All Production line & Efficiency articles – Page 2
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ArticleRanpak’s void fill paper converter adopted by Antalis for e-commerce packaging
Antalis has added Ranpak’s FillPak Trident Mini void fill paper converter to its range of e-commerce equipment, with the space-saving machine filling delivery packaging with recyclable kraft paper.
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ArticleReuse and refill: focus on cosmetics
Since the European Commission announced revisions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste directive and WWF published a position paper including a framework for reuse systems, how has the cosmetics and personal care sector reacted? Journalist Frances Butler takes a look into the developments in this area.
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ArticleHP creates bulk solution for efficient thermal inkjet printing
HP Inc. has revealed its HP Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) 108mm Bulk Printing Solution, which is intended to ‘disrupt’ industry packaging processes with efficient, versatile, and sustainability-minded printing technology.
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ArticleExploring the role of packaging in beverage brands’ net zero strategies
With the European Union aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050, companies’ net zero strategies are more important than ever. Frances Butler takes a closer look at how beverage brand owners PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are tackling their emissions, what role packaging plays in their net zero strategies, and ...
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ArticleNew smart labelling entity emphasizes secure, transparent, sustainable supply chains
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has launched INTEGRITAG, an entity implementing secure and intelligent features into digital printing solutions to enhance protection, transparency, efficiency, and sustainability across supply chains.
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ArticleServo motor line for precision motion tasks released by Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products has unveiled a new line of servo motors designed for high-throughput precision motion tasks from 100W to 3kW, offering rated torque of 11Nm and speeds of 6000 rpm.
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ArticleLightweight adhesive application system for simple packs unveiled by Robatech
In an expansion of its EasyLine range, Robatech is offering a lightweight thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive application system for simple applications like trays, folding boxes, paper cups, and sleeves for ice cream cones.
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ArticleSEE digitally die-cuts protective packaging for faster lead times
SEE is implementing new digital die-cutting capabilities for its Sealed Air brand Korrvu retention and suspension packaging, aiming to decrease production lead times and free up storage space at customer facilities.
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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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ArticleSaica Group builds corrugated board plant to combine operations and increase efficiency
Saica Group is building a new corrugated board plant in Barcelona with an investment of over €100 million, aspiring to increase its factories’ combined production by up to 45%.
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ArticleMondi upgrades production mills for efficient and accessible saturating kraft paper
Mondi has added to its saturating kraft paper range, invested in a new paper machine, and improved the efficiency of existing models across various European mills with the goal of optimizing capacity, efficiency, and availability.
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ArticleHigh payload pick-and-place robot unveiled by ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics has added the IRB 930, a pick-and-place robot consisting of three variants for handling 12kg and 22kg payloads, to its industrial SCARA portfolio for applications in packaging, manufacturing, and more.
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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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ArticleRight-sized box-making technology from Emmeci brings Coesia into e-commerce sector
Coesia company Emmeci’s E-BM fit-to-size box-making machine is set to provide the e-commerce sector with customizable packaging for a range of product sizes and shapes.
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ArticleCanon’s sheetfed inkjet press prints with water-based polymer inks
Canon will unveil its varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet press, reportedly able to print 170 A4 or 73 B3 images every minute, at Canon Expo in Yokohama and drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf.
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ArticleIndustry 4.0 update: Continuing on the path to digitization
In last year’s Industry 4.0 update, we discussed concepts such as digital twinning, the growth in mass personalization and Industry 5.0, among other things. In this year’s piece, we again take a look at developments in some of these areas as well as touching upon other topics such as virtual factories, the benefits of cloud and edge computing, and AI. Victoria Hattersley reports.
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ArticleSaveggy enters partnership to upscale production and application of edible cucumber coating
Saveggy has signed a partnership with Swedish-grown cucumber and tomato producer odlarna.se to create production and packaging lines, and an application technology, for its plant-based, edible coating – hoping to replace fossil-based plastic wrapping for cucumbers.
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ArticleABB to build Swedish robotics hub to optimise output, lower emissions, and save resources
ABB will invest $280 million into a new, state-of-the-art Robotics Campus in Västerås, Sweden in an effort to expand its production capacity by 50%, boost its supply to the European market, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve resources.
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ArticleRobatech develops liquid creaser set to optimise corrugated box folding
Robatech presents PerfectFold, its patented liquid creaser for adhesive application systems designed to facilitate quick, precise folding for corrugated cardboard and optimise the process of assembling boxes.
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ArticleNew DFE platform from Fiery automates and streamlines digital print processes
Fiery has revealed the Fiery FS600 Pro platform, designed to help print providers automate job preparation and processing and enhance print quality, security, and efficiency in digital print applications.