All Efficiencies articles – Page 9
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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”.
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ArticleTraceability from farm to fork and from vineyard to glass
Elisabeth Skoda takes a look at serialisation and track and trace applications in the food and beverage industries powered by NFC tags and QR codes, for a range of products from wine to radishes.
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ArticleNew recyclable logistic pallet revealed by Plasgad
PG1090 is Plasgad’s new multi-industry logistic pallet that has, according to the company, been designed to fit conveyors and automated systems, whilst offering “maximum strength” and “uncompromising safety.”
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ArticleHusky launches new PET preform molding solution
Husky Injection Molding Systems has launched its NexPET system – a new mid-volume PET preform molding solution.
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ArticleEsko unveils next-generation WebCenter 20.0
Software company Esko has revealed the latest version of its web-based packaging management and collaboration platform, which can manage packaging and label production for brands and their print suppliers.