On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Macfarlane Packaging is launching a new rapid box assembly system said to build cardboard boxes in less than three seconds and increase packing efficiency by up to 70%.
swissQprint displayed its product range of flatbed and roll printers at wetec 2023 in Stuttgart, presenting such developments as neon print and ISO-certified, low-energy digital print technology.
TNA has provided its long-term partner Burts Snacks with a high-speed seasoning and packaging system, seeking to achieve maximum throughput and flexibility for its crisps packaging process.
MULTIVAC has launched a new Pouch Loader (MPL) for chamber belt machines, which is said to improve the efficiency, hygiene, ergonomics, and overall performance of the filling and loading process for film pouches.
Syntegon is presenting two of its four new vertical form, fill, seal (VFFS) machines for various food applications and a second package for its cloud-based monitoring solution at interpack 2023 – aspiring to provide customers with a safe, flexible, and efficient packaging line.
Flexicon has revealed its mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor, designed to be fully accessible at standing height and offer a low centre of gravity for both convenience and stability.
Minebea Intec will showcase its Mitus metal detector and a newly developed user interface for checkweighers amongst other developments in weighing and inspection at interpack 2023.
SIG is introducing SIG Digital Printing for its aseptic carton packs, which is set to enable fast, flexible, full-colour digital printing without the need for cylinders or printing forms.
Leibinger is aiming to usher in a ‘new era’ of on-pack code marking with its new Coding & Marking System, which it will exhibit at this year’s interpack.
ROTZINGER Group is unveiling its new feed placer, filling and capping machine, bar production line, and upgraded blister machine at this year’s interpack in an expansion of its packaging and processing portfolio.
OMRON has unveiled a new PLC-based cobot palletising solution with the goal of reducing programming time while meeting industrial demand for more flexible production processes.
Sidel has introduced its RoboAccess_Pal S palletising unit, which combines cobotic and robotic technology in the hopes of providing an agile, operable, and compact alternative to manual operations for the food, home, and personal care sectors.
