It’s no secret that sustainability has risen in importance as a packaging consideration, but it can still be startling to see how strong consumer preferences are in relation to this issue today.
Silgan Vision has modified the 51R56 system’s software to increase its throughout speed from 800 bottles per minute to a maximum of 1,200 bottles per minute. The system has been used to inspect beverage, cleaning products and other household products bottles and caps.
Rotary turntables from Deitz Co. enable packaging engineers to transfer bottles and other containers around corners and at other angles without stopping, slowing, accumulating or manually handling the containers.
With its recent acquisition of a significant share in Canada-based Smart Skin Technologies, German glass packaging manufacturer Schott aims to leverage drone technology to raise packaging quality and reduce breakage on filling lines.
