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INNOVATION STAGE (P.26) | FORUM (P. 50) | ROBOTICS ZONE (P. 116)
NEWS BRIEF
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Doors open on 2019 edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas/ Healthcare Packaging EXPO.
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n behalf of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), I welcome you to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO—this year’s most comprehensive packaging event on the continent—where you will see the latest packaging and pharmaceutical technologies from 2,000 exhibitors representing 40+ vertical industries and nearly 130 countries. New to this year’s show is the Jim Pittas Robotics Zone (Booth N-850) in the North Hall, featuring local robotics teams showcasing their latest innovations, robots packing 6,000 bags of food in collaboration with Blessings in a Backpack,
New ultra-high barrier Pentapharm® alfoil® ET SG film from Klöckner Pentaplast, Pharma & Medical Device (Booth N-422) expands its portfolio of pharmaceutical blister films. The triplex structure relies on polyvinylidene chloride for barrier properties. A Super Glide finish imparts a smooth surface, minimizes friction on high-speed lines and improves product feeding. Specially formulated colors guarantee a consistent visual appearance and support brand identity. SD
Astro Nova marks 50 AstroNova® (Booth C-3906, N-413) celebrates 50 years with advancements in labeling technology, an expanded media business and several new products, including printers for flexible packaging, durable, safer-for-food Natura™ ink and overprinters. SD
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Barrier board recycles A plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard, MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB paperboard from Metsä Board, parent company of Metsa Board Americas (Booth LS-6638), poses a more sustainable alternative to plastic-coated boards and contains no optical brighteners, wax or fluorinated chemicals. The barrier is provided by a dispersion applied online in the board machine on the reverse side of the paperboard. SD
Cartoner forms and loads
Tournament raises funds for students
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The Kartnr™ automatic vertical carton-forming machine and container inserter from Paxiom Group (Booth C-4429) handles cosmetics, medicinal, pharmaceuticals and many consumer products. Engineered to form “auto-lock” or “pop-open” cartons, the machine automatically inserts containers and closes the lid. Options include glue, fold and tuck as well as tape. SD
everal dozen golfers supported packaging education yesterday with a round of golf at the Bali Hai Golf Course as participants in the 2019 Fundraising Golf Tournament. Organized by the PMMI Foundation (Central Lobby), the PACK EXPO Las Vegas tradition raises funds for students studying in fields related to packaging and provides grants to the schools they attend. More than 30 sponsors joined the golfers in supporting the tournament. Top-tier sponsors include Morrison Container Handling Solutions (Booth C-2241), Marchesini Group (Booth N-107), Schneider Electric (Booth C-1560) and SMC Corp. of America (Booth LS-6169). The sponsor roster also lists Alliant, Anritsu Infivis (Booth LS-6253), Beckhoff Automation (Booth (Continued on page 4)
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examples of new technologies in action, as well as a robotic pianist, a bowling robot and of course, an interactive dice playing cobot . . . because it’s Vegas after all. Additionally, we have kicked our on-floor education up a notch with the addition of The Forum – An Industry Knowledge Exchange (Booth C-1053) to the Las Vegas lineup. Located in the Central Hall, these free, 45-min. learning sessions focus on the latest industry trends and include activities, small group discussions and Q&A. Of course, our Innovation Stages (Booth C-1041, C-1045, C-1049, N-501) with 30-min. free educational sessions are in full force at both PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Central and South Halls) and
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Steve Miller Band rocks PACK gives BACK™ stage
Rockwell Automation returns as the title-level sponsor.
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ockwell Automation (Booth C-1462) returns as the title-level sponsor of this year’s PACK gives BACK™ event at 4 p.m. this afternoon in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Headliner for this year’s fundraiser and networking event, the legendary Steve Miller Band, is known for hits such as “The Joker,” “Livin’ in the USA,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Liner,” “Jungle Love” and “Abracadabra.”
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