All Technology articles – Page 10
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ArticlePakTech reveals high-speed can handle applicator
PakTech has released the CCA MicroPak can carrier applicator in an extension of its line of handle applicator machines, reportedly capable of handling up to 60 can handles per minute.
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ArticleABB aspires for efficient digital twin testing with cloud-based functionality for simulation software
ABB has incorporated cloud-enabled functionality into its RobotStudio robot programming and simulation software, aiming to enable flexibility, transparency, and real-time collaboration in the testing of virtual robot cell designs.
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ArticleComplementary chemical and mechanical recycling technologies environmentally beneficial for PET and polyester industries, says SYSTEMIQ
A new synthesis study by SYSTEMIQ has suggested that the scaling up of chemical recycling to work in tandem with mechanical recycling technologies will lead to ‘very high’ recycling rates and lower carbon emissions for PET and polyester packaging solutions.
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ArticleRecycleye’s automated waste picking technology secures $17 million in Series A funding from DCVC
Recycleye has announced an additional $17 million in Series A funding from DCVC to enhance its AI-driven waste-picking robotics solution.
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ArticleStudy suggests that mechanical recycling is most environmentally-friendly method of closed-loop polymer recycling
A new study has compared closed-loop recycling technologies for widely consumed polymers – concluding that mechanical recycling has the lowest impact on the environment, yet generates a lower quality recyclate than alternative solutions.
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ArticleIoT sensor-based blockchain technology provides NFT authentication via smartphone
During the recent CES show in Las Vegas, Authena AG, a leading provider of NFT ownership certificates and ‘phygital’ authentication at the single SKU level introduced M3TA™, which provides authenticity and ownership certificates via NFTs associated with their physical twin.
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ArticleSumitomo (SHI) Demag expands all-electric injection moulding machine range for wider applications and improved energy efficiency
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is expanding its IntElect S all-electric high-performance injection moulding machine range for high-volume packaging, hoping to increase energy efficiency and introduce the market to new product applications, including low part weights and narrow tolerance components.
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ArticleThe latest generation of ultra-thin OLED labels showcased at CES
Inuru, an AIPIA member who pioneers the development of practical and transformative light technology, is presenting its new line of paper-thin organic LEDs (OLED) at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this month.
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ArticleIshida unites sensor and image processing technology in X-ray inspection system set to detect product contamination
Ishida has unveiled an X-ray inspection system that combines sensor and image processing technology to detect small and low-density foreign bodies inside a pack and support manufacturers in achieving high productivity rates.
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ArticleHow automation and artificial intelligence could impact the packaging industry
AMP Robotics uses automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to sort materials within waste streams. We asked CEO Matanya Horowitz how this works, how data can be utilised and the ways automated sorting could impact the packaging industry.
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ArticleClearmark announces new labelling system to protect watchstrap labels applied to net and weave packaging
Clearmark has engineered a new Overprinting Watchstrap Labeller (OWL) system to apply watchstrap labels to net and weave packaging applications, including packaging for citrus fruits, seasonal confectionery, and firewood, without damaging the bands.
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ArticleTetra Pak water carton with connected QR experience achieves Gold at Packaging Afristar Awards
Tetra Pak’s Tetra Prisma Aseptic 500ml water carton – utilising QR technology to provide a ‘connected experience’ for attendees at the Lewa Safari marathon in Kenya – has won the Gold award in the Beverages category at the Packaging Afristar Awards 2022.
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ArticleXaar launches new printhead with aim of improving the lifespan and sustainability of aqueous inkjet printing
Inkjet technology manufacturer Xaar has launched its new printhead, the Xaar Aquinox, which aims to improve print quality, nozzle open time and energy efficient operation for aqueous inkjet printing.
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ArticleMPE launches new denester aiming to boost output
Tray and sandwich-sealing machinery company MPE UK Ltd is launching a new range of denesters that it says are compatible with nearly all types of packaging material and machinery.
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ArticleStora Enso upgrades consumer packaging board mill seeking to reduce dependence on water
Stora Enso has completed a project to enhance production capabilities for premium packaging board at its Imatra Mills units by modernising the wood handling process – a move expected to reduce reliance on process water and mitigate environmental impacts.
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ArticleBOBST launches online configuration tool for its modular label press series
BOBST has announced the 3D CONFIGURATOR online tool – compatible with its DIGITAL MASTER modular label press series – which is thought to integrate digital and flexo technologies into one workflow and allow label converters to visualise their ideal press configurations, thus enhancing their capabilities, reducing waste, and improving efficiency.
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ArticleSACMI unveils ‘fastest’ electronic and mechanical wrapping machine to package chocolate products
SACMI Packaging & Chocolate has announced the development of its HTB wrapping machine, said to be the fastest on the market and utilise a combination of electronics and mechanics to package 250 chocolate bars and tablets a minute.
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ArticleGraphic Packaging International reveals serialisation solution intending to provide anti-counterfeit and data protection measures for pharmaceuticals
Graphic Packaging International has announced its new serialisation solution for packaging in the pharmaceutical sector, expected to combat the circulation of falsified medical products and facilitate pharma-compliance in data handling.
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ArticleAmcor develops light-weighting technology aiming to cut over half the material and weight of PET bottles
Amcor Rigid Packaging has unveiled a two-step light-weighting technology set to remove over 50% of the material and weight in the finish of PET bottles – a development thought to produce attractive packaging, lower manufacturing costs, and reduce carbon emissions.
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ArticleWhat does modern traceability look like for CPG businesses?
Consumers are paying attention to their products – where and how they are sourced, and whether they are everything they claim to be. How can smart packaging accommodate for this shift, and what additional benefits can it bring? Ken Sickles, EVP and chief product officer at Digimarc, tells us why digitisation might be the way forward for CPG businesses.