All Efficiencies articles – Page 5
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ArticleThin, lightweight thermoforming film from SÜDPACK targets fresh and frozen fish
SÜDPACK’s new Multifol Extreme base film is set to offer thinner and more lightweight thermoforming packaging in vacuum and MAP applications for fish products; it will reportedly facilitate lower costs and emissions across the value chain.
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ArticleRecyclable, single-serve, on-the-go honey sachet awarded by The Grocer
Rowse’s Paper Snap & Squeeze single-portion honey sachet – designed as a no-mess, recyclable solution for public eateries, hotels, hospitals, and more – has received a Gold medal at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards.
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ArticleAutomatic cartoning machine displayed by ÉLITER
ÉLITER Packaging Machinery has unveiled Gran Sonata, an end-load, hygienic stainless-steel cartoning machine utilizing servo technologies for large-size cartoning and medium-size case packing with the aim of improving reliability and flexibility.
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ArticleTransparency, PCR content, and more feature in new silage bale stretch films from Coveris
Coveris will showcase its new stretch films for silage bale wrapping – offering recycled content, transparency, and an apparent reduction in carbon footprint between the two solutions – at Agritechnica 2023.
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ArticleNew ITC Packaging technology injection moulds thin-wall PET containers in single step
ITC Packaging has worked with BMB SPA and Novapet to unveil TWI-PET, a new technology that produces thin-wall, flexible PET packaging in a one-step injection moulding process.
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Articleadapa produces skin film range for visual and functional benefits in meat packaging
adapa Group has added a new, PE-based skin film range to its SkinFresh Top brand, designed as a high-performance, visually appealing, and processable packaging solution for premium meat and fish products.
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ArticleDurst showcases automated label printing solutions, LED and UV inks, and more
Durst Group has revealed a computer vision and artificial intelligence solution aspiring to automate print quality, improve efficiency, and reduce both set-up time and waste in digital print.
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ArticleDomino reveals new digital retrofit module set to unlock flexible hybrid inkjet printing
Domino Printing Sciences has launched its N610i-R digital retrofit module, designed to incorporate digital printing technology into existing hybrid printing flexographic lines and optimise capital, waste, and space.
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ArticleAseptic packaging for long-life probiotic yoghurt produced by SIG and AnaBio
SIG and AnaBio Technologies have announced the global launch of an aseptic pack for long-life probiotic yoghurt – claiming to have created a new product category for aseptic carton packs and shelf-stable spouted pouches for long-term, non-refrigerated storage.
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ArticleSappi and Xeikon envision direct printing on paper-based flexibles with new toner formulation
Sappi and Xeikon have come together to print a new toner formulation directly onto flexible, paper-based packaging materials – a solution thought to preserve a pack’s recyclability and optimise the speed and flexibility of the printing process.
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ArticleAEROBAL underlines recyclability, carbon reduction, and aesthetics in World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award winners
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) has announced the winners of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023, recognising designs for their visual appeal, functionality, and sustainability-minded features.
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ArticleAmorphous nylon from Ascend aims to produce high-performance packaging films
Ascend Performance Materials has revealed its HiDura LUX amorphous nylon for packaging films, which reportedly offers high oxygen and moisture barrier properties as well as safe contact with edible products.
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ArticleAI robotic picking technology aspires to optimise recycling operations and address labour shortages
Recycleye and FANUC UK have combined their respective proprietary AI vision technology and LR Mate robots to create an automated detection and sorting process for dry mixed recyclables, apparently achieving a 12% sorting accuracy and a 10% improvement in line output.
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ArticleCase packer from Proseal aims for efficient, cost-effective tray packing operations
In an expansion of its Case Packing range, JBT’s Proseal has released the CP4 case packer – apparently able to pack up to 240 trays per minute in certain applications.
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ArticleANYTRON reveals ‘versatile’ and ‘compact’ label printing and laminating press
ANYTRON’s ANY-PRESS, a compact, all-in-one label and packaging press for continuous label printing and laminating functions, is making its debut at Labelexpo Europe 2023. Offering a robust LED engine intended to ensure durability and reliable performance, the press comes with a five-colour dry toner press with dual ...
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ArticleNew cobot from Schneider Electric aspires to reduce downtime and assist operators
Schneider Electric has revealed its Lexium cobot, a collaborative machine designed to handle strong payloads, lower operational downtime, and ease the workloads of human operators.
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Article‘Easy-to-open’ mono-PE pouch for snack packaging unveiled by Walki
In collaboration with Rovema, Walki has developed a new pouch concept that claims to be an easy-to-open and recyclable solution to package nuts, chocolate, dried fruit, and other snack products.
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ArticleSingle-piece cardboard wrap from DS Smith aims for easy opening and resource preservation
DS Smith has unveiled DD Wrap, a multi-category Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) solution designed to conserve resources, reduce waste, and facilitate a positive unboxing experience for consumers.
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ArticleFibre-based wraparound box for bricks facilitates 19% reduction in CO2, says DS Smith
DS Smith claims that its new Light Wrap wraparound box solution for bricks uses 19% less fibre than its traditional alternatives and has reduced CO2 emissions equivalent to 1,831 flights between Madrid and Lisbon since its creation.
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ArticleSOMIC showcases tray packaging series and collection and grouping system at interpack
SOMIC is displaying its SOMIC 434 machine series for tray packaging, tray lid, or wraparound solutions, and the SOMIC CORAS collection and grouping system, at interpack 2023.