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Visit Booths C-2800 and N-850

INNOVATION STAGE (P.26) | FORUM (P. 50) | ROBOTICS ZONE (P. 116)

NEWS BRIEF

Steve Miller Band brings back memories.

Cobot lifts 16kg The UR16e cobot from Universal Robots (Booth US-7279) makes its U.S. debut, offering the highest payload and best pose repeatability in its reach class. Suitable for applications such as case packing and palletizing, the cobot combines a 16kg payload capacity with a reach of 900mm and pose repeatability of +/- 0.05mm. SD

Massman acquires DTM Packaging The Massman Companies, parent company of Massman Automation Designs (Booth C-2414), has acquired DTM Packaging and Custom Automation, a leader in machinery manufacturing and re-manufacturing as well as line integration and automation. “DTM’s capacity for sophisticated integration projects strengthens Massman’s integration capabilities, and its commitment to quality and customer service fits well with our own performance standards,” says Jeff Bigger, president of Massman Companies. SD

VDG debuts conveyor drive New IntelliDrive™ drum motor conveyor drive from VDG (Booth LS-5984) features permanent magnet motor technology and the latest i-Controller, addresses efficiency, safety and space utilization of packaging and food processing conveyor systems. With all drive components enclosed inside the drum, the compact unit offers superior energy efficiency and increased operator safety compared with external motor and gear drive configurations that traditionally power belt conveyors. SD

Configurator programs wirelessly Portable, battery-powered IOLink Smart Configurator from Carlo Gavazzi (Booth LS-6356) configures any IO-Link sensor or actuator on the market via a wireless device. The Wi-Fi-equipped unit eliminates the need to program via a USB IO-Link Master connected to a personal computer or via a network-connected master device. SD

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PACK gives BACK™ helps veterans

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he annual PACK gives BACK™ event added another success to its multi-year tradition last night as the audience enjoyed listening to hits from the Steve Miller Band.

A portion of the proceeds from the networking reception/concert will go to NS2 Serves®, a non-profit dedicated to helping recent U.S. military veterans transition civilian careers. This charitable group provides valuable information technology training and employment assistance at no cost to veterans.

Rockwell Automation (Booth C-1462) continued its title-level sponsorship of the annual fundraiser. “We are proud to be a continuing sponsor of PACK gives BACK this year as part of our ongoing commitment to support U.S. military veterans and their families with training and upskilling programs,” says Lee Tschanz, vice president Consumer Products Industry, Rockwell Automation (see PACK EXPO Show Daily, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, p. 42).

For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas. com/pack-gives-back, www.rok.auto/aam. SD

Vote by noon Show-goers pick from 15 finalists.

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inners of the 2019 Technology Excellence Awards will be announced shortly after voting closes at noon today (Tuesday, Sept. 24). The awards program, organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), recognizes exhibitors for innovative technologies never previously shown at a PACK EXPO show.

Voting is open to all PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019 attendees and is accessible via onsite My Show Planner kiosks, the show website or mobile App. (Continued on page 4)

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he interactive Robotics Zone (Booth N-850) demonstrates the latest technologies for packaging applications. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a cell that picks random products and places them in a pouch destined for Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that provides school children with food for the weekend.

Other highlights include the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase featuring the creations of local high school teams, the latest in gripper technology and a wearable exoskeleton that provides assistance with product handling and other tasks. A detailed description of booth activities may be found on p. 23 and 116.

For more information, visit www.HCPElasvegas.com, www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com. SD

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NEWS BRIEF NEWS BRIEF Haws succeeds Gardner Michael G. Haws (pictured), vice president Manufacturing at Sappi America (Booth LS-6822), succeeds Mark Gardner as president and CEO. The transition takes place with the Sept. 30, 2019, retirement of Gardner, a 38-year company veteran. Haws joined Sappi in 2012 as managing director of the Somerset Mill before being promoted to vice president Manufacturing in October 2015. SD

Seal port fitments Custom jaw bars and heat-seal bands from TOSS Machine Components (Booth LS-6009) conform to the shape of port or circular tube fitments to achieve a hermetic seal.

Variable-resistance controlled-impulse heat-sealing system overcomes inconsistencies found with thermocouple-controlled heat sealing and accommodates all types of polymeric bags including polytetrafluoroethylene. SD

groninger opens showroom A 150-sq.-m showroom and training center at groninger (Booth N-306) displays five machines and offers ample space for discussions at the company’s headquarters in Crailsheim, Germany. The second-generation family-run company mainly builds customized filling and closing machines for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and consumer healthcare products. SD

Flexible powder dosing premieres The Extrudor™ powder dosing unit on the AlternA70N intermittent-motion capsule filler from MG America (Booth N-227) reduces change parts and changeover time because only one dosing disk is needed per capsule size instead of specific dosing disks for each fill weight. The redesigned dosing container and dosing disk improve accuracy and fill weight consistency and ensures product layer uniformity. SD

Locate small contaminants High performance dual-wave M6 metal detector from Anritsu Infivis (Booth LS-6253) consistently locates the smallest metal contaminants in any product. Patented Advanced Signal Processing isolates product effect, and the detection heads have superb resistance to environmental interference, noise and vibrations. Compact size simplifies line integration. SD

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Signode debuts new identity Unification of brands focuses on integration capabilities.

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ignode Industrial Group (Booth C-2400) opens PACK EXPO Las Vegas with a new identity. The $2.4-billion global Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings shortens its name to Signode and adopts a shield-inspired logo and tag line, “We’ll Protect It from Here.”

“Our new brand underscores and amplifies the expertise and solutions that make us the world’s premier transit-packaging provider: the products, services, capabilities and personnel that deliver the safety, quality and responsiveness our customers rely on,” says Signode’s President Bob Bourque.

He continues, “The new brand identity and the message ‘We’ll Protect It from Here.’ communicate that our core competency is to provide customers safe and effective transit packaging solutions.”

The new identity further unifies brands to showcase integrated solutions for the global marketplace and groups products under key application categories: pack, bundle, unitize, warehouse and transport. A new web presence reinforces the one-Signode theme and showcases the company’s products and services including a testing lab certified by the International Safe Transit Association.

The booth features more than 30 products, incorporating technology for both unitized load and eCommerce applications. Products on display

Mike Stein at Signode (Booth C-2400) introduces President Bob Bourque, during the unveiling of the company’s new brand identity.

for eCommerce applications include distribution packaging, case erectors, case sealers and staplers.

Products for unitized loads include slip sheets, insulated transport products, warehouse automation, case erectors and sealers, unitizing adhesive and cushioning.

With more than 80 manufacturing facilities and 7,000 employees worldwide, Signode ranks as a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of packaging consumables, tools, software and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protects products in transit.

For more information, visit www.signode.com. SD

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“Through these awards, PMMI continues to drive the industry to keep innovating to meet the ever-growing needs of consumer packaged goods companies,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, Trade Shows at PMMI. She adds, “We are

excited to see the awards continue to grow after a wonderful premiere at PACK EXPO International [2018].”

For more information visit, www.HCPElasvegas.com, www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com. SD

TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS BAKING & SNACK BVC-145 twin-tube vertical/form/fill/seal machine ROVEMA North America (Booth C-2944) Dave’s Killer Bread English muffin package Amcor Flexibles North America (Booth US-8033) Entour™ front-of-store recycle-capable Bear Naked Granola package Berry Global (Booth US-7233) PHARMACEUTICALS/MEDICAL DEVICES BM 2030 PC Belco Packaging Systems (Booth C-4603) FFS-30-2019 ORICS (Booth C-2305) Insura™ seal verification Amcor Healthcare Packaging (Booth N-325) BEVERAGE & DAIRY iFill 7000XP iFill Systems (Booth N-607)

Applicator for E6PR™ rings TECMA ARIES (Booth LS-6078) GENERAL PACKAGING HD contouring for molded fiber packaging Golden Arrow Technology America (Booth US-7771) Integrated machine vision B&R Industrial Automation (Booth C-2058) LDPET Sleever International (Booth LS-6079) MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD Vericooler® III Vericool (Booth N-111) SaniForce 2.0 large-particle, electric diaphragm pump Graco (Booth US-7785) Matrix Ultra labeler UltraSource (Booth LS-6338)

BluStream® dry-cap/non-chemical sterilization module Serac (Booth C-4600)

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NEWS BRIEF NEWS BRIEF

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Edge sealer adjusts easily Top and bottom belt drives on EG-6702 edge sealer from A.B. Sealer (Booth LS-6306) seals four edges continuously.

Features include programmable logic control, crank handle box width adjustment, motor-driven box height adjustment, infeed-push carton conveyor and adjustable leg supports.

Box sizes range from 11 x 9.85 x 7.87 to 27.5 x 23.5 x 23.5 in. Options include stainless steel construction and random capabilities. SD

Placon wins 3 AmeriStars Placon (Booth LS-6748) wins three awards in the 2019 AmeriStar competition organized by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (Booth C-1361). The award-winning designs include the PacLock bi-fold clamshell in the Household category, the Orthofix medical tray in the Medical Device category and the HomeFresh® Entrée in the Saves Food – Foodservice category. SD

Light sterilizes FDA-approved for use with food or food surfaces, the non-contact SteriPulse® process from XENON (Booth N-617) decontaminates surfaces up to 12 in. (30.48cm) wide.

Low-temperature, nontoxic, non-chemical, mercury-free technology produces high peak power ultra- violet (UV) pulses that deactivate pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in seconds to significantly improve food safety and shelf life. SD

ULS goes UL All electrical enclosures from Universal Labeling Systems (Booth C-1621) are UL508A-certified and bear the UL mark. Mark assures end users the enclosures are safe for industrial use. SD

Metal detector mounts on checkweigher The Sentinel 3000 multiscan metal detector from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Booth C-2200) mounts on the frame of VersaWeigh or Versa GP checkweighers, eliminating the need for an external metal detector conveyor. The Sentinel 3000 detector is the first multi-frequency metal detector specifically designed for metal detection-checkweighing combination systems in food production, providing users with improved functionality and performance in a smaller footprint than typically required with two pieces of equipment. New harmonized Versa checkweigher software makes it possible to operate the checkweigher and metal detector from one screen and is designed to improve usability and reduce training time. SD

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TODAY AT PACK EXPO EVENT

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Vision 2025

7:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.

Room N-243

Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast

7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.

Room N-247

Show Floor Open

9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Vote for Technical Excellence Awards

9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

My Show Planner Kiosks, www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com or the mobile App

Career Link

9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Room N-237

Future Innovators Robotics Showcase

9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Booth N-850

The Robotics Zone (see p. 23 and p. 116)

9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Booth N-850

Innovation Stage Seminars (see p. 26)

10:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

Booth C-1041, C-1045, C-1049, N-501

The Forum Presentations (see p. 50)

10:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Booth C-1053

Dow Awards Presentation

3:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Booth LS-6519

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areerLink LIVE @ PACK EXPO gives students, veterans and employers a chance to network in one-on-one interviews and explore possibilities for entry-level and internship positions.

After a successful launch last year at PACK EXPO International, the live version of the CareerLink job platform provides an opportunity for members of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), CPA, The Association for Contract

Packagers and Manufacturers (Booth C-1359), the Institute of Packaging Professionals (Booth C-1361) and consumer packaged goods companies to meet with students and veterans pursuing careers in packaging and processing.

Interviews for pre-registered participants take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 24) in Room N-237.

For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com. SD

Glimpse Into the Future of Our Industry…

Start the day at Vision 2025

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ain valuable connections, insights and perspectives at Vision 2025 breakfast sessions. Free to PACK EXPO Las Vegas attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis (reservations required), sessions begin at 7 a.m. daily in Room N-243 and end at 9 a.m. Sponsors for the event include SMC Corp. of America (Booth LS-6169) for Monday’s breakfast and Yaskawa America (Booth C-4243) for Tuesday. The interactive discussions on key industry topics focus on:

Where packaging professionals come together to collaborate, gain perspectives and develop TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 solutions to operational challenges, such as:

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 changeovers Improving thein request proposalBetBegin•With the End Mind:forWriting process ter RFPs (Requests for Proposal) Upfront to Avoid Later-Stage Problems For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com. SD

Download last year’s findings from the PMMI Business

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Certificate program closes skills gap

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Show Daily 2019 PACK EXPO Las Vegas Publisher PMMI Produced by PMMI Sponsorship Marketing Editorial Director Hallie Forcinio Associate Editor Kari Moosmann Production Manager Mary Thorne Art Director Stacy Claywell, Debi Friedmann IT/Production Support Terry Wenslow, Manny Dominguez

he new One Voice Ready Certificate Program from the OpX Leadership Network (Central Lobby) transforms organizations and relationships between suppliers and end users. Part of an initiative to address the skills gap, the Program recognizes individuals and companies that embrace the group’s operational excellence solutions.

Individuals earn certificates after passing a series of tests based on knowledge of OpX Leadership Network solutions and best practices. One Voice Ready Certificates belong to the individual, so earned certifications remain in force regardless of job changes.

Companies that endorse OpX Leadership Network solutions and support employees’ efforts to earn One Voice Ready Certificates can receive the One Voice Ready seal.

“The One Voice Ready Certificate Program improves alignment, communication and connections between consumer packaged goods companies and original equipment manufacturers,” says Bryan Griffen, director, Industry Services, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), the convener of the OpX Leadership Network. “As a result,” he notes, “the packaging and processing industry can speak with one voice, using a common set of solutions.”

To learn about the One Voice Ready Certificate Program, attend the Innovation Stage (Booth C-1049) session at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

For more information, visit www.opxleadershipnetwork.org. SD

Learn about reusable packaging

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he Reusable Packaging Pavilion in the Upper South Hall returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas with 35 exhibitors presenting reusable transport packaging products and related services. Hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association (Booth US-7900), the Pavilion includes the Reusable Packaging Learning Center, which offers free 20-min. educational presentations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 24).

In the final presentation, Kroger and Polymer Logistics (Booth US-8100), recipients of the 2019 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award, will be recognized and present their award-winning case study.

For more information, visit reusables.org. SD TUESDAY 11:00 a.m.

Why Reusable Packaging Systems Are Today’s Way to Transport Products

11:30 a.m. Industry Panel: Asset Technologies for Reusable Packaging 12:30 p.m. How to Win with an Open System 1:00 p.m.

Global Leader in Pallets Made from Recycled Plastics

Photographer Miles Boone and Tori Soper

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Driving Down Costs & Eliminating Paper Dust with Reusable Packaging

Advertising Sales Management Mike Bradley, Patrick Bradley, Tom Burke, Steve Osborne

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New Products, New Solutions: Innovative Ways to Transport Cargo, Handle Materials & Safely Store Products

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Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Program

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Save Space and Increase Throughput.

Ryson makes a full line of spiral conveyors that can satisfy most vertical conveying needs. Ryson Spirals need less floor space than conventional conveyors and are faster and more reliable than any elevator or lift.

Unit Load Spirals convey cases, totes and packaged goods smoothly on our slat style belts and comes in 9 standard slat widths ranging from 6” to 30”. Available in powder coated carbon steel, stainless steel, washdown and freezer versions.

Mass Flow Spirals handle full and empty bottles, cans and jars in mass up to 2000 units per minute. Available in 4 different slat widths ranging from 6” to 20”.

Narrow Trak Spirals are super compact and designed to handle your smaller loads. Our new 6” and 9” wide nesting slats can endtransfer small cartons and packages or side-transfer small bottles and containers in a single file or in mass at speeds in excess of 200 FPM.

High Capacity Spirals are in response to our customers need to go higher and handle more weight. They can handle double the weight capacity of our regular spirals at speeds up to 200 FPM. The new WT Model comes in a slat width of 30” and 36” and can provide an elevation change of up to 50 feet with only one drive.

Multiple Entry and Exit Spirals allow loads to enter or exit the High Capacity Spirals at intermediate elevations. New special induction and divert conveyors have individually adjustable conveying surfaces to match the spiral pitch, assuring a smooth and reliable operation.

Quality and service come first at Ryson. We are the number one spiral manufacturer in the USA. For application assistance or more information, give us a call or visit www.ryson.com.

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Phone: (757) 898 -1530 • Fax: (757) 898 -1580 VERTICAL CONVEYING SOLUTIONS

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Partners monitor machine health High-speed palletizer increases uptime using predictive maintenance to increase OEE.

Interactive Demos Pick, place, bowl, roll and more in this interactive space. Check out the coolest and most sophisticated robots and cobots.

PACK for a Purpose Robots Fighting Hunger Check out the philanthrobots! A variety of robots in various applications pack nearly 6,000 weekend meals for elementary students in supplemental nutrition programs. In collaboration with Blessings in a Backpack

Future Innovators Robotics Showcase Come see students from Las Vegas area high schools showcase their innovations and “bot skills”.

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merson (Booth LS-6107) and Arrowhead Systems (Booth C-5233) are working together to produce a next-generation machine health monitoring capability, which increases uptime for high-speed palletizers used in container stacking and is adaptable for use with other primary products.

This solution offers the quickest and most scalable way to increase OEE. The Busse SJI Viper™ high-speed bulk palletizer and Alpha TurboTM highspeed depalletizer are paired with Emerson’s machine health monitoring technology. The result: Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improves by monitoring critical motion and pneumatic system parameters in real time including airflow, pressure, vacuum, mechanical actuation speeds and motor vibration.

System analytics and health information are processed at the edge via a local data historian with local display or remote monitoring on a tablet or Smartphone, giving operators an easily accessible tool to monitor health.

“This solution offers the quickest and most scalable way to increase OEE and ultimately increase the overall production efficiency of your plant operations,” says Dana Greenly, director of Business Development for Food and Beverage Packaging with Emerson’s Automation Solutions business.

The new, edge-based system has the PACSystems CPL410 controller at its core to bring all sensor data together for accessibility, visualization and analysis. It is customizable and scalable to adapt to any primary product palletizing system or packaging line. With real-time monitoring of machine health and diagnostics at the operator’s fingertips, reactive maintenance to machine failures goes away. Predictive maintenance enables planning for potential issues which otherwise negatively affect OEE. “Because we have container-handling equipment running at some of the highest speeds in the industry, reaching 4,000 cans/min. or more, predictive monitoring of machine health is vital to our customers’ success,” reports Scott Chehak, GM, Busse-SJI. For more information visit www.emerson.com, www.arrowheadsystems.com. SD

PRESENTATIONS EVERY HALF HOUR Located in booth N-850, North Hall

Produced by: This Busse SJI Viper high-speed bulk palletizer paired with Emerson’s next-generation, edge-based machine health monitoring yield greater OEE. Monitoring increases uptime using predictive maintenance. (Image courtesy of Arrowhead.)

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Thanks to these industry leaders for their support helping to make 2019 PACK EXPO Las Vegas better for everyone.

Talk to (l-r) Chad Tebben, Matt Jones, Stacy Johnson, Kevin Pollard and Catalina Wagner at Dorner Mfg. (C-1844) about packaged and customer conveyor systems. Dorner sponsored the golf cart transportation between the halls.

Lanyard sponsor Cognex Corp. (Booth LS-6163) is showcasing their wide range of vision and ID products at their booth.

The staff at Bosch Packaging Technology (Booth C-2800), a sponsor of PACK EXPO column wraps, would like to share their opportunities for packaging in the food industry. Service offerings include processing, filling and dosing, as well as primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

Dow (Booth LS-6584, LS-6585) is sponsoring the Showcase of Packaging InnovationsÂŽ (Booth LS-6519) once again. Check it out to see award-winning packaging from around the world.

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Don Dinnerville and Larry Hobbs man the The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth US-7629), sponsored by Tetra Pak (Booth C-3622).

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Competing SRP requirements cutting into your efficiency and profitability?

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Meet multiple channel requirements and streamline your operation with MetaÂŽ Duo. Our newest shelf-ready packaging automation provides in-house channel flexibility by utilizing mandrel-forming technology to transition between 4-sided, 8-sided, HSCs and oneand two-piece SRP designs with minimized changeover.

Visit Booth #C-2223 to see Meta Duo in action.

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Rockwell talks smart food packaging Smart, flexible machines can help you be productive while staying current with changing tastes and trends

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The Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) serves to recruit, retain and advance women’s careers by bringing established leaders and young professionals together to expand the presence and influence of women in the industry.

Vist pmmi.org/ppwln and join the PPWLN LinkedIn group to stay connected.

esterday’s innovation stage featured Trends in Smart, Flexible Manufacturing, presented by Steve Mulder of Rockwell Automation (Booth C-1462) and Jason Norlien of Aagard (Booth LS-5926). In it, they explored the need for advanced technology in navigating customer and consumer demand. Steve Mulder, OEM packaging segment leader at This is never truer than in the Rockwell Automation, shares how flexible manufacturing can help solve workforce challenges. food and beverage space.

Whether it’s fresher food options, packaged meal kits or local foods that have gained a following on social media, consumer tastes and preferences are constantly changing what’s on store shelves. If you’re a food producer, keeping up with these evolving tastes and trends can be a challenge. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) want to provide machines to meet these challenges.

Smart, flexible machines and equipment can help make you more agile and responsive to consumers. They can deliver greater insights in the form of production data and more innovative designs that can reinvent processes, making operations more productive and flexible.

But many food producers are still unsure about how smart machines fit into their operations or what to look for. The following key considerations/business outcomes can help find the smart machines best suited to each producer’s needs.

OPTIMIZED PRODUCTION Smart, flexible machines help deliver the foods consumers want efficiently and cost-effectively in several ways.

Perhaps most importantly, the equipment can capture data from processes and turn it into standardized, actionable information. Workers then use this information to make better decisions on anything from uptime to product stocking to energy consumption.

Producers can even work with OEMs to develop self-aware smart machines.

These machines monitor key components and environmental conditions to identify issues before they become problems, decreasing unplanned downtime.

Of course, smart machines don’t only provide access to more information.

They allow information to be viewed in entirely new and more efficient ways.

Extending a human/machine interface to a mobile device, for example, can reduce the need for operators to stay near machines. This enables them to work elsewhere, while still having access to monitor and control systems. And delivering work instructions using augmented reality can help workers set up equipment, execute processes and repair machines more quickly and accurately.

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Delivering more choices—from snack-sized to family-sized to multipack options—come with challenges, like shorter runs, frequent changeovers and more recipes to manage. Smart machines can make food production more flexible to help manage these challenges.

Machines that use independent cart technology (ICT), for example, can boost production rates and reduce changeover times. ICT uses programmable movers to transport and position products in a fast, flexible and pre-

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cise manner. It also uses software profiles that allow quicker and easier product changes with the push of a button. In fact, some OEMs have used ICT to cut changeover time from 45 min. to 1 min.

Smart machines also can use robotics for greater packaging, material handling and pick-and-place flexibility. And new technology advances are greatly easing the integration of robotics. For example, modern controllers allow machines and robotic applications to run using one control platform. Machine learning can reduce programming by allowing robots to replicate tasks they’re shown.

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Smart, flexible machines make it easier than ever to support safety compliance while also improving productivity.

Safety-system diagnostics, for example, can quickly alert operators to where a safety-related issue is occurring. This can help workers resolve issues before they present a safety risk and minimize unplanned downtime. Safety data also can be collected over time to identify trends and compare safety performance across multiple sites.

Integrated safety solutions are used to implement alternative protection measures in place of lockout/tagout for routine, repetitive and integral tasks. The measures, like safe-speed monitoring and zone control, can make it possible for workers to make minor adjustments or service a machine while it is in motion.

This can reduce the physical demands put on workers and help keep a machine running longer for improved productivity. It also can help discourage workers from bypassing a safety system or procedure for the sake of efficiency or convenience.

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KEEP PRODUCTION FRESH Today, the status quo can only take you so far. To be successful, you need to give consumers what they want. Turning to smart, flexible machines can help you not only stay current with the market—they can help you win it.

For more information, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. SD

Be sure to stop by this special area to check out award-winning packaging from:

2019 United States

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, reported on trends and statistics for the United States packaging machinery industry.

PACKAGING MACHINERY State of the Industry

US Packaging Machinery Industry 2018 SUMMARY

>> ABRE—Brazilian Packaging Association

Total US production estimate:

$9.5 billion

>> AIMCAL—Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators

from 2017:

6.5% growth

DOMESTIC SHIPMENT VALUE ESTIMATE:

>> DOW—The Dow Chemical Company >> FPA—Flexible Packaging Association >> FSEA—Foil and Specialty Effects Association

$8.7 billion

Total US market estimate:

$11.2 billion

from 2017:

>> IMDA—In-Mold Decorating Association

8.8% growth

>> IAE—Instituto Argentino del Envase >> IoPP—Institute of Packaging Professionals >> PPC—Paperboard Packaging Council

US Shipments by Industry Sector Value of US shipments forecasted to grow to

>> ProFood World’s Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards >> The Tube Council

$10.9 billion in 2024.

The pharmaceuticals sector is forecast to grow the fastest to 2024, at a

CAGR of 4.4%.

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The household, industrial and agricultural chemicals sector has the slowest growth forecast to 2024, at a

CAGR of 3.3%.

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23.6% BEVERAGES

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he Association Partner Program returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO with many familiar faces and some new key organizations. The program connects leading associations dedicated to advancing the packaging industry with PACK EXPO attendees and exhibitors, bringing significant resources, insights and expertise to the most comprehensive packaging event in North America in 2019.

“The Partner Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is a genuine endorsement from some of the leading associations in our industry,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), the producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows. “Attendees and exhibitors value this feature of our shows because it’s the one time and place where they can expect to connect with and learn from the industry’s leading associations.”

PMMI’s Vice President of Trade Shows Laura Thompson, echoes his statement. She says, “Year-in and year-out, the Partner Programs at the PACK EXPO Portfolio of trade shows provide access to leading industry associations from all segments of the packaging industry.

The Partner Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is no exception as the amount of industry knowledge and expertise is unmatched at other industry events. It serves as one of the many important resources available to attendees and exhibitors participating in the show.”

“We enjoy participating at events like PACK EXPO because it gives our members a chance to connect with one another and helps foster collaboration and new business,” says Mary Lou Bosco, COO, AIM North America (Booth C-1247).

“PACK EXPO has been an outstanding event for many years for engineers to learn about the latest technology, standards and best practices,” adds Eelco van der Wal, MD, PLCopen (Booth C-1254).

“Our Sourcing Center experiences tremendous success at industry trade shows, . . . and our members always look forward to the opportunity to represent CPA at these events,” says Ron Puvak, MD, CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers (Booth C-1359). “For the past five years the contract packaging and manufacturing industry has been growing at a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%. We are pleased to be able to offer our members and those needing their services an opportunity to collaborate at a top-notch industry event such as PACK EXPO Las Vegas.”

To help foster that networking CPA along with the Cold Pressure Council (Booth C-1360) and Institute of Packaging Professionals (Booth C-1361) are hosting a meet-and-greet reception from 2–4 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019).

Many association partners also display awarding-winning packaging in The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® (Booth S-6519), sponsored by Dow Chemical (Booth LS-6584, LS-6585). In addition, several partners organize Pavilions at the show to support exhibitors that specialize in certain technologies or hail from particular regions.

For more information, visit PACKEXPOlasvegas.com and HCPElasvegas.com. SD

2019 ASSOCIATION PARTNERS AIM North America (Booth C-1247) Assn of Int’l Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (Booth C-1347)* Australian Institute of Packaging Australian Packaging and Processing Manufacturers Assn Mexican Chamber for the Food Processing Industry (CANAINCA) Cold Pressure Council (Booth C-1360) Composite Can and Tube Institute (Booth C-1248) CPA, The Assn for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers (Booth C-1359) Flexible Packaging Assn ( Booth C-1341)* Foil & Specialty Effects Assn (Booth C-1346)* Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council Industrial Internet Consortium In-Mold Decorating Assn (Booth C-1348)* Institute of Packaging Professionals (Booth C-1361)* Instituto Argentino del Envase Int’l Dairy Foods Association (Booth C-1354) Int’l Society of Beverage Technologists (Booth US-7629) Koelnmesse (Booth C-1344) OMAC - The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (Booth C-1256) OPC Foundation (Booth C-1255) Paperboard Packaging Alliance* PLCopen (Booth C-1254) SNAC Int’l (Booth US-7628) United Fresh Produce Assn (Booth C-1058) United Packaging Associates (Booth C-1059) World Packaging Organisation (Booth C-1241)* * Display in The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, sponsored by Dow Chemical (Booth LS-6584, LS-6585)

PAVILION ORGANIZERS Adepta (Booth C-1352, LS-5849, LS-5862) Argentina – Fundacion Exportar (Booth US-7570) Asia Eastern Media (Booth LS-6967) China Council for the Promotion of Int’l Trade (CCPIT) China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Assn Confederation of Danish Industry (Booth US-8265) INP – Brazilian Plastic Institute/Think Plastic Brazil (Booth LS-6814) Italian Trade Agency (Booth US-7734) UCIMA - Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Assn (Booth C-1356, US-7734)

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Host Sean Riley, PMMI’s senior director of Media and Industry Communications, facilitates discussions with industry influencers, executive Q&As and breakdowns of case studies, diving deep into pressing industry business challenges.

“We know that our members are busy, so having an outlet where they can gain industry information anywhere—on-the-go, in the comfort of their home, in the office or wherever they find the time is important to us,” says Tracy Stout, vice president, Marketing and Communications, PMMI. To listen, search for UnPACKed with PMMI in the iTunes Podcast or Spotify Apps on any Smartphone. To receive alerts when a new episode is uploaded, click “Subscribe.”

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he Candy Bar Lounge (Booth US-7201), The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth US-7629) and The Snack Break Lounge (Booth US-7628) provide a comfortable, convenient place to network with industry peers. The lounges also are an ideal spot for casual meetings and educational presentations by industry experts.

The Candy Bar Lounge is sponsored by Bosch Packaging Technology (Booth C-2800) and hosted by the National Confectioners Association (Booth US-7201). It will be the site of the Confectionery Industry Reception from 3:30-5:00 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 24).

The Beverage Cooler Lounge is sponsored by Tetra Pak (Booth C-3622) and hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (Booth US-7629).

The Snack Break Lounge is hosted by SNAC International (Booth US-7628).

For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com. SD

FREE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Tuesday Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth US-7629) 3:00-4:00 p.m.

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Snack Break Lounge (Booth US-7628) 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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Don’t miss the Robotics Zone

Visitors interact with robots performing various tasks at new show floor destination in the North Hall.

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he PACK EXPO Greeter Robot, sponsored by Omron Automation, welcomes visitors to the Robotics Zone (Booth N-850). The new destination reflects the growth in robotic usage in packaging—nearly 48% among consumer packaged goods companies and 30% in the life sciences/pharma sector. As PMMI’s Industrial Robots—Growth and Opportunity infographic points out, the number of robot and cobot installations has grown. Since 2014, robot use in primary packaging has increased from 44% to 53%, in secondary packaging from 48% to 70% and in transport packaging from 66% to 73%. Additionally, sales of collaborative robots (cobots) is expected to soar from 3% in 2017 to 34% in 2025.

“Robots are addressing significant industry challenges by providing increased flexibility and addressing labor shortages,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, Trade Shows, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), the producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows. “With the many advances in robotics, this is a perfect time to bring the Robotics Zone to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO,” she explains.

Visitors exploring the interactive Robotics Zone may experience: lL ocal robotics teams displaying their robots in action in the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase l Robots packing food for children, as a part of PACK for a Purpose: Robots Fighting Hunger in collaboration with Blessings in a Backpack lO bject Detection and Flexible Grasping with Artificial Intelligence Demo, sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries US l Comau’s Interactive Wearable Exoskeleton, which allows attendees to try on a wearable suit and perform assisted task and product handling lA n End-Of-Arm Tool Exhibit from Soft Robotics, which demonstrates an end-of-arm tool that mimics how the human hand grasps and manipulates items that vary in size, shape and weight lA live concert by the Robotic Pianist from KUKA l The Ready Robotics Bowling Robot l Pick-and-Place/Relocation activities by an autonomous robot, compliments of the University of Waterloo and Septimatech Group l1 0-min. educational sessions about the future of robotics on the factory floor lA nd, of course, an Omron Automation interactive dice-playing cobot

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Allied Technology Bosch Packaging Technology

ProMach Performance Services with ABB, Cognex, Soft Robotics

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Universal Robots USA with Allied Technology

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PACK for a Purpose: Robots Fighting Hunger demonstrates various automated capabilities with the goal of filling 6,000 bags of food for Blessings in a Backpack.

The charity provides weekend meals for elementary students in supplemental nutrition programs and benefits children in Las Vegas and elsewhere in the U.S. Robots working in the demo are supplied by Bosch Packaging Technology, Chicago Electric with Yaskawa, FANUC America, ProMach Performance Services with ABB, Soft Robotics and Cognex and Universal Robots USA in partnership with Allied Technology.

“We are honored to work with many PACK EXPO exhibitors and Blessings in a Backpack to make a difference in children’s lives,” concludes Thompson.

For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com, www.HCPElasvegas.com. SD

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See award-winning packaging at Dow continues sponsorship of visitor favorite.

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he Showcase of Packaging Innovations® (Booth S-6519), sponsored by Dow Chemical (Booth LS-6584, LS-6585), returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO. The display in the Lower South Hall highlights top packaging designs from around the globe, including winners in Dow’s Packaging Innovation Awards competition.

“Through our sponsorship of The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, we’re able to inspire innovation and solutions that keep businesses competitive and move the industry forward,” explains Karen S. Carter, commercial vice president for Dow’s North America Packaging and Specialty Plastics business. “Dow prides itself on providing products and solutions that create both value and a competitive advantage, and it’s an honor to be able to share that with the industry,” she adds.

“Dow’s partnership along with these leading global industry organizations add tremendous value to the attendee and exhibitor experience by supplying a diverse and inspirational showcase,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, Trade Shows, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), the producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows. “We look forward to seeing the innovations on display this year.”

For more information, visit www.dow.com, www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com, www.HCPElasvegas.com. SD A counterfeiting-discouraging closure won Best Technical Achievement in IMDA’s competition.

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2019 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SHOWCASE OF PACKAGING INNOVATIONS Assn of Int’l Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (Booth C-1347)

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP, Booth C-1361)

Brazilian Packaging Assn (ABRE)

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Dow (Booth LS-6584, LS-6585)

Paperboard Packaging Council

Flexible Packaging Assn (Booth C-1341)

ProFood World (Central Lobby)

Foil and Specialty Effects Assn (Booth C-1346)

The Tube Council

In-Mold Decorating Assn (IMDA, Booth C-1348)

World Packaging Organisation (Booth C-1241)

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Innovation Stage returns

Free educational sessions present breakthrough technologies and best practices.

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he Innovation Stage (Booth C-1041, C-1045, C-1049, N-501) returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO. The multi-track schedule of free, 30-min. educational sessions draws crowds to learn about the latest technologies and best practices related to topics such as automation, robotics (including cobots), sustainability, eCommerce, smart machines, smart packaging, hygienic design, high-pressure pasteurization, quality control, serialization, cannabis packaging, ultrasonic sealing and Industry 4.0.

Presenters include subject-matter experts from a cross-section of exhibitors, including Amcor Flexibles North America (Booth US-8033), Antares Vision North America (Booth N-224), AS-Interface Organization (Booth US-7463), Balluff (Booth LS-6461), Baswood (Booth US-8367), Beckhoff Automation (Booth LS-6149), Belden (Booth LS-6750), Berry Global (Booth US-7233), Big Ass Fans (Booth US-7675), Bizerba USA (Booth C-1452), Bostik (Booth LS-5846), Dassault Systèmes (Booth LS-5909), Delta Systems & Automation (Booth C-3510), Deville Technologies (Booth US-8043), Emerson (Booth LS-6107), Epson America (Booth C-5204), ExxonMobil (Booth US-8382, US-S-215/216), FANUC America (Booth C-1651), INFICON (Booth US-7777), JBT/Avure (Booth LS-6190), Klöckner Pentaplast (Booth LS-6606, N-422), Labthink International (Booth US-7717), Mettler Toledo (Booth C-2023), Oden Technologies (Booth LS-6981), Presto Products (Booth C-1444), Redzone Production Systems (Booth US-7635), Rockwell Automation (Booth C-1462), Sarong (North America) (Booth US-7704), SICK (Booth LS-6419), Siemens Industry (Booth LS-6567), Signode (Booth C-2400), Specright (Booth LS-6284), Systech (Booth N-230), Toppan USA (Booth LS-6838), UPM Raflatac (Booth LS-6453), watttron in association with LAUDA-Brinkmann (Booth US-7781) and WestRock (Booth C-2223).

The show floor offers many other educational opportunities including the new Forum at PACK EXPO (Booth C-1053) (see program, p. 50) and presentations in the Reusable Packaging Learning Center (Booth US-7900), hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association (Booth US-7900). In addition, The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7629), sponsored by Tetra Pak (Booth C-3622) and hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (Booth US-7629), and The Snack Break Lounge (Booth US-7628), hosted by SNAC International (Booth US-7628), have scheduled sessions on the Snack Break/ Beverage Cooler Stage (Booth US-7832). Updates to the following Innovation Stage schedule and other educational offerings may be found on the show website or via the PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Healthcare Packaging EXPO App. For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com, www.HCPElasvegas.com. SD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 BRANDING THROUGH PACKAGING INNOVATION 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Modern technology has enabled a new generation of shoppers, who comment on, share and review their experiences in real-time. To accommodate this open communication, today’s brand marketing needs to be more agile. Sarong’s innovative and customizable single-serve packaging offers a standout design while still meeting technical requirements.

Mike Radlo Sales Sarong (North America)

SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

The circular economy demands a different mindset vs. the make, use and dispose economy of the past. So, many organizations embrace one simple idea: Sustainability is good for business.

Robert Flores Dir of Sustainability Berry Global Scott Fisher Design Director, Consumer Packaging Div Berry Global, Blue Clover Studios

GAS PERMEABILITY OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MATERIALS 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

Cooper Bryer Regional Sales Mgr Labthink International

RECREATIONAL AND MEDICINAL CANNABIS PACKAGING CONSIDERATIONS 10:00–10:30 AM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-501

Cannabis and Hemp. From recreational marijuana to medicinal cannabis and therapeutic CBD oil. Trends in packaging including edibles, flower, sustainability, automation and regulatory restrictions. And the future Jim Chrzan VP of Content PMMI Media Group Keren Sookne Editor Healthcare Packaging magazine

FASTER, SMALLER, SMARTER: DRIVE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES POWER NEXT-GEN PACKAGING 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Explore how controls engineers and plant managers can use mechatronic motor and drive technologies such as the eXtended Transport System to reduce maintenance effort and increase overall efficiency in motion control and mechanical engineering.

Jeff Johnson Mechatronics Product Mgr Beckhoff Automation

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 (CONT’D) APPLICATIONS OF SANITARY DESIGN TO PROCESS SYSTEM 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

Recent concerns over food safety recalls and the imminent enforcement of FSMA requirements on processing equipment are putting pressure on manufacturers to revisit equipment selections and operating procedures. This session examines from an OEM perspective the fundamental experience-based learnings on the design and implementation of sanitary processing equipment, as it pertains to overall plant sanitation and food safety. An overview of essential design principles addresses challenges related to equipment such as food-cutting machines and food-contact conveyors and helps plants comply with FSMA requirements more easily.

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A FULL SYSTEMS APPROACH TO OPTIMIZING YOUR PACKAGING LINE 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

Opportunities for optimization and cost reduction can be identified by considering an end-of-line packaging system as a whole but may be missed if viewed as a series of parts and pieces.

Mike Stein Dir of Global Mktg Signode

INDUSTRY 4.0: MAKE IT REAL

11:00–11:30 AM Healthcare Packaging EXPO |N-501 Industry 4.0 is not technology in and of itself but rather a concept of how automation can help achieve operational goals that are aligned with business strategies. Companies often experience challenges to get started, and many attempt to solve the “how” before understanding the “what” and “why.” Not all improvements require an overhaul of manufacturing and logistics processes.

Deployment of intelligent sensors at the edge can kick-start Industry 4.0 initiatives. Learn about the critical role sensors play and what to consider when planning Industry 4.0 initiatives. Examples of success will be highlighted.

Ron Stuver Dir of Business Consulting, Industry 4.0 SICK

IOT: ADVANCED ANALYTICS TO DRIVE VALUE 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Advanced analytics deliver the value of IoT. Evan Kaiser Global OEM Business Mgr Rockwell Automation

MACHINERY MODERNIZATION: THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

How can the application of the latest technology and the industrial revolution to common features in manufacturing environments improve operations? Basic equipment like conveyors should no longer be thought of as commodities without intelligence, but should be energy-efficient, smart, collaborative and self-diagnosing.

Brian Kyles T echnical Dir Delta Systems & Automation

AVOIDING THE LANDFILL: COMPOSTABLE HOT MELTS FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGES 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

Bostik developed compostable adhesives to help shift disposable packaging waste from landfills to industrial compost sites. While this compostable adhesive will divert waste from landfills today, the platform represents an opportunity to develop new sustainable packages for the future.

Tyler Derus Mkt Mgr, Converted Goods Bostik

LABELS MATTER IN FOOD PACKAGING 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Labels are everywhere and on nearly everything we consume. And with food being the number one end use for the packaging industry, we will teach you why your labels matter–from building your brand, to increasing food safety, to enabling you to meet your brand’s sustainability targets.

Kyle Strenski Dir, Global Business Development UPM Raflatac

PUSHING SUSTAINABILITY BEYOND A BUZZWORD: PACKAGING THAT DRIVES CONSUMER ACTION 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a consumer and customer demand. But, a sustainable solution only works if the end user takes the right action. To ensure success, brands need to help educate consumers on their product’s life cycle in ways that resonate.

Chuck Ditter North American Sales Mgr for Fresh-Lock® Closures Thomas Morsheimer Business Development Mgr for Fresh-Lock® Closures Presto Specialty Products

HOW PRINT-ON-DEMAND PLUS WHOLE-LABEL INSPECTION IS TRANSFORMING THE PACKAGING MARKET 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

The printed packaging market will be worth nearly $420 billion in 2019.

Three drivers impacting the product labeling market today are: streamlining complex printing requirements to comply with industry regulations; safety (brand protection, anticounterfeiting and anti-diversion) and transparency to increase customer loyalty and engagement through flexible data applications.

Andrew Pietrangelo President Antares Vision North America Ted Geiselman Business Development, Digital Printing WLS, a ProMach product brand

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The Future of Connected Manufacturing

TURNING PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY INTO REALITY 1:00–1:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-501

Your company likely has a sustainability goal, but limited visibility into material usage today.

Learn how packaging departments can put together an actionable plan to benchmark, take action and report on sustainability progress to turn sustainability commitments into reality.

Matthew Wright Founder & CEO Specright

PENDING U.S. LEGISLATION AND POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR PLASTIC PACKAGING 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Learn about pending legislation across the U.S. From bag bans and straw bans to takeout containers and tethered closures, we cover hot topics in the political sphere across the U.S. and beyond.

Mandy Craig Mktg Mgr Jen Ronk Mktg Mgr Dow, Packaging & Specialty Plastics

IMPROVING OPERATOR AND LINE EFFICIENCY: PACKML HMIS—USER INTERFACES, STACKLIGHTS AND PUSHBUTTON CONTROLS 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

Visit Booth LS-6107 to discover your solution and learn more about:

Actionable Analytics

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Digital technology created a dizzying array of human machine interfaces (HMIs). It’s not uncommon to have packaging lines with multiple HMIs, each with different levels of complexity and interactions. This variability even can exist across machine types or brands. Standardization is necessary to continue advancing productivity and OEE. The challenge is achieving benefits without restricting machine and controls builders’ ability to innovate and differentiate products. Learn how a set of HMI implementation standards and usability best practices can establish the consistency necessary to improve efficiency.

Patrick Toohey H MI Designer Mettler Toledo

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your smart phone just got smarter Download the mobile app to: Search exhibitors, products and educational sessions Create and save a personal agenda of what you want to see and do Navigate from booth to booth with the interactive map Get news and notifications about demos, giveaways and more Vote in the 2019 Technology Excellence Awards—new to Vegas!

ACCELERATING PROGRESS TOWARD THE UN’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV 2025 SUSTAINABILITY GOALS WITH INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

An in-depth look at how Anheuser-Busch InBev is driving progress toward the United Nation’s (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals—issuing 10 challenges to scientists, technologist and entrepreneurs worldwide. Learn how Baswood answered the challenge, Every Single Drop, to make water scarcity a thing of the past with the BioViper.

Edward Ferguson Dir of Sustainability Anheuser-Busch InBev Dan Simon CEO Baswood

GLASS-LIKE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FOR INJECTABLE PHARMACEUTICALS

2:00–2:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-501 Zacros creates value by providing the world with functionality in films and packaging, contributing to innovations in safety, reliability and convenience in our everyday lives. Our medical and pharmaceutical packaging is safe and reliable and has reshaped the market as a flexible alternative to glass.

Kaylor Roberts New Business Development Section Packaging Sales Dept.

Zacros America

NEW HPP APPLICATIONS INCLUDING GROUND MEAT 3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Download the app at packexpolasvegas.com/app or search “PACK EXPO” in the App Store or Google Play.

Sponsored by:

Booth C-3218

High-pressure pasteurization (HPP) is cold pasteurization in pure water. At very high pressures pathogens are inactivated. Benefits beyond enhanced food safety include greater profitability vs. conventional processing, fresher taste (unaltered by heat, chemical and irradiation treatment), clean label and longer shelf life. With HPP meat technology, fresh ground meat retains its natural appearance and texture. Meat companies, retailers and consumers benefit from enhanced food safety, a more natural appearance and a 2X–4X increase in shelf life. Additional advantages include eliminating recalls, shrink, price markdowns and out-ofstock issues.

Erroll Raghubeer VP - HPP Food Science and Development Avure HPP - part of JBT

GOING BEYOND OEE: 5 METRICS YOUR COMPETITORS ARE TRACKING 3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

Many companies use systems to measure performance metrics like OEE. This session uncovers the top five key metrics used by leading manufacturers to drive significant returns.

Roy Thomas Dir, Factory MES Brent Robertson Performance Coach Aptean Factory MES

HOW THE DIGITAL TWIN GREATLY IMPROVES AUTOMATION EFFICIENCIES 3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

The Digital Twin can save machine commissioning time by building the machine “virtually” before assembling the real machine. It allows for the 3D CAD model of a machine to be animated to emulate the real behavior of the machine while being controlled by a virtual PLC. Colm Gavin Factory Automation Digitalization Specialist Siemens Industry

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25, 2019 CREATING VALUE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS WHEN EXTREME PERFORMANCE MATTERS 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Exceed™ XP performance polyethylene (PE) provides exceptional properties to meet the most challenging and demanding conditions. Hear case studies where Exceed XP PE has created new value in flexible packaging applications while reducing costs. And, because it offers a step change in performance and processability, Exceed XP PEs also have enabled the development of more sustainable packaging solutions.

Mosha Zhao North America New Product Advisor Xuejia Yan A pplication Development ExxonMobil

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The Future of Connected Manufacturing

WED., SEPT. 25, 2019 (CONT’D) RIGHT-SIZE ECOMMERCE PACKAGING WITH INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

Fiber-based packaging is the eCommerce workhorse, but challenges still exist around labor and shipping costs as companies struggle to balance over-packaging with product protection. Learn how award-winning, intelligent right-sizing automation can help reduce labor costs, void fill and package volume while improving operational productivity.

David Hayward Dir of Automated Packaging Systems-U.K. WestRock

HOW AN IIOT-ENABLED PNEUMATIC SYSTEM IMPROVED OEE IN AN AGRICULTURAL PACKAGING APPLICATION 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

A real-world application shows how an IIoT-enabled pneumatic system improved OEE and performance for agricultural end-of-line bagging operations. Learn how to achieve true, real-time performance monitoring of machine and component functions, use built-in diagnostic analytics and set predictive maintenance alerts.

Chris Noble Business Development OEM Food and Beverage Emerson

WASHDOWN IS NOT EQUAL TO HYGIENIC 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Hygienic design goes beyond washdown-compatible.

John Dart, Sr. Industry Consultant Rockwell Automation

HOW INNOVATIONS IN LEAK DETECTION CAN PREVENT COSTLY RECALLS AND RETURNS AND PROTECT BRAND REPUTATION 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

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A non-destructive, proprietary differential pressure method identifies leaks, both large and small, quickly, easily and, most importantly, accurately.

The quantitative results provide food manufacturers with the information required to prevent costly recalls, returns and waste and protect their brand reputation.

Bill Burnard Package Integrity Business Development Mgr INFICON

Visit Booth LS-6107 to discover your solution and learn more about:

Precision Machine Automation

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 (CONT’D) BRIDGING PACKAGING MACHINE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING THROUGH DIGITALIZATION 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

The widespread adoption of digital technologies in industry is resulting in both potential new offerings from machine builders and new capabilities needed by manufacturers. In this interactive presentation, learn how both can digitally collaborate to realize these new advances and bring innovation to life faster.

Davide Picciotto Digital Enterprise Industry Dir Siemens Industry

THE CONNECTED FACTORY: STRENGTHENING YOUR PRODUCTION PROCESSES WITH INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

Today’s manufacturers are already sitting on a wealth of data. But many organizations struggle to make sense of this information. By connecting disconnected assets and systems to an Intelligent Manufacturing platform, manufacturers now have access to a single environment where all available information—from factory floor metrics to offline quality data—is captured and turned into actionable insights in real-time. Intelligent Manufacturing brings instant value with data-driven process insights that can help increase forecasting accuracy by 85%, reduce time to market by 50%.

Willem Sundblad CEO & Co-Founder Oden Technologies

LABELSECURE—VISUALLY INSPECT EVERY PACKAGE 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage 2 | C-1045

Increase profitability by reducing the chance of a mislabeling recall.

Jeffrey Roberts Dir of Engineering & Applications Bizerba

UNIQUE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION (UDI) AUTOMATION TO BRING ACCESSIBILITY TO LIFE-SAVING BANDAGES 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage 3 | C-1041

Multifeeder Technology provides innovative automation solutions, demonstratively shown in its partnership with Z-Medica to automate its production system. Z-Medica produces bandages used by military to quickly stop bleeding and save lives. Multifeeder’s implementation of a Unique

Device Identification system allows Z-Medica to quickly and cost-effectively expand and increase efficiency.

Peter Nordling E ngineering Mgr Multifeeder Technology

Tray design saves space

MOVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE FORWARD THROUGH THE ONE VOICE READY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

denest standoff on the Elite modifiedatmosphere tray from Klöckner Pentaplast (Booth LS-6606, N-422) permits 33% more trays per pallet and more trays per truck. The more nestable design of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) tray positively impacts profits and sustainability efforts.

1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage 1 | C-1049

The OpX Leadership Network delivers industry best practices developed by industry for industry and free for all to use. Used collectively, these tools provide a means to transform organizations and relationships between suppliers and end users. The One Voice Ready Certificate Program recognizes individuals and companies that embrace the concepts and best practices developed and published by the group.

Bryan Griffen Dir of Industry Services PMMI SD

Lenze sponsors lounges

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enze Americas (Booth LS-6272) is once again sponsoring Exhibitor Lounges (Room N-114, S-222) and PMMI Member Lounges (Room N-101, S-221) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO. Open daily from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., the four lounges provide seating, coffee and a chance to take a break from the busy show floor.

“We’re grateful to Lenze for sponsoring this resource again in 2019,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), the producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows. “The show floor is exciting, and the lounges are often the quiet counterpart where exhibitors can come to unwind and have some much needed down time,” he explains.

“Lenze is proud to sponsor these lounges that provide a much needed haven for exhibitors and members who spend hours on their feet on the show floor,” says Susan Duval, marketing manager, Lenze Americas. “We recognize how important it is for them to use the lounges to take some time away from the busy show floor to recharge,” she concludes.

For more information, visit www.lenze.com, www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com, www.HCPElasvegas.com. SD

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Based on an annual volume of 20 million US3-2.0 size trays, the new design fits 4,400 trays/ pallet vs. 378 the North American market 500 standard of 3,300 trays/pallet. This means 24% fewer pallets used per year to yield savings in transportation costs, pallet costs and storage.

Get a substantial With up to 95% post-consumer-recycled content, improvement in efficiency with kp’s the recyclable trays can create a closed-loop process innovative Elite® for tray-to tray-recycling, another sustainability MAP tray which will maximize your benefit. pallet and truck For more information, visit www.kpfilms.com. SD space and add to your bottom line.

Find out more and request a sample. kpinfo@kpfilms.com

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The Future of Connected Manufacturing

Rockwell acquires Emulate3D

Deal beefs up Rockwell’s simulation capabilities.

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ockwell Automation (Booth C-1462) has acquired Emulate3D (Booth US-7406), a developer of software, which digitally simulates and emulates industrial automation systems.

The software enables virtual testing of machine and system designs, improves systems planning and decision-making and allows control systems to be tested prior to installation. This fine-tuning prior to assembly and startup cuts design time and costs and optimizes systems.

“We are excited about the opportunities that Emulate3D’s software offers our customers,” says Fran Wlodarczyk, senior vice president of the Architecture and Software Segment at Rockwell. He explains, “They will have the ability to improve their time to market and operational productivity through digital machine prototyping and virtual commissioning. It also marks another investment

by Rockwell Automation to bring the Connected Enterprise to life.”

“As a former Rockwell Automation Encompass partner, we established great working relationships with Rockwell Automation and its customers,” recalls Ian McGregor, global sales and marketing director at Emulate3D. “We look forward to building on those relationships under our new ownership.

Rockwell Automation’s installed base and our engineering software provide a great opportunity to better address customer needs in today’s rapidly changing, technologically advanced manufacturing environment.”

Rockwell Automation will add Emulate3D’s technology to its digital design portfolio. The software will be sold as Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation, as part of Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk DesignSuite.

For more information, visit www.rockwellautomation.com, www.demo3D.com. SD

ProMach (Booth C-3218) for sponsoring the PACK EXPO Las Vegas Mobile App.

Visit Booth LS-6107 to discover your solution and learn more about:

Innovative Packaging Technologies and Process Solutions www. Emerson.com/Packaging ©2019 Emerson Electric Co. All rights reserved.

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If ceilings are too low . . .

With a creative approach, equipment fits in spaces with 9- to 10-ft. ceilings.

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f you’re evaluating an existing production facility—or planning for a new one—the discussion often focuses on the twodimensional real estate metric—square feet. But it’s also important for business leaders to consider clear heights as they look toward the future.

For a company which is hand packaging its products, ceiling heights only need to accommodate the people working in the facility. Unless you only hire former basketball players and stilt walkers, those standard 9- or 10-ft. ceilings are probably fine.

But once packaging automation equipment and other capital purchases come into the picture, new challenges can come into play.

The PMMI Foundation provides financial support to Education Partners throughout the U.S and Canada. The PMMI Foundation has distributed more than $2.3 million to strengthen the packaging and processing workforce.

The PMMI Foundation supports the future of the industry through:

Packaging and processing scholarships PACK EXPO student travel assistance Tuition reimbursement for job-related training Manufacturing summer camps in partnership with Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs®

Donate at pmmi.org/foundation

LOOK AT TOTAL SYSTEM DESIGN “Even if you’ve looked at multihead weighers and various machines and researched the dimensions of each piece you think might be needed, you need to take it a step further than that and think about your packaging system from a holistic layout perspective,” advises Tim Griffin, marketing manager at Ohlson Packaging (Booth C-4018).

While the weigher and premade pouch machine might both fit within the production facility on their own, a packaging system layout is generally laid out with the scale resting on a support platform above the bagger or pouch machine. The product then drops directly from one to the other.

While every system is different, fitting an unmodified system generally reAn Ohlson multihead scale tops quires roughly 13–14 ft. of vertical space. a rotary pre-made pouch That thought process also extends befilling machine. yond the primary packaging phase to other aspects of the production facility. Many end-of-line systems for creating cases or palletizing have additional requirements that should be considered.

DEVELOPING OPTIONS “We talk to companies every week who are working in a production facility with 9- or 10-ft. ceilings,” reports Griffin. “That’s when our team gets working and designs a system to custom-fit their facility,” he explains.

That design might utilize an incline conveyor or another piece of equipment—mounted below the scale—which then brings the previously weighed product back up to the height required by the bagger or pouch machine.

Griffin adds, “All of those enhancements play into the overall speed and accuracy of the system itself, so we’re always open with our customers about their long-term production goals and targets for future growth. Put simply—we do whatever is necessary to help our customers’ systems fit their needs.”

In the end, planning and preparation are important. “Even if your company is a couple years away from actually pulling the trigger on new packaging equipment, Ohlson Packaging is happy to work with you and create a draft layout drawing to help you understand how your potential packaging machinery might fit in your footprint,” says Griffin.

Without the right marriage of production line layout and production space, it might be necessary to look for new real estate sooner than expected.

For more information, visit www.ohlsonpack.com. SD

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Next-gen printer debuts

Faster data processing combines with higher print quality, greater flexibility and simpler integration and operation.

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more powerful central processing unit on the Hermes Q printer from cab Technology (Booth US-7518) handles process and print data up to three times faster than current processors. Even at the maximum print speed of 300mm/sec., the unit reproduces perfect print images, and the accuracy of print images on small labels has been improved.

The third generation in the Hermes+ series is the product of 20 years of development and integrates with the company’s applicator portfolio. Assembled to hinge pins on the chassis of the printer, the applicator pivots for easy maintenance. “Besides a rugged design, modular construction and flexibility in the matter of industrial applications are the main reasons why the Hermes have always been that successful in automated manufacturing,” reports Mario Hiss, sales director Print and Apply Systems at cab Technology. “If a product or the size of a label changes, the system can be individually adapted.

In this way, Hermes Q is a future-proof investment,” he adds.

Hermes Q printers operate intuitively via a color touch display. If the device is difficult to access onsite, an external operation panel can be attached to provide the same functionality. The machines also can be controlled remotely via Smartphone, tablet or personal computer. An OPC UA server and client have been integrated in the firmware, allowing the printer to interact with machines and components of different manufacturers.

The Hermes Q model processes all standard paper or plastic label materials wound on rolls (as is the case with all Hermes machines) or reels (only the 2-in. device).

Two unwind diameters (205mm and 310mm) are provided, and optimized label unwinding minimizes the influence of roll Various peel-off plate options on the Hermes Q printer inertia throughout the enable handling of materials that are difficult to dispense process. Label peel-off can or remove from the liner. be in left or right orientation. Ribbon guiding can be set both on the unwinder and the rewinder. If a label is only partially printed, the ribbon can be stopped during label feed.

This automatic saver mechanism significantly reduces material consumption.

A wide range of accessories such as floor stands and assembly aids, sensors and switches facilitate integration on existing lines and simplify the planning of new lines.

For more information, visit www.cab.de/en. SD

Spiral conveying. Straight up!

As the market leader in spiral conveyors in the packaging industry we think of solutions for elevating and accumulating packed items. It’s what we do. At AmbaFlex it’s not just about building the right equipment, it’s about developing a special solution for you. Here’s to spiral conveying.

Spiral Elevators & Accumulators for primary and secondary packaging handling.

VISIT US AT PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS, BOOTH LS-6233

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Lofty prospects – thanks to a digital twin

Norwegian machine manufacturer halves the time needed for programming, design and assembly.

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igh in the clouds with a heavenly view of the picturesque Norwegian landscape, it’s easy to let your mind wander. For Olav Tronrud, a flight in his helicopter is more than just a trip from A to B. The CEO of the Norwegian machine builder Tronrud Engineering sees it as an excellent opportunity for gaining a new perspective.

“When I fly, my mindset changes. That’s how I get new ideas,” he explains. One of these ideas resulted in the world’s fastest packaging machine.

without enlarging the machine. A high degree of flexibility was needed to process bags and boxes of different sizes. Siemens Sinamics servo drives and a fail-safe Simatic technology controller ultimately made it possible to combine a high degree of flexibility with speed and a compact footprint.

SAME SIZE, 2X SPEED The machine helps compress time to market; boosts flexibility, efficiency and speed; changes over quickly; and enhances product quality. “Development of the machine began with a demonstration model that was created using NX, Mechatronics Concept Designer (MCD) and the TIA Portal from Siemens Digital Industries US (Booth LS-6567). This made it possible to put together interdisciplinary project teams from different business units while expediting development. “By working on the design, mechanical components and programming simultaneously, we can drastically reduce the time to market,” reports Erik Hjertaas, GM Packaging Technology at Tronrud Engineering.

It quickly became apparent that the new machine would have to undergo fundamental changes to make it much faster. The goal was to achieve a speed of 300 flow-wrap bags into boxes/min., almost double the typical 160 bags/min. and do so

Virtual commissioning substantially shortened the time needed to commission the machine.

THE DIGITAL TWIN Using a digital twin of the machine, it was possible for designers, engineers and programmers

to work on the project simultaneously, while constantly exchanging ideas and sharing experiences.

This reduced programming time, design effort and assembly time by 50%. The commissioning of the actual machine took less time too thanks to virtual commissioning with NX MCD. Tor Morten Stadum, PLM manager at Tronrud Engineering, sums up the results of the parallel execution: “We shortened the design phase by about 10% and commissioning by 20% to 25%.”

Because the machine and all its components were designed in virtual environments, it was possible to use the digital twins to simulate machine and component behavior and test the interoperability of individual components. Collisions occurred only on the computer without causing any actual damage. Other efficiency gains came from the TIA Portal. “It’s fantastic to be able to access visualization, control and drive technology in the same software environment,” says Kjell Erik Meier, programming engineer at Tronrud Engineering, who was responsible for the virtual commissioning of the machine.

In addition, MindSphere, Siemens’ Cloudbased, open Internet of Things operating system, facilitated documentation and data analysis for the machine builder. From the machine data, a digital twin for performance is created and provides knowledge to further optimize the unit and initiate predictive maintenance activities.

Now the company can offer these maintenance activities as a new service. According to Tronrud, his company will continue to focus on enhancing its competitiveness. He concludes, “Digitalization is a tremendous opportunity. The important thing is not to be afraid of challenges, but to take full advantage of the opportunity it gives us to create added value.”

For more information, visit www.usa.siemens.com/packaging. SD

Digital twin technology allowed engineers to boost machine speed and flexibility without enlarging its footprint. It also helped optimize performance and proactively perform maintenance.

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SSV Series Combination Checkweigher & Metal Detector

Your customers will tell you they have more on the line than dinner. It’s why we built the checkweigher and metal detector combination system. This integrated solution protects consumers by detecting the smallest contaminants and with high accuracy weighing cuts waste while improving safety compliance.

Learn more about the industry’s most reliable, precise and smallest footprint in the industry at anritsu.com/infivis.

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Cannabis poses labeling hurdle

Variable direct coding prints required information and eliminates the label and its application process.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF BEVERAGE PACKAGING AND ISBT BEVERAGE INSTITUTE

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egulatory requirements for labeling make packaging cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabis products a challenge. A typical CBD product must carry a considerable range of information including date codes, Unique Identifer, batch numbers, weight and CBD and THC content.

Wyld Edibles, a supplier of cannabis edibles such as gummies and chocolates, needed help to meet labeling requirements and contacted Case Printing Solutions, a reseller of AT Information Products (Booth C-2736) and Custom Pak (Booth C-2736). “After struggling with a cheap machine purchased from overseas, we called Case, and they designed a new solution that had us up and running within days,” recalls Tyler Elson, director of Business Development at Wyld Edibles.

UPPER SOUTH HALL | BOOTH US-7628 TAKE A BREAK, ENRICH YOUR NETWORK Hosted by:

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STATE OF THE SNACK INDUSTRY: ISSUES, TRENDS AND GROWTH DRIVERS

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FUTURE OF FOOD MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

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SNACK CONSUMERS CRAVE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING – WHY? AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR BRAND?

THE Candy Bar Lounge In the Confectionery Pavilion UPPER SOUTH HALL | BOOTH US-7201 A Markoprint X1Jet printer integrated with an RF Lite tabletop feeder prints required information directly on cannabis packaging using IQ990 solvent ink from General Ink.

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The decision was to replace labeling with direct coding by a Markoprint X1Jet printer. Elson reports, “They were able to work with our custom packaging and reduce our labor costs for hand labeling.” The versatile Markoprint inkjet printer can code in 0.5-in. increments. A small footprint permits installation on a wide range of line conveyors or packaging machines such as highspeed feeders, form/fill/seal machines, labelers and egg cartoners.

At Wyld Edibles, the inkjet integrates with an RF Lite tabletop feeding system to code carton blanks. This system also can code plastic bags for edibles and other industrial hemp products.

Eliminating labels, which were applied manually, cuts both labor and materials costs. Inline digital direct coding not only minimizes up-front capital costs but also generates savings every month on labor and supplies.

“We have quadrupled the amount of packaging that can be labeled now which correlates directly to a tremendous cost savings,” concludes Elson.

For more information, visit www.atip-usa.com. SD

Sponsored by: Booth C-2800

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Paperboard cuts costs

Substrates communicate quality appearance and feel at lower basis weight.

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t’s a winning combination: enhanced optics, substantial feel and lower cost.

Single-ply, coated-one-side (C1S) solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboards from Sappi North America (Booth LS-6822) possess all three attributes.

Produced to tight tolerances at Sappi’s Somerset Mill, Spectro C1S SBS delivers high impact at a lighter weight while Proto C1S SBS offers a substantial feel at a lighter weight.

“It’s difficult to find products with high-quality print capabilities and consistency, but Sappi’s new line of products has helped grow our folding boxboard and high-end application services,” reports Ron Moore, president, Cutting Edge Paper.

Single-ply Proto C1S SBS is a sturdy stock for premium packaging applications including food contact. A proprietary coating ensures brilliant color reproduction, sharper details and better ink holdout on both sides. A uniform printing surface means minimal variability within and across production runs.

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A recently completed $200+ million rebuild of its Paper Machine 1 and woodyard at its Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine, enables production of lighter weight, premium Proto and Spectro SBS paperboards.

Another single-ply board, Spectro C1S SBS, is designed for high-quality packaging and graphic applications. Whether using ultraviolet, aqueous, or specialty coatings, hot-foil stamping, embossing, special effects or varnishes, this paperboard is manufactured to achieve a lower basis weight in higher calipers, so it feels substantial while significantly reducing paper and distribution costs. Enhanced optics deliver lasting impact. With a vibrant blue-white color, high brightness and unique coating formulation, Spectro SBS resists fading—ensuring lasting whiteness and image integrity. Strength, durability and exceptional dimensional stability maximize flexibility in layout and downstream operations and enhance machinability for folding, die-cutting and gluing. The material also is well-suited for reverse-side printing.

For more information, visit www.sappisamples.com. SD

PDC BLADES LAST MONTHS, NOT DAYS The cutting systems on PDC’s Shrink Sleeve Labelers and Tamper Evident Banders are uniquely tough and durable. Unlike the competition’s tiny spinning knives that dull quickly, often in days, PDC’s blades are built to deliver clean cuts for months.

Rugged, resharpenable blades mean reduced downtime and longer intervals between replacement.

PDC’s solid blade assemblies reflect our commitment to build tough, durable machines for ultimate productivity and your perfect package.

Call PDC at 203-853-1516 or visit us at

PDC’s robust mechanical blade assemblies are built like tanks to save you downtime and make your package look perfect.

www.pdc-corp.com.

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Hitachi (Booth C-5217) for sponsoring attendee bags.

PDC’s Shrinksleeve Labelers apply heat shrinkable labels at speeds up to 600 bpm and can also be used to multi-pack products.

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MMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), continues to grow with the addition of 90 members, 47 in fall 2018 and 43 in spring 2019, to bring active membership to 897.

“We are committed to adding value to our members’ business by providing key resources to keep them at the forefront of industry advances and help them connect with customers to address packaging and processing challenges,” says Glen Long, senior vice president, PMMI. “This continued growth in member companies is a result of our commitment to elevate our members to stay competitive and succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace,” he explains.

NEW MEMBERS OF PMMI General Members (Fall 2018) Advantage Conveyor APPS (Booth N-203) Ampco Pumps (Booth US-7846) Central States Industrial – CSI (Booth LS-6556) Citronix D.R. Joseph (Booth LS-5853) Glen Dimplex Thermal Solutions JR Automation Technologies Keymac USA (Booth LS-6182) Modern Manufacturing Services Provisur Technologies Statco-DSI Process Systems (Booth US-7212) General Members (Spring 2019) Apex Filling Systems (Booth LS-6871) Astro Packaging Design Machine & Manufacturing D&F Equipment Sales IGPR Plas-Ties (Booth US-7134) ROI Industries Group (Booth LS-6763) Ska Fabricating Solutech Packaging Systems Storcan - Production Line Solutions Thermaline (Booth US-7924) Union Special (Booth LS-5879) Associate Members (Fall 2018) CT Pack USA (Booth US-7278) Della Toffola USA (Booth C-3624) Epson Robots (Booth LS-5989) Fameccanica North America HERMA US (Booth N-310) Hiperbaric S.A. HRS Heat Exchangers (Booth US-7465)

MBF North America (Booth US-7452) Robatech USA (Booth LS-5965) StraPack (Booth US-7262) Tech-Long (Booth US-8222) Associate Members (Spring 2019) A&D Inspection (Booth C-3729) Clevertech North America (Booth LS-5865) Elettric 80 (Booth US-7372) Handtmann Maspack Packaging USA Sitma USA STOCK America (Booth US-7566) Component Supplier Members (Fall 2018) American Holt (Booth C-3711) Applied Motion Products (Booth C-3614) Belden (Booth LS-6750) Boedeker Plastics (Booth LS-6066) igus (Booth LS-6758) J.W. Winco (Booth LS-6761) KEB America (Booth US-7537) Nadella (Booth US-8403) Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products Component Supplier Members (Spring 2019) Advantage Puck Technologies (Booth LS-6971) Angle Tool Works (Booth US-7950) Auger Fabrication (Booth C-2162) Baumer (Booth LS-6180) Mencom (Booth LS-5983) MENNEKES Electrical Products NORD Drivesystems (Booth LS-6286) Thermal Edge (Booth US-7874) Tosibox Oy (Booth LS-6379) Materials Supplier Membership (Fall 2018) Be Green Packaging (Booth LS-6725)

Double H Plastics (Booth LS-6631) Insulated Products (Booth LS-6517) Kala Packaging Priority Plastics (Booth US-8152) Toray Plastics (America) Totai America (Booth LS-6806) Materials Supplier Members (Spring 2019) Constantia Flexibles Idemitsu Unitech (Booth US-7491) NAVI LUX, S.A. De C.V. Deleg.

Affiliated Supplier Members (Fall 2018) Allstrap Steel & Poly Strapping Systems (Booth LS-6565) CMC Design-Build (Booth US-7414) Flex Metrics (Booth US-8432) Frain Industries Polytron Prospero Equipment Sollich North America (Booth US-7222) TDI Packsys (Booth LS-6658) Affiliated Supplier Members (Spring 2019) Burns & McDonnell (Booth US-7863) Chicago Electric (Booth N-850) Columbia/Okura (Booth C-4029) Dennis Group (Booth US-8154) Goodway Technologies Husky Rack & Wire (Booth US-7466) K2 Kinetics (Booth US-7497) LAUDA-Brinkmann (Booth US-7781) MoistTech (Booth US-7774) NRD Tawi USA (Booth US-7770) TM Process & Controls (Booth US-7786) For more information, visit www.PMMI.org. SD

Total freedom in packaging machine design: XTS NEXTSTEP The XTS advantage infinitely flexible dramatically reduces machine size 30 –50% reduction in machine footprint faster time to market

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www.beckhoff.us/xts Manufacturers around the world need to offer increasingly customized products – with machines that deliver reduced footprint and improved productivity. Available now in the U.S., the eXtended Transport System (XTS) from Beckhoff answers these machine design challenges and more. In combination with PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology, the XTS features a high level of design freedom for machine builders to develop game-changing concepts for product transport, handling and assembly. A stainless steel hygienic XTS version is ideal for use in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Take your next step in machine design with XTS: total freedom of installation position compact design integrates directly into machinery freely selectable track geometries few mechanical parts and system components

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Expansion drives need for QC Metal detectors help Doughnut Peddler elevate food safety standards, meet GMP requirements and win customers.

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t Doughnut Peddler, four Stealth Metal Detectors from Fortress Technology (Booth C-1951), help the company achieve the highest food safety standards, meet GMP requirements and win the confidence of new retail customers as it embarks on an aggressive expansion program.

“We always strive for perfection in terms of efficiency, food safety and quality,” reports Jason Yada, national director of Sales at Doughnut Peddler. He continues, “We want to hit the highest industry standards and make sure we protect our customers and end-consumers with a safety program they are confident in. Metal detection adds another layer of ‘failsafe’ protection.”

In the space of three years, Doughnut Peddler has gone from operating a single bakery servicing its home state of Arizona to a multi-site enterprise supplying retailers in nine states.

Yada says, “We’ve seen a snowball effect in the last three years. Once our customers see what we are capable of, they want to work with us in other territories.” To keep pace with demand, bakeries in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Charlotte, North Carolina, opened in 2017 and were joined by facilities in Orlando, Florida, in 2018 and Houston, Texas, in 2019. The company now makes 800,000+ deliveries each year, transporting more than 60 million doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and other freshly baked goods to convenience stores across North America.

The company wanted to invest in metal detection but needed a business justification. The rapid expansion provided the commercial case it needed.

Doughnut Peddler’s Jon Dairman, senior operation manager - Procurement, recalls, “We looked at various options and suppliers, gathered quotes and asked colleagues in the industry to share their experiences. We received positive feedback from everyone who had owned a Fortress unit—no one had anything negative to say about them.”

Doughnut Peddler’s brief, in terms of what it wanted from its metal detectors, was straightforward. Dairman was just looking for metal detection.

He says, “We didn’t want any bells and whistles, just something reliable—I wanted it not to be an issue, to be able to set it and forget it.”

However, from a metal detection perspective, the project wasn’t entirely straightforward. Doughnuts come out of the fryer and onto a 12-ft. cooling conveyor. Doughnut Peddler wanted to mount the detectors at this point, as it provides the last opportunity to inspect before doughnuts are packed into plastic trays that sit in metal baskets. However, the combination of high temperatures and moisture creates a “product effect” that can confuse metal detection equipment, as it cannot discriminate

Stealth metal detectors equipped with FM software inspect 160 doughnuts/min., overcome issues with product effect and minimize false rejects at three Doughnut Peddler plants.

between it and actual metal contamination. This can result in frequent false rejects.

With Doughnut Peddler’s lines running continuously at speeds of 160 doughnuts/min., the company could not entertain the possibility of false rejects disrupting production. Fortunately, the Stealth metal detector was able to achieve reliable performance on this product. The system combines powerful digital signal processing technology and FM software that provides high-speed precision detection and dual-frequency operation and automatically compensates for extreme product characteristics. All processing power resides on one board, versus multiple boards required on some competitive models.

These technical and mechanical features nullify or eliminate signals due to mechanical, electrical, airborne or product influences so the detector can effectively identify signals created by three types of metal, ferrous, nonferrous and 300 series stainless steel, and minimize the risk of false rejects.

Four full conveyor Stealth systems are installed on lines at the company’s bakeries in North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. As Doughnut Peddler continues to pursue an ambitious interstate growth strategy, the ability to demonstrate this level of rigor is proving beneficial. According to Yada: “We are already seeing that having enhanced product protection in place has the potential to unlock different customers. Some of the potential customers we are reaching out to are even more encouraged in working with us as they learn of our use of the robust metal detection hazard analysis and critical control points plan we have in place.”

For more information, visit www.fortresstechnology.com. SD

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Allen Bradley Controls At Harpak-ULMA our aim is to deliver smart, connected packaging solutions across multiple packaging platforms. Our partnership with Rockwell Automation puts our customers in the lead of industrial transformation. Standardizing on Allen Bradley components, controls & software, drastically reduces training and labor costs. Monitor, alert and report on both the equipment itself and the production process. Go one step further and incorporate augmented reality to drastically reduce training and trouble shooting. More intelligent, more efficient, more connected!.

Medical Packaging The medical industry requires reliable, reproducible and traceable packaging solutions.

Harpak-ULMA offers packaging solutions that meet all these standards, helping to provide maximum product protection, hermetic sealing, customizable package shapes, hygienic individual and multipacks, and easy-open options. With the industry trending towards fully-automated manufacturing facilities, Harpak-ULMA's vast knowledge has delivered successful installations by providing integrated solutions that are invaluable to our customers in the development of superior packaging systems that will drive down TCO and increase ROI.

Food Packaging Meat, cheese, poultry, produce, seafood, prepared meals, bakery items and snacks.

No matter the product, you need packaging solutions that meet the most stringent requirements of quality, reliability and safety.

Harpak-ULMA offers a full range of ULMA thermoformers, flow wrappers, vertical baggers, stretch overwrap, FLOW-VAC equipment, G. Mondini tray sealers and fillers.

Our RAMA secondary packaging solutions and world acclaimed fully integrated production lines separate us from the pack.

Automation Harpak-ULMA offers fully integrated, automated packaging lines to help increase throughput, avoid lengthy changeovers, reduce defects, lower labor costs, avoid labor shortages, and create a safer work environment. Recently adding our new collaborative robots (Cobots) to our already robust automation platform is ideal for endof-line solutions. From simple single line applications to engineering complete factory integration, Harpak-ULMA can offer turnkey production lines. Proven, reliable, and efficient global solutions.

Come to Booth 6101 and ask our experts about how we can meet your packaging needs.

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Innovations address eCommerce and retail-ready needs Packaging differentiates, protects, ships, promotes and displays products.

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estRock (Booth C-2223), a global, vertically integrated manufacturer of corrugated and consumer packaging with an in-house machinery manufacturing and service division, provides end users with a broad range of differentiated packaging designs and related packaging line automation.

The company is introducing three packaging automation technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the BoxSizer™ machine, the Pak On Demand™ pouch system and the Meta® Duo case former.

BOXSIZER The BoxSizer machine reportedly ranks as the only system on the market that can right-size multiple pre-loaded box footprints without the need for changeovers to reduce labor and shipping costs, void fill and excess packaging.

This is accomplished by measuring the outside dimensions and the internal void space of each loaded box and dynamically adapting to the various sizes arriving at random to the infeed. The BoxSizer adjusts itself to cut, crease, fold, close and seal each package for shipping.

PAK ON DEMAND With increasing consumer pressure for package recyclability and the proliferation of stock keeping units, brands need fiber-based packaging that can meet operational needs. The Pak On Demand pouch system 3D-scans products on a conveyor, creates a right-sized, corrugated pouch and seals it for shipment.

The result is a highly protective, rigid distribution package that is compati-

ble with curbside recycling and a process that is two or three times faster than manual envelope packing. In addition to eliminating unnecessary void fill and shipping charges, the system reduces labor costs by automating previously manual operations.

META DUO The Meta Duo machine provides the flexible automation needed to address today’s complex channel requirements with precision mandrel-forming technology that delivers four-sided, eight-sided or half-slotted cases or one- or twopiece shelf-ready designs with minimal changeover. By adapting Meta Systems technology to glue and form two-piece, retail-ready and other designs, the Meta Duo machine helps end users streamline operations while meeting multiple channel requirements from a single, small-footprint machine.

For more information, visit www.westrock.com. SD

The BoxSizer machine minimizes freight and packaging material costs by sizing each box to the shipment.

The Meta Duo case former allows brand owners to serve multiple channel needs in-house, thereby eliminating the need for co-packers or third-party logistics providers and associated packaging and freight redundancy.

For the eCommerce channel, the Pak On Demand pouch system provides right-sized, fiber-based distribution packaging, which is recyclable in any curbside program that accepts corrugated.

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Aseptic technology meets sustainability

Transparent, recyclable spouted pouches expand opportunities for aseptic packaging systems.

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After many years’ success in aseptic bag-in-box, Scholle IPN (Booth LS-6808) adopted this technology for pre-made spouted pouches. The CleanPouch® Aseptic spouted pouch system launched in 2018. The SureFill® 100P – Aseptic filler is a small-footprint, high-output rotary system complete with an award-winning spout, plug and cap combination.

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Peter Messacar, director of New Applications at Scholle IPN, notes, “The introduction and commercialization of the SureFill 100P – Aseptic system sparked a tremendous amount of interest from customers looking to develop products specifically for the aseptic process and spouted pouch package format. It has proved to be a significant breakthrough for us, winning . . . Plastics News’ Plastics Caps & Closures 2018 Innovation Award and offering opportunities for low-acid products that previously resorted to retort. As opportunities

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Products being considered for the spouted pouch format can be tested on the pilot-scale SureFill 50P – Aseptic semiautomatic filler.

formed, we recognized the need for a filler that suited pilot facilities, R&D labs, startups and trial production.”The pilot-scale SureFill 50P - Aseptic semiautomatic spouted pouch filler utilizes all of Scholle IPN’s aseptic filling technologies, including the CleanPouch Aseptic spouted pouch system, to test and commercialize products.

TRANSPARENT YET RECYCLABLE As much as product manufacturers enjoy the benefits of aseptic filling, including the economic advantages of eliminating cold chain logistics, consumers are looking for packaging that provides the same, or better, convenience. This includes flexible packaging that provides the transparency needed to examine the nutritional contents the product promotes. More importantly, consumers are demanding that packaging contributes to a circular environment. David Bellmore, director of Technology at Scholle IPN, explains, “We’ve identified a movement in the spouted pouch market from aluminum foil-based laminates to transparent laminates and then ultimately to a transparent and recyclable option. We are happy to announce that Scholle IPN can provide a solution for both through the introduction of RecShield film for spouted pouches.” Environmentally conscious RecShield film for the spouted pouch market is a structure that meets the requirements to carry the How2Recycle logo and is approved by the Association of Plastics Recyclers and Sustainable Packaging Coalition. The film’s transparency allows brands to design labels around the tantalizing colors of aseptically sterilized or hot-filled products.

AUGMENTED REALITY Dimensions of filler footprints may be hard to visualize in the busy environment of a trade show. Although the SureFill 50P – Aseptic machine is on display, augmented reality helps visitors grasp the size of the machine. Jackie O’Dea, marketing generalist at Scholle IPN, affirms, “Incorporating AR into our booth experience allows us to spend less time explaining logistics and more time diving into solutions.”

For more information, visit us at www.scholleipn.com. SD

Earlier this year, a panel of industry experts selected finalists for their superior innovations in the categories below.

Now it’s your turn to vote for the winners in: >> Baking & Snack/ Confectionery >> Beverage/ Dairy

>> General Packaging >> Meat/Poultry/ Seafood >> Pharma/Medical Device

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TUESDAY AFTERNOON!

CAST YOUR VOTE! Vote by Tuesday at noon at My Show Planner kiosks, packexpolasvegas.com/vote or on the mobile app.

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The Forum debuts in Vegas

Interactive discussions expand the free educational offerings presented on the show floor.

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ACK EXPO Las Vegas adds more than a dozen educational opportunities with the debut of The Forum – An Industry Knowledge Exchange (Booth C-1053). Augmenting the schedule of presentations on the Innovation Stages (Booth C-1041, C-1045, C-1049, N-501), the free, 45-min. learning sessions focus on the latest industry trends and include activities, small group discussions and Q&A. More than a dozen sessions are scheduled.

Speakers represent the Contract Packaging Association (CPA, Booth C-1359), Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP, Booth C-1361), OMAC The Organization for Automation and Control (Booth C-1256), OpX Leadership Network (Booth C-Central Lobby), PMMI Business Intelligence and PMMI U (Central Lobby), the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and the World Packaging Organisation (Booth C-1241).

The Las Vegas launch of The Forum follows well-received introductions last year at PACK EXPO International (October 14-17, 2018, McCormick Place, Chicago) and PACK EXPO East (April 16-18, 2018, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia).

For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com. SD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 Addressing Transportation Questions in Today’s Ever-Changing Marketplace 10:30-11:15 AM Experts in transportation methods will provide advice on how to select and test packaging. In addition to eCommerce, packaging designs must meet requirements for other types of transportation on a global platform; it must be cost-efficient to optimize ever-increasing transportation costs.

We discuss key considerations to determine the type of packaging and testing you should perform to ensure your package is delivered intact to your customer.

Brian Stepowany Sr Mgr, Packaging R&D B&G Foods

Global Packaging Challenges to Achieve Sustainability 11:30-12:15 PM When it comes to the environmental impacts of our products, a focus on packaging sometimes makes it hard to see the forest for the trees. The trend toward sustainability is an important influence on the packaging industry. Pierre Pienaar, president of the World Packaging Organisation, shares his ideas and convictions as to what can, quite simply, solve the global plastic issue and thus make our planet more sustainable.

Pierre Pienaar President World Packaging Organisation

Hiring and Retaining Your Workforce in Today’s Economy 1:30-2:15 PM In this interactive presentation, discuss industry best practice for hiring, and retaining talent. We will look at how the skills gap has forced companies to consider previously overlooked demographics as well as how competition for limited available talent has affected hiring practices. Additionally, we will discuss best practices for retaining employees as well as how to prepare for impending retirements.

The session features survey results from PMMI’s

2019 Education and Workforce Development Best Practices report.

Stephan Girard Sr Dir, Education & Workforce Development PMMI

Driving Innovation from Your Seat on the Bus 2:30-3:15 PM In this session we will break into three groups —marketing, package engineering and procurement—to work through a case example of digital print implementation. The exercise will help us learn to collaborate in creative ways to meet multiple functional objectives. Session leaders are packaging pros who are working together to complete a similar project. You will hear about their successes and challenges and learn tips for high-level collaboration and execution.

Nikki Johnson Exec VP Revenue Kala on behalf of CPA Greg Roskos, CPP Owner Passionate Packaging

Beginning with the End in Mind: Avoiding Later-Stage Problems Through Better Upfront Thinking in RFP 3:30-4:00 PM Getting input from all stakeholders involved in a capital equipment purchase earlier and more often is critical to a successful outcome. Discuss the most significant challenges faced in generating effective Requests for Proposal (RFP) and learn about the seven key components of an effective RFP from the OpX Leadership Network’s RFP Guidelines for potential solutions to these challenges.

Stephan Perry Co-Managing Dir OpX Leadership Network

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Line Speed Center-Lining: Getting the Most Out of the Packaging Assets You Already Have 10:30-11:15 AM An interactive discussion of the concept and application of Line Speed Center-Lining to enable production facilities to get the most out of the equipment they have and make the most of upcoming purchases. Session covers the interaction of the various machines and components on a packagingline and the holistic technical strategies necessary to ensure optimal overall line performance.

Ronald Mac Donald Expert Engineer, Global Transversal Technology Unit Nestlé Research

Calculating TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) to Better Understand the “Big Picture” 11:30-12:15 PM There’s more than the tip of the iceberg when calculating the true cost of capital assets. Utilizing the OpX Leadership Network’s Total Cost of Ownership Playbook learn about the critical components of acquisition costs and operating costs while applying them in a case example.

Bryan Griffen Dir of Industry Services PMMI

Packaging as a Marketing Tool 1:30-2:15 PM Beyond its important functional role, packaging is an important marketing tool because it reflects the brand’s identity, image, message and qualities.

Good packaging design differentiates. Package color, structural design, ergonomic shape, size, physical materials, feasibility, sustainability, label information and typography must be considered.

However, before the design process starts, it is imperative the company’s marketing strategy and message for the consumer is understood.

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Indicators ensure precise position Repeatable positioning cuts downtime, imparts process security.

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n the pharmaceutical industry, track-and-trace continues to generate attention. The European Falsified Medicines Directive (2011/62/EU), which took effect on February 9, 2019, requires all prescription medicines to be clearly labeled in a way that allows the entire production and transport process to be traced. These serial numbers are registered with a central European database and verified by pharmacies by scanning a DataMatrix code before medicine is given to the consumer.

This Directive aims to protect consumers against counterfeit products and requires installation of track-and-trace systems such as the TQS (Traceable Quality System) machine from WIPOTEC-OCS (Booth LS-6361). Such systems must integrate quickly and without major expense and cannot slow the line and negatively impact efficiency. In addition, since real estate on most pharmaceutical packing lines is limited, compact units are essential.

With the TQS, WIPOTECS-OCS offers a machine that accomplishes highly modular labeling according to all country-specific requirements.

Serial numbering potentially involves printing, reading, labeling and weighing functions, which the TQS-HC-A machine combines into one unit. It is designed for folding cartons, which make up at least 90% of medication packaging in the European market. The boxes are labeled on the front and/ or back, optionally on the top On the TQS machine, cameras verify the DataMatrix codes on the folding cartons. Position indicators dis- as well, and are weighed with a play the location of the printhead and camera. high-precision, high-tech load cell from WIPOTEC to confirm boxes are complete. Faulty products are automatically rejected. Where needed, tamper-evident labels can be applied to secure the packaging.

In the end, a track-and-trace machine can simplify processes and generate benefits beyond meeting legal requirements. Once the transition is complete, Daniel Anders, product manager for Track & Trace at WIPOTECS-OCS, predicts, pharmaceutical companies will “see advantages for their own production.”

SUPERVISED FORMAT CHANGE A small but highly significant component on the TQS-HC-A machine offers additional advantages. The AP05 position indicator from SIKO, parent company of SIKO Products (Booth C-5633), enables supervised format changes, provides additional process security and minimizes changeover time. With smaller batches and more frequent changes, switching from one size carton to the next generally means adjusting two axes. Up to 13 SIKO indicators may be installed on a TQS-HC-A machine.

Electronic AP05 indicators are bus-compatible and can be integrated into the machine controls. Here, target values for the next folding carton (stored in the machine controls in a recipe list) can be transmitted to the position indicator and appear on its display under the current actual value. If the actual

and target values match, integrated LED lights switch to green. Otherwise, the LED is red—position not yet achieved. The machine is ready for operation when all LED indicators are green, and only then can production be restarted.

Incorrect settings cannot occur. This prevents defective goods and increases process security.

“What we care about is secure reproducibility of the settings,” says Anders, “to ensure that every batch and every product receives the same exact code and seal, if relevant, as the ones before. This is ensured by the AP05. Another advantage: Changeover times are significantly shorter and therefore more efficient.”

The medication manufacturer does not need to worry so intensively about this secondary process and can focus instead on line clearance and documentation requirements.

MORE PROCESS SECURITY In the past, TQS machines were equipped as standard with mechanical position indicators from SIKO Products. The monitored electronic variant, the AP05 position indicator, is mechanically compatible and therefore can be retrofitted at any time.

Electronic indicators were first installed on a TQS-H-A machine by request.

Moritz Müller, position line product manager at SIKO, remembers: “Our orange SIKO meters have been used at WIPOTEC-OCS from the beginning.

When a pharmaceutical customer requested WIPOTEC [identify] a secure solution for format changes, we were thrilled when the team approached us to collaborate.”

The newly equipped TQS-HC-A machines quickly persuaded other WIPOTEC customers of the advantages of electronic position indicators.

Reproducibility of settings, process security to prevent defective products and damage to the machines, along with shorter setup times justify the higher initial investment when compared with the standard mechanical variant.

Müller is convinced: “Once the biggest upheavals have finished, more pharmaceutical manufacturers will come back to the benefits of guided, secure format change. Retrofitting is possible at any time.”

For more information, visit www.wipotec-ocs.com, www.siko-global.com. SD

TQS serial numbering system with bus-compatible AP05 electronic position indicator from SIKO Products provides the track-and-trace capability needed to meet requirements of the European Falsified Medicines Directive.

Picture credits: © SIKO GmbH, Christian Fischer

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Depositor fills by weight System integrates with combination scale, handles rigid or semi-rigid containers.

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Multi-Point Depositor from Yamato (Booth LS-5950) accurately fills rigid and semi-rigid containers for snacks, fruits, vegetables and fresh or frozen meals. Working in tandem with a Yamato combination scale, the system easily integrates on packaging lines, cuts costs and improves efficiency.

Automatically weighing and depositing product into trays eliminates the need to portion and fill containers by hand and reduces labor requirements and risk. With this automated system, end users see improved productivity and food safety since the product is deposited cleanly, which helps ensure good seal integrity.

“Given the food safety benefits, portion accuracy and throughput, ROI can usually be achieved in 12 to 18 months,” according to Larry Chmielewski, GM of Tray Lines at Yamato. “One customer that installed the system was able to complete all of the production they had scheduled for the year in six months.”

This customizable weighing and packaging system offers: lA high-sanitary design lT ool-free assembly and teardown for easy changeover and cleaning lC ompatibility with various packaging formats including cups, preform trays and thermoform trays lC onfigurable tray patterns lS ingle-source integration with Yamato scales Yamato also offers an optional accessory parts cart. Featuring heavy-duty stainless steel construction and an ergonomic design with locking casters, the parts cart provides a central, yet portable location for parts to be placed for proper cleaning.

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5 firms develop recyclable pouch New structure makes Bear Naked granola pouch acceptable to Store Drop-Off programs.

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he flexible packaging industry is tackling sustainability issues head-on, and leaders are working together to make recyclable pouches a reality in support of a more circular economy. According to the Flexible Packaging Association (Booth C-1341), flexible packaging already comes with some impressive sustainability benefits that relate to source reduction, less material going into landfills, reduced food waste via extended shelf life and reclosable features and fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to rigid packaging.

However, consumers pay more attention to how they dispose of a package than how it is made and transported, and creating a consumer-friendly circular path with recyclability has been a bit of an obstacle for flexible packaging. Until recently, most stand-up pouches ended up in the trash because many materials and components go into a flexible pouch. For easy recycling, each element must meet certain requirements.

That is beginning to happen. This year, Bear Naked® granola, a Kellogg product, launched a fully recyclable stand-up pouch. The 18-month journey involved five companies. The goal was to produce a recyclable pouch and do it efficiently while maintaining a consistent experience for consumers. Each organization played a role.

THE BRAND Kellogg wanted to make it easier for loyal consumers to recycle its packaging. It had been using a service for its Bear Naked granola that required consumers to sign up for a special program and ship flexible pouches to a location for recycling. That’s a lot of work.

Instead, the company wanted consumers to be able to take used pouches to retail stores, using the more convenient How2Recycle® program Store DropOff. However, before that could happen, Kellogg needed a recyclable film structure that would be acceptable at Drop-Off locations.

THE FILM The biggest challenge in recyclable flexible packaging is the film structure.

Although these packages are lightweight and thin, there are actually many layers of material involved. In order for a flexible package to be acceptable at front-of-store collection bins, a single-source, polyethylene (PE) film is needed.

Nine-layer Entour™ film from Berry Global (Booth US-7233) fit the bill and provided other important features related to barrier, window clarity, stiffness, sealability, feel and functionality.

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The launch of the Bear Naked pouch exemplifies the positive strides the packaging industry is making toward a circular economy. What brand will be next to reduce waste, protect the planet and give consumers what they want?

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The Bear Naked package utilizes zipper style 8113, a recyclable option from the Fresh-Lock® 8000 Series.

THE RESIN The film that Berry Global manufactures is possible thanks to innovations from Dow Chemical (Booth LS-6584, LS-6585). Dow’s RecycleReady technology includes PE resins for film structures that are approved by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition for the How2Recycle Store Drop-off initiative.

According to Dow, its groundbreaking Retain™ polymer modifiers are compatibilizers, which “allow converters to recycle barrier film trim back into film production without sacrificing optical or physical properties.” Dow also provided a high-performance sealant that helped meet the fast-paced line speeds of machines producing hermetically sealed packaging.

THE PRINTING Every facet of a flexible package must fit within the parameters of recyclability. Plus, as packaging materials change to achieve this objective, packaging engineers must make sure other materials and components still function as expected. That includes the ink, which is important if a package is to be attractive and meet brand identity specs. To capture the attention of shoppers and reinforce Bear Naked’s brand image, a registered, matte finish from Colormasters (Booth LS-6709) is applied to the pouch. The finish also provides extra heat resistance so the package runs more efficiently.

THE CLOSURE Reclosability is a major feature of Bear Naked’s stand-up pouch. Consumers like their granola to stay fresh. But, the zipper needed to be recyclable along with the film. The demand for more sustainable packaging spurred the FreshLock closures team from Presto Products (C-1444) to develop closures that support sustainability efforts.

Zipper style 8113 from the Fresh-Lock 8000 Series is specifically designed to seal to recyclable PE films, an attribute that not all closures can achieve. As a bonus, these zippers also enable faster packaging machine speeds and reliable sealing to avoid channel leakers.

In addition to all the benefits of a fully recyclable stand-up pouch, working with Fresh-Lock closures provides sustainability benefits to converters and manufacturers as well. The Fresh-Lock Green Spool Program minimizes the cost of recycling, allowing large spools to be returned, washed and reused or recycled into single-use spools.

“The Fresh-Lock closures team is proud to be part of the development of Bear Naked’s new recyclable package,” says Brad Hansen, president of Presto Products Specialty Division. “We’re excited to partner with other brands who see value in pursuing more sustainable flexible packaging coupled with reclosability to reduce food waste,” he concludes.

For more information, visit www.berryglobal.com, www.dow.com, www.colormastersllc.com, www.fresh-lock.com. SD

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Conveyors fit like a glove

Careful planning results in glitch-free installation.

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estled in the heartland in Eden, Wisconsin, manufacturing right on Main Street, Eden Pet Products produces high-quality canned pet food in a processing facility that meets the highest level of food safety.

When faced with the task of adding a newer line of equipment, “Multi-Conveyor (Booth C-1715) was recommended by the equipment manufactur-

er we purchased the (original) line from,” says Pete Simon, director-EPP Operations at Eden Pet Products. He continues, “After the first project went so smoothly, we used . . . [Multi-Conveyor] for the second project.”

Multi-Conveyor was not new to this plant.

A previous project involved Multi-Conveyor equipment to transport cans in bulk from a retort to

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accumulation where they are single filed, x-rayed and labeled. Simon was so pleased with the equipment, he invited Multi-Conveyor’s George Packard, sales/accounting manager, and Tim Bori, project manager, to meet regarding a new endeavor.

Packard describes their visit to the plant, “We were met by one of the warmest smiles and handshakes of any customer. Pete had an idea to incorporate an existing top-load palletizer instead of manually palletizing his trays. In order to do this, we had to rotate his tray 90 degrees and feed it into an existing spiral elevator. Once it was overhead, the tray needed to be moved to the other side of the room to feed the palletizer. Since we had flexibility in the layout, we used a standard-length, dual-lane turner and made the overhead conveyor to Success Line* standards to keep cost and lead times down.”

The new project incorporated three items: 1. One mild steel Success line table-style-top conveyor to convey cases from an existing spiral conveyor to an existing top-load palletizer 2. One mild steel, dual-lane tray turner between tray loader and spiral conveyor to reorient loaded trays from wide-side-leading to narrow-side-leading 3. One stainless steel can chute to replace two existing can chutes.

Simon explains, “At our packaging line we made two changes where [we] added new equipment. The first was a change in the conveyors carrying full cans. The new system included a singulator and can-merging section to feed into a single row. The second was adding a conveyor system overhead to a case palletizer.”

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When asked about the benefits Eden received by partnering with Multi-Conveyor, Simon recalls, “They came in, [and] looked at . . . what I wanted to accomplish. They measured the layout of the existing equipment that could not be relocated and came back with a design to fit our needs. When the conveyors arrived they fit into place like a glove. We were able to install in a couple of days, and we were up and running with no issues and no lost production time.”

After installation, Simon reports, “The new [conveyor] system added or replaced older, less-

efficient equipment with much smoother running equipment. We have never had any issues . . . from day one.”

Looking to the future, he notes, Multi-Conveyor could do what was needed at a competitive price without any adjustments at installation. He concludes, “The planning process and layout went very smoothly and very accurately. As with any opera-

tion, lines are always changing. We will have need for additional systems. We will use Multi-Conveyor for all our needs and recommend them to others.” *Multi-Conveyor’s Success Line of pre-engineered, pre-fabricated standard chain conveyor components can be shipped quickly to create value-driven modular conveyor systems.

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Pharma focuses on flexible fill/finish

Automation expands capabilities, boosts productivity and limits operator/product contact.

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harmaceutical packagers have the same wish list as other industries: maximize efficiency and product quality while reducing overhead, costs and labor. Flexibility is necessary too due to the wide range of packaging formats used. The tactic to achieve these goals is automation, and automated systems can be found from primary packaging through palletizing.

One area of activity is aseptic vial filling where ready-to-use primary packages are gaining market share. One system, the compact Dara SX-310-PP/D aseptic filling, stoppering and capping machine from NJM, a ProMach product brand (Booth N-307), offers a high degree of flexibility. It’s compatible with stainless steel or ceramic rotary piston pumps or peristaltic pumps that utilize “single-use” tubing. Operating at 120 containers/min., dosing volumes range from 0.1 to 250ml for liquids and from 2 to 1,500mg for powders.

Users can program a variety of fills—with nozzles lowered to the bottom of the containers, halfway up or from above. Stoppering also is programmable: full stopper insertion followed by aluminum/flip-off cap application or half stopper insertion or no capping for lyophilization. A servo-driven tangential rolling head at the closing head minimizes particulate generation. Inspection stations detect fill levels, missing stoppers and raised stoppers and trigger an automatic reject to remove out-of-tolerance vials. Changeover takes only 15 min. and requires no tools.

An equally flexible labeler, the compact Courser™ 230 model, can be installed inline or as a standalone unit and configured to run vials, syringes, bottles, ampules, cartridges, centrifuge tubes, auto-injectors and other small or unstable packages. A trunnion starwheel provides positive handling and minimizes label skew.

“There’s a growing need in our industry for highly versatile, low-volume packaging equipment,” says Omar Azam, inside sales manager at NJM. He adds, “What makes Courser unique is its dual-purpose capability. This modular labeler can be built to handle both vials and syringes or dedicated to one, with the option to later modify the system in the field. Courser can be designed with a manual infeed and discharge or integrated into a fully automated line. . . . By enabling a wide variety of packages to be labeled on a single machine, Courser reduces floor space requirements and the cost of investment.”

The labeler achieves speeds of up to 250 vials/min. and 200 syringes/

The servo-driven Courser labeler offers continuous-motion handling with an option to operate in intermittent motion when orienting packages.

Fully servo-driven, the SX-310-PP/D fill/finish machine adapts easily to new formats and sizes and provides repeatable performance, low maintenance, simple troubleshooting and fast changeover.

min. An option for orienting packages allows for specific label placement, such as for containers with a flange or graduation, at speeds of up to 100/min.

Suitable for clear and opaque plastic, metallic and paper labels, the machine achieves label placement accuracy of +/1/32 in. (1mm). Changeover takes 10 to 15 min. with minimal adjustments and no tools required.

Options include an integrated thermaltransfer or laser printer to print variable data and print inspection and faulty label removal systems.

The superior print quality and print For label printing, Weiler Labeling wear resistance achieved by the Autonomy IV printer yields codes Systems, a ProMach product brand with the highest grades.

(WLS, Booth C-3225, N-307) launches the Autonomy™ IV on-demand digital label printer. The printer offers quick turnaround, production planning flexibility, real-time variable data application, inventory reduction and/or multilingual label printing. Integration of a vision inspection option such as the Total Layout Control system from Antares Vision (Booth N-224) provides maximum quality control.

To introduce the Autonomy IV printer to the marketplace, representatives from WLS and Antares Vision discuss how print-on-demand labeling and whole-label inspection are transforming the packaging market at 1:00 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 24) on Innovation Stage 3 (Booth C-1041).

Easy to operate with minimal training, printing can be initiated locally with artwork stored on the printer’s hard drive. For even greater capability and control, the printer can be connected to a network or to a line data management system.

Featuring an ultraviolet-curing, drop-on-demand printer, the Autonomy IV machine can print most barcode formats and human-readable codes from static or dynamic data, including serialized data. In addition, it can print high-impact visual graphics in full color or black-and-white at speeds up to 3,050 in. (7m)/min.

For more information, visit www.NJMPackaging.com, www.WeilerLS.com, www.antaresvision.com. SD

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Linear system moves machinery forward Mechatronic technology increases throughput, supports customization, robotics integration and instant changeovers.

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dvances in automation continue to drive the convergence of previously disparate technologies. The convergence of everything from information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) to safety and non-safety inputs/outputs (I/Os) in the same environment has intrigued controls engineers, machine builders and executives in the packaging industry.

However, the convergence of mechanical and electronic engineering embodied in the eXtended Transport System (XTS) from Beckhoff Automation (Booth LS-6149) has the potential to redefine packaging machinery and address the biggest challenges faced by packaging operations today.

In addition to being mechatronic, the XTS represents a convergence of linear and rotary motion technologies. The system creates a dynamic track system with linear motor modules, combining position measurement and power electronics with outstanding customization for its mechanical guide rails and movers. With the XTS, movers are treated as individual servo axes, and programming of the motion profiles is conveniently integrated in standard TwinCAT 3 automation software. The linear The XTS on this machine from KOCH Packaging Systems (Booth LS-6766) provides dynamic transportation for toothbrushes and packaging and enables the successful integration of pick-and-place robotics.

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transport system also simplifies required changeovers for the ever-increasing product variety driven by consumer demands.

Through its convergence of technologies and core performance advantages, XTS enables flexible mass production down to Batch Size: One for small contract packaging operations and large companies alike. These benefits have already been proven in diverse applications such as product stream sortation and synchronization, dynamic product transport, bag filling and inline package assembly. In the same way that personal-computer-based control drives IT-OT convergence, XTS brings together the best of many technologies and principles in one package.

CUSTOMIZATION AND FOOTPRINT Unlike some linear transport systems, the XTS supports nearly unlimited options for movers, track shapes and sizes, combination with auxiliary tracks and robotics integration. Any number of XTS movers can move independently of one another in the highly dynamic system, accelerating at up to 100 m/s² and reaching speeds of 4 m/s along the mechanical guide rails. Rails options accommodate a wide range of applications from light 1.5-kg workpieces up to 12-kg loads. Connected motor modules can span multiple lengths and create simple straight segments and complete loops, such as circles, ovals or S-curves with 45- and 22.5-degree modules.

The motor modules don’t require separate drive electronics or amplifiers in electrical cabinets. The systems are relatively flat and eliminate expensive mechanical components such as chain drives and actuators. While systems from other vendors require one or more cable per motor module, the XTS uses just one EtherCAT communication cable and a power cable every 3m. These space-saving capabilities help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) shrink overall machine footprint by 25%–50%, even when implementing multiple tracks or robotics.

Harnessing the real-time communication of EtherCAT, the mechatronic system can work in concert with other systems. For example, two tracks can work together simultaneously when stacked on top of each other to carry the top and bottom of a part or when mixing vertical and horizontal motion segments. Track Management software enables physical adaptations to the track in real time, allowing motor module segments and movers to transfer between

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clear advantages. However, this is not cause for concern. Many machine builders, including a number exhibiting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019, already offer modular packaging machines that offer the XTS and plug-and-play capabilities.

These forward-thinking OEMs recognize the clear benefits of a linear transport system. Through the convergence of once separate technologies in an innovative, space-saving design, the XTS enables continuous product flow, high precision and efficient self-reconfiguration based on any production aspect from lot numbers to recipes. By putting Industrie 4.0 concepts and flexible mass production within reach today, the XTS provides the next step forward for the packaging industry.

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Increased throughput, faster changeovers and completely new machine concepts are possible with the XTS from Beckhoff Automation.

the XTSs, to sort samples or clear defective product from the main line. In addition, the mechatronic system can easily integrate pick-and-place robots and other kinematics to change the nature of robotic handling from asynchronous to synchronous.

THROUGHPUT AND FLEXIBILITY This convergence of technologies in packaging operations brings together real-world benefits and competitive advantages. While greater product and packaging variety traditionally meant more changeovers and, as a result, more downtime, the XTS increases production of highly custom products down to Batch Size: One, while completing changeovers on the fly. The linear transport systems do not require intensive mechanical modifications when switching between a specific recipe or batch because all changes take place in TwinCAT 3 automation software. This environment can be used for all packaging machine control programming, including programmable local control, motion control, robotics and human/machine interface.

In addition to eliminating changeovers, TwinCAT 3 software provides a standard framework for XTS programming, complete with basic functions, such as station-to-station and load applications and built-in diagnostics. The software also enables jerk avoidance, collision avoidance and automatic buffering for the individual products to ensure smooth operation without damage to products or systems. With core functions available and intuitive programming via IEC 61131-3 and Microsoft Visual Studio, engineers can make changeovers instantly.

For machines in Cloud-connected Smart Factories, offsite engineering staff or OEMs can implement changes remotely by loading a program.

MECHATRONICS ADVANCES For packaging operations on the leading edge of automation technology, these advances represent incredible opportunities to expand and increase production. For those who have limited engineering or R&D staff, it can seem like a daunting task to implement linear transport systems, despite the

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Cobots make random picks And overcome what used to be impossible.

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ick six different size food items randomly oriented on a moving conveyor and place each of these items into the same pouch. Then do this again 1,199 times, ensuring each pouch has the same six items. This is the challenge a collaborative robot (cobot)-equipped packaging line from Universal Robots USA (UR, Booth US-7279) and Allied Technology addresses in the Robotics Zone (Booth N-850). Cobots on the line quickly identify and pick items, ranging from packs of Craisins® to cans of beef ravioli. The work done by the cobots will provide food-filled backpacks to Blessings in a Backpack, a leader in the effort to end childhood hunger, ensuring that children receiving free or subsidized school lunches during the week do not go hungry on weekends.

“We are excited to partner with Blessings in a Backpack while also addressing the needs of the packaging industry with solutions that will simplify and fast-track cobot deployment on their lines,” says Stuart Shepherd, regional sales director of Universal Robots’ Americas division.

“Random picking is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after automation tasks from industries such as eCommerce, fulfillment centers and warehousing,” he explains. The demo shows a compact, modular system handling the entire process from box erecting to vision-guided conveyor tracking, part picking, tote assembly, pouch filling and sealing, kitting and palletizing. Shepherd notes, it also shows off the capabilities of UR’s Certified

A four-cobot line picks random product and loads food into a pouch destined for Blessings in a Backpack.

A UR5e cobot on the Blessings in a Backpack line features the latest flexible grasping technology via a Kenos® KCS vacuum gripper from Piab.

Another Robotics Zone demo features a standalone UR3e cobot equipped with a CobotPump ECBPi and vacuum end effector from Schmalz, which generates vacuum electrically, eliminating the need for compressed air. It also supports wireless data exchange.

Systems Integrators (CSIs) like Allied Technology, which “was able to quickly create this fully automated solution.”

The line features four UR cobots equipped with products from the UR+ platform that certifies grippers, vision cameras, software and other peripherals to work seamlessly with UR’s cobot arms. The latest flexible grasping technology is shown on a UR5e cobot equipped with the Kenos® KCS vacuum gripper from Piab (Booth C-4736) and guided by a vision camera from Cognex (Booth LS-6163), a UR+ partner.

Picking capabilities also are on display at UR’s

booth. In this demo, assembled by Saber Engineering, another UR CSI, a UR5 cobot locates and recognizes randomly positioned batteries. Using an end-of-arm micro camera from Keyence (Booth US-7541) it picks and places the batteries, checks for damage and finishes the cycle by placing products into trays per specific voltage requirements.

Elsewhere in the booth, visitors can walk up to and interact with cobots in the “playpen area” where an U53e cobot with Robotiq’s new UR+ certified E-Pick vacuum gripper allows attendees to explore on-the-spot programming. The gripper is a recent addition in a rapidly expanding UR+ product portfolio that now includes 195 UR+ certified products.

A dedicated classroom in the booth offers a setting for free one-hour training sessions to help end users kick-start cobot-assisted packaging applications. Classes presented by certified trainers focus on Pick-and-Place, Moving Conveyors or Palletizing. Attendees depart with a complete and functional program for their application.

The company also is launching its Service360 Now program that provides customized service plans designed to facilitate direct access to cobot specialists and quick resolution of any cobot issues.

A 24/7 Customer Portal online management system dispatches onsite UR experts within hours. Video or onsite meetings provide support for preventive maintenance and cobot optimization.

For more information, visit www.universal-robots.com, www.piab.com, www.cognex.com, www.keyence.com.

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Filling machines serve dairy industry Rotary and inline designs maximize productivity.

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igh-quality filling, sealing and overcapping machines from A.T.S. Engineering (Booth LS-6238) handle a wide range of plastic packaging for dairy applications.

Founded in 1994 by GM and CEO Anthony Subryan, the Canadian company focuses on two main designs, custom-made rotary and inline filling machines for products such as cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt, ricotta, ice cream, margarine, juice, sauces and dips. Easily adapted for single or multiple fills, the equipment meets or exceeds dairy standards such as USDA, FDA and 3-A. Rigorous checks at installation guarantee the highest output.

The business grew from Subryan’s experience redesigning and modifying equipment, mostly filling machines, for dairy processors, which needed to achieve higher speeds and efficiencies. He says, “When I looked at my client’s equipment and designs, I was able to see opportunities to develop parts that would improve overall performance.”

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for complete machines. He recalls, “Before starting my own company, I had orders that totaled $310,000. I didn’t let that opportunity vanish. I started my own company, and from that moment on, business started to flourish.”

In order to accommodate growth while meeting end user needs, the company and its staff of 15—including three engineers, two of whom, Mark and Pierre, are the founder’s sons—relocated to a facility in Toronto, Ontario, for a few years. Now in nearby Brampton, its 20,000-sq.-ft. plant is ideally suited for manufacturing high-quality equipment. As it celebrates its silver anniversary, Subryan says A.T.S. Engineering will continue to deliver “the most advanced equipment for the most competitive needs in this changing market.”

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Corbion saves $80,000 a year

Upgrading coding improves workflow and expands easily as volume increases.

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n 2013, Corbion, a leader in food ingredients in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was preprinting variable data and logos on upward of 10,000 corrugated boxes a day with stencil printing for packaged frozen food products. For production runs under 100 boxes, the company applied preprinted labels to blank boxes. After a thorough review, management determined that both processes were wasteful, expensive and outdated—and required excessive amounts of manpower and floor space.

“We often had an unused surplus of preprinted boxes, plus sorting problems—packing product in the

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wrong box, for example—and lots of non-productive activities associated with this part of the operation,” says Alex Iskander, continuous improvement manager for Corbion. Both marking methods caused workflow issues and unnecessary expenses: Stencil printing cost $0.04/box, and labels cost $0.12/box.

Marking and coding systems that cut costs were needed. The equipment would need to keep pace with high line speeds while operating effectively in a 35 F plant environment that is prone to airborne flour debris.

THE SOLUTION The original solution from Matthews Marking Systems (Booth C-1841) provided inline, on-demand carton printing with accurate marking and coding while creating a more efficient printing process. It included the MPERIA marking and coding automation platform paired with high-resolution, piezo VIAjet T-100 Series inkjet printheads.

The MPERIA controller lets Corbion create and store messages for multiple production lines from a single touchscreen interface. It also seamlessly integrates label formats from its previous design software, simplifying mark creation and allowing operators to quickly change and edit messages. Further, the system prevents coding errors and incorrectly packed boxes.

The VIAjet T-Series printers record and print each lot number, box count identifier and production date and time directly onto porous materials.

An automatic cleaning system that recycles ink and minimizes ink consumption improves cost-effectiveness. The ink is formulated for cold temperatures, while the marking system’s onboard heaters ensure ink remains fluid prior to jetting—without generating any detectable warmth or impacting the surroundings.

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Printing on-demand eliminated the need to preprint and inventory boxes or labels, streamlined production flow, reduced the chance of packing errors and cut costs for Corbion.

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Recyclable pouch debuts

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he Think Green portfolio of flexible packaging materials from Peel Plastics (Booth LS-6466) offers recyclable pouch options. Substrate characteristics compete with the 40-year-old company’s traditional multi-material structures.

In-house printing, laminating and converting capabilities at two North American locations minimize transport-related carbon footprint and expedite project turnaround.

For more information, visit www.peelplastics.com. SD Peel Plastics introduces the Think Green portfolio of recyclable flexible packaging.

Partner With the Product Inspection Experts Onboard heaters on T-Series printers ensure ink remains fluid in 35 F plant environment.

THE RESULTS Since the 2013 installation, Corbion reduced preprinted box inventory, freed up warehouse space and cut labor costs associated with packing mistakes. Further, printing costs have been drastically reduced by $0.038/stenciled box and $0.118/labeled box. Overall, the company realized an annual cost savings of more than $80,000, and the new system quickly paid for itself.

Because MPERIA acts as a central operating system for multiple printheads and production lines, the system has grown along with Corbion’s changing needs. For example, two years after the initial implementation, the plant added Matthews’ VIAjet L-Series L12 high-resolution thermal inkjet printers to mark lot and date codes. This addition integrated easily into the existing line due to MPERIA’s inherent control capabilities.

Years after Corbion’s initial purchase, Matthews Marking released the “E” version of the T-Series printers. The updated printer runs 25% faster than earlier models and can be placed nearly twice as far from the target surface while still producing high contrast marks, text and graphics. The additional space also minimizes the risk of a box contacting the printhead, preventing dust buildup in the ink nozzles, therefore reducing maintenance and extending printhead life.

Iskander is extremely pleased with the results of both implementations, as well as with the post-installation service and has recommended Matthews Marking within the Corbion network: “I’ve presented our success with their systems to my colleagues at both North American and global corporate meetings, and several are now in the process of either purchasing, or are planning to purchase, similar solutions from Matthews.”

For more information, visit www.matthewsmarking.com. SD

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Sanitary conveyor handles cake mix

Partnership between Dorner and JEM International leads to successful filling line for multinational customer.

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EM International recently designed a cake mix packaging line to replace an antiquated line at a multinational company. The cake mix maker wanted to improve production speeds and fill-rate accuracy. The application was unique in that it called for the cake mix to travel 16.5 ft. up an inclined conveyor at a 45-degree angle. Normally, JEM builds its own conveyors, but the design of this Z-shaped conveyor would have taken extra engineering time and resources. This was an ideal time to reach out to one of its partners, Dorner Mfg. (Booth C-1844). Turning to Dorner to supply two sanitary conveyors saved time and brought the high level of sanitary standards that JEM and its customer were seeking. The project took about nine months to complete and was installed in 2017.

“The Z-shape was definitely a specialized conveyor and not your typical straight conveyor,” recalls Brett Mattson, vice president of sales at JEM. He explains, “Dorner offers a great design in keeping the belt flat in a Z-shape orientation. No reason to reinvent the wheel on something they know how to do. We trusted them, and they did a great job.”

The line starts with mix loaded into a hopper on a 10-ft.-high mezzanine.

Cake mix flows down into a vibratory pan feeder from Eriez (Booth LS-5901), which controls movement of the product as it’s transferred onto the first Dorner conveyor, a straight, 20-ft.-long AquaGard 7360 Series with an 18-in.-wide belt.

This horizontal conveyor feeds (waterfalls) the mix onto the infeed of the AquaGard LPZ (Z shaped) conveyor. On the LPZ conveyor, a cleated belt holds mix as it travels up to the hopper. A clear, removable Lexan shield covers the conveyor and protects the product from the environment. From the hopper, the mix is filled into 44-lb. bags, passes through metal detection and is palletized.

Dorner’s AquaGard and AquaPruf sanitary conveyor platforms are designed for the food and medical industries and meet various regulations (e.g., Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee, National Sanitation Foundation, USDA and FDA) for safe and effective operation. One person can completely disassemble the conveyors, without tools, in less than 90 sec. “We have very easy-toclean sanitary conveyor platforms that save customers time,” says Chris Elley, the Dorner regional sales manager who worked with JEM on the project.

“If they run a different batch of cake mix, the conveyors can be cleaned and sanitized in just a few minutes,” he reports.

On a cake mix filling line, the mix moves at speeds of about 215 ft./ min. on two sanitary conveyors from Dorner, including a 45degree incline.

Mattson recalls, “The ease of cleaning between production runs was huge for our customer. The sanitary aspects of being able to get to all areas of the conveyor for cleaning was important. We’re not experts in Food Safety Modernization Act standards. Dorner is well-versed in that area, that’s why we went with them.”

Elley says this project is a good example of each company flexing strengths in its areas of expertise to create a packaging line that exceeded the customer’s expectations. He notes, “Our core product line is conveyors. We have the engineering and application know-how to design and manage that portion of the project. The hoppers and bagging scales are JEM’s core products and what they do best. They saved valuable engineering time by allowing us to come in and handle the sanitary conveyors. It worked out well for everyone.”

Mattson concludes, “We build many components in house, but we can’t build everything. It’s good to form partnerships with other companies in the industry. For this project, it made a lot of sense to work together.”

For more information, visit www.dornerconveryors.com, www.eriez.com. SD

Sanitary conveyor design expedites disassembly for cleaning and the cleaning process itself.

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Chicago show set to break records PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO return to McCormick Place in 2020.

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he biennial, co-located PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO returns to McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 8–11, 2020. The 2020 edition builds on the highly successful 2018 edition, which recorded nearly 45,000 attendees, 1.25 million net sq. ft. of exhibit space and 2,500 exhibitors including 457 new exhibitors.

“The continued success of PACK EXPO is a testament to not only our industry’s growth but PMMI’s commitment to offering a world-class environment for exhibitors to offer cutting-edge solutions to our attendees,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), the producer of the PACK EXPO family of shows. “We are

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committed to adding value by constantly improving our show offerings to assist in driving the packaging industry into the future,” he adds.

Harry Kurniawan, financial controller at Verka Food International, arrived looking for equipment.

He reports, “We’re setting up a new plant and came to PACK EXPO International to find an automated packaging machinery line. . . . we were able to find two possible suppliers for each part of that new line, allowing us to weigh our options.”

A 10-plus year exhibitor at PACK EXPO, Scott Smith, vice president, Global Business Development and Strategic Marketing for Barry-Wehmiller (Booth C-1800), ranks PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2018 as one of the best.

Timm Johnson, vice president Sales and Marketing at Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery (Booth C-3436), concurs: “This was one of the busiest PACK EXPOs I can remember,” he recalls “A number of good projects came in, traffic was steady, and at one point, traffic by our booth was so heavy, everyone was at a standstill in the aisle.”

While returning show favorites such as the Innovation Stages addressed hot industry topics, The Forum made its PACK EXPO International debut with 15 interactive sessions. Jake Lunow, packaging engineer at Spectrum Brands, found great value in the on-floor educational opportunities.

He reports, “The Innovation Stage presentation on eCommerce is what really drew me to the show.”

The inaugural Technology Excellence Awards was a hit too. After months paring down the many qualified entries, onsite voting allowed attendees to judge the most innovative technologies at the show.

The winners in the Baking and Snack, Beverage and Dairy, General Packaging, Meat/Poultry/Seafood, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices and Prepared Foods categories were, respectively, Triangle Package Machinery (Booth C-2614), Volpak (Booth C-4400), Evolabel (Booth US-8464), Bemis, now Amcor (Booth N-325), Neopac The Tube, Bausch + Ströbel Machine (Booth N-215B) and Pearson Packaging Systems (Booth C-3106).

Another new feature, CareerLink, a platform for PMMI member companies seeking to fill entry-level and internship positions, allowed student candidates to connect live with prospective employers.

Other popular features included the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast, PACK gives BACK™, featuring comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, and the Insider Advantage program. The latter provided private meeting space and other support to teams from 23 packaged goods companies.

For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOinternational.com, www.HCPEchicago.com. SD

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AR, remote support boost efficiency Interacting remotely in real time provides support instantly.

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nder the theme, “Support Built In,” Morrison Container Handling Solutions (Morrison CHS, Booth C-2241) demonstrates augmented reality (AR) and remote support technology.

Part of its Remote Support Capabilities, launched in 2018, the technology enables quick communication with local and foreign facilities and troubleshooting. It’s even possible to bring user manuals to life and conduct remote Factory Acceptance Tests, eliminating the time and cost involved with traveling for tests.

“Morrison embraces technology and stays current, so finding a way to bridge the gap of service and travel was a natural evolution for us,” explains Nancy Wilson, CEO of Morrison CHS.

container-handling scenario, seeing it in life-size or tabletop to truly picture how it will fit into a new or existing line.

“The opportunities are essentially endless with what we can do with this remote and AR technology,” says Ryan Finke, engineering manager at

Morrison CHS. He concludes, “We’re going to continue to forge ahead and find new applications with these systems to make it easier for our customers to receive support on a moment’s notice.”

For more information, visit www.morrison-chs.com.

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On the end user side, special glasses equipped with AR technology enable live streaming of the operation so Morrison can diagnose and guide in real time for quick response to questions about setup, operation and maintenance of container-handling systems. Additionally, the glasses provide PDF viewing, language translation, photo capture and sharing, video viewing and can be safety rated and programmed to guide changeover operations specific to the end user’s application.

The Technology Department at Morrison goes one step further with Hololens AR. This headset allows end users to physically interact with a virtual

With AR, remote Morrison technicians see the same thing the operator sees and can answer questions about setup, operation, changeover, maintenance or troubleshooting.

with the same processability, durability and reliability as our standard mixed-material pouches. Call us today to learn how you can start running Think Green solutions in your production facility.

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Thank you to our Editorial Advisory Boards for your strategic guidance.

Your experience and counsel helps us to continue to provide relevant and forward-looking business information for all our audiences.

Aladin Alkhawam Director, Packaging Ops Par Pharmaceutical

Stacy Johnson Dir. of Marketing & Strategic Planning, Dorner

Jan Brücklmeier, Technical Application Group Packaging Technology Expert, Nestlé USA

Greg Berguig, VP, Sales and Marketing PAC Machinery

Alexandria Faust Packaging Engineer Unilever David France, Packaging Research Fellow Conagra Foods Patrick Keenan, R&D Packaging Engineer General Mills/Annie’s Organic Snacks Mike Marcinkowski Principal Engineer Keurig Green Mountain Paul Schaum Chief Operations Officer Pretzels Inc. David Smith, VP Global Packaging Development Johnson & Johnson Jasmine Sutherland President,Texas Food Solutions and VP, Perfect Fit Meals Robert Weick, Pkg R&D Campbell’s Soup Co. © 2019 PMMI Media Group | updated July 2019

Jeff Bigger, PresidentCEO, Massman Automation Designs Scott Chehak,VP and General Manager Arrowhead Systems Rick Fox III, Director, Engineering Services Fox IV Technology Tom Ivy, President F.R. Drake Mike Jacko, VP, Applications and New Product Innovation, Urschel Lisa Hunt, COO Plexpack Brian Ormanic, Lead Applications Engineer ARPAC Martin Prakken CEO-Owner BluePrint Automation Colin Warnes, Director Sales Engineering & Project Management ADCO Manufacturing

Christine Bense Chief Operating Officer Ventura Coastal Hendrik Eyselee, Director of Engineering, Cheese and Dairy, Kraft Foods Greg Flickinger, Senior VP of Operations, Green Thumb Industries Bill Gill, Assistant VP, Environmental Affairs Smithfield Foods John Hilker, Senior VP The C.F. Sauer Company Vince Nasti, VP of Operations, Nation Pizza & Foods Tony Vandenoever Director, Supply Chain Engineering, PepsiCo Diane Wolf, Industry Consultant, former VP of Engineering, Global Safety, Environmental and Sustainability, Kraft Foods Jim Prunesti Vice President Engineering Conagra Brands Joe Zembas Director Engineering and Technical Services The J.M. Smucker Co. David Watson, former VP Engineering, Campbell Soup Company

General Trends ENVIRONMENTAL

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Food/bev invests in processing — Reducing depletion of natural resources — Tighter regulations and heavier taxes protecting theforenvironment he market food and beverage processing machinery is expected to grow from — Minimizing waste and saving energy

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$5.3 billion in 2016 to $6.1 billion in 2021,

— Economic and political uncertainty — Low order backlogs according to capital Globalinvestment Trends Influencing Food — Dampened and Beverage Processing , a report from PMMI, — Changes in trade and security policies The Association for Packaging and Processing

Food and Beverage Processing Machinery Trends CONSUMER DEMAND — Innovation due to increased sales of sugar-free confectionery and chocolate — Meat-based culture and diet — Convenience with more restaurants, restaurant chains and fast food centers

PRICING PRESSURE — Increasingly concentrated food retail sector — Purchasing power of large retail organizations — Growth in sales of private-label goods — Focus on high-quality products and differentiating product ranges

PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION — Improved nutrition information and growing consumer health consciousness — Increased travel and busy lifestyles, driving more convenient eating

Technologies (Central Lobby). Meat and poultry, beverage and dairy rank as the top three segments with beverage processing equipment projected to experience the strongest demand with a 4.2% compound annual growth rate.

Changing consumer demands, pricing pressures and the need for product differentiation are driving the need for investment in new processing machinery or upgrades.

Other influences on purchasing decisions include environmental and economic factors. On the environmental side, concerns include depletion of natural resources, tighter regulations and heavier taxes to protect the environment, as well as ways to minimize waste and save energy. Economic considerations include financial and political uncertainty, low-order backlogs, dampened capital investments and changes in trade and security policies.

End users seeking to upgrade or expand lines will find the latest technology at the next ProFood Tech in 2021 (April 13-15, McCormick Place, Chicago).

For more information, visit www.PMMI.org. SD

Food and beverage processing machinery trends fall into three categories: consumer demand, pricing pressure and product differentiation.

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Is perfect printing possible?

Dry-offset technology reproduces photographic quality.

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ry-offset printing isn’t new, but it has evolved. Mirjana Suric, senior manager, Graphics Technology at Polytainers (Booth LS-6514), explains what the technology can deliver today in a chat with the PACK EXPO Show Daily.

Show Daily: How did you become an expert on printed plastic packaging?

Suric: I started in the printing department as a packer and worked my way across the business—learning the ins and outs of what it takes to make plastic packaging perfect. I’ve been a key player in delivering some very successful printed projects that have won industry awards. I know . . . the best approach to prepress color separation for dry-offset printing. I’m confident with the advice I offer customers on the finer details to achieve perfection with their designs. In fact, the entire team has championed a number of key competencies and developed a graphics orientation kit to help brand owners create a quality design for dry-offset printing—an important tool as not all designs translate well across different mediums, like paper to round plastic containers.

Show Daily: What is so great about dry-offset printing?

Suric: Dry-offset printing has made great strides. It used to be that images had to be line art—nothing sophisticated. Today, we are able to form digital plates in-house and reproduce photographic quality using a proprietary spot color method to create high-quality, vibrantly decorated containers at a fraction of the cost of in-mold labeling (IML) or shrink sleeving. Dry-offset-printed packages also offer a sustainability benefit. Containers are 100% recyclable and don’t incur any additional costs in material or production steps when compared to shrink sleeves or IML.

Show Daily: What are the proprietary benefits of Polytainers’ dry-offset printing and how has it helped move the packaging market forward?

Suric: Through extensive R&D, Polytainers developed a proprietary color separation process known as PolyToneTMHigh Definition (PT-HD). This proprietary color separation process produces TruToneTM high-resolution photographic images. By digitally exposing images directly onto plates and applying our range of dot color technology, we’re able to achieve decorating quality comparable to IML and shrink sleeve. The result is bolder, truer colors than traditional CMYK [cyan, magenta, yellow, black] separations. Our facilities in Toronto and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, are equipped with high-speed Dry-offset printing offers quality PT-HD printers capable of process printing up competitive with IML and shrink sleeving at a lower cost. to eight colors on cups and lids, with a quick 20-min. changeout of digital plates, if needed. We’ve established an industry benchmark for high-quality dry-offset printing and have won 52 awards for PTHD printed packages in the past five years.

Show Daily: With comparable design quality, why would a brand owner choose PT-HD dry-offset printing over IML or shrink sleeve?

Suric: Polytainers’ dry offset is the most economical form of decorating on rigid plastic packaging. As in-house experts with the right technology and resources, we’re able to advise brand owners on the finer details of printing and can make changes to digital plates on the fly. If we aren’t satisfied with the results on the press, we have the flexibility to work directly with the brand owner to resolve issues with no loss of time, additional materials or extra cost.

These efficiencies provide confidence that delivery dates will not be negatively affected.

Show Daily: In your opinion what is the best way to leverage Polytainers’ PT-HD in-house expertise?

We have more than 50 years of experience handling files specifically for dry-offset printing. We understand how colors are printed wet-on-wet on a common blanket and how our machines behave to meet and exceed expectations. Having Polytainers do the prepress color separations is the best way to leverage our expertise. We know how to use spot-color technology to create vibrant, realistic images and legible text—whether that involves gradients, vignettes, halos or reverse type.

This is why it’s important to have prepress artwork unlocked so that we can separate colors properly to achieve the best results. The appearance of soft shadows within a design is a prime example. While many vendors would use a screen of black to create shadows and risk an inconsistent output due to dot gain, we know the right color combinations within our eight-color process to produce a consistent gray shadow for the entire (large or niche) print run.

When the design file is locked and prepress is done by a third-party supplier, if an edit is needed, the time it takes to go back and forth creates additional costs and delays.

Brand owners can support our effort by applying simplicity to designs and fonts. Big visuals and sans serif fonts have a stronger impact and allow us to create greater definition, depth and detail. Our graphics orientation kit helps brand managers distinguish their brand.

For more information, visit www.polytainersinc.com. SD

Proprietary PT-HD technology reproduces vibrant, realistic designs around the entire container and close to top and bottom margins.

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Custom feeder fits in tight space Unit dispenses flat materials measuring up to 3.75-in. wide and 1-in. thick.

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nnovation Technology Machinery needed to integrate a large number of friction feeders into a custom-built system. The feeders dispense materials up to 3.75-in. wide such as folded pamphlets and bifold plastic covers. The number of feeders involved and limited space necessitated careful planning.

Pineberry Manufacturing (Booth C-1632) initially recommended its SF8 model, its smallest standard SF Series feeder, which could handle the specified materials easily. However, the SF8 feeder is designed to feed items up to 7.75 in. wide. Arranging the required number of 8-in.wide feeders meant that the system’s footprint would exceed initial estimates, and the completed system would simply not fit into the assigned area. The solution: Customize the standard design to fit.

The SF4 model, designed to feed up to 3.75-in.- wide materials, was proposed and accepted, and production began. Rigorous sample testing confirmed consistent, reliable feeding performance.

Once the desired

The downsized feeder handles materials up to 3.75 in. wide and 1 in. thick.

A smaller SF4 feeder was specially designed to fit into the allotted space where multiple feeders feed materials onto a central conveyor.

number of SF4 feeders were manufactured, Pineberry delivered the finished units for integration into the custom system, and the compact friction feeders were installed to feed the various materials onto a central conveyor.

David McCharles, president of Pineberry Manufacturing, concludes, “Not only are space-saving technologies imperative for operations with size constraints, they can also be beneficial for virtually any organization seeking a small footprint. Like our other SF and HSF feeders, the SF4 can be efficiently integrated into various product assembly lines, bindery equipment, automated packaging systems, collation systems, printing machinery and material handling lines.”

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Chocolate bar line adds QC combo Checkweigher/metal detector protects product from metal contamination, inaccurate weights.

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ake Champlain Chocolates blends creativity and craftsmanship with fresh, local ingredients to make gourmet chocolates. Founded in 1983, this multi-generational family business is a passionate advocate of the organic, non-genetically-modified and fair-trade-certified movements.

To support its commitment to excellence, the company installed a checkweigher/metal detector from Mettler-Toledo (Booth C-2023) on its new chocolate bar line in 2018.

“Lake Champlain has a reputation for exceptional quality, so we needed top-tier inspection equipment that would uphold our high standards,” recalls Jason Antkowiak, plant operations manager at Lake Champlain. “In addition to protecting our customers and consumers, metal detection is essential for our SQF food safety certification, and checkweighing helps us reliably meet net weight.

Since the . . . combination system has both metal detection and checkweighing on a single frame, it has a smaller footprint and was more cost-effective than buying two separate units.”

Lake Champlain chocolate bars, which are available in 24 flavor combinations and weigh 3 oz. or 3.25 oz., move through the checkweigher/metal detector before being packaged in heat-sealed foil wrap and glued paper wrap.

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The combination system identifies and rejects ferrous and nonferrous metal, as well as underor overweight products at an accuracy of at least +/- 1 g. A pneumatic reject device removes products that don’t pass inspection.

“The accuracy of this metal detector is the best we’ve seen—it’s able to identify metal so small you’d never be able to see or taste it,” reports John Weishaar, production manager at Lake Champlain.

“The checkweigher rejects overweight products to eliminate product giveaway and helps guarantee our nutritional statements are accurate. It rejects underweight products to ensure we’re providing the amount of product we promise.”

Lake Champlain’s combination system inspects 126 bars/min., although it’s designed to run up to 200 bars/min. to provide room to grow. Changeover occurs multiple times each day and may consist of a simple setting change or a full washdown.

Antkowiak explains, “Sanitation is a big deal for us. The unwrapped bars of chocolate can create a sticky, sugary mess, plus we need to eliminate cross-contamination of nut and peanut allergens.

The combo system has an open design, which gives us easy access, and the belts come apart quickly when we need to do a full washdown. It makes sanitation incredibly simple and effective.”

“Mettler-Toledo customized our combination unit in a couple of ways,” says Weishaar. “Since this line runs at high speeds, they added two extra spacing conveyors to ensure only one chocolate bar is on the checkweigher at a time. Also, since chocolate bars can skew at those speeds, they installed guide rails on the conveyors to keep the bars oriented.”

“In addition to protecting product quality, the combo system collects helpful data,” notes Antko-

(l-r) Jason Antkowiak and John Weishaar oversee chocolate production at Lake Champlain Chocolates.

wiak. He continues, “It alerts us if the equipment upstream is producing under- or overweight bars, so we can make adjustments. Also, we use the data to provide quality assurance documentation to our private-label customers.

“Overall, this system is very intuitive. Our operators find it easy to use with just a little training.

Mettler-Toledo provided us with a straightforward user guide, so we rarely need to get anyone with deeper technical skills involved. All the recipes are pre-programmed in the control panel and saved to memory so they can be accessed at the push of a button during changeover. When we introduce a . . . new product, it only takes 10 min. to create and save the new settings. We’ve set up password protection to make sure there aren’t any unintentional changes by unqualified personnel.”

Weishaar concludes, “Mettler-Toledo has incredible attention to detail in their engineering, equipment functionality and support. We’re grateful that our sales rep, Don Stewart of Flo-Dynamics, recommended this combo system. It’s one of the most reliable pieces of equipment we have. Our combination checkweigher/metal detector is a cornerstone for protecting our product quality and provides a foundation for our growth into new channels, like club stores and national retailers.”

For more information, visit www.mt.com/pi. SD

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Confectioner adopts flexible automation Packaging line ensures fine pralines make all the right moves.

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ased on a tradition of more than 150 years, Mieszko produces fine praline creations in two manufacturing facilities in Ratibor near Katowice, Poland.

Cherrissimo pralines are an especially popular Mieszko treat. Coated in chocolate and wrapped in colorful foil, the hemispherical cherry pralines with an alcoholic filling are offered in formats ranging from small gift packages to large assortments. To meet increasing demand, Mieszko decided to further automate the packaging process.

To automate both pre-sorting and packaging, the confectioner relied on the experience of Gerhard Schubert, the parent company of Schubert North America (Booth US-7649).

Mieszko offers Cherrissimo pralines in formats ranging from small gift packages to large assortments.

A newly developed vibration unit, which is integrated into the infeed belt, gently orients the pralines.

GENTLE HANDLING Packaging these delicate products calls for both extremely gentle product handling and a wide range of formats. To meet these requirements, Schubert’s specialists developed a highly flexible TLM praline packaging line with an upstream vibration unit.

The vibration unit gently places the delicate, hemispherical cherry pralines flat bottom down. This positions the confections for the pick-and-place robots for placement in plastic trays.

The TLM praline packaging line from Schubert consists of six sub-machines. In the first one, plastic trays are inserted into the chain. This is followed by three TLM sub-machines with integrated F4 robots, which receive product on three infeeds. At each feeder, three belts connected in series ensure the correct position of the various types of pralines. Michael Voelskow, sales account manager at Schubert, explains the function: “The first infeed conveyor delivers the wrapped chocolates unsorted in bulk.

When transferring to a second conveyor, the products are no longer positioned above each other but next to each other in a single layer. The third conveyor, which follows on immediately, moves two steps forward and one step backward in an abrupt motion.� This motion is so perfectly balanced that any pralines that are upside down quickly flip over and properly oriented products remain so.

When correctly positioned, the pralines pass across a spreading belt for separation. A reflected-light scanner detects the position of the products. The image recognition system from Schubert

Only flawless products are placed in the plastic trays provided.

was specially developed for packaging tasks involving large product ranges. This not only allows the position of the products to be calculated but also the quality to be assessed: Only perfect pralines are picked up by robots and loaded into the trays.

To reliably package delicate products, the F4 robots have individually designed tools. Soft, halfshell-shaped grippers, which are exactly adapted to the shape of the hemispherical delicacies and work with vacuum, ensure the gentle transfer of the pralines from the belt to the trays. F2 filling robots then place the filled trays into pre-erected double-wall boxes and, depending on the format, place padding paper on top. Alternatively, folding boxes can be used, which are kept open during tray

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MIESZKO FACTS AND FIGURES 3 infeed belts with vibration units for orientating the wrapped products 6 sub-machines 500 pralines/min.

Unwrapped and foil-wrapped pralines Spreading tool for folding boxes More than 20 formats Tool-free format changeover in 15 to 20 min.

insertion by a custom-designed spreading tool.

Unwrapped products can be packaged on the system by pushing them from the tray onto the infeed belts without using the vibration unit. Tool-free changeovers between the various packaging configurations take 15 to 20 min.

Tomasz Stiebler, project manager at Mieszko, is highly satisfied with the result: “The system’s amazing flexibility is ideal for us. We can process more than 20 different packaging combinations. I’m also enthusiastic about the tool-free conversion between formats.”

F2 robots place the filled trays into double-walled boxes.

Padding papers are placed on top to protect the pralines.

SET FOR THE FUTURE In the future, it will be possible to realize other packaging variants, such as trays for small batches that are inserted into the chain by hand. With the Schubert praline packaging line, Mieszko has greatly expanded the complex packaging process for Cherrissimo pralines and is now in a position to significantly increase its production.

For more information, visit www.schubert.group. SD

A TLM praline packaging line with six sub-machines automates the packaging process at Mieszko.

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Precise weigher anchors line Family-owned business sets sights on new markets.

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ounded in 1868, H&J Brüggen, a fourth-generation, family-owned business, ranks among the world’s leading manufacturers of oats and grain flakes, cereals, muesli and snack bars.

Rich in experience, capable and consistently reliable, the company excels at following trends, developing products and responding flexibly and swiftly to constantly changing market requirements.

To address growth and develop new markets, the company opened Brüggen Poland in 1999 and recently added another cup line featuring a customized 24-head MP-24-1000-400-H-S5R-UL memory weigher from MULTIPOND, parent company of MULTIPOND America (Booth LS-6532). It ranks as the company’s 40th MULTIPOND weigher.

Minimal maintenance requirements, reliability

and durability set apart MULTIPOND weighers.

Easy-to-clean systems meet the toughest hygiene requirements worldwide. Weighers, purchased and installed more than 25 years ago, remain in perfect operating order. “We have never had problems with the multihead weighers from MULTIPOND, they weigh just as precisely today as they did on the very first day,” reports Stephan von Melle, technical director at H&J Brüggen.

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With a simple color touchscreen user interface, any employee at Brüggen Poland can operate the 24-head MP-24-1000400-H-S5R-UL memory weigher from MULTIPOND in no time at all.

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The fully automatic line needed to be suitable for the most diverse types of muesli, dried fruits or chocolate chips. With a target weight of up to 80 grams and an output of more than 80 cycles/min., giveaway is now at the absolute minimum of less than 0.1g.

Overfills can be expected due to the low weights of the secondary components. Potential overweights, however, could not cause the weigher to lose cycle time. In this customized system, the outer memory hopper has been replaced by a second swiveling funnel. So, overweights are discarded correctly sorted via a reject chute, and the weigher continues without interruption.

The weigher software offers the combining, mixing, counting and dosing functions as standard. It operates according to product by selecting between combination and dosing modes. Depending on the application, the target weights of one or more subcomponents are determined in traditional combination mode while the weights of other subcomponents are determined in so-called dosing mode.

Brüggen Poland Senior Project Manager Bartosz Bucko concludes, “The flexible and extremely powerful system runs at the highest level. MULTIPOND has been our partner for weighing technology for many decades. Many an optimization process in our final packaging procedure has been inspired by our fruitful and trusting cooperation.”

For more information, visit www.multipond.com. SD

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Cobots automate bakery packaging

Systems supply the gentle handling required by the often-fragile products.

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akeries pose challenges to traditional robotic technologies, so Harpak-ULMA (Booth LS-6101) has integrated collaborative robots (cobots), developed by Universal Robots USA (Booth US-7279) into its smart, connected bakery packaging systems.

An inherently wide variety of product sizes and

forms (raw or baked, wrapped or not), as well as delicate products that require extra gentle handling, complicate selection and installation of automation on bakery packaging lines. Product variation determines how a product is picked and placed and in what condition. Cobots introduce cost-effective bakery automation for product movement and pal-

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letizing since the units can work with the most fragile products and virtually any size, shape, weight and form.

Designed for easy setup and rapid deployment/ repurposing, sans reprogramming or retooling, cobots operate safely alongside human counterparts without guarding or special environments, optimizing production floor space.

John Weddleton, Harpak-ULMA’s automation product manager, elaborates on why cobots are gaining ground, “Cobots combine fast setup, easy programming, redeployment flexibility and amazing safety characteristics with an ability to handle even the most delicate packaging chores. We’re seeing an aggressive upsurge in demand from our customer base since there really isn’t anything else on the market that provides such a cost-effective solution to repetitive, menial production tasks. In fact, interest has been so strong we decided to include cobots as part of our demo lines at both the International Baking Industry Exposition and PACK EXPO Las Vegas this year. You really have to see them in action to appreciate how much of a game-changer they are.”

Harpak-ULMA President Kevin Roach outlines an expansive vision for next-generation bakery packaging automation, “Our philosophy embraces disruptive automation technologies that make it possible for customers to leap-frog their competition in throughput, quality and total cost of ownership. Cobot integration allows producers to maintain safe and clean operations while operating at higher speeds and overcoming staffing challenges that hamper productivity. We intend to make it easier for customers to leverage advanced automation hardware and software to overcome their toughest productivity barriers and deliver [a] . . . competitive advantage.”

Toward that end, Harpak-ULMA now collaborates with Rockwell Automation (Booth C-1462) to provide Allen-Bradley industrial control systems for smart, connected packaging systems. The relationship opens up new, disruptive technologies from Rockwell’s partner, PTC, that include integrated augmented and virtual reality software designed to alter field service paradigms and alleviate chronic labor skillset and turnover issues.

Harpak partner ULMA provides complete process-to-pallet packaging automation for some of the largest U.S. bakery producers. ULMA’s bakery systems address product distribution systems, primary and secondary packaging—all complemented by integrated inspection and quality-control systems, weighing and labeling options.

For more information, visit www.harpak-ulma.com, www.universal-robots.com, www.rockwellautomation.com. SD

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Filling firms form partnership

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partnership between MULTI-FILL (Booth C-2838) and VELEC Systems combines complementary filling expertise in depositing and counting to supply single machines as well as multi-machine systems that combine flexibility, accuracy and safety with reduced cleaning times and quieter operation.

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patent-pending polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sheet for thermoformed barrier containers combines oxygen barrier with recyclability, recycled content and a positive impact on food waste. An active oxygen barrier agent stops oxygen ingress and holds it to near zero, providing a longer shelf life for meats, cheeses, food

with high vitamin C content and high-fat-content foods such as nuts and oils. The OxyStar sheet from Placon (Booth LS-6748) is produced from its EcoStarÂŽ post-consumer-recycled material, derived from curbside-collected PET bottles and thermoforms.

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VELEC equipment counts, distributes and loads food and non-food products.

MULTI-FILL equipment measures and deposits difficult-to-fill foods. The volumetric fillers integrate easily on vertical or horizontal conveying lines and deposit ready-meal products like cooked pasta, rice, fruits and vegetables, as well as deli-style salads, meats and pet foods into many types of containers.

VELEC equipment counts, distributes and loads food and non-food products into horizontal or vertical baggers, trays, pots or other containers. It also supplies fully automated lines from primary packing through secondary packing and palletizing.

Applications include cherry tomatoes, olives, onion pearls, meat (sausage, ground beef patties, meatballs), baked goods (bread, doughnuts, croissants), animal treats (chewable sticks), candy and bouillon cubes.

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Augmented reality: The future is now

AR technologies create safer, smarter and more efficient workplaces.

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he age of digitalization has introduced an era where advancements in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are transforming how companies operate. While VR offers an immersive experience in an imaginative setting that shuts out the physical world completely, AR adds digital elements to a real-world environment. (1) Both technologies are enjoying rising adoption rates with AR, in particular, changing the way products are made and tested; equipment is marketed, sold and maintained; personnel are trained; and even the way factories are designed and run. AR allows brands to create more targeted content that adds value through real-time information and to tell better, memorable stories through interactive audio and visual guidance to ultimately create lasting experiences.

The pace at which these technologies are immersed in firms’ day-to-day activities makes it clear that the future is now.

BOOSTING EFFICIENCY Following in the footsteps of the automotive and aerospace industries, which have set an example by using AR to streamline and error-proof manufacturing and assembly processes—food firms are adopting AR technologies to create safer, smarter and more efficient workplaces.

In food manufacturing, AR has the potential to improve production speed, quality and consistency. Flexible and customizable, AR platforms can be deployed to meet the demands of a virtually unlimited range of scenarios, processes and work environments. For food industry applications, this is crucial since operations vary from one facility to the next. By creating visual representations of processes, AR allows producers to design optimized and error-free operations—improving productivity and efficiency.

IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY With food waste being a prominent issue—with roughly one-third, approximately 1.3 billion tons, of food produced globally for human consumption lost or wasted every year—the pressure on manufacturers to reduce food waste only will increase during the next decade. (1) AR technologies can help calculate the right amount of ingredients for a product through virtual demos. This has the potential to reduce food waste, as it ensures the right quantities are used, and no resources are wasted. As a result, the importance of AR in optimizing food production processes is likely to rise.

In addition, today’s discerning and health-aware consumers increasingly want to understand what is in the products they purchase and the origin of the ingredients. Ensuring supply chain transparency and traceability—from ingredients to shelf—is therefore crucial. AR simplifies the process of keeping detailed records and digital imagery of each food item and component through its tracking, monitoring and verification capabilities, in effect creating a “digital birth certificate.”

INCREASING LOYALTY A further consideration in the adoption of AR is its potential to improve consumer loyalty. Words are no longer enough when it comes to expanding market share in an increasingly saturated market. Winning people’s trust, especially regarding ethical and responsible sourcing and food safety often means manufacturers must provide proof—and what is more convincing than real-time videos? Footage of farms, plantations and food production halls allows brands to create AR experiences where consumers can take a virtual walkthrough, viewing each piece of equipment and individual phases of the sourcing and manufacturing process.

MAINTENANCE MADE EASY Industry 4.0 technologies like AR have altered how food production plants and equipment are repaired and maintained, allowing engineers to create a dig-

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and loyalty and improving training processes are often top priorities for businesses, telling memorable stories that create lasting experiences can be just as important. This is why marketers have long praised AR for its potential to deliver impactful stories that resonate with today’s critical, selective consumers.

AR technologies are vehicles to activate all senses and immerse the participant in a specific branded experience. This is achieved by combining the digital and physical world in a targeted and seamless way.

Some companies have, for instance, adopted AR systems to showcase products at trade events, virtually eliminating the need to transport large pieces of equipment across continents. A great example is the use of AR by tna (Booth US7304) to allow end users to view equipment in 3D anywhere at any time. Using AR systems instead of shipping equipment around the world also is more sustainable, supporting tna’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

An immersive, interactive experience allows PACK EXPO visitors to explore the company’s full product portfolio from high-performance batch fryers to distribution and packaging lines. AR technologies provide a better spatial understanding of larger products and even end-to-end production lines.

With the downloadable tna AR App from the Apple or Google store, The tna AR App makes it possible to fully grasp equipment design, construction visitors can scan product codes to and accessibility and supports faster decision making. access an AR experience, 360-degree video or virtual product models, depending on TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Training and development processes can be the product trigger used.

“The rampant digital transformation experiimproved in much the same way as suppliers can coach offsite end users on how to perform repair enced by the food processing and packaging indusand maintenance tasks. In the food industry, where try over the past decade has set new standards for relatively high turnover rates are a common chal- how businesses engage with customers, manufaclenge, AR can create a training experience that is ture products and train staff,” sums up Jonathan standardized, effective and fast. Eliminating varia- Rankin, CEO of tna. He continues, “It takes courtions in training and ensuring that every employee age and an entrepreneurial mindset to be the first learns the same information the same way, can pos- to trial new solutions and push the industry in new itively impact productivity. In addition, developing directions . . . . Deploying the powerful tool of AR staff through “active learning by doing” in a virtual to let our products come to life anywhere has space can help employees learn faster while improv- allowed us to look at the future of the industry. ing the training experience. Ultimately, this enables At PACK EXPO 2019, we will offer visitors a chance to food manufacturers to limit downtime, maintain do the same.”

For more information, visit www.tnasolutions.com. SD efficient operations and uphold profitability. ital representation of a fault, as well as its solution.

This means that machine repairs can be predicted and planned for, ensuring that correct replacement parts are ordered well in advance. In addition, it is not always possible to have a full engineering team with relevant skills on-location, due to staff shortages or logistics. As AR technology advances, one of its biggest applications will see offsite suppliers providing virtual support by allowing them to show end users exactly how to service or replace a part.

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HPP preserves meat attributes Today’s technology boosts shelf life, food safety.

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eat production is on the rise globally.

According to the Worldwatch Institute, global meat production has tripled during the last four decades and increased 20% in just the last 10 years. To help meet the rising demand, JBT Avure (Booth LS-6190) acquired a new High Pressure Processing (HPP) meat technology.

The HPP technology retains the natural appearance and texture of the fresh ground meat while providing food safety advantages and a twoto four-time increase in shelf life, according to Dr. Errol Raghubeer, vice president of Food Science and Microbiology at JBT Avure. He explains, “In addition, with the proven track record of inacti-

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vating pathogens and spoilage bacteria using HPP, fresh ground meat producers using this technology will . . . have a viable lethality step (FSIS Directive 6120.2) for fresh ground meat.”

Meat companies now can mitigate threats to their brand because HPP effectively reduces the chance of food safety recalls. “Processors no longer have to rely on the consumer to apply the final step to eliminate potential pathogens by cooking it,” explains Ryan Pereira, CEO of JBT Avure.

Fresh ground beef is the first application for this technology which is slated to expand to whole muscle beef, as well as poultry and pork. Although USDA approval is pending, international opportunities exist with favorable precedents already set in several countries.

Meat companies were one of the first food categories to utilize HPP and reap its benefits of clean label, food safety and shelf-life extension. Meat processors worried about recalls of ground beef due to Salmonella, E. coli or Listeria can use HPP and know that their product is safe. Retailers and consumers benefit from enhanced food safety, longer shelf life and less food waste.

For more information, visit www.avure-hpp-foods.com. SD

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Massman acquires DTM Packaging

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J.W. Winco, Inc. Phone 800-877-8351 Email sales@jwwinco.com www.jwwinco.com

assman Companies, parent company of Massman Automation Designs (Booth C-2414), has acquired DTM Packaging and Custom Automation (Booth LS-6304), a leader in machinery manufacturing and remanufacturing as well as the integration and automation of production lines. As part of the Group, DTM joins Massman Automation Designs and its sister companies, EDL Packaging Engineers, PASE Group, Massman Talon, Elliott Manufacturing and Ideal-Pak. “DTM’s capacity for sophisticated integration projects strengthens Massman’s integrated solutions capabilities, and its commitment to quality and customer service fits well with our own performance standards,” says Jeff Bigger, president of Massman Companies Group.

DTM Packaging manufactures and remanufactures bottling, packaging and custom automation equipment. It can provide one piece of customized equipment or an entire packaging line, utilizing all new equipment or integrating new machinery with remanufactured machinery.

For more information, visit www.massmanllc.com. SD

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Standard-Knapp joins EoL Packaging Experts

Partnership extends company’s global reach

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tandard-Knapp (Booth C-3800) has agreed to partner with EoL Packaging Experts (EoL), an international market leader in end-ofline packaging systems for the food and beverage industry.

The EoL portfolio includes A+F Automation

+ Fördertechnik (A+F), a German manufacturer of secondary packaging equipment, founded in 1974. As a leading manufacturer of end-of-line packaging, A+F enjoys an excellent reputation for its ability to develop state-of-the-art packaging systems.

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“The merger creates a globally active industry leader for end-of-line packaging machinery and systems with an established presence in both America and Europe,” says Mike Weaver, president of Standard-Knapp. He explains, “Under the roof of EoL Packaging Experts, A+F and Standard-Knapp build the foundation of a strong international industry group. Together they serve several important international markets and continuously work to expand their technological advantage.

“As a leading domestic manufacturer of case, tray and shrink packaging machinery solutions, we are proud of what our team has accomplished over the past decades. By joining EoL, we will be part of a strong international group to reinforce our technological leadership. I see EoL as the right organization to successfully ensure the future of Standard-Knapp in the long-term. At the same time, it will help us to deliver more value to our customers.”

Robert Roiger, CEO of A+F and EoL Packaging Experts, adds, “With Standard-Knapp joining EoL, customers will benefit from improved responsiveness delivered by our full presence in America and Europe. It is an ideal complement to A+F and will help us to improve and shorten the development processes and stay closer to our customer’s plants to better serve them. We are excited about Standard-Knapp joining EoL and look forward to the benefits and synergies this merger will bring.”

For 125 years, Standard-Knapp has pioneered automatic packaging equipment such as tray packers, tray-loading machines, case packers, shrink wrappers and bottle packers. Providing reliable, flexible and easy-to-use packaging equipment, Standard-Knapp serves many industries including beverage, food, personal care, household chemicals and automotive.

A+F supplies integrated systems for the dairy, food and beverage industries as well as for cosmetics with a focus on digital packaging equipment that enables end users to increase production efficiency.

For more information, visit www.standard-knapp.com. SD

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Fillers handle food, pharma

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xacta fillers from Ronchi America (Booth LS-6660) rely on flow meters which can be inductive magnetic (volumetric) or weight/ mass styles. The Exacta/R model with magnet flow meter technology precisely handles products with an electrical conductivity of at least 5 microsiemens/cm and can be supplied in sanitary or pharma versions. The pharma model comes with FDA

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he i950 servo inverter from Lenze (Booth LS-6272) operates in parameter setting, servo actuator and programming modes.

In the most common mode, parameter setting, integrated FAST modular software enables preconfigured and tested applications to be used immediately and adapted to the respective machine task.

These technology modules represent a broad range of functions that no longer must be programmed.

To use the functions, all that has to be done is set the parameters.

In servo actuator mode, the i950 servo inverter integrates with and operates under a higher-level controller. This architecture is supported by a custom-developed CiA technology application for interThe three-mode i950 servo face with CiA402 motion inverter integrates safecontrol. ty functions and reduces downtime, maintenance and The i950 servo inproduct changeover costs. verter can be freely programmed based on end user software. Previously developed software modules can be reused. Furthermore, FAST technology modules known to the control units also can be used.

The powerful, compact unit relies on open standards and features modular interfaces for fieldbus and feedback. Scalable from one machine with a single-motion axis to complex multi-axis systems, other benefits include operation of synchronous and asynchronous servo motors, integrated safety functions and One Cable Technology and easy programming with FAST software.

For more information, visit www.lenze.com. SD

certification for the liquid contact path into the manifold including the filling valves (the sole components with moving parts in direct contact with the product). U.S. construction reduces cost and lead time.

For more information, visit www.ronchiamerica.com. SD

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Software helps ensure safe remote diagnostics and support.

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he new Remote Equipment Access: Options Analysis tool from the OpX Leadership Network (Central Lobby) provides a common understanding of industry methodologies for remotely accessing equipment installed in manufacturing facilities.

Based on the collective experience of the OpX Leadership Network’s Remote Equipment Access Solutions Group, this discussion tool is available for free download. It was created to help production teams consider approaches for enabling access to equipment for diagnosis, potential repair and performance improvements from remote suppliers.

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies as well as their suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers can benefit from understanding how to evaluate the skills required, costs, reliability and security needed to enable safe and secure remote equipment diagnostics and assistance.

“While the technologies enabling remote equipment access have been present for some time, adoption has been slow,” says Christopher Hough, general manager, Zarpac (Booth C-3418), now ZPI, part of ProMach Performance Services. “The OpX Leadership Network’s new solution can help bridge the gap and provide guidance on remote equipment access options,” he explains.

Convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Central Lobby), the OpX Leadership Network was founded in 2011 to ensure CPG companies and OEMs are well-connected and wellprepared to solve common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence.

For more information, visit www.opxleadershipnetwork.org. SD

Speakers focus on hot topics

BW Packaging Systems presents daily educational sessions covering topics of interest to a broad spectrum of the packaging industry.

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n educational speakers series at BW Packaging Systems (Booth C-1800), the packaging machinery arm of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, features daily presentations on hot topics ranging from manufacturing flexibility to line analytics. Speakers represent a few of the group’s five divisions—Accraply, Pneumatic Scale Angelus, BW Flexible Systems, BW Integrated Systems and Synerlink. Refreshments are provided.

For more information, visit www.bwpackagingsystems.com. SD

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Meet the new

UR16e

Built to do more.

Universal Robots, the leader in collaborative robots, is pleased to introduce the latest addition to the e-Series family: the new UR16e.

Built to handle higher payload applications such as packaging, palletizing and heavy machine tending, the new UR16e can handle payloads up to 16kg or 35lbs at full extension. All with the same flexibility, easy programming, ROI and safety benefits you’ve come to expect from UR.

Come see it in action at booth 7279, or visit urrobots.com/ur16 for more info.

844-462-6268 | www.universal-robots.com

Specifications Reach:

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TRAYFORMER/SEALER The Platformer packaging system with Trave tray sealer forms then seals trays. The forming technology minimizes the tray footprint, reduces scrap to 2% and slashes material costs up to 38%.

Tray format changeover requires less than 10 min. since only two components need to be changed.

Harpak-ULMA Packaging Booth LS-6101 www.harpak-ulma.com

MOTOR SOFT-STARTERS

METAL DETECTOR

RGTS Series single-phase, solid-state motor soft-starters control 120 or 240VAC induction motors up to 25A/3 horsepower. Wire bonding technology reduces the thermal and mechanical stresses of the output chips, resulting in a longer lifetime. Motor ramp-up time and initial torque can be adjusted independently via built-in potentiometers. The units do not require a dedicated control signal and can reduce motor starting current by 40% compared to a direct online start.

Carlo Gavazzi Booth LS-6356 www.GavazziOnline.com

IQ4 metal detection systems are said to be easy to install, operate, clean and maintain and withstand arduous production environments. All metal detectors in the IQ4 range, including Pipeline, Waferthin and Vertical Fall models, can automatically select the correct operating frequency. Variable frequency allows processors to seamlessly run different pack sizes and shapes while benefiting from improved stability and sensitivity. A newly designed 7-in. color touchscreen with a modernized and more intuitive interface simplifies operation.

Loma Systems, an ITW Company Booth C-4103 www.loma.com

ROBOTIC CASE PACKER The semi-manual Cumulus Model SLPP-15 case packer integrates a 5252u semiautomatic case former from sister company Wexxar Bel and the BottleTracker serialization and aggregation system from Optel Group. Servo-driven, two-axis, pick-and-place robot packs up to 180 bottles or 10 cases/min. When equipped with the serialization/ aggregation system, the case packer is suited for regulated pharmaceuticals; without it, it serves over-the-counter pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, food and beverage applications.

System handles round and rectangular bottles from 1–6 in. (25–152mm) in diameter and 2–8 in. (51–201mm) in height with quick, no-tools changeover.

NJM, a ProMach product brand Booth N-307 www.njmpackaging.com Wexxar Bel, a ProMach product brand Booth C-2824 www.wexxar.com Optel Group Booth N-209 www.optelgroup.com

CONSTANT MOTION CARTONER The Bergami AS150TR Constant Motion cartoner bridges the gap between intermittentand continuous-motion machines. Built on an expanded intermittent-motion cartoner frame, the smaller footprint means a correspondingly lower price and excellent quality:value ratio. With an operating speed of 90-140 cartons/min., the AS150TR cartoner suits pharma or nutraceutical tablet blister lines and higher speed cosmetic lines.

Integrated product infeed, collation and loading systems provide seamless, turnkey automation. A two-year warranty is standard.

Bergami USA Booth N-313 www.bergamiusa.com

HYGIENIC NUTS GN 1580 stainless steel nuts are certified according to European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group guidelines, making them suited for use in hygienic areas. Sealed flange surface enables components to be mounted without dead spaces.

The high-quality finish, large corner radii and closed surfaces prevent adherence of dirt and facilitate cleaning. The FDA-compliant sealing ring is made of a hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and accommodates temperatures from –25 C to 150 C (–13 F to 302 F).

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heat sealing

Impulse Temperature Controllers

TOSS Technology delivers perfect impulse heat seals every time.

The RES heatseal temperature controllers are designed specifically for controlling the heat sealing operations performed in a wide range of applications including: vertical and horizontal form, fill, and seal; pouch filling and sealing; film wrapping, and pouch making. The RES impulse temperature controllers are universally adaptable to almost any application, and do not require the use of thermocouples or RTD’s. The RES temperature controllers are designed for “in cabinet” an “panel mount” uses and also available with EtherNet communication capabilities. www.tossheatseal.com

CONTOURED BANDS

TOSS Alloy-20 and Norex Heat Seal Bands ®

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TOSS Alloy-20 and Norex Heatseal Bands are available in over 350 styles, shapes and sizes. Custom designed for any application, new or existing, TOSS Alloy-20 Heatseal Band are longer lasting and provide for effective sealing at optimum speeds. When used in conjunction with the Temperature Controllers, the TOSS Alloy-20 heatseal bands provide instant thermostatic feedback eliminating the need for STRAIGHT BANDS thermocouples. This instant feedback assures precise, repeatable results on each and every seal. www.tossheatseal.com ®

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TOSS Heat Seal Cover Materials In the optimum sealing set up, the heatseal band must be electrically and thermally insulated from the jaw bar.

TOSS offers a wide selection of PTFE cover cloths and tapes that are available in standard and custom sizes.

Other insulating materials available from TOSS include Silicone Rubber, Durit and Siglaha . www.tossheatseal.com ®

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Here’s WALDO! Booth LS-6009

Waldo Packaging Machinery is a manufacturer of fully automated vertical form-fill-seal packaging machines for packaging liquids, slurries and high viscosity products.

Servicing businesses of all sizes in a range of markets that include food/beverage, cosmetics, and cleaning fluids, their complete line of machines are compact, user friendly and cost efficient. www.waldo.com.mx

Packworld USA Pharmaceutical What sets PackworldUSA apart from all the rest is its use of the high response, state-of-art, TOSS Technology. All PackworldUSA machines come equipped with the advanced TOSS heat sealing system.

Only TOSS uses Variable Resistance Controlled (VRC) heat sealing technology to monitor and adjust temperature precisely over the full length and width of the heat sealing element, accurate, up to 500˚C. www.packworldusa.com

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CASE-LOADING SYSTEM INSPECTION SYSTEM

BULK CONTAINERS

The Raycon D+ x-ray inspection system with intelligent power management software improves detection accuracy, application flexibility and ease of operation. Surpassing the specifications of internationally applicable standards, the machine limits false positives and negatives to less than 0.01%. Optional Dual-Energy technology boosts detection of plastics, rubber, ceramics, stones and calcified bones.

Sesotec Booth LS-9511 www.sesotec.us

The 400L conical MultitankTM intermediate bulk container (IBC) reduces packaging costs and optimizes storage space. Conical design makes it nestable when empty, and robust construction enables stacking when full—resulting in a 6:1 return ratio. Pallet feet holders stabilize the container when stacked, without the need for additional materials. The reusable IBC is 100% watertight and airtight and serves as an alternative to drums, IBC tanks and other single-use containers.

ORBIS Booth US-8001 www.orbiscorporation.com

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The two-robot BPA Spider 300v case-loading system with vision allows processors and co-packers to pack vertical or horizontal configurations on the same line. Built for quick changeover between recipes, the machine is capable of handling standard regular slotted cases, three-sided displays and a wide range of other containers. A new standard modular frame eliminates bulky external electrical cabinets, minimizes wiring and machine footprint and reduces costs.

BluePrint Automation Booth C-4225 www.blueprintautomation.com

FILLING SYSTEM

The TwinCAT Vision software platform unites programmable logic controller (PLC), motion control, robotics, high-end measurement technology, Internet of Things, human/machine interface and now machine vision in an end-to-end engineering and control platform. The software eliminates the need for separate vision software and provides the potential for machine building, e.g., through consistent real-time synchronization with other automation tasks or support of advanced track-andtrace functions. The platform features a library of image-processing functions and function blocks that are called up directly from the TwinCAT PLC. Beckhoff Automation Booth LS-6149 www.beckhoffautomation.com

The Monoblock bottle filling system automatically fills liquid and inserts a dropper and cap at rates up to 3,600 bottles/hr. Once the cycle is complete, containers can be automatically labeled, cartoned and case packed. Standard features include up to four filling stations, a product dosing range up to 200ml, stainless steel AISI 304 contact parts with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller and human/machine interface from Rockwell Automation.

ValTara, part of the Paxiom Group Booth C-4429 www.valtaratec.com Rockwell Automation Booth C-1462 www.rockwellautomation.com

PCR POUCH A high-barrier pouch made with 25% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content is the result of a collaboration with Justin’s for its newest product, Nut Butter Covered Nuts. The food-contact, FDA-compliant snack pouch reduces its reliance on virgin resin by using 40% recycled content in the sealant film. The pouch has high oxygen- and moisture-barrier properties, features crisp branded graphics and reduces the package’s total carbon footprint.

ProAmpac Booth LS-6156 www.ProAmpac.com ▼

VISION SOFTWARE

POWER Visit us at booth

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We stock enough power to brew a 12 oz. cup of coffee for the entire population of New Orleans.

Put that in your mug and drink it.

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PRODUCTS CURVE CHAIN CONVEYOR The AquaGard 7350 side-flexing modular curve chain conveyor meets new International Standard for maximum 4mm openings; upper and lower chain edges are covered for added safety. The 18-in.-wide belt eliminates gaps between belt modules, while simplifying belt disassembly and re-assembly. The stainless steel center bearing chain boosts performance, enabling more curves per motor while carrying a greater load capacity.

Dorner Mfg. Booth C-1844 www.dornerconveyors.com

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The T201WDB ultrasonic tabletop pouch sealer addresses lab and pilot production needs.

Palm buttons operate the base-mounted system.

After pilot production concludes, the sealer can be integrated into a pouch filling machine for fully automatic operation. Additional features include self-leveling tooling; easy-access door to simplify maintenance; an ultrasonic converter with IP65-rated electrical connector for easy installation and maintenance; and a washdown-compatible generator with touchscreen interface.

Sonics & Materials Booth LS-5822 www.sonics.com

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ELECTRIC BENCH TOP PRESS

Learn more at the OpX Leadership Network Innovation Stage session on Sept. 25 at 1 p.m.

OpXLeadershipNetwork.org

The fully electric IntelliPress™ benchtop press expands the possibilities of factory automation applications. This press complements existing hydraulic and pneumatic press families by offering the benefits of electric motion (energy savings, dynamic force and speed control, an infinitely variable stroke, reduction in oil and associated hydraulic mess) at an affordable price.

Bimba Manufacturing Booth LS-6277 www.bimba.com

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PRODUCTS AUTOMATED LABELING Automated Labeling System integrates inkjet printing, camera/barcode readers and label application.

System features a friction feeder, vacuum conveyor and exit conveyor. Applications include activation stickers, scratch-off labels, price/barcode stickers and empty bag/pouch/carton labels. With dispensing speeds of up to 20,000 units/hr., labeler handles track-and-trace applications, marking, date and lot coding, product labeling, personalization and custom applications.

Pineberry Manufacturing Booth C-1632 www.pineberryinc.com

SPLIT MINOR TRAYS An advanced gluing system option on the IPAK TF200 tray former/ BEL 270 case sealer for split minor trays offers reduced adhesive consumption and clog-free operation that minimizes downtime.

A second operator interface permits control of the machine from either side, making it adaptable to any plant layout. Designed for safe and easy use, this integration guarantees the reduction of maintenance while improving uptime for greater throughput.

Wexxar Bel, a ProMach product brand Booth C-2824 www.wexxar.com

TRACK-AND-TRACE CASE PACKER A track-and-trace-ready version of the MG2 side-load case packer, the Model GSL10 machine is engineered to insert products with regular shapes into shipping cases. Servo motors control main machine movements so pneumatics only are used for secondary movements, increasing reliability and ease of operation. No part changes are needed for different case sizes, and precise adjustments can be made via hand wheels. Cases can be closed with tape or hot-melt glue.

MG America Booth N-227 www.mgamerica.com

Let Turck tackle whatever packaging automation challenges you are facing.

Our wide range of reliable automation solutions – including sensors, industrial cordsets, distributed I/O products, and RFID stand up to the toughest packaging and processing environments. From improving high-speed cap and can detection to cost-effective machine control with a combined HMI/PLC, or more rugged washdown-rated cables, Turck has a solution. Can’t find what you are looking for?

Choose from our wide range of custom options.

Visit us at Booth #US-7627

SENSORS | CONNECTIVITY | FIELDBUS TECHNOLOGY

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2019 FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT Sunday, September 22, 2019 • Bali Hai Golf Course – Las Vegas

Thank you to all of the following PMMI Foundation Fundraising Golf Tournament sponsors for making the event a great success. All funds raised enhance the Foundation’s student scholarship and school development programs.

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For more information about the PMMI Foundation contact PMMI at 1-888-ASK-PMMI

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VERTICAL CONVEYOR Compact Narrow Trak Spirals handle small loads. Six- or 9-in.-wide nesting slats provide an efficient flat conveying surface without gaps to end-transfer small cartons and packages or side-transfer small bottles or containers in a single file or continuous mass flow. Spirals can run at speeds above 200 ft./min. and do not need to be adjusted for different product sizes. A low-friction chain slat arrangement assures high capacity, low energy consumption, low maintenance and long life.

Ryson International Booth LS-6310 www.ryson.com

us at Visit 7411 Booth

Custom full color inkjet printing system

Kirk-Rudy

HOT-MELT ADHESIVE Advantra® Warrior™ proprietary hot-melt adhesive suits a range of environments and sealing applications. The technology provides a strong bond on cases and cartons exposed to freezer and heat conditions. It also reduces end user shipping costs and carbon footprint since adhesive orders can be fulfilled from one manufacturing location.

FullVision® data-analytics consulting service helps improve forecasting and inventory management, increase uptime and reduce returns.

H.B. Fuller Booth C-3704 www.hbfuller.com

BLENDING SYSTEMS The FastBack blending system yields complex, balanced blends and gives manufacturers an economical, accurate and consistent means of delivering product blends gently to multiple scales in a variety of environments. The system allows manufacturers to calibrate each component stream for constant product flow. The blending systems are built on the FastBack Model 260E-G3™ horizontal-motion conveyor and feature rugged high-resolution load cells and New Horizon controls with PID feedback and intuitive operation.

Heat and Control Booth C-1623 www.heatandcontrol.com

VALVES AND CYLINDERS

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Pneumatic valves, cylinders and air-preparation systems meet Food Safety Modernization Act requirements. The MPA-C valve terminal is rated IP69K and can be mounted directly on a machine.

The stainless steel CRDSNU cylinder offers efficient cleaning and the FDA-compliant NSF-H1 lubricating grease and dry-run wiper seals needed for hygienic production in aggressive environments.

The round pneumatic cylinder reduces installation time since no cushioning adjustment is required.

Festo Booth LS-6349 www.festo.us

INKJET SYSTEMS  LABELING APPLICATORS  FEEDERS VISION SYSTEMS  ATTACHING SYSTEMS  STACKERS

www.kirkrudy.com www.kirkrudy.com

“Nothing is built a Kirk-Rudy” “Nothing is built likelike a Kirk-Rudy”

Visit us at booth #US-7887

CANDY

TRAIL MIX

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Creative Flexible Packaging Solutions for Label Converters • • • •

Digital and Flexo Printable The Complete Package Oxygen Barrier Films Print and Sealing Webs

CANNABIS

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www.acpo.com | 800-793-8273

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PRODUCTS POUCH SYSTEM The Pak On Demandâ&#x201E;˘ pouch system scans products on a conveyor, creates a custom, right-sized pouch and seals it for shipment. The result is a rigid, highly protective pouch that is curbside recyclable and a process that is two to three times faster than manual envelope packing.

WestRock Booth C-2223 www.westrock.com/aps

MONITOR COMPONENTS

PMMI Business Drivers equip the makers of packaging and processing technologies to succeed in a competitive global marketplace. pmmi.org

Perceptive Technologies services for rotating equipment embeds algorithms in software for artificial intelligence to help sustain maintenance processes. Services include transient torque monitoring for fatigue life prediction and efficiency, vibration monitoring and analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonics, lubrication analysis and motor current signature analysis. With an App on a tablet, Smartphone or computer, an operator can determine the state of a component. If an imminent malfunction is identified, action can be taken before equipment failure occurs.

Regal Beloit Booth US-7620 www.regalbeloit.com

PACK EXPO Portfolio of Trade Shows unites the world of packaging and processing to advance industries. packexpo.com

PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers year-round to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing. pmmimediagroup.com

For more information go to pmmi.org

PULSED LIGHT TECHNOLOGY FDA-approved for use with food or food surfaces, the non-contact SteriPulseÂŽ process decontaminates surfaces up to 12 in. (30.48cm) wide. Low-temperature, nontoxic, non-chemical, mercury-free technology produces high peak power ultraviolet (UV) pulses at irradiance magnitudes and dose flux rates that deactivate pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in seconds and significantly improve food safety and shelf life. Applications include post-processing treatment of fresh fruits and vegetables and ready-to-eat products such as meats.

XENON Booth N-617 www.xenoncorp.com

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PRODUCTS ENTRY-LEVEL CODING The entry-level JET One inkjet coder combines affordability without compromising reliability and performance. A self-sealing printhead eliminates the need for frequent cleaning and maintenance.

The coder fits a variety of coding applications and comes with a 24-month warranty.

Leibinger Coding and Marking Systems Booth C-4910 www.leibinger-group.com

INKJET PRESS The narrow-format T2-L water-based inkjet press, part of the TrojanLabel lineup, accommodates short-run flexible packaging needs, particularly within high-volume production environments. The press offers inline heat-sealable cold lamination and eliminates wait time between printing and packing. The press accommodates variable data and includes a food-safe lamination feature. It uses Naturaâ&#x201E;˘ inks, which are formulated with nearly 70% water and are free of reactive and prohibited chemicals, making them a safer choice for food labeling.

AstroNova Product Identification Booth C-3906, N-413 www.astronovainc.com

BAG STRETCHER A pneumatic bag stretcher mechanism on medical-grade heat sealers helps prevent seal imperfections. Upon receipt of the start signal for a heat-sealing cycle, the bag stretcher grips the bag and produces just the right amount of tension to remove any wrinkles or creases before making a perfect seal. Improved ergonomics reduce repetitive actions.

Packworld USA Booth LS-6009 www.packworldusa.com

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A board feeding system and industrial printheads on digital presses ensure the highest productivity and print quality on uncoated and coated boards to accommodate short runs and eliminate the lead times and inventory requirements of preprinted materials. The HighJet 2500B scanning sheet-fed digital press works with ultraviolet or water-based inks and accommodates corrugated sheets up to 98 in. wide.

The Glory 1604 and Glory 2504 single-pass presses print at speeds up to 492 linear ft./min. The single-pass presses run water-based inks for food-grade packaging.

Hanglory USA Booth C-4900 www.hangloryusa.com

DRUM/TOTE FILLER Two products can be precisely filled simultaneously on the Dual Lance semiautomatic drum and tote filling machine. Capable of top-, inside- or bottom-fill operation, the machine changes over quickly and prevents cross-contamination. Features include a handlebar-mounted human/machine interface and 3-A rated stainless steel fill lances. Allen-Bradley controls from Rockwell Automation manage the machine, filling recipes, diagnostics, drip cups and pump.

Pase Group, A Massman Company Booth C-2414 www.pasegroup.com Rockwell Automation Booth C-1462 www.rockwellautomation.com

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What do you want to weigh? Yamato can weigh it.

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BOOTH #LS-5950

POUCH-FILLING MACHINE The high-speed pouch-filling machine is an enhanced version of the company’s existing rotary pouch filling machine. An updated design allows it to fill up to pre-made pouches without a zipper opening at 60/min. The unit integrates seamlessly with the company’s multihead and linear scales and conveyors.

Ohlson Packaging Booth C-4018 www.ohlsonpack.com ▼

Combination Scales · Multi-Point Depositor · Checkweighers Commercial Scales · Industrial Scales

All groninger lite-series filling and closing machines come ready for the Internet of Things (IoT). That means production and maintenance data can be checked anytime anywhere from a laptop or Smartphone.

Constant monitoring of machine properties reduces unexpected downtime and therefore increases overall equipment effectiveness due to the early detection of potential failure.

Part of the Industry 4.0 revolution, IoT allows machines to communicate with each other and operators in real time via Internet Cloud services. groninger Booth W-306 www.groningerusa.com

Find your scale at YamatoAmericas.com

Filling and Closing Machine Technology

THANK You to our partners Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank our association partners for their help in bringing together a wide range of industry sectors. They are integral to the idea-sharing and networking opportunities at this event!

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PRODUCTS PIN OVEN CHAIN Pin Oven Chain, also referred to as Deco chain, generally conveys decorated and base-coated cans through high-speed, high-heat ovens.

Benefits include wide clearance between outer and inner plates, chain lube reduction, polished inner and outer plates, stable long pin, replacement long pin, spring-loaded peek tip and larger bushing. Products may be ordered in a range of sizes, prices and pin tip varieties.

Daido Corp. of America Booth US-7561 www.daidocorp.com

INTELLIGENT PNEUMATICS The Aventics Smart Pneumatics Monitor module provides reliable information on actuator wear as well as the energy efficiency of pneumatic systems without involving the machine control. Together with the AES fieldbus system, the monitor detects the approach of critical limits so potential problems can be eliminated before downtime occurs. This significantly lowers operating costs. The system records and prepares local data and supplies it via standard interfaces to a local IT network or the Cloud.

Emerson Booth LS-6107 www.emerson.com/en-us/industries/automation/food-beverage

CARTON FORMER, INSERTER The Kartnr™ automatic vertical carton-forming and container-inserting machine handles cosmetics, medicinals, pharmaceuticals and many consumer products. Engineered to form “auto-lock” or “pop-open” cartons, the machine automatically inserts containers and closes the lid.

Closure options include glue, fold and tuck as well as tape.

Paxiom Group Booth C-4429 www.paxiom.com

BARCODE PRINTER The B-EX4T3HS thermal barcode printer generates clear, scannable labels with resolution up to 600 dots/in. The unit reportedly handles the complexity of printing smaller labels—width and height as small as 0.51 and 0.12 in. respectively—with precision and speeds up to 6 in./sec.

Center alignment eliminates media shifts and ensures consistently accurate placement of barcode data. Engineered for pharmaceutical, medical device and electronic component label applications, the printer also addresses the labeling needs of other compliance-driven organizations.

Toshiba TEC America Booth US-7677 www.business.toshiba.com

END-OF-LINE EQUIPMENT Updates to the electrics and esthetics of the next-generation M2000 intermediate case packer reduce its footprint by 25%, shorten installation time and create an easy-to-operate machine. The replacement for the Mach 2 model is designed for higher uptime by making changeover more repeatable.

Brenton, a ProMach product brand Booth C-3025 www.brentonengineering.com

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ROBOTIC PALLETIZER The skid-based Boxed-Bot robotic palletizer has been refined to save space, maintaining a footprint measuring less than 8 x 10 ft. A long-reach M-710IC Series robot from FANUC America permits higher stack patterns. QBox click-and-drag pattern-building software resides in the operator interface so operators can design and build pallet patterns quickly and easily.

Quest Industrial, a ProMach product brand Booth C-3026 www.questindustrial.com

MULTIPOND MULTIPONDWeighing WeighingTechnology Technologyand andmultihead multihead weighing weighingsystems systemsstand standfor formaximum maximumaccuracy, accuracy, performance performanceand andreliability. reliability.

COME COME SEE SEE US US AT AT BOOTH BOOTH LS LS #6532 #6532 www.multipond.com www.multipond.com

FANUC America Booth C-1651 www.fanucamerica.com

Surface microbial contamination can shut down your production line.

Keep things moving with CASE ERECTOR

from XENON Our proven solutions provide fast >5 log pathogen reduction to ensure surface sanitization. Over the years, we’ve helped countless end-user and integrator clients develop precise solutions for their specific needs. Let’s talk about your surface sterilization challenges at Pack Expo Las Vegas, at the XENON booth N617.

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Maximum Series automatic case erectors automate forming of square or rectangular regular and half slotted cases. Rated at up to 15 cases/min, the machines offer a 100-case magazine and a choice of pressure-sensitive tape or hot-melt sealing. Heavy-duty, plate-steel, side-belt drive assembly provides positive case transfer. Fewer moving parts mean increased reliability.

A.B. Sealer Booth LS-6306 www.absealer.com

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PRODUCTS Customer Portal online management system with the ability to dispatch onsite experts within hours. Individual reviews of preventive maintenance, cobot optimization and performance are offered through video or onsite meetings.

Universal Robotics Booth US-7279 www.universal-robots.com

DIGITAL COLOR PRINTING

FAMOUS FOR INK

The FireJet 4C full-color inkjet printing system, powered by MemWith an inventory of inkjet inks jet, delivers high-speed digital color ranging from heavy pigmented opaque printing at near offset quality. The to soft pigmented to dye-based, end FireJet 4C printer handles A3+ and THE BEST PRINTING TECHNOLOGY usersAND canINKS select opaque codes, FOR bright MARKING & CODING A4 cut sheets and reproduces 1,600 codesGEM resistant to automotive solvents is a Total Solution supplier offering x 1,600 dot/in. resolution at speeds world class printing technology, inks, Boost efficiency with or dye-based codes that resist transfer. accessories and software for all your to 150 ft./min. The newly designed coding needs.

A full linemarking of lowandvolatile organic comprinthead has been engineered to pound (VOC) and VOC-exempt inks provide longer life. An integrated is available. Choices include inks for wiper system automates servicing of many types of printing: continuous the printhead. inkjet, thermal-transfer, thermal inkKirk-Rudy jet andmachines friction feeding.while reducing operations and Booth US-7411 Gem Gravure ™ www.kirkrudy.com cost, with EcoStruxure for CPG. Booth C-5618 www.gemgravure.com

INKJET INK

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BLISTER MACHINE The Eagle-Omni blister machine serves packaging development, materials testing and production applicaEcoStruxure tions.

The versatile unit forms, seals Augmented Operator Advisor and punches at sequential stations.

Measuring just over 2m long and 1.6m tall, the reasonably compact machine offers a format area of 150 x 95mm and forming depth of 30mm with upgrades available to 40mm. The system handles a wide range of forming materials and all typical lidding substrates and produces up to 20 blisters/min.

It’s suitable for packaging solids, powders, liquids or devices.

Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations Booth N-544 www.mhi-innovations.com

Battle our air hockey bot! Booth #C-1560

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REAL-TIME INFORMATION

Where did all the connectors go?

Visit C-3614 for a live demo

Access real-time information whenever and wherever it is needed and improve operational efficiency with the award-winning, EcoStruxure™ Augmented Operator Advisor App. Augmented reality enables operators to use their tablet’s camera to superimpose current data, links to documentation and virtual objects onto a cabinet, machine or plant.

Schneider Electric Booth C-1560 www.schneider-electric.us/go/ packaging

Standard Cat 5 Cable for Motor Power and Ethernet TSM14POE StepSERVOTM Integrated Motors with Power over Ethernet* provide a compact motion control solution for remote and hard-to-reach locations. *PoE+ makes use of the IEEE 802.3at spec to provide up to 25.5 Watts continuous to the motor.

applied-motion.com • 1-800-525-1609 • sales@applied-motion.com

RAPID RESPONSE SERVICE The newly launched Service360 Now program provides customized service plans designed for rapid response and direct access to cobot specialists. The program ensures maximum uptime through a 24/7

CONTROLLER The c500 cabinet controller manages high-end control applications including printing machines with many units or picker lines with several robots. Controller is said to be maintenance-free and offers a battery-free design, an extended ambient operating temperature to 140 F (60 C), automated standard setup, data backup via USB flash drive and connectivity for simple machine integration. A fully integrated shield connection eliminates the need for special shield terminals.

Lenze Americas Booth LS-6272 www.lenze.com

BIODEGRADABLE LLDPE Biodegradable linear-low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) maintains the strength and durability of conventional LLDPE film while satisfying “green” initiatives. Oxo-biodegradable additive from Symphony Environmental imparts degradability.

Available in gauges from 1 to 4 mils, AF 0900 film may be ordered printed or unprinted in opaque black, clear, green-tinted or opaque white.

Advanced Poly-Packaging Booth C-3643 www.advancedpoly.com PACK EXPO Booth C-3643

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PALLET WRAPPING COMBINER AND DIVIDER Compact combiner and divider with a custom-drive assembly joins multiple lanes of product into one single flowing lane. Reportedly easy to change over, the system occupies minimal line space and mounts to existing conveyors. Photoeyes sort based on color, understanding the direction each container must go to build the correct multipack.

The system can register up to three different containers, giving users a variety of multipack options.

Morrison Container Handling Solutions Booth C-2241 www.morrison-chs.com

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CASE PACKERS In a digital showroom, a virtual reality demo of the new Elematic 2001, the Elematic 1001 SL and the Elematic 3001 compact case packers allow visitors to walk right into the machines. The case packers handle a large selection of primary pack styles including flow wraps, cartons, cups and thermoforms.

Bosch Packaging Technology Booth C-2800 www.boschpackaging.com

To streamline pallet handling, the LoPro drag-chain-conveyor pallet-wrapping system integrates with a 28-revolution/min. MA-DX stretch wrapper with a 260% pre-stretch carriage. The floor-mounted conveyor accepts pallets from a pallet jack, electric walkie or forklift and moves up to three 2,500-lb. loads toward the stretch wrapper at a steady pace of up to 60 ft./min. Photoeyes along the conveyor monitor each palletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location. Scales for weighing pallets can be positioned before or after the wrapping station.

Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach product brand Booth C-2826 www.orionpackaging.com SD

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IN YOUR PATH

NEW in Las Vegas!

PACKage Printing Pavilion Central Hall Explore digital printing and labeling technologies from 60+ exhibitors with solutions for customization, including variable data, short-run and on-demand jobs.

Providing packaging solutions ranging from a single piece of equipment to fully integrated packaging lines, BW Packaging Systems (Booth C-1800), part of Barry Wehmiller Companies, is ready to answer your questions at PACK EXPO.

The Containers and Materials Pavilion Lower South Hall Bio-based materials, flexibles and much more— the solutions you need to answer consumer demand.

And don’t miss:

Sponsored by:

The Reusable Packaging Pavilion Upper South Hall Meet RPA member suppliers offering reusable assets and learn about long-term benefits of switching to reusables in the Reusable Packaging Learning Center.

Visit the staff from WestRock (C-2223) and learn about vertically integrated corrugated and consumer packaging.

Sponsored by:

The Confectionery Pavilion Upper South Hall See what’s new in equipment and integrated systems for candy, confectionery and gum production.

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The Heat and Control (Booth C-1623) staff is ready to help you find the best technology and equipment for your needs.

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Makes Light Work of Hard-to-fill Products

Check out Multi-Fillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Booth C-2838) colorful display of filling equipment.

Need a change in equipment? Visit Ohlson Packaging (Booth C-4018) to view a range of packing equipment for weighing and counting needs.

www.multi-fill.com / sales@multi-fill.com 9620 Hawley Park Road West Jordan, Utah 84081 USA Phone +1. 801. 280.1570 Fax +1. 801. 280.4341 See us at Pack Expo / Booth C-2838 Stop by Lenze Americas (Booth LS-6272) to see the latest innovations in motion-centric automation.

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Partners monitor machine health High-speed palletizer increases uptime using predictive maintenance to increase OEE.

Interactive Demos Pick, place, bowl, roll and more in this interactive space. Check out the coolest and most sophisticated robots and cobots.

PACK for a Purpose Robots Fighting Hunger Check out the philanthrobots! A variety of robots in various applications pack nearly 6,000 weekend meals for elementary students in supplemental nutrition programs. In collaboration with Blessings in a Backpack

Future Innovators Robotics Showcase Come see students from Las Vegas area high schools showcase their innovations and “bot skills”.

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merson (Booth LS-6107) and Arrowhead Systems (Booth C-5233) are working together to produce a next-generation machine health monitoring capability, which increases uptime for high-speed palletizers used in container stacking and is adaptable for use with other primary products.

This solution offers the quickest and most scalable way to increase OEE. The Busse SJI Viper™ high-speed bulk palletizer and Alpha TurboTM highspeed depalletizer are paired with Emerson’s machine health monitoring technology. The result: Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improves by monitoring critical motion and pneumatic system parameters in real time including airflow, pressure, vacuum, mechanical actuation speeds and motor vibration.

System analytics and health information are processed at the edge via a local data historian with local display or remote monitoring on a tablet or Smartphone, giving operators an easily accessible tool to monitor health.

“This solution offers the quickest and most scalable way to increase OEE and ultimately increase the overall production efficiency of your plant operations,” says Dana Greenly, director of Business Development for Food and Beverage Packaging with Emerson’s Automation Solutions business.

The new, edge-based system has the PACSystems CPL410 controller at its core to bring all sensor data together for accessibility, visualization and analysis. It is customizable and scalable to adapt to any primary product palletizing system or packaging line. With real-time monitoring of machine health and diagnostics at the operator’s fingertips, reactive maintenance to machine failures goes away. Predictive maintenance enables planning for potential issues which otherwise negatively affect OEE. “Because we have container-handling equipment running at some of the highest speeds in the industry, reaching 4,000 cans/min. or more, predictive monitoring of machine health is vital to our customers’ success,” reports Scott Chehak, GM, Busse-SJI. For more information visit www.emerson.com, www.arrowheadsystems.com. SD

PRESENTATIONS EVERY HALF HOUR Located in booth N-850, North Hall

Produced by: This Busse SJI Viper high-speed bulk palletizer paired with Emerson’s next-generation, edge-based machine health monitoring yield greater OEE. Monitoring increases uptime using predictive maintenance. (Image courtesy of Arrowhead.)

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September 24, 2019 Visit us at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to learn about Our merger with A+F Automation and Parent Company EoL Packaging Experts!

SEE IT IN ACTION: PACK EXPO BOOTH C-3800 "Super Soft Catch" Case Packer The industry standard for reliable operation, quick change-over and versatile product range.

Have you stopped by the Innovation Stage (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049)? Listen to your peers for the latest in technology advances.

A two-axis servo system allows the Versatron Servo Case Packer to actually "catch" the product while it descends into the case. The lift table moves the case to the "up" position and waits for a full grid. When grid is full, the riding strips shift to the side and initiate the bottle descent. The lift table simultaneously moves the case downward on a velocity curve that ultimately achieves the same speed at the point of contact (the "soft catch").

Standard-Knapp, Inc. 63 Pickering Street, Portland, CT info@standard-knapp.com www.standard-knapp.com

If you are looking for packaging solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotech and cosmetic industries, check out Marchesini Group (N-107).

MG America (Booth N-227) , a subsidiary of MG 2 (Bologna, Italy), supplies packaging and processing machinery. Looking to revamp your system? Swing by and learn how.

PACK EXPO Booth C-3643 PACK EXPO Booth C-3643

Stop by and meet (l-r) Rick Nunez, Bob Purciello, Neal Konstatin, Gary Tantimonico, Dennis Doherty and Rich Keenan at PDC International Corp. (Booth C-4614) and see machinery for shrink sleeve labels and tamper-evident neck bands.

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Are You a Sales Agent?

At JBT Corp. / Avure (Booth LS-6190), Bob Porter (2nd from right) enjoys discussing customized industrial and turnkey solutions with a customer.

When Leading OEMs Look for Agents, Make Sure They Find You. A PMMI Directory of Agents listing brings successful partnerships to you.

Mark Beauregard from Matthews Marking Systems (Booth C-1841) spends time with a customer explaining their identification, traceability and operational marking products.

PMMI members are North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading packaging and processing OEMs, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for sales agents. Make sure they find you with your free listing in the PMMI Directory of Agents.

The Directory matches you with OEMs based on your areas of expertise and their target markets.

PMMI congratulates Cozzoli Machine (Booth C-1617) on its 100 year anniversary. (l-r) Joanna Barros-Wing, Jim Pittas of PMMI, and Joan Cozzoli Rooney display the award.

To learn more and include your free listing in the Directory of Agents, visit pmmi.org/agents.

EBAC Industrial Products (Booth N-426) representatives (l-r) Rodney Smith and Stephen Lilly can explain the DD1200-HE desiccant humidifier.

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PACKAGE SEALING SYSTEMS FROM THE ULTRASONIC EXPERTS Maximize process speed and control Optimize seals with patented tooling face pattern for unprecedented seal strength and hermeticity Ultrasonic systems and custom components for flexible integration into packaging machinery

The crew at Charter NEX Films (Booth LS-6719) welcomes you to PACK EXPO. Swing by and learn about their high-performance specialty films for flexible packaging.

Manufacturing advanced ultrasonic sealing systems in the USA since 1969 for applications such as stand-up pouch top and side seals; pillow bag cross seals; quad seal/gusset bag cross seals; zipper crushing; carton/pouch fitment welding; and clamshells.

www.sonics.com 800.745.1105 Visit Sonics at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Booth #LS-5822 or contact us for assistance with your packaging application.

As specialists in packaging machines, (l-r) Iwona Malinowski, Anthony Subryan and Pierre Subryan from ATS Engineering (LS-6238) are ready to find the best system solutions for you.

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The staff at Sappi (Booth LS-6822) shows off their specialty and packaging papers, as well as printing and writing papers.

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VISIT US IN BOOTH #C-4629 QUALITY - RELIABILITY-VERSATILITY

Stop by Sesotec (Booth LS-5911) to chat about product inspection for medium- and large-sized packaged products.

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Develop Your Training Skills

Talk to the staff at The Massman Companies (Booth C-2414) about options in automation and innovative packaging solutions.

Become an effective and successful trainer with PMMI’s Certified Trainer Workshop.

This two-day trainer workshop provides your company with the strategies and tactics to train across all employee skill levels.

Benefits: • Provide better machinery training for your customers

The Morrison Container Handling Solutions (Booth C-2241) staff waits for the show to begin on opening day.

• Maximize your customer’s productivity while enhancing safety • Increase customer satisfaction For more information, visit the PMMI U Workforce Development booth in the Central Lobby.

(l-r) Kevin Roach and Mike Houghton at Harpak-ULMA Packaging (LS-6101) are ready to help with any product, any shape, any package.

To learn more, go to pmmi.org/certified

Visit Anritsu Infivis (Booth LS-6253) to demo the fully functioning HACCP line combining the XR75 x-ray inspector and M6 dual-frequency metal detector. An integrated SSV checkweigher completes the detection capabilities.

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PRINTING SHOULD BE OUTSTANDING

EVERY TIME

The staff from E-Pak Machinery (Booth C-4629) welcomes you to stop by and learn about their complete liquid packaging systems that fill, cap, label and code a wide variety of liquid products.

Discover Poly-ToneTM HD at booth #LS-6514 Smarter Packaging Solutions | www.polytainersinc.com | 1-800-268-2424

The show opens and day one begins for PACK EXPO!

Stop by groninger USA (Booth N-306) to view fill/finish processing equipment for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer healthcare industries.

In the market for pressure-sensitive labeling machinery? Come by Universal Labeling Systems (Booth C-1621).

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High molecular weight polyester & High performance urethane adhesives

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ith innovation in automation driving rapid developments in robotics, an entire zone in the North Hall allows visitors to see the latest technologies in action. The new Robotics Zone (Booth N-850) also includes a full schedule of free educational sessions daily on the half-hour including an overview of the Blessing in a Backpack work cell, which packs food for hungry school children (see todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule of sessions below).

In addition to the Blessings in a Backpack work cell, robots in the Zone perform a variety of functions including greeting visitors, playing dice, bowling, playing piano, picking and placing objects and flexibly grasping objects using object detection and artificial intelligence. Visitors to the Zone also may try out an interactive, wearable exoskeleton, learn about end-of-arm tools and cheer high school teams showing off their creations in the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase (see story, p. 23).

For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOlasvegas.com. SD

VISIT US AT BOOTH #8279 WORTHENIND.COM INFO@WORTHENIND.COM

10:00 A.M. BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK Robotic cell picks random product to load pouches of food to feed school children over the weekend.

10:30 A.M. AUTONOMOUS MOBILE MANIPULATORS FOR WAREHOUSE AND SMART FACTORIES The digitalization of the consumer market calls for a new paradigm of manufacturing to cope with increasing demands for short-life-cycle products and burst manufacturing. This talk provides an overview of ongoing research, which utilizes an autonomous robot called the mobile manipulator to assist human workers in warehouses and smart factories. Research topics and technical challenges will be introduced in terms of specific task missions that mobile manipulators are expected to perform.

Dr. Soo Jeon Assoc Professor, Dept of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering University of Waterloo

11:00 A.M. WHY ADAPTABLE ROBOTICS AUTOMATION IS THE KEY TO FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR MANUFACTURING Success in the packaging industry during the next 10 years will center on building a deep understanding of and connection to the empowered consumer. One of the biggest transformations will be in robotic automation. The demand for integration-ready, flexible machines that can accommodate rapid changeovers, a variety of sizes/SKUs and customized packaging is leading to exciting technologies. Dexterous, integration-ready, flexible robotic systems are addressing this monumental shift and paving the way for the factory of the future.

Carl Vause CEO Soft Robotics

11:30 A.M. TAKE AN AGILE APPROACH TO ACCELERATE INDUSTRY 4.0Â ADOPTION Learn the key implementation steps of the Agile Manifesto to accelerate adoption of automation and Industry 4.0 technologies. An Agile approach resulted in these companies reducing implementation time on as much as 70%.

Ben Gibbs Founder and CEO Ready Robotics

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September 24, 2019 12.00 P.M. WHY USE DELTA ROBOTS FOR AUTOMATION? What do delta robots offer compared to traditional types of industrial robots for packaging automation?

Jessica Beltran Sr Engineer FANUC Robotics

12:30 P.M. EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: EXOSKELETONS Employees need ergonomic resources to improve work quality and efficiency and reduce the risk of injury. This presentation covers the benefits of incorporating exoskeletons into material-handling processes.

Cayla Zielinski Wearable Robotics Specialist Comau

1:00 P.M. AI ON THE SHOP FLOOR - NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE ENGINEERING EFFICIENCY AI has been around for a while and changed daily life. With the SIMATIC S71500 TM NPU module, artificial intelligence (AI) comes to the shop floor, bringing new ways to solve problems, increase flexibility and reduce engineering effort.

Bernd Raithel Head of Mktg & Product Management for Factory Automation in the U.S. Siemens

1:30 P.M. DEVELOPING PACKAGING SOLUTIONS USING COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS Here’s a look at the process of developing the packaging and palletizing solution shown in the Robotics Zone.

Nathan Koontz Packaging Segment Mgr/Application Development Universal Robots Matt Halley GM Allied Technologies

2:00 P.M. ROBOTICS AND 3D VISION TECHNOLOGY The combination of robotics with 3D vision has created a new opportunity for automation. Learn how this innovative vision technology enables robots to “see” in applications for bin-picking, flexible automation and fixtureless processing.

Robert E. Kaska President Chicago Electric

2:30 P.M. INDUSTRY/EDUCATION ALIGNMENT Industry and education are working together. Industrial automation suppliers have developed educational programs and industry certifications that provide schools with real cutting-edge technology, so students can enter the workforce immediately and pursue their passions.

Paul Aiello Dir of Education FANUC America

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3:00 P.M. ROBOTICS AND ENTRY-LEVEL FLOW-WRAPPING Robotics can be a cost-effective way to address labor costs and reliability. Integration is the key. Tight integration keeps things simple and easy to operate.

Bosch uses three different robotic models and configurations with 2D and 3D vision to solve packing challenges.

Kelly Meer Product Mgr Bosch Packaging Technology SD

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See us at PACK EXPO Booth LS-6238

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WEIGHERS • BAGGERS • COUNTERS • FILLERS • POUCH MACHINES • CUP AND TRAY PACKAGING MACHINES

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Capsule Filling

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Complete Line Integration

Fairfield, New Jersey 973-808-8185 â&#x20AC;˘ 866-962-3090 mgamerica.com

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