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The Aseptic Predis X4 is an integrated blow-fill-cap solution that incorporates consolidated Predis™ dry preform sterilisation, making it ideal for the growing market of sensitive beverages in PET bottles. It builds on Sidel’s proven and successful aseptic technology and introduces further innovation in design and digitalisation. The result is that it offers the best possible experience in both food safety and operation.  

Identiv, Inc., global digital security and identification leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the successful completion of the pilot launch of Identiv’s near field communication (NFC)-enabled smart packaging for OTACA Tequila. With over 5,000 bottles of tequila successfully digitized during the pilot launch, OTACA plans to ramp its production plans with Identiv to an additional 50,000 bottles of Reposado tequila in the first quarter of 2023. 

Automotive components, chemicals, DIY products, household appliances, sporting goods…the list of industries and manufacturers that need to package and ship their products reliably and efficiently is virtually endless. This is not by any means a trivial challenge, especially when import regulations or other issues in production and logistics or distribution bring additional complexity. Such issues usually include shipping, storage, safety, or the simple matter of handling of packaging on site.

The Flap’it! solution automatically adapts to the height of the item and secures the product in place with inner-flaps and integrated cushioning bumpers at the corners. This ensures that products are protected during shipment, significantly reducing costs, damage and product returns. The system is run by a single operator and can easily be moved around the facility; additionally, it includes a number of safety features and has a small physical footprint. Flap’it! can pack up to 540 packages per hour, nine packages per minute – five times faster than manual packing.

The equipment will easily calculate the amount of vertical compressive force a cardboard box can take before deforming or collapsing. The best part of the testing machine is, it is designed keeping in mind the international standards like ASTM D642 and ASTM D4169. Moreover, it comes with advanced features that will help you make the analysis precise and easier to conduct.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Saturday allowed manufacturers or importers of electronics to declare certain mandatory details about the product either through QR code or on the packaging of the product itself. The relaxation has been given for a period of one year.

A film specially innovated to address the issue of slippage of layers over each other, it has a seal strength of more than 1,800 gf/inch with a seal initiation temperature of 950C. It helps in achieving uniform sealing area of
the final pouches as it helps in preventing the issue of inter-layer slippage.

Film-to-film coefficient of friction range is more than 0.4 while film-to-metal
coefficient of friction range lies between 0.3 to 0.4.

The new state-of-the-art customer mySIG PORTAL provides customers with all the benefits and advantages that a super-smart digital customer portal can possibly have. The web-based one-stop platform enables SIG customers to manage a multitude of workflows and processes, such as order processing, order tracking, service and visibility of operations, from one central hub. It allows efficient workflow, seamless collaboration, real time communication and process automation to drive business forward.