Drinking in space
27 November, 2015Funky-looking space cups are a new option for astronauts aboard the International Space Station, allowing them to smell and enjoy hot beverages thanks to research on the behaviour of fluids in space.
Beyond claggy glue!
19 November, 2015 by Michael B Halley, FAIP | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingAt a recent meeting of the AIP, three presentations were delivered on self-adhesive labels.
Vanta packaging and handling equipment
16 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd
Vanta's range of liquid packaging and handling equipment is available in Australia from Motion Technologies.
It's what's on the inside that counts
11 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdTo ensure that every pack really does have on the inside what it states on the outside, 2D vision sensors from SICK visually inspect every product that leaves the belt at frozen food manufacturer Crop's.
Amcor acquires Encon's preform manufacturing business
05 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor has announced the acquisition of privately owned Encon's preform manufacturing business for US$55 million.
KHS delivers 'big can' filling line to Tsingtao Brewery in China
05 November, 2015 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdTo meet the growing demand in the Chinese market for large beer cans, KHS GmbH has delivered its first turnkey filling line for big cans to customer Tsingtao Brewery Group.
Sensor intelligence replaces mechanical singulation
04 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdIn the production plant of a well-known fruit juice manufacturer, the fruit juices are pressed, decanted into a huge range of Tetra Pak cartons and then packaged again in trays without any interruptions — thanks to the DeltaPac MultiTask photoelectric sensor from SICK.
What's the value?
04 November, 2015 by Michael B Halley, FAIP | Supplied by: Integrated Packaging & Machinery Pty Ltd"What's the value we are giving our customers?" That was the recurrent theme when Integrated Packaging hosted a group from Australian Institute of Packaging.
Effytec provides the ultraclean technology to package baby food
22 October, 2015 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesTo package Dole Food Company's fruit puree baby food, packaging contractor Aseptia chose Effytec's HB-20 Duplex Pouch Filling Machine to provide a safe and hygienic packaging process.
Maple water company chooses wood-based packaging
21 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Visy Technology SystemsWith a product positioning built around natural health and environmental responsibility, it made sense to Drink Maple to package its product in carton packs manufactured from approximately 75% wood, a renewable resource.
Identification solutions for reliable data acquisition
21 October, 2015 by SICK Pty Ltd | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdAs well as being used in the food industry to trace foodstuffs reliably, RFID technology, laser-based barcode scanners and image-based code readers can also be used to optimise production and packaging processes.
Insourcing PET bottle production pays off
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdThe decision by a German mineral water bottling plant to procure its own stretch blow moulder from KHS will pay off in just two years.
The growing market for anti-counterfeit food packaging
14 October, 2015The market for anti-counterfeit food and beverage packaging is expected to reach US$62.5 billion globally by 2020.
KHS systems for beer and CSD
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdKHS has available specialised systems for the beer and carbonated soft drink sectors.
Walki Pack MOST polymer laminate packaging with mineral-oil barrier
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Walki GroupWalki has developed Walki Pack MOST (Mineral Oil Safe Technology), a polymer laminate packaging product that provides a barrier against mineral-oil contamination.
