Case Studies
Filling machine electrically driven for increased output
Packserv looked to SMC's electric actuator range to help bolster its fillers and cappers production capabilities. [ + ]
Daniel's Donuts selects mixing equipment for its gluten-free range
Daniel's Donuts selects Technosilos dust-free dosing and mixing equipment for the manufacture of its Gluten Free and Signature Donuts. [ + ]
Paper-based mini bottle for Baileys liqueur
Diageo has trialled paper-based packaging for its Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur. [ + ]
Snack food manufacturer speeds up case packing throughput
Majans has deployed TNA solutions technology that has helped to deliver a 140% throughput increase of packaged snacks in just 12 months. [ + ]
Case study: Food-safe paper packaging for lollies
Many food and beverage manufacturers are seeking to develop innovative ways to package confectionery in a sustainable way while maintaining quality. [ + ]
Sustainably packaged meat slices
Mondi has created a polypropylene (PP)-based mono-material packaging for a Swedish cold meat manufacturer. [ + ]
Kinrise Snackfoods automates its manufacturing facility using AMRs
Four autonomous mobile robots have been deployed across the Kinrise Snackfoods manufacturing facility to automate the pallet handling process, and more. [ + ]
Repurposing proteins from beer-brewing waste
Researchers from NTU Singapore have created a method of extracting over 80% of the available protein from a significant by-product of the beer brewing industry. [ + ]
Suntory Beverage & Food uses Asahi Kasei water-washable plates for labels
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd has switched to AWP water-washable flexographic plates for the printing of beverage labels in Japan. [ + ]
Vacuum pumps for fish packaging
A vacuum solution from Atlas Copco is used for the energy-efficient production of EPS boxes used for transporting fish in the cold chain. [ + ]
Meat processing: a case study of Triton and GMP collaboration
Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP) and Triton Commercial Systems have collaborated on an innovative project centred around the development and implementation of the FUSION Manufacturing Execution System (MES). [ + ]
Optimised system for bottle washing machine
A water bottle facility in Germany implemented a system for bottle washing which is reducing deposits on machines, lengthening cleaning intervals and more. [ + ]
Whey to go: upcycling dairy waste into a beverage
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a fermented beverage concept that demonstrates how dairies can reduce waste and increase yield by upcycling whey. [ + ]
PepsiCo builds high-capacity logistics automation system in Thailand
PepsiCo has partnered with Dematic to integrate automation as a central feature of its expanded production and logistics facility in Rojana, Thailand. [ + ]
Sustainabili-tea: compostable teabags in hotel sector
In the UK, packaging specialist Parkside has partnered with tea brand Hoogly to develop a range of compostable teabags for the hotel and hospitality sector. [ + ]