All Efficiencies articles – Page 16
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ArticleInspecting, tracing, authenticating – food safety across the supply chain
Food scandals such as melamine in dairy products, salmonella in peanut butter, wood pulp bulking-out parmesan cheese or horse meat passing as beef have had wide-reaching consequences.
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ArticleOn Second Thoughts… Recycling is not a panacea
Jarno Stet, waste and recycling manager, Westminster City Council, UK shares his views on recycling and waste management.
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ArticleHave we finally conquered colour consistency?
Brands spend millions on their logos, colour schemes and packaging designs. Maintaining a consistent brand is strategic and critical for all of them.
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ArticleIntelligent device measures the force required to open peelable packaging
The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV, Dresden, has developed the new 'Pack Peel Scan' measuring device for testing peelable packaging.
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ArticleBreaking news! 25 Finalists Compete for Top Sustainability Prizes
The elite international, independent jury has completed round one of its deliberations – and we can now reveal the 25 finalists competing for the packaging Sustainability Awards 2019.
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ArticleStePac: Taking broccoli packaging out of the ice age
StePac L.A. Ltd.’s MA/MH (Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity Packaging) is a new technolgy that claims to change the paradigm of cold-chain supply and integrating sustainability into the long-haul transport of fresh broccoli and other vegetables.
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ArticleInnovations in pre-print: Creating seamless workflows
The world of pre-print has changed dramatically in the past decade. Today’s solutions can create a seamless workflow between packaging design, manufacturing and printing, as Victoria Hattersley discovered.
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ArticleRobotics – from science fiction to reality
Elisabeth Skoda speaks to several industry experts to shine a spotlight on just a few of the recent developments that showcase robots’ potential in the industry.
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ArticleSICK Reveals Reflex Array Sensors
SICK has unveiled its next-generation family of smart photoelectric 2D light array sensors, the RAY10 and RAY26, to detect difficult-to-see products moving on high-speed conveyors in packaging machinery.
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ArticleThe Factory of the Future: Connected Packaging Platform
Packaging and manufacturing and have changed beyond recognition since 1951 when Tetra Pak launched its iconic carton in Lund, Sweden. What was once solely about product protection and functionality is now increasingly about connectivity
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ArticleOPTIMA group focus on environmentally friendly packaging at FachPack
Optima will focus on about the industry's hot topics: sustainability and digitalization. External experts and partners offer an opportunity to engage in roundtable discussions on sustainability and to explore new ideas on the spot.
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ArticleAll-in-one service for recyclable packaging
The all-in-one service offered by the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV helps companies meet the challenges associated with the use and development of recyclable packaging materials.
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ArticleMaking the environmental case for clip closure solutions
A study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT on calculation of the carbon footprint of various packs for sausages points to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions with clip closure solutions.
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ArticleAVE presents adaptable bottling machinery at PPMA
At the PPMA Total Show, stand B20, AVE UK will launch its new range of bottling equipment in either Monobloc (filler/capper) or Unibloc (rinser/filler/capper) version, capable of handling a variety of different materials within one single machine.
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ArticleSumitomo (SHI) Demag presents K-2019 showcase
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH will unveil what it describes as its fastest, most energy efficient, sustainable, data driven integrated machine line-up at K-2019.
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ArticleWebinar: Exploring food tray market trends and solutions with Bostik
Last chance to join! Register now for a live free webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Bostik on 27th June at 11:00 CEST.
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Schneider Electric and Platinum Engineering develop new tool for AR asset maintenance and operations
Platinum Engineering has partnered with Schneider Electric to create a comprehensive tool for asset management and operations by integrating augmented reality (AR) within Wonderware System Platform.
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ArticleMinebea Intec Launches Essentus checkweigher
With Essentus, Minebea Intec, the global provider of innovative weighing and inspection technologies, offers a new dynamic checkweigher that with its wide range of options can be tailored to individual application profiles.
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ArticleBeyond Prototypes: 3D Printing
3D printing has been a buzzword for many years, with exciting developments cropping up in many sectors, including medicine, where the first 3D printed heart recently made headlines, construction and automotive.
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ArticleFocus on convenience and sustainability
The Alufoil Trophy 2019, once again attracted a strong field of entries. In total nine awards were made across the five categories, including a discretionary award for overall excellence for one outstanding product.