Datamax-O’Neil I-Class Mark II industrial printer
17 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Dy-Mark Identification SolutionsThe Datamax-O’Neil I-Class Mark II industrial barcode label printer builds on from the Mark I series. It has a faster processor, larger memory and a wider selection of communication ports to meet a diverse range of applications.
Tronics Shrink Labelling System
14 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Aldus - Tronics Pty LtdAvery Dennison and Tronics have collaborated on a labeller for the Avery Dennison Shrink PS packaging material that enables late-stage decorating of vacuum-shrink bags. The labeller applies the pressure-sensitive label to the shrinkable bags offline or inline prior to filling and vacuum sealing. The system is suitable for the meat and dairy industries.
Cermex honeycombed pack collating system
12 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Allied Industries Pty LtdCermex has developed a solution for collating products on its shrink wrappers, in order to create honeycombed packs. The company claims that staggered bottle configurations may improve packaging stability. A variety of pack shapes are possible with the system.
Italian School Fruit Scheme uses NatureFlex compostable packaging
08 May, 2012Innovia Films are helping Italian school children learn healthy eating habits. Under the EU funded ‘Frutta nelle Scuole’ (School Fruit Scheme), children aged 6-11 years are given organic fruit wrapped in Innovia’s NatureFlex NVS each day at school.
Plantic Technologies Plantic eco Plastic GPE
04 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Plantic Technologies LtdPlantic Technologies has partnered with Braskem to add sugar cane-derived I’m green Polyethylene to Plantic’s eco Plastic ultrahigh-barrier product range.
NatureFlex films’ renewable lightweight coffee pouches
04 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films has developed a range of cellulose-based films that, when laminated together with other bio materials, can provide a fully renewable filmic structure suitable for coffee pouches - NatureFlex.
Accurate and efficient barcode inspection
04 May, 2012 by Simon Webb, Product Support Engineer, Micromax Sensors & Automation | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdMachine vision is often used for barcode inspection in the food and beverage industry, as the appropriate combination of vision sensor hardware, software and lighting can deliver efficient and effective analysis in these applications.
Huhtamaki Callisto hot cups
04 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Huhtamaki Australia Pty LtdHuhtamaki has released a range of paper hot cups called Callisto. The cup offers a tactile extension to Huhtamaki’s current paper hot cup range. It encompasses an insulated air gap double-wall paper structure, feels more comfortable for holders and increases design possibilities for the foodservice industry.
Plantic Technologies Plantic eco Plastic trays and rollstock
04 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Plantic Technologies LtdPlantic Technologies has developed ultrahigh-barrier plastic trays and rollstock that is claimed will improve freshness for meats, fish, pasta and smallgoods. The product has an oxygen transmission rate of less than one-tenth of 1% and creates a new class of ultrahigh-barrier packaging materials.
Turn 2D barcodes into design elements
04 May, 2012Whether on labels or packaging or in magazines or on billboards, 2D barcodes are ubiquitous. But they don’t always make a stylish impression.Now there are ways to remedy this.
Exhibition of package printing in Germany
03 May, 2012interpack has organised PACK PLUS, a special exhibition devoted to the topic of package printing that will be staged at drupa, from 3 to 16 May in Düsseldorf.
ALPS NexGen Rotary Leak Inspection Systems
03 May, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe NexGen Rotary Leak Inspection System from US company ALPS (Air Logic Power Systems) is suitable for plastic bottle blow moulding, metal container, composite container and dispensing closure manufacturing companies.
GT1V tray sealer for full vacuum trays
03 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Proseal AustraliaProseal has extended its range of tray sealers with the GT1V, a high-speed model offering a full vacuum system. While all existing Proseal models are capable of delivering gas flushing for MAP applications, the GT1V has been specifically developed for products such as meat and poultry where residual gas levels need to be less than 1%.
Contiform 3 stretch blow moulding machine
03 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdThe Contiform 3 is the latest generation of Krones’ stretch blow-moulding machine series. The blow-moulding module has been entirely revamped. The linear oven of the Contiform S/H series has been design-enhanced and optimised in regard to its energy consumption.
Sirane Sira-Flex Resolve wrapping film
02 May, 2012 | Supplied by: CMActiveShelf-life extension of between two and five days has been reported for fruit and vegetables using Sirane’s Sira-Flex Resolve wrapping film. Retail trials using the film have reported four additional days of shelf life for potatoes and similar results with other fruit and vegetables.
