All Production line & Efficiency articles
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ArticleCMG Granulators aims for improved efficiency and accessibility with new G55 line
CMG Granulators has introduced its new G55 granulator line for high-capacity applications, aiming for high productivity, efficiency and improved accessibility for cleaning and maintenance.
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ArticleHenkel, R-Cycle and Korozo Group explore potential Digital Product Passport applications
Aiming to address the challenges of consumer demand for sustainable solutions and stricter regulations requiring greater resource efficiency in production, Henkel, R-Cycle and Korozo Group have collaborated to investigate the potential benefits of Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
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ArticlePacksize aims for PPWR compliance and flexibility with automated packaging system
Packsize has launched its X6 automated ‘right-sized’ packaging system, aiming to comply with PPWR and said to be capable of creating up to 1,500 flat-bottom boxes per hour from corrugated Z-fold.
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ArticleBulk range from Power Adhesives designed for large-scale, low-waste sealing
A new bulk adhesive range from Power Adhesives seeks to unlock low-waste, large-scale and efficient sealing for packaging, among other industrial applications.
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ArticleSiegwerk seeks improved recyclability with NC-free surface ink systems
Siegwerk has introduced its nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series for surface printing on polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) packaging solutions, developed to meet packaging design guidelines such as those from RecyClass and CEFLEX.
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ArticleNew thermoforming technology said to reduce film waste by up to 80%
ULMA Packaging has launched its Width-Flex technology for thermoforming machines, said to reduce film waste by up to 80%, improve efficiency and minimize operational downtime.
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ArticleDTM Print seeks faster processing and reduced downtime with new printer
DTM Print has introduced its new LX4000e Color Label Printer, said to reduce downtime, ensure maximum productivity and give users more control over their printing operations.
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ArticleSidel seeks up to 20% blowing pressure reduction with new bottle base
Sidel has unveiled its StarLITE-R STILL bottle base aiming to ensure reduced blowing pressure, 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration and high-speed production for water, juices, milk, and edible oil from 0.25L up to 2.5L.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje bi-jet printer applies more information faster with one machine
Markem-Imaje is gearing its continuous inkjet printer, the 9712 bi-jet coder, towards products requiring ‘significant amounts’ of on-pack information, claiming to complete print jobs that would normally require two machines with one.
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ArticleWeighPack Systems seeks improved productivity with new pouch bagging machine
WeighPack Systems has announced the release of its Swifty Bagger S-3600 Duplex Servo machine designed to maximize productivity, flexibility, and ease of use for pouch bagging.
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ArticleZeus seeks plastic consumption reduction with new pallet wrapping system
Zeus Packaging has unveiled the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System, reportedly designed to reduce plastic consumption by up to 60%, save time, cut costs, and significantly reduce businesses’ carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions.
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ArticleRanpak’s automated pad and void fill solutions to relieve operators of labour
Ranpak has combined automation and protective paper technology into three integrated solutions that apply recyclable and biodegradable pads or void fill to e-commerce and industrial packages, seeking to reduce the labour and training required of human operators.
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ArticleSystech introduces semi-automated multi-aggregation station
Systech has introduced its ST16 Semi-Automated Multi-Aggregation Station for pharmaceutical manufacturers, CMOs, CDMOs, re-packagers and distributors, aiming to optimize productivity and improve efficiency.
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ArticleDomino introduces electric pallet labelling solution
Domino has announced the launch of its new Mx350i-eP electric pallet labeller, designed for improved efficiency and said to require up to 40% less energy and up to 50% less factory air than previous generation pallet labellers.
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ArticleTentoma aims for high-speed wrapping with new vacuum unit
Tentoma Packaging Solutions has launched a new vacuum unit to collect excess film snippets from its RoRo StretchPack packaging machines, aiming to ensure stable packaging line operation and high-speed wrapping.
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ArticleX-Rite seeks improved efficiency with new LED lighting booth
X-Rite has announced its Judge LED light booth, designed to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and help brands and suppliers transition to LED-based colour assessments without operational disruptions.
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ArticleDS Smith wins award for virtual reality learning experience
DS Smith’s Operations Learning Academy (OLA) has won an award within the Best International Project category at the Uptale Awards for its Virtual Reality (VR) learning experience, used to create real-life scenarios for colleagues in the packaging division.
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ArticleKen Wilkins Print aims to increase sheet conversion with plastic pallets
Following the launch of its plastic pallets in 2023, C&T Matrix (C&T) has supplied 106 format pallets to carton packaging manufacturer Ken Wilkins Print, said to increase sheet conversion by up to 15%.
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ArticleVideojet laser marking technology seeks to improve coding flexibility
Videojet Technologies has announced its new 7920 UV laser marking system aiming to boost ease-of-use, flexibility and reliability in coding operations for the consumer packaged goods, parts marking and pharmaceutical industries.
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ArticleWatttron achieves packaging material savings of up to 50% with new thermoforming process
German startup Watttron has revealed its new thermoforming process, ‘cera2heat’, said to be capable of consistently producing uniform, thin-walled packaging shapes and reducing material use by up to 50% compared to traditional processes.