Do you want to see the latest packaging and processing machine innovations in action? This video library is packed with short, informative shots of machines, components, and packaging materials that were debuted during PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019.
Videos are split into eight sections that uncover industry trends that were popular on the PACK EXPO show floor.
- Automation, Controls, Sensors, and Components
- Coding, Printing, and Labeling
- Conveying and Handling Equipment
- Filling and Sealing Equipment
- Packaging Machinery
- Robotics
- Hygienic
- Sustainability
Automation, Controls, Sensors, and Components
Positive Displacement Pumps Offer Maintenance Ease
Ampco’s ZP 3 pumps include CIP, helical timing gears for increased load capacity and alloy 88 rotors for tight clearances.
Company: Ampco Pumps Company
https://www.profoodworld.com/processing-equipment/pumps-valves-motors-drives/video/13766021/positive-displacement-pumps-offer-maintenance-ease
Troubleshooting Made Easy
EZ-Status from Banner is an innovative combination of lighting and sensors that makes troubleshooting far easier to manage.
Company: Banner Engineering Corp.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693367/troubleshooting-made-easy
Blending System Lowers Dissolved Oxygen and Nitrogen Levels
The MicrO2 deaerates blended products, resulting in higher filling speeds, lower operating costs and extended shelf life.
Company: Bevcorp MicroBlend Division
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766071/blending-system-lowers-dissolved-oxygen-and-nitrogen-levels
IO-Link Sensor Configurator
These IO-Link Inductive Proximity Sensors from Carlo Gavazzi control sensors in real time.
Company: Carlo Gavazzi
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693297/iolink-sensor-configurator
Image Based Barcode Reader
Cognex's Data Man 374 with torch light leverages high-speed liquid lens with a distance sensor built in to focus on the fly.
Company: Cognex
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693282/image-based-barcode-reader
Rugged Long Range Sensors
Datalogic debuts new range of rugged sensors during PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Company: Datalogic USA
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693345/rugged-long-range-sensors
Pneumatic Function Integration on One Controller
Though Festo first released its Motion Terminal two years ago, it continues to develop software upgrades that expand its range of capabilities.
Company: Festo
https://staging.oemmagazine.org/products/controls-motion/video/13891364/pneumatic-function-integration-on-one-controller
Spirits Rinser Reduces Alcohol Evaporation Losses
Fogg Filler launches its new rinser dedicated to the spirits market during PACK EXPO.
Company: Fogg Filler Co.
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693317/spirits-rinser-reduces-alcohol-evaporation-losses
Fristam Reboots the Twin Screw Pump
The upgraded pump optimizes performance with a range of feed screws, front-loading seals and a gearbox that disperses heat faster.
Company: Fristam Pumps
https://www.profoodworld.com/processing-equipment/pumps-valves-motors-drives/video/13766022/fristam-reboots-the-twin-screw-pump
Upgraded Rotating Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger Maximizes Plant Efficiency
The multitube unit takes up a small footprint while reducing maintenance and energy consumption.
Company: HRS
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693311/upgraded-rotating-scraped-surface-heat-exchanger-maximizes-plant-efficiency
Cost-Effective Linear Actuators
Igus' linear actuator system offers a quick and cost-effective option for automation.
Company: Igus
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693408/costeffective-linear-actuators
Powder-Liquid Recirculation Machine Achieves High Solids Content
The CMX 2004 uses a special rotor that mixes large amounts of solids into liquids, creating a viscous, homogenous product that can be pumped without extra pumps.
Company: IKA
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766042/powderliquid-recirculation-machine-achieves-high-solids-content
Pouch-Cooling System Significantly Reduces Chilling Time
The Chill-Flow's open-throat design and gentle Hydro-Flow agitation keeps pouches safely intact while ensuring rapid cooling.
Company: Lyco Manufacturing
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766018/pouchcooling-system-significantly-reduces-chilling-time
Mini Case Sealer
The HMT Mini case sealer from Massman Automation is designed so that modules can be added if higher throughput is required.
Company: Massman Automation Designs LLC
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693369/mini-case-sealer
Multiwall Bag Emptying System Delivers Safety
The automated system replaces manual bag breaking to enhance food safety and operator safety.
Company: National Bulk Equipment Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693397/multiwall-bag-emptying-system-delivers-safety
Familiar Blue Box Launches Proprietary Controls
Nordson launched a proprietary new control and cloud solution, BBConn (Blue Box Connectivity).
Company: Nordson Corporation
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/controls-automation/video/15693351/familiar-blue-box-launches-proprietary-controls
Inspection Technology Offers In-Depth Seal Analysis
PTI's Seal-Scan uses airborne ultrasonic technology to analyze seal defects of pouches and flexible packaging in seconds.
Company: PTI Inspection Systems
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693309/inspection-technology-offers-indepth-seal-analysis
Schneider Electric Unveils IIoT-Ready PLCs, AR, and Motion
Demos of IIoT box as server for hands-free augmented reality and next-generation of motor controls.
Company: Schneider Electric
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766067/schneider-electric-unveils-iiotready-plcs-ar-and-motion
Multi Side Scanner Handles Different Package Formats
Sealed Air's new multi-side scanner appeals to e-commerce as it is able to handle different package formats, contents, and sizes.
Company: Sealed Air Corporation
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693418/multi-side-scanner-handles-different-package-formats
Inline Drum Motor Reduces Energy Loss
Updated IntelliDrive supports efficiency goals.
Company: Van der Graaf
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/controls-automation/video/15693387/inline-drum-motor-reduces-energy-loss
Pre-Inspection & Sorting Module Limits Capper Downtime
The new Zalkin ZC-Prism closure inspection and rejection module allows for high speed rejects of nonconforming or defective caps before they ever enter a capping system.
Company: Zalkin
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693304/preinspection-sorting-module-limits-capper-downtime
Vision System Reduces Image Processing Latency
Beckhoff's XTS line paired with its new TwinCAT Vision System makes North American debut.
Company: Beckhoff Automation
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693330/vision-system-reduces-image-processing-latency
Digital Toolkit for Primary, Secondary Packaging Equipment
Coesia Digital Toolkit incorporates connectivity, AR, big data analytics, line and machine intelligence, and more.
Company: Coesia Group, R.A Jones
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693353/digital-toolkit-for-primary-secondary-packaging-equipment
Emerson and Busse/SJI Collaborate on Palletizer Health App
The predictive maintenance technology will monitor pneumatics and vibration to detect issues and instruct workers on how to resolve it.
Company: Emerson Automation Solutions
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/secondary-end-of-line/video/15693279/emerson-and-bussesji-collaborate-on-palletizer-health-ap
Mobile Commissioning, Service Solution App for Drives
The Nordcon app with Nordac access BT is the mobile commissioning and service solution for all NORD drives.
Company: Nord Gear Corporation
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/controls-automation/video/15693336/mobile-commissioning-service-solution-app-for-drives
Versatile Dicer Cuts a Range of Products Safely
The Sprint 2 cuts both produce and meats in various sizes while ensuring food safety and worker ergonomics.
Company: Urschel Laboratories Inc.
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766044/versatile-dicer-cuts-a-range-of-products-safely
Coding, Printing, and Labeling
Packaging with a Special Touch Stands Out on the Shelf
Amcor’s digital and rotogravure printing creates tactile packaging for shelf impact.
Company: Amcor
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693364/packaging-with-a-special-touch-stands-out-on-the-shelf
Centralized Dashboard for Printer Management
Diagraph’s Next Connect software system comprises a simplified dashboard for printing monitoring and management.
Company: Diagraph, An ITW Company
https://www.packworld.com/video/centralized-dashboard-printer-management
Large Character White Pigmented Ink and Inline CMYK Printing
LimitronicUSA, a division of Graphic Solid Inks, introduced its V7 white for high resolution 2" tall printing as well as the V6 CMYK full-color single-pass inline printing.
Company: LimitronicUSA
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693398/large-character-white-pigmented-ink-and-inline-cmyk-printing
Collaborative Print and Apply Labeling System
Matthews Marking Systems' new print and apply labeling system is safe for collaboration with humans.
Company: Matthews Marking Systems
https://packworld.staging.base-cms.io/machinery/coding-printing-labeling/news/15693350/collaborative-print-and-apply-label-system
All-Electric Bagger Prints/Applies Labels, Barcodes on Bag
PAC Machinery's suite of tabletop baggers includes an all-electric model that prints labels, barcodes directly on the polybag.
Company: PAC Machinery
https://staging.oemmagazine.org/home/video/13891369/allelectric-bagger-printsapplies-labels-barcodes-on-bag
Label Applicator Features Reconfigurable Backbone
The new Panther FLEX label applicator for preprinted labels can be reconfigured for horizontal, vertical, or custom orientations.
Company: Panther Industries
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693416/label-applicator-features-reconfigurable-backbone
Labeller Features Seamless Communications, Reduces Operator Error
PE Labellers unveils model with smaller footprint and updated design options.
Company: PE Labellers
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766068/labeller-features-seamless-communications-reduces-operator-error
Sustainable Adhesive System Behind Unique Spinning Label
Spin Label and Robatech partner to create a rotating label for bottles.
Company: Robatech USA Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/design/materials-containers/video/15693352/sustainable-adhesive-system-behind-unique-spinning-label
Conveying and Handling Equipment
Checkweigher, Metal Detector Combination System
Anritsu debuts its fully integrated HACCP System at PACK EXPO.
Company: Anritsu Infivis Inc
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693296/checkweigher-metal-detector-combination-system
Flexible Pick and Place, Product Routing
The system adapts to the variables of the product being packaged, rather than the product conforming to a rigidly sequential process.
Company: B&R Industrial Automation
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693337/flexible-pick-and-place-product-routing
Flexible Conveyor Boosts Capacity
Dorner's flexible conveyor allows users to create flexible layout and save space.
Company: Dorner Mfg. Corp.
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693344/flexible-conveyor-boosts-capacity
Emerson and Busse/SJI Collaborate on Palletizer Health App
The predictive maintenance technology will monitor pneumatics and vibration to detect issues and instruct workers on how to resolve it.
Company: Emerson Automation Solutions
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/secondary-end-of-line/video/15693279/emerson-and-bussesji-collaborate-on-palletizer-health-app
Hygienic, Easy-to-Clean Flow Wrapper
Formost Fuji’s Alpha 8 sanitary design flow wrapper is easy to open and disconnect for cleaning and maintenance.
Company: Formost Fuji
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766074/hygienic-easytoclean-flow-wrapper
Smart-belt flow wrapper
The Delta EZ machine from Ilapak is made primarily for the bakery industry. A six-belt smart belt accumulates and feeds products smoothly.
Company: Ilapak, Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693371/smartbelt-flow-wrapper
First of its Kind Cartoner Debuts Unique Track System
High speed, highly flexible system allows for carton changes on the fly, and potential two different carton formats at once.
Company: JLS Automation
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693324/first-of-its-kind-cartoner-debuts-unique-track-system
Multiwall Bag Emptying System Delivers Safety
The automated system replaces manual bag breaking to enhance food safety and operator safety.
Company: National Bulk Equipment Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693397/multiwall-bag-emptying-system-delivers-safety
Side Sealer Handles Sustainable New Materials
Side sealer handles multiple film substrates, including new recycle-stream friendly resins and even compostable biopolymers.
Company: Plexpack
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693384/side-sealer-handles-sustainable-new-materials
One Controller, Multiple Robots for Cartoner
PMI Kyoto’s optimized packaging solution for cartoning links up to eight robots with a 48-axis servo controller at 600 flow wraps/min.
Company: PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693355/one-controller-multiple-robots-for-cartoner
Space-Saving, Skid-Based Palletizer
The Quest Boxed-Bot space-saving skid-based robotic palletizer features a footprint starting at just 8’x10’
Company: Quest Industrial
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/secondary-end-of-line/video/15693306/spacesaving-skidbased-palletizer
Soft Robotic Modular Gripping System
Soft Robotics' mGrip can be assembled in as little as one minute.
Company: Soft Robotics
https://staging.oemmagazine.org/home/video/13891356/soft-robotic-modular-gripping-system
Checkweigher features PLC controls, automatic calibration
System features electromagnetic force weigh cells for better accuracy.
Company: Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693298/checkweigher-features-plc-controls-automatic-calibration
High-Accuracy Pharma Checkweigher with Optimal Handling
With high-accuracy (within ±50mg at 3 sigma) the Versa Rx reaches speeds up to 650ppm, with conveyor design for smooth product handling.
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
https://www.healthcarepackaging.com/home/video/13702054/highaccuracy-pharma-checkweigher-with-optimal-handling
Metal Detector and Checkweigher Combo Reduces Footprint
First multi-frequency detector for food production improves efficiency, increases performance.
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693295/metal-detector-and-checkweigher-combo-reduces-footprint
Robotic Unscrambler Ideal for Personal Care, Cosmetics
Bulk hopper, elevator and bottle alignment station feeds bottles onto multiple lanes. Vision instructs ABB robotic cells for unscrambling onto puck or as stand-alone containers.
Company: ProMach
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693305/robotic-unscrambler-ideal-for-personal-care-cosmetics
Filling and Sealing Equipment
Bottle Filler Rejects Non-Conforming Tablets on the Fly
The Aylward TCM is a modular bottle filler that can reject single tablets without machine stoppage or slowing.
Company: Aylward Enterprises
https://www.healthcarepackaging.com/home/video/13702052/bottle-filler-rejects-nonconforming-tablets-on-the-fly
Adhesive ‘Dotting’ Reduces Materials, Cost
The Tesla electric adhesive applicator can apply dots in place of adhesive stitching to reduce adhesive usage and maintenance.
Company: Baumer hhs GmbH
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693417/adhesive-dotting-reduces-materials-cost
Star Series Vertical Filler Accepts Any Bag Material
The Thiele OmniStar is a high-speed bag filling system that offers production-enhancing features for large bags that were formerly found only on smaller systems.
Company: Barry Wehmiller Flexible Systems
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693277/star-series-vertical-filler-accepts-any-bag-material
Epson Introduces Flexible Feeder and All-in-One 6-Axis robot
The IntelliFlex feeder is integrated with robots and vision, while the VT6L robot reaches up to 900 mm with a payload up to 6 kg.
Company: Epson
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693303/epson-introduces-flexible-feeder-and-allinone-6axis-robot
Rinser/filler/capper for cans, glass, or PET
The GEA Vipoll Visitron Filler is an all-in-one rinser/filler/capper solution for cans, glass, or PET bottles.
Company: GEA Group
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693329/rinserfillercapper-for-cans-glass-or-pet
Rotary Volumetric Filler/Seamer Take Aim at Diary
This Hema rotary volumetric piston filler is a monoblock system with CIP chops that make it ideal for dairy applications.
Company: Hema
https://www.oemmagazine.org/home/video/13891233/rotary-volumetric-fillerseamer-take-aim-at-diary
Sanitary vf/f/s
Ilapak Vegatronic 6400 is a continuous motion vertical form/fill/seal system with high-level sanitary design and speeds to 150 bags/min.
Company: Ilapak, Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693370/sanitary-vffs
Packaging Machinery
Packaging with a Special Touch Stands Out on the Shelf
Amcor’s digital and rotogravure printing creates tactile packaging for shelf impact.
Company:Amcor
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693364/packaging-with-a-special-touch-stands-out-on-the-shelf
Custom Actuator
At the Bishop-Wisecarver booth was a proof-of-concept demo of a custom actuator for packaging applications with high load requirements.
Company: Bishop-Wisecarver Corp.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693325/custom-actuator
Bradman Lake Case Packer
Top-load case packer from Bradman Lake features a unique robotic arm that greatly minimizes the amount of mechanical components required.
Company: Bradman Lake Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693327/bradman-lake-case-packer
Horizontal Bagger Suitable for Challenging Industries
BW Flexible Systems' Rose Forgrove Integra has a hygienic and easy-to-clean design that's versatile enough for a range of applications.
Company: BW Flexible Systems
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693285/horizontal-bagger-suitable-for-challenging-industries
First of its Kind Cartoner Debuts Unique Track System
High speed, highly flexible system allows for carton changes on the fly, and potential two different carton formats at once.
Company: JLS Automation
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693324/first-of-its-kind-cartoner-debuts-unique-track-system
All-Electric Bagger Prints/Applies Labels, Barcodes on Bag
PAC Machinery's suite of tabletop baggers includes an all-electric model that prints labels, barcodes directly on the polybag.
Company: PAC Machinery
https://staging.oemmagazine.org/home/video/13891369/allelectric-bagger-printsapplies-labels-barcodes-on-bag
On Demand Vertical Form-Fill-Seal for Pharma/Med Device
QuickPouch Vertical ACS forms pouches from rollstock, monitoring for heat seal temperature, pouch length and more.
Company: QuickPouch
https://www.healthcarepackaging.com/home/video/13702055/on-demand-vertical-formfillseal-for-pharmamed-device
Pick and Place Incorporates Parallel Fin-Seal Flow Wrapper
Schubert's uniquely proprietary approach to packaging is encapsulated in this Flowpacker parallel pick-and-place infeed and flow wrap outfeed system.
Company: Schubert Packaging Systems LLC
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693335/pick-and-place-incorporates-parallel-finseal-flow-wrapper
ReadyPack Case Packer
The ReadyPack from Somic offers reduced footprint, simple design, and fast availability.
Company: Somic America Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693328/readypack-case-packer
Fully Automatic Case Former with Hot Glue
Streamlining the loading process with easier case loading via a Modular Expandable Magazine increases the capacity of case blanks in the machine.
Company: Wexxar Bel
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/secondary-end-of-line/video/15693307/fully-automatic-case-former-with-hot-glue
Condiment Packer
The newest addition to the Winpak fleet is a 14-across system for condiment packaging. Offers 17% more throughput per cycle.
Company: Winpak
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766077/condiment-packer
Rapid 3D Printed Tool Prototyping for Blister Cavities
MHI’s new service is designed to reduce the costs, producing usable blister cavity tooling from a 3D image in days rather than weeks.
Company: MHI
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766076/rapid-3d-printed-tool-prototyping-for-blister-cavities
Robotics
Palletizer Handles Variety of Package Sizes
ABB Palletizer uses imaging to handle a wide range of package sizes for e-commerce.
Company: ABB Robotics
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693389/palletizer-handles-variety-of-package-sizes
Flexible Pick and Place, Product Routing
The system adapts to the variables of the product being packaged, rather than the product conforming to a rigidly sequential process.
Company: B&R Industrial Automation
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/primary-packaging/video/15693337/flexible-pick-and-place-product-routing
Bradman Lake Case Packer
Top-load case packer from Bradman Lake features a unique robotic arm that greatly minimizes the amount of mechanical components required.
Company: Bradman Lake Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693327/bradman-lake-case-packer
High-Speed Assembly Robots
Denso's HSA1 Robots run with a single controller.
Company: Denso Robotics
https://www.packworld.com/machinery/robotics/video/15693287/highspeed-assembly-robots
Epson Introduces Flexible Feeder and All-in-One 6-Axis robot
The IntelliFlex feeder is integrated with robots and vision, while the VT6L robot reaches up to 900 mm with a payload up to 6 kg.
Company: Epson
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693303/epson-introduces-flexible-feeder-and-allinone-6axis-robot
FANUC Shows Off Full Range of Robots, Cobots
Robots for picking, packing, and palletizing. PLC motion software allows programming via ladder logic.
Company: Fanuc
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766069/fanuc-shows-off-full-range-of-robots-cobots
Quick Pick and Place Operation
Festo's EXCT system uses two servo motors to speed pick and place operations.
Company: Festo Corporation
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693300/quick-pick-and-place-operation
Robotic Solution Combines Mobility and Collaboration
KUKA’s Mobility line includes the KMR iiwa, an autonomous mobile platform with a cobot on top, guided by SICK vision software.
Company: KUKA Robotics Corp.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693354/robotic-solution-combines-mobility-and-collaboration
Growing the Ecosystem for Autonomous Mobile Robots
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) is growing its MiRGo partner program. At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a MiR1000 incorporates a TR1000 top roller from ROEQ.
Company: Mobile Industrial Robots
https://www.automationworld.com/factory/robotics/video/13742985/growing-the-ecosystem-for-autonomous-mobile-robots
Mobile Cobot
By mounting a collaborative robot on a mobile base, Omron showed a proof-of-concept demo that brings mobility to the use of cobots.
Company: Omron Electronics LLC
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693323/mobile-cobot
Magnetic Levitation Supports 6-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Platform
Planar Motors’ smart robotic system XBOT offers the ability to simultaneously and independently control motion, with hygienic contactless design.
Company: Planar Motors
https://www.healthcarepackaging.com/machinery-materials/packaging-filling/video/13702050/magnetic-levitation-supports-6degreeoffreedom-motion-platform
One Controller, Multiple Robots for Cartoner
PMI Kyoto’s optimized packaging solution for cartoning links up to eight robots with a 48-axis servo controller at 600 flow wraps/min.
Company: PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693355/one-controller-multiple-robots-for-cartoner
Sensors Ensure Worker Safety with Cobots
SICK’s microScan3 safety laser scanners control the speed of cobots to keep workers safe while maintaining productivity.
Company: SICK
https://www.profoodworld.com/automation/robotics/video/13766075/sensors-ensure-worker-safety-with-cobots
Siemens Adds Artificial Intelligence to Packaging Equipment
The S7-1500 TM NPU (neural unit) module on the controller enables machines to recognize complex patterns.
Company: Siemens Corporation
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693381/siemens-adds-artificial-intelligence-to-packaging-equipment
Soft Robotic Modular Gripping System
Soft Robotics' mGrip can be assembled in as little as one minute.
Company: Soft Robotics
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693400/soft-robotic-modular-gripping-system
Robots Connect With Food in Hygienic Environments
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Stäubli demos its capabilities in fresh food, including work in washdown and sterile environments, with its fully enclosed robots.
Company: Staubli
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693442/robots-connect-with-food-in-hygienic-environments
Robotic Palletizer Features Small Footprint
The TopTier Robot Pick n Place is designed for high-mix, low-volume environments in tight spaces that require robust case handling.
Company: TopTier Palletizers
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693386/robotic-palletizer-features-small-footprint
End-to-End Cobot Solution for Blessings in a Backpack
System integrator Allied Technology worked with Universal Robots to create a compact system for packaging food into bags for kids in need.
Company: Universal Robots
https://www.automationworld.com/factory/robotics/video/13742984/endtoend-cobot-solution-for-blessings-in-a-backpack
Yaskawa Motoman Showcases Smart Pendant & New Cobot
The intuitive program enables the robot to connect the dots without programming. Plus, a sneak peek at the HC20 20kg cobot.
Company: Yaskawa America, Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693395/yaskawa-motoman-showcases-smart-pendant-new-cobot
Hygienic
Horizontal Bagger Suitable for Challenging Industries
BW Flexible Systems' Rose Forgrove Integra has a hygienic and easy-to-clean design that's versatile enough for a range of applications.
Company: BW Flexible Systems
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693285/horizontal-bagger-suitable-for-challenging-industries
Hygienic, Easy-to-Clean Flow Wrapper
Formost Fuji’s Alpha 8 sanitary design flow wrapper is easy to open and disconnect for cleaning and maintenance.
Company: Formost Fuji
https://www.profoodworld.com/home/video/13766074/hygienic-easytoclean-flow-wrapper
Rotary Volumetric Filler/Seamer Take Aim at Diary
This Hema rotary volumetric piston filler is a monoblock system with CIP chops that make it ideal for dairy applications.
Company: Hema
https://www.oemmagazine.org/home/video/13891233/rotary-volumetric-fillerseamer-take-aim-at-diary
Sanitary vf/f/s
Ilapak Vegatronic 6400 is a continuous motion vertical form/fill/seal system with high-level sanitary design and speeds to 150 bags/min.
Company: Ilapak, Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693370/sanitary-vffs
Easy-to-Clean Gas Flush System for Particulate Packaging
Nalbach's SLX gas flush system maintains less than 2% residual oxygen and uses less nitrogen than other systems.
Company: Nalbach Engineering Co.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693375/easytoclean-gas-flush-system-for-particulate-packaging
Magnetic Levitation Supports 6-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Platform
Planar Motors’ smart robotic system XBOT offers the ability to simultaneously and independently control motion, with hygienic contactless design.
Company: Planar Motors
https://www.healthcarepackaging.com/machinery-materials/packaging-filling/video/13702050/magnetic-levitation-supports-6degreeoffreedom-motion-platform
Pneumatic Conveyor Steam Cleaning Tool is Portable
Steam cleaner leaves no water run-off and is chemical-free.
Company: Steamericas
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693391/pneumatic-conveyor-steam-cleaning-tool-is-portable
Sustainability
Adhesive ‘Dotting’ Reduces Materials, Cost
The Tesla electric adhesive applicator can apply dots in place of adhesive stitching to reduce adhesive usage and maintenance.
Company: Baumer hhs GmbH
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693417/adhesive-dotting-reduces-materials-cost
Stand-Up Pouch is Recyclable Without Sacrificing Performance
The Entour packaging line’s nine-layer coextruded film structure allows for front-of-store recycling while driving performance with oxygen and moisture barriers.
Company: Berry Global
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693366/standup-pouch-is-recyclable-without-sacrificing-performance
Wax Replacement Protective Packaging
DS Smith's Greencoat is a coated, water-resistant packaging solution that provides the same performance characteristics as wax-coated boxes but is 100% recyclable.
Company: DS Smith
https://www.packworld.com/design/protective-transport-packaging/video/15693420/wax-replacement-protective-packaging
Upgraded Rotating Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger Maximizes Plant Efficiency
The multitube unit takes up a small footprint while reducing maintenance and energy consumption.
Company: HRS
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693311/upgraded-rotating-scraped-surface-heat-exchanger-maximizes-plant-efficiency
Easy-to-Clean Gas Flush System for Particulate Packaging
Nalbach's SLX gas flush system maintains less than 2% residual oxygen and uses less nitrogen than other systems.
Company: Nalbach Engineering Co.
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693375/easytoclean-gas-flush-system-for-particulate-packaging
All-Electric Bagger Prints/Applies Labels, Barcodes on Bag
PAC Machinery's suite of tabletop baggers includes an all-electric model that prints labels, barcodes directly on the polybag.
Company: PAC Machinery
https://staging.oemmagazine.org/home/video/13891369/allelectric-bagger-printsapplies-labels-barcodes-on-bag
Sustainable Packaging Features Post-Consumer Recycled PET
Ecostar packaging gives new life to curbside-collected PET bottles and thermoform packaging.
Company: Placon
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693284/sustainable-packaging-features-postconsumer-recycled-pet
Side Sealer Handles Sustainable New Materials
Side sealer handles multiple film substrates, including new recycle-stream friendly resins and even compostable biopolymers.
Company: Plexpack
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693384/side-sealer-handles-sustainable-new-materials
Sustainable Adhesive System Behind Unique Spinning Label
Spin Label and Robatech partner to create a rotating label for bottles.
Company: Robatech USA Inc.
https://www.packworld.com/design/materials-containers/video/15693352/sustainable-adhesive-system-behind-unique-spinning-label
Major-Player Partnership Produces Monolayer, 100% PE Pouches
Mespack, Dow, and TC Transcontinental join forces to deliver a 100% mono-material, recycling-friendly pouch.
Companies: TC Transcontinental Inc., Duravant, Mespack, Dow
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693385/majorplayer-partnership-produces-monolayer-100-pe-pouches
PET Bottle with Integrated Handle Comes to Market
Container features strength, durability and reduces the need for secondary packaging.
Company: Practically Impossible Labs
https://www.packworld.com/home/video/15693406/pet-bottle-with-integrated-handle-comes-to-market
