All Production line & Efficiency articles – Page 7
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Article75% lighter, recyclable flow wrap films launched by Klöckner Pentaplast
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled two new, fully recyclable barrier flow wrap films, said to lower the weight of food packaging by up to 75% compared to other solutions.
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ArticleFyous to introduce new high-speed mould-making system
Engineering company Fyous has announced that its high-speed mould-making technology, said to use a pin tool which can create a mould in around twenty minutes, will be introduced at the Formnext trade fair taking place on 19th-22nd November in Frankfurt, Germany.
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ArticleSchubert robot picks-and-places chocolate sticks into pre-erected trays
Sweet Candy Company is utilizing Schubert’s robotic pick-and-place solution to package its Chocolate Sticks into pre-erected trays, a solution expected to allow for flexibility in loading operations, as well as facilitate easy operation and mechanical stability.
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ArticleHeidelberg and Solenis collaborate to integrate barrier coatings into flexo printing
Heidelberg and Solenis have announced a collaboration aiming to develop a cost-effective process to integrate barrier coatings for fibre-based packaging directly into the roll-fed flexo printing process, using Heidelberg’s Boardmaster printing press.
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ArticleTNA Solutions to debut ‘world’s fastest’ case packing system at PACK EXPO International
TNA Solutions is set to showcase its case packing system and other primary and secondary packaging solutions at PACK EXPO International in Chicago, USA, November 3rd-6th, designed to meet growing demands for automation and efficiency in the food industry.
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ArticleRavenwood unveils ‘world’s first’ linerless promo flash labeller
Ravenwood has revealed its new promotional flash labeller as a standalone applicator or as an integrated option with any linerless applicator in the Nobac 5000 range.
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ArticleTests suggest continuous inkjet print is suitable for sterilized food films
SÜDPACK and LEIBINGER have tested the suitability of continuous inkjet inks for printing on recyclable films for foods sterilized after being packaged, with a combined packaging and printing solution expected to save food manufacturers time and ensure investment security.
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ArticlePakTech launches automated applicator for personal care products
PakTech has introduced its TwinKlip Applicator, aiming to provide ‘precise, consistent, and automated’ application of PakTech TwinKlip Handles to a variety of products such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
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ArticlePower Adhesives launches ‘first-to-market’ biodegradable hot melt for carton and corrugated packaging
Power Adhesives has announced the launch of its biodegradable hot melt adhesive, said to be a ‘world first’ and designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging, point of sale (POS) converters and contract packers.
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ArticleAsahi Kasei Engineering launches cloud-based platform for material behaviour prediction
Asahi Kasei Engineering (AEC) has launched a cloud-based computer aided engineering (CAE) solution platform, with apps to predict the crash and impact behaviour of polymers.
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ArticleReturnity adapts shipping box solution for varying distribution line setups
Returnity has adapted its reusable shipping box solution to work with various distribution line setups in retail and e-commerce, aiming to meet the challenges of varying production lines, labelling systems and automation technologies.
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ArticleGEA reveals ‘entry-level’ thermoforming packaging machine for the food sector
GEA has announced its new PowerPak 1000 thermoformer machine for packaging meat, meat substitutes, poultry and cheese – said to be an ‘entry-level’ machine for thermoforming with functions previously reserved for machines in the higher performance range.
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ArticleLeybold targets energy and cooling water reductions with vacuum beer bottling system
Leybold GmbH has introduced its Beer Bottling Vacuum System (BBVS) to replace liquid ring pump technology for beer bottling, said to require 15-20% less energy and reduce cooling water requirements by 80%.
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ArticleEFI and Packsize create on-demand box system and water-based digital press
EFI and Packsize collaborated in May to produce ‘the world’s first’ on-demand box system that integrates full-colour printing on boxes using a single automated solution, and a water-based version of the Nozomi single-pass digital press for corrugated packaging.
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ArticleSiegwerk announces new barrier and heat-seal coatings for paper mills
Siegwerk has revealed its new coating applications for paper mills, said to combine barrier functionality against liquids and water vapour with heat-seal capabilities, aiming to enable paper solutions without the need for separate plastic lamination.
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ArticleGear pump metering systems from CIRCOR dispense foam, adhesives and sealants
CIRCOR International has revealed its Zenith 2K Precision Gear Metering Systems, intended for precise, efficient multi-component material dispensing in the foam, adhesive, and sealant industries.
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ArticlePick-and-place case packer from ValTara targets speed and versatility
Paxiom Group company ValTara has launched the PKR-Dual Delta Robot, its pick-and-place case packing cell designed for efficient, versatile, and low-cost packing processes for a range of packages.
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ArticleSyntegon to present ‘environmentally-friendly’ food packaging solutions at FACHPACK 2024
Syntegon has announced it will be presenting its machine and software solutions at this year’s FACHPACK - taking place in Nuremberg, Germany from September 24th to 26th - aiming to allow food manufacturers to transition to sustainability-minded packaging processes.
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ArticlePrism eLogistics partners with Nulogy to digitalize contract packing services
Contract packing software provider Nulogy has been chosen by Prism eLogistics (UK) Ltd to digitalize its contract packing and shrink sleeving operations as the business aims to enhance agility, operational efficiency and quality.
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ArticleSasol Chemicals targets carbon footprint reduction with adhesive packaging solution
Sasol Chemicals has introduced SASOLWAX LC100, an industrial wax grade with a reported 35% carbon footprint reduction, designed for use in packaging adhesives and said to achieve cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) benefits.