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Labeling 2013: Evolving technologies

A look at the new systems and equipment contributing to the evolving technologies in labeling.
Elisabeth Cuneo
Liz Cuneo
March 15, 2013
Changes are ahead for labeling— new label types, new technology and new machines are emerging. As with most types of machinery, versatility is in high demand, and labeling is no different.
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New enclosure wash-down systems debut

New enclosure wash-down systems debut

March 6, 2013
Fogg Filler, a market leader in the design and manufacture of rotary filling systems for the liquids industry, has developed an enclosure wash-down system and capper and change parts wash-down system that will improve sanitation and save production time.
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High load capacity four-post VRC debuts with patented safety control system

High load capacity four-post VRC debuts with patented safety control system

February 15, 2013
Wildeck premieres new four-post VRC design that includes, as standard, the company’s full-featured AutoSenz® D-Series Overload Detection System. According to Hue Schlegel, director of marketing at Wildeck, “The 4XLift sets a new standard for heavy material lifting and has more available safety features than any other 4-post VRC on the market today.”
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Servo controlled bottle unscrambler works quickly

New unscrambler handles most bottle types at speeds over 300 per minute

February 7, 2013
Omega Design Corporation – a global provider of innovative packaging machinery and serialization solutions, and the worldwide leader in bottle unscrambling technology – offers the Servo-controlled Rotary Pocket (SRP) Bottle Unscrambler. The machine features patented rotary pockets and delivers a level of performance unmatched by any other unscrambler on the market.
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Machinery Technology

Case packing gets sophisticated

A look at the various options for case packing, forming and sealing.
Nicole Stahl
February 5, 2013

Like the packaging industry itself, secondary packaging is largely specialized, reflecting an incredible variety of product parameters, from shape to size to consistency. 


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AFA has developed a new cartoner called the HD-LSP – Heavy Duty Linear Servopack Autoload Cartoner

New autoload cartoner debuts

February 1, 2013
AFA has developed a new cartoner called the HD-LSP – Heavy Duty Linear Servopack Autoload Cartoner. The HD-LSP is extremely versatile as it can handle bars, flow wrap packages, and sachets with ease.
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Robots
Cover Story: Automate 2013

The evolution of robots in packaging

A look at the imminent growth in the use of automation that’s lending packagers a helping arm.
Elisabeth Cuneo
Liz Cuneo
December 14, 2012
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) recently released data about the North American robotic industry, revealing that sales are up and proving that robots are here to stay, aiding in the efficiency and speed of the food and beverage packaging industry.
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