Machines

Herrmann Ultraschall presents ZSM, a modular system for continuous ultrasonic zipper sealing on flat-bottom pouches and tubular bags, in plastic (also in mono-material) and paper-based composite materials. 
 

The economic damage caused by poorly packaged or unrecognisable batches is considerable, as is the damage caused by defects that have a negative impact on brand image.  The deep learning technologies used on Cognex International inspection systems help prevent problems. Paolo Stevanin, regional manager of the company, explains.

From pharma to food & beverage, up to cosmetic: with Antares Vision Group’s solutions, digitalization becomes the driver for a more sustainable industry.

From the launch of the eco-friendly closures of the Blossom line, to the smart  NĕSTGATE, up to the implementation of Industry 4.0 paradigms to optimise industrial processes and launch many activities with low environmental impact, innovation and sustainability have marked Guala Closures year 2021. 

D.C.M. è partner di riferimento per gli OEM, chiamati a proporre impianti sempre più automatizzati, flessibili e integrati, per ogni step del ciclo produttivo. Per ottimizzare i processi al fine linea, l’azienda fornisce soluzioni customizzate, dalla palettizzazione alla logistica e-commerce, che offrono sicuri vantaggi in termini di efficienza.

Cavanna Packaging, costruttore leader di confezionatrici flow-pack per prodotti food e non, ha equipaggiato le sue macchine con il sistema di trasporto XTS e la tecnologia di comunicazione EtherCAT di Beckhoff. Decisivi i vantaggi in termini di efficienza e flessibilità, a partire dalla prima applicazione su un impianto flow-pack di biscotti.

MG2, the reference partner for the nutraceutical industry, is responding to the requests of producers who have been called upon to deal with a sharply growing demand over the last year.

Etifix, an Italian company with a strong position in the cosmetics market, has adopted the new SCREEN Truepress Jet L350UV SAI E label press with the aim of entering new markets and meeting high sustainability standards.

IXON works alongside machine builders to guarantee the security of their IT/OT technologies. The Dutch company, which provides remote services and IIoT solutions for machine builders and system integrators, has obtained certification to the IEC 62443 security standard through collaboration with Applied Risk, a recognised partner in the field of cyber security.

More sustainability and flexibility for printers and packaging manufacturers - that is the promise of HYDRO-X Green Line Premium, the new water-based ink mixing modular system from hubergroup Print Solutions.

A small vial that looks like glass, but is not glass. This new, one-of-a-kind 2 ml thermoformed single-dose unit designed by Valmatic (San Prospero, MO) and produced on the company’s Form-Fill-Seal lines is a small, eye-catching, customizable, transparent or coloured squeezable stand-up container.

A Swiss food testing company SwissDeCode has launched the A2 INSIDE Label, which is intended to help end user to identify the efforts of dairy producers in guaranteeing authentic A2 milk products.

To reduce food waste in the in the GDO channel the Israeli start-up company Wasteless - supported by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) - has developed a smart algorithm that allows the application of dynamic pricing markdowns based on expiry dates. (Source: AIPIA).

The Italian beer brand Birra Peroni, part of the Japanese Asahi Group, is now using EY OpsChain Traceability on the public Ethereum blockchain for supply chain traceability. The solution mints non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing a unique, digital certificate of ownership for each batch of beer.

Lancia Srl has created an extremely compact and low cost palletizer that satisfies the needs of those users who must work in small spaces. 

Lintec Europe’s new CY8525 label is a color alternative to monochrome thermal transfer label printing.

Part of Stora Enso Intelligent Packaging’s portfolio of food and beverage RFID labels - known as the ECO RFID Food & Beverage Collection - ECO Meal is a new UHF RFID tag, with a printed paper antenna, designed to be attached to frozen entrees or other microwaveable packed foods.

Belgian fresh fruit and vegetable auctioneers Coöperatie Hoogstraten has worked with RFID technology supplier Aucxis to provide visibility and to track the movements of its strawberries throughout the supply chain.

In order to package the semi-homemade biscuits of the Italian company Asolo Dolce, Gerhard Schubert has developed a TLM robotized system, also optimizing the secondary pack. The goal was achieved: a more efficient, flexible and faster packaging process to meet the new production requirements.

L'etichettatrice semiautomatica per prodotti cilindrici DWR ROUND di Wide Range entra prepotentemente in gioco, smarcandosi dagli altri prodotti e distinguendosi per la grande facilità di impiego, molto intuitivo.