August 2021
GPS Trackers Help Police Find the Thieves Who Stole Them
Crooks liberated the package of trackers from a carrier’s pick-up box, unaware that the contents of the box were showing investigators the location of the package — and thieves — in real time. …
WestPack 2021 Performs an Encore
On the heels of a successful in-person show and conference, the planned West+ virtual event gives the packaging community even more opportunities to network, learn, and advance their projects. …
Plastic Aerosol Containers Ready for Prime Time
Metal-based aerosol cans can expect healthy competition from PET alternatives that offer molding and consumer advantages. …
New PET Blister Packaging Film Is Recyclable
Klöckner Pentaplast’s kpNext blister film that can be recycled in #1 PET stream is a drop-in replacement for conventional materials. …
Do’s and Don’ts to Tap Today’s Retro ‘Memphis Design’
A resurgence of the 1980s popular bold design trend is finding its way into brand packaging, but in a modern way. Here’s how you can leverage the consumer nostalgia for your own products. …
How to Easily Integrate Packaging Robots and Conveyors
Not every conveyor is designed for robotic automation. Use the right type, and then think about these five considerations when adding robots to your packaging operation. …
Redesigned Capping Head Offers Tool-Free Torque Adjustment
Fogg Filler’s new design simplifies torque changes. Adding the feature to existing capping heads is quick and easy. …
Rotary Premade Pouch Packer Automates Medical Test Kit Packaging
A robotic system replaces labor-intensive manual placement of components into pouches. …
Local Motion: Moving Power to Point of Use
With servomotors and HMIs, powering and controlling packaging machinery is easier than ever before. What’s next? …
8 Sustainable Improvements in Food and Beverage Cartons
Tetra Pak’s 2021 Sustainability Report discloses news surrounding plant-based packaging, tethered caps, aseptic carton recycling, and food-waste-saving advances. …