Production line & Efficiency
News and analysis on how the packaging industry is innovating to improve production line performance, achieve enhanced efficiency across the supply chain and more.
Theegarten-Pactec introduces flow-wrapping machine for confectionery and snack bars
Theegarten-Pactec has announced its FPC6 flow-wrapping machine for manufacturers of foods including chocolate, confectionery and protein bars, said
The power of machine vision in packaging
Machine vision uses cameras, networks and increasingly AI to “see” what is happening during a production process. It is already
H.B. Fuller talks advanced barrier coatings portfolio, Coativ™ rebrand and more
In the latest edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, H.B. Fuller walks us through its rebranded coatings portfolio
DS Smith funds new die-cutting line to boost board capacity at Danish facility
DS Smith is investing DKK 100 million (€13,384,000) to install an advanced rotary die-cutting line for flexographic
BBS Automation aims for speed and flexibility with Petri dish system
BBS Automation has released the second generation of its automation system for producing Petri dishes, HEKUdish next Gen, said to
WeighPack Systems targets increased throughput with automated jar filling system
WeighPack Systems has launched its Turnkey JuanaPack Pre‑Roll Multi‑Pack Jar Filling System in collaboration with Canapa Solutions, aiming
Syntegon seeks improved efficiency and flexibility with new inspection platform
Syntegon has launched its AIM9 inspection platform, said to combine visual inspection and leak detection with outputs of up to
Saica Group recycles its own paper into repulpable adhesive tape
Saica Group has unveiled an adhesive tape made entirely from its own recycled paper, aspiring for a fully repulpable product
FuturaGene seeks to reduce energy consumption with gene-edited eucalyptus
FuturaGene has announced that its new gene-edited eucalyptus, approved by Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio), aims to
Metsä Group starts up demo plant for new lignin product
Metsä Group has announced that the demo plant for its new Metsä LigO lignin product has started up in Äänekoski,
Why ‘non-recyclable’ is no longer an option
The global pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging sector has reached a pivotal juncture. Blister packs, bottles, tubes, pouches, and other primary