APS ink range
22 February, 2011 byAPS has expanded its ink range for non-porous date coding applications which are suitable for confectionary manufacturers, ice-cream and snack food industries.
Wraparound case packers installed for Arnott’s
22 February, 2011 byA custom-built, end-of-line packaging solution consisting of four wraparound case packers has been designed, built and installed by Cermex for biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s. The packaging solution requirements were to move from manual to automated case packing as well as changing the company’s secondary packaging from regular slotted containers (RSC) to wraparound blanks. A quick start-up of four production lines simultaneously while maintaining the integrity of the product was essential and the solution needed to be able to accommodate frequent form changeovers. An exponential increase in speed to 12.5 cases/min and a maximum pack speed of 175 packets/min was also required.
GS1 Australia calls for global food safety
22 February, 2011GS1 Australia has called for a new approach to food labelling policy, as it collaborates with AFGC to launch a new app which delivers detailed extended packaging product data to consumers.
Krones and Kosme labelling range
17 February, 2011 byKrones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, will be sharing a stand with its subsidiary Kosme. Together with Kosme, Krones is showcasing its labelling solutions for both small and mid-tier bottlers, and for the high output category as well.
Krones DecoBloc labeller
17 February, 2011 byThe Krones DecoBloc is a labeller that can cope with all dress variants.
iDSnet Manager Version 2 package code management software
17 February, 2011 byMatthews’ locally developed iDSnet suite integrates all coding and labelling equipment to deliver a product-traceability solution throughout manufacturing businesses, creating more streamlined operations. The company will be launching iDSnet Manager Version 2 at AUSPACK PLUS 2011.
Avery ALX 735 Wipe On Label Printer Applicator
17 February, 2011 byMatthews Intelligent Identification will launch the Avery ALX 735 Wipe On Label Printer Applicator (LPA) at AUSPACK PLUS 2011. The LPA system has been designed for highly demanding production lines, offering efficiency, reliability and an improved total cost of ownership with no air required.
QuickLabel Systems Vivo! Touch digital label printer
17 February, 2011 byThe QuickLabel Systems Vivo! Touch is a high-resolution, high-speed ‘intelligent’ colour label printer that is capable of printing colour labels ‘on the fly’, in high print quality for in-house label printing by end-user manufacturers. The printer uses a 1.6 GHz internal computer to process large amounts of variable label data and coordinate label jobs, printing colour labels in high speeds of 5 ips.
Result Packaging product packaging solutions
15 February, 2011 byResult Packaging will have some of its product identification technology on display. Brands include: Herma, manufacturers of self-adhesive label applicators; Rea Jet, coding and marking systems; and Kora-Packmat, feeders and packaging machines. More recently, its range has expanded further to now encompass Allen coding and marking, thermal transfer and hot foil coding systems, Panther and another North American company Sealstrip, reseal and easy-open equipment suitable for any form of printed, flexible packaging.
Marking systems
15 February, 2011 byThe Grafoplast wire marking system is capable of marking wires, cables, data cabling, terminal blocks, contactors, relays, PLCs, etc.
Pallet labelling - Creating compliant Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) Labels
18 January, 2011Accurate and compliant Pallet labelling is a key step in achieving product traceability and ensuring smooth flow of goods through the supply chain. This whitepaper covers the key causes of incorrect pallet labelling as reported by major retail chains and the solution for error free compliant pallet labelling.
Intermec SR61THP high-performance scanner
07 January, 2011 byIntermec has expanded its SR61T industrial scanning portfolio to include the SR61THP high-performance scanner, the SR61TXR extra range scanner and the SR61T2D industrial range imager. The solutions are designed for users in warehouse and manufacturing operations needing improved operator productivity and overall scanner reliability.
Matthews launches its product traceability software in the US
16 December, 2010Matthews Intelligent Identification has launched iDSnet, its product traceability solution, in the US. Developed in house, the software integrates coding and labelling equipment on a production line/s through a server or central PC.
Detecting fakes with packaging
06 December, 2010Counterfeiting of medicines and some food product is rapidly increasing, which is resulting in not only billions of dollars lost through piracy but also creating health and safety risks. Researchers are therefore developing authenticity seals and security codes intended to make packaging uniquely identifiable.
Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films
02 November, 2010 byThe Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label packaging can provide good shelf impact. The shrink sleeves are suitable for high-volume applications and can be used for full- or partial-body coverage with a wide array of container configurations.
