Automation & Software

Industry 4.0 and beyond

Industry 4.0, the automation of manufacturing and industrial processes with smart technology, featuring machine-to-machine communication and the

Shawpak introduces four-side seal pouch machine for pharma applications

The medical packaging equipment specialist Shawpak has introduced a 4-Side Seal (4SS) Pouch Machine designed for the packaging of

WIPOTEC-OCS debuts all-in-one inspection unit

The All-in-One Inspection Unit from WIPOTEC-OCS combines X-ray for foreign objects detection and precision checkweighing in

Optimised FMCG packaging design – all in one place

SCALIZE is a software as a service (SAAS) solution aimed at bringing together project teams across the fast-moving consumer

Collaborative solution for processing recycled material into thin-walled containers

The Thin Wall Integra collaborative project offers a fully automated solution for the high-volume processing of recycled material into

Valmet launches intelligent fibre furnish control for refiner operations

Valmet Oyj introduces the Valmet Fiber Furnish Control application packaging for board and papermakers to stabilise refiner operations, offering greater

MULTIVAC extends traysealer product range

MULTIVAC is adding three new traysealer models to its TX8 series, with the range’s new format width especially suited

IWK introduces cartoners for pharmaceutical and personal care applications

IWK Packaging Systems, Inc., has unveiled the VI 5 and VC 5 Vertical Cartoners, which it says offer versatile, cost-

New Tentoma line provides 100% sealed packaging for door manufacturers

Tentoma’s RoRo StretchPack line offers fully sealed six-sided door packaging, reportedly protection the appearance and value of doors

The Wider View podcast: Digital transformation and the packaging industry

Industrial remote access solution introduced by OMRON

OMRON adds the RT1-Series, a turnkey solution for remote access for controlling interfaces, troubleshooting equipment, and installing updates, to