All Production line & Efficiency articles – Page 6
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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.
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ArticleHeightened throughput and versatility listed as perks of Omega Design’s new unscrambler
Omega Design’s Automatic Robotic Unscrambler – intended to facilitate smarter sorting with a parallel-kinematic, multi-axis, pick-and-place robot module to separate, orient, and position bottles – will make its debut at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023.
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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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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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ArticleSICK expands ultrasonic sensor range with ‘push, lock and play’ cube sensor
SICK has released its ‘push, lock and play’ UC40 cube sensor, which reportedly offers ultrasonic detection at up to 5m and operates effectively in challenging industrial conditions.
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ArticleNew ‘high-speed’ capsule filling machine from Syntegon set for European launch
Syntegon has released its GKF Capsylon 6005 capsule filling machine – designed to fill 360,000 nutraceutical capsules per hour, over double the capacity of its previous model – in Europe and the US.
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ArticleAutomated cutting at an industrial level
On the 19th-20th April modular cutting systems provider Zünd held a press event in Altstätten, Switzerland for the launch of its new Q-Line cutter with BHS180 board handling system, created to address “a customer base that needs a productive and highly automated machine on an industrial level” according to Oliver Zünd, who opened the event. Frances Butler reports.
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ArticleHigh-accuracy ionising bar designed to prevent damaged electronics unveiled by Meech
Meech International will present a high-accuracy ionising bar set to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge in such applications as RFID tag manufacturing, amongst other static control and web cleaning systems for labelling applications, at Labelexpo 2023.
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ArticleMister Bee increases production capacity ‘by 400%’ with TNA’s form-fill-seal technology
TNA has reportedly achieved a 400% production capacity increase at Mister Bee Potato Chips’ manufacturing site with the integration of new mixed reality technology and the robag 3ci vertical form-fill-seal machine.
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ArticleHeat seal sachets added to Amcor’s high-barrier paper packaging range
Amcor has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range to include heat seal sachets for instant coffee, drink powders, spices, and other dry culinary and beverage applications.
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ArticleHigh-speed box assembly system unveiled by Macfarlane Packaging
Macfarlane Packaging is launching a new rapid box assembly system said to build cardboard boxes in less than three seconds and increase packing efficiency by up to 70%.
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ArticleNeon print and low-energy digital print technology showcased by swissQprint
swissQprint displayed its product range of flatbed and roll printers at wetec 2023 in Stuttgart, presenting such developments as neon print and ISO-certified, low-energy digital print technology.
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ArticleTNA installs high-speed seasoning and packaging system for Burts Snacks’ crisps
TNA has provided its long-term partner Burts Snacks with a high-speed seasoning and packaging system, seeking to achieve maximum throughput and flexibility for its crisps packaging process.
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ArticleMULTIVAC reveals pouch loader for film pouches on chamber belt machines
MULTIVAC has launched a new Pouch Loader (MPL) for chamber belt machines, which is said to improve the efficiency, hygiene, ergonomics, and overall performance of the filling and loading process for film pouches.
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ArticleSyntegon launches new VFFS machines for range of food applications
Syntegon is presenting two of its four new vertical form, fill, seal (VFFS) machines for various food applications and a second package for its cloud-based monitoring solution at interpack 2023 – aspiring to provide customers with a safe, flexible, and efficient packaging line.
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ArticleFlexicon provides minimised height and low centre of gravity with mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor
Flexicon has revealed its mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor, designed to be fully accessible at standing height and offer a low centre of gravity for both convenience and stability.