all about?
Over the coming months, in collaboration with CEFLEX, we will be publishing a series of interviews and articles on the sometimes-thorny subject of extended producer responsibility (EPR).
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ArticleProco Machinery launches case packer with collaborative robot automation system
Proco Machinery Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems for the blow moulding industry, has unveiled the next generation of its Pakman case packer.
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ArticleRecyClass doubles capacity to certify recycled plastics content
The certification is geared at determining the actual shares of recycled content in plastic. To allow for the maximum transparency the certifications are issued by independent third-party auditors who ensure reliable assessments and impartiality.
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ArticleA close-up look at HelloFresh’s packaging and sustainability strategy
Mealkit provider HelloFresh recently presented their Sustainability Report for 2020, which details plans to reduce food waste, managing supply chain efficiencies, continuous improvement of packaging solutions as well as ongoing collaborations.
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PodcastPodcast: A closer look at smart packaging with AIPIA
In the latest edition of the Packaging Europe podcast, we explore the dynamic smart packaging industry with AIPIA - the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to the recently appointed new Advisory Board chair Stéphane Piqué, and the outgoing chair Dick de Koning.
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ArticleToppan launches technology for production of ultra-thin-walled containers
Using supercritical fluid and its original moulding technology, Toppan Printing has developed an ultra-thin-walled container that it says is roughly 30% thinner than conventional injection moulded containers.
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ArticleSUN introduces new AI platform for corrugated converting industry
Helios, SUN Automation Group’s new AI and machine learning platform tailored specifically to the corrugated converting industry, launched today.
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ArticleAccraply introduces Sirius MK6 labeller
Accraply, a designer and manufacturer of label application systems, has introduced the Sirius MK6 – a heavy-duty, modular labeller designed for high-speed label applications.
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ArticleRobotics in packaging: Integration, safety and collaboration
Elisabeth Skoda speaks to three industry leaders to find out more about how robotics and automation help tackle today's challenges.
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ArticleFlexi-Hex targets premium drinks market with new protective box
Flexi-Hex has launched the 6 Bottle Box, a plastic-free pack designed in-house by the company's creative team to protect premium bottles in transit.
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ArticleSyntegon validates AI-equipped visual inspection system in production line
Syntegon Technology recently installed its first fully validated visual inspection system utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an automated inspection machine.
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ArticleSyntegon presents new Sigpack TTMD cartoner with integrated Delta robots
has expanded its secondary packaging portfolio with a machine that the company says will offer more flexibility: the Sigpack TTMD combines core technologies of the TTM platform with one or more integrated Delta robot cells.
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ArticleULMA develops leak-proof poultry pack
With the aim of addressing demand from the high-volume poultry processing sector for leak-proof packaging that uses less material, ULMA has revealed a new product: Tight-Chicken.
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ArticleUnilever and Alibaba leverage AI for new recycling machines
Unilever and the Alibaba Group have created an Al-enabled recycling system that automatically identifies and sorts plastic packaging, with the aim of speeding high-grade plastic back into the circular economy.
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ArticleNew digital storage box and transport system for COVID-19 vaccines launched
Germany-based storage technology company BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH has developed a digital high performance box and transport system for shipping temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products.
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ArticleWhy now is the time to rethink food packaging equipment design
When we consider sustainability, consumer demand, and regulations – now is the time to ensure overall equipment effectiveness in food packaging, argues Steve Burgess, General Manager Europe at tna Solutions.
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ArticleThinking beyond equipment automation
Eddy Azad, founder and CEO of Parsec, explores the potential for automation beyond managing production equipment.
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ArticleINEOS Hygienics releases new range of touchless sanitizer dispensers
INEOS Hygienics is today launching a new range of touchless sanitiser dispensers for the home and workplace.
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ArticleStartup interview: PackIOT talks digital transformation
How is digitization transforming the packaging industry, and what impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on this field? Cristiano Wuerzius, CEO & Founder of PackIOT, addresses these questions and more.
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ArticleAdvancing the circularity of fibre-based packaging
This week, the wood fibre-based packaging alliance 4evergreen held its online launch event entitled “Perfecting circularity with fibrebased packaging”.