PALpack, Author at PALpack

17th May 2024 PALpack

Reducing packaging waste: the importance of sustainable packaging and how automation can help

Sustainable packaging is moving up the agenda. As we become more aware of our environmental impact and the need to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, so customers are beginning to expect – even demand – sustainable packaging solutions.

8th May 2024 PALpack

Packaging solutions from PALpack: Your one-stop-shop for end-of-line automation solutions

End-of-line automation refers to the packaging solutions employed in the final stages of a manufacturing process, where products are weighed, packaged, labelled, palletised and wrapped in preparation for storage or distribution. At PALpack, we work with trusted providers including Lita, Europack, Technipes and VAI to supply equipment for everything from sack-filling and shrink wrapping to check weighing and banding. In this blog, we’ll explore each type of machinery in more detail.

Automation

30th April 2024 PALpack

The role of automation in the packaging industry

Automation has transformed many sectors and the packaging industry is no different. New technologies, from robotics to machine learning, have revolutionised parts of the packaging process, enabling tasks such as filling, sealing, labelling and palletising to be carried out without human input, thus saving time and money.

Sack filling

A split image shows filled hessian sacks on one side, and filled plastic rice bags on the other side

8th April 2024 PALpack

Choosing the right sack-filling machine: VFFS or pre-made bags

Sack-filling machines are a popular addition to manufacturing operations due to their ability to improve efficiency and productivity. By filling bags and sacks automatically, throughput is faster, products are more consistent, and there is less waste.

Sack filling

20th March 2024 PALpack

Unveiling Technipes: Next-generation sack filling automation

Sack-filling machines are already an increasingly popular addition to manufacturing operations and the next generation of machines, from Italian manufacturer Technipes, can improve the speed and efficiency of this part of the process even further.

Palletisers Sack filling

6th March 2024 PALpack

Choosing the right packaging for your product

Selecting packaging is an important decision. Beyond aesthetics it can play a pivotal role in a product’s success, impacting on end-of-line processes, transport costs and customers’ purchasing decisions.

Automation

28th February 2024 PALpack

What is end-of-line automation and how can it help manufacturers improve operational efficiency?

End-of-line automation refers to the technologies and systems used to automate the final stage of the production process - preparing, packing and palletising finished products for distribution - and is a critical part of any modern manufacturing operation.

Industry news

24th January 2024 PALpack

Automation in manufacturing: Five trends for 2024

The first automation in manufacturing was recorded in 1771 with the invention of a fully automated spinning mill and its integration into industrial processes has been gathering pace ever since. Today, automation plays a crucial part in many manufacturing operations – and signs are that in 2024, it’s set to become more important than ever.

Pick and place

10th January 2024 PALpack

The benefits of a pick and place machine

A pick and place machine is typically used in a manufacturing or industrial environment to pick individual items from one location and place them in another. The automated equipment is accurate and fast and can even place items in a predefined pattern, making processes such as palletising (the stacking of goods onto pallets for transportation or storage) much more efficient.

Automation Handling systems

20th December 2023 PALpack

Why your manufacturing business needs a handling system

If you want to up the productivity of your manufacturing operation, you need to keep goods and materials moving efficiently around your facilities. One of the best ways to do this is by installing an automatic handling system and in this blog, we’ll look at what a handling system does and why they are so beneficial.

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