Matthews launches its product traceability software in the US
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Matthews 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, 2010
Counterfeiting 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.
Econocorp horizontal cartoner
30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
The sanitary construction of the Econocorp horizontal cartoner makes it suitable for food applications. The machine automatically forms cartons and automatically loads the product, and it has a stainless steel frame and perimeter guarding.
Compostable bag for chips
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd
A North American snack food manufacturer, Boulder Canyon Natural Foods, has introduced a renewable, fully compostable pack for its line of All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.
Packaging machinery chosen for brewery
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
OCME has completed the installation and commissioning of its Vega and Altair packaging machines for the Bluetongue Brewery that was recently opened in Warnervale, approximately 95 km north of Sydney.
Hot fill technology for drinks
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The Colombian beverage group Postobón is using a NitroHotfill process for its drink bottling. The process injects nitrogen into the filled bottles shortly before they are capped - an alternative to the conventional hotfill concept. The Krones PET line featuring NitroHotfill technology was commissioned in May 2010.
Heuft Systemtechnik eXaminer X-ray systems
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
Heuft Systemtechnik eXaminer X-ray systems can be used for the quality inspection of filled containers during the production of foods and drinks.
Loma X4 800XL X-ray inspection system
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty Ltd
The Loma X4 800XL X-ray inspection system incorporates a large aperture feed system that can handle large products, such as bulk meat, large stacks of food ingredients or large blocks of unprocessed cheese.
Cognex OmniView 360° inspection system
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Cognex Australia
The OmniView 360° inspection system has been upgraded and now includes colour and 5 MP high-resolution cameras. OmniView allows detailed inspection and verification of unoriented wine and juice bottles, canned goods, pharmaceutical vials and other cylindrical packages on the production line. Using the Windows 7, 64 bit PCs, OmniView technology inspects products at up to 1200 parts/min without disrupting bottling and packaging lines.
Earthcycle tray
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: J-Tech Systems Pty Ltd
Launched in Canada, the Earthcycle Packaging range of backyard compostable trays is available in two colours - natural earth and black. The contemporary and functional tray line was specially designed for the agriculture industry, with protection and merchandising in mind.
mayr power transmission Roba-capping head components
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Transmission Australia
Due to the constant, impact-free slip torque, hysteresis capping heads are claimed to be better suited for sealing plastic bottles and non-returnable glass bottles than permanent magnet heads. The Roba-capping head components by mayr power transmission are based on the Roba-contitorque hysteresis clutch.
Nordenia NorSpoutBag stand-up pouch bag
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Nordenia (Australia) Pty Ltd
Launched in Germany, the NorSpoutBag is a stand-up bag that features a centred opening with a screw cap integrated into the pouch top. It provides manufacturers of liquid, paste and dry bulk goods with an alternative to traditional, rigid plastic packaging.
Xray-Hawk X-ray inspection system
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
The Xray-Hawk is an X-ray inspection system designed to inspect products in aluminium packaging. It is specifically designed to detect foreign bodies such as metal, stone, glass, bone and high-density plastic bodies.
Amcor Vodex liner for cereals
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Amcor Global
The Amcor Vodex is a bag-in-box liner developed to enhance the protective barrier around cereals. The product was developed to guard against potential migration of volatiles into products from carton board, inks or the external environment.
Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Klockner Pentaplast (Australia) Pty Ltd
The 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.
