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Sencon relaunches Hoverprobe for measuring coatings on metal sheets

For measuring coating thickness on metal sheets, Sencon's S19750 Hoverprobe is being relaunched with improved ergonomics, better reliability and lower operating costs. The redesigned Hoverprobe is designed to work with either the SI9500, SI9600, or next-generation SI9700 Coating Thickness Gauge.  The...

Krones employs 3D printers for spare parts at Coca-Cola in Germany

Engineers at Krones have developed a part-making system for their filling lines at customer facilities to reduce downtime when machines fail.  Krones’ Rapid Part on Demand offers 3D printing on-site to replace any part required, reducing downtime to a 'matter...

Roeslein reveals AI Vision camera to avoid spoilage on canmaking lines

An AI Vision camera has been unveiled by project integrator Roeslein & Associates as an answer to spoilage problems on canmaking lines. Called Roeslein Unified Data Intelligence (R.U.D.I.) as a nod to founder Rudi Roeslein, the R.U.D.I. platform is based on...

LuxTronic develops AI end-of-line inspection system

An AI-powered end-of-line inspection platform has been launched by Colorado-based monitoring and inspection system firm LuxTronic Corp. FinalCheck is designed for the final stage of beverage can production, delivering three-stage defect detection and full traceability before pallets leave the plant. Designed...

Hinterkopf digital printer range is finalist for tech excellence award

Hinterkopf, the German manufacturer of canmaking and metal decorating equipment, has been named a finalist for the PMMI Technology Excellence Award. PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies – has recognised the company’s DX Series in the food...

Bearhug reusable pallet wrap gains traction in EU can transport market

Australian reusable pallet-wrap developer Bearhug is gaining traction in Europe, where its system has already been used to secure palletised canned beverages for more than 100 businesses, as the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) increases pressure on...

VMI gains platinum Ecovadis sustainability rating

Canmaking equipment specialist VMI Group has been awarded a platinum rating by EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of most sustainable companies worldwide, as recognised by EcoVadis. VMI received the Gold EcoVadis Medal for its progress toward sustainability and...

Sun Chemical expands its metallic inks portfolio

Inks and coatings manufacturer Sun Chemical is expanding its metallic inks portfolio to meet growing market demand. Sun Chemical offers a full range of metallic inks designed for flexographic and gravure printing, available in water-based, solvent-based, and UV-curable technologies, that...

Videojet showcases next generation labeller and high resolution carton coder

Coding specialist Videojet highlighted a new end-of-line pack label applicator featuring intelligent motion at ProPak Asia. Speaking to The Canmaker on the sidelines of the event, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, Dario Perenze, commercial vice president for South East...

Microsensor measures headspace oxygen in packaged drinks

An off-line method for measuring oxygen levels in packaged drinks, including cans, to ensure product quality has been developed by Thailand's Water Test Co Ltd. The technology, which measures headspace oxygen and dissolved oxygen, is particularly important for functional beverages...

MG Serve Tec expands into new Thai factory

Canmaking equipment provider MG Serve Tec is investing THB50 million (USD1.5m) in a new 9,000 sqm facility amid demand for its services. The Thai company, based just outside Bangkok, was founded in 2021 and offers services, accessories and machines for...

Demand rises for holographic images on cans

Demand for laser holographics in the metal printing industry continues to increase, according to one Chinese specialist. Speaking to The Canmaker at ProPak Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, Eva Xu, chief executive of Techsun, said demand for holographic designs on tinplate...

UBIS advances ‘low-baking’ PFAS-free coatings

Compound sealant and coating specialist UBIS continues to develop low-baking coatings in response to customer demand for energy savings and the industry's transition away from PFAS amid increasing regulatory pressure. Speaking to The Canmaker at ProPak Asia, UBIS chief executive...

Signode straps in with BXT Go

A “cost-effective” tool for strapping applications in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution, has been launched by Signode. The BXT Go is a battery-powered hand-operated tool for PET (polyester) and PP (polypropylene) strapping, and is designed for 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch strap...

Koenig & Bauer accelerates automation with RobCo robotics

Metal decorating equipment manufacturer Koenig & Bauer (K&B) has partnered with Munich-based robotics specialist RobCo to implement a new automation 'ecosystem'. The cooperation is part of K&B’s strategic framework ‘IMPACT’ and aims to further advance automation in the printing and...

Ferrum secures operations amid cyber attack

Ferrum Packaging has been the target of a cyber attack, which the Swiss-based can seaming equipment manufacturer said is “under control”. The attack occurred on 5 June, but Ferrum said its security systems successfully detected and neutralised the attack immediately,...

Targeted can drying reduces false rejects

Air Control Industries (ACI) has introduced the Hyroic drying platform, designed to assist inspection systems by removing residual water from cans. “Across modern inspection systems, even small droplets left on cans after rinsing or filling can interfere with cameras, sensors...

INX partners to build AI-ready R&D infrastructure

Inks and coatings manufacturer INX International has partnered with AI company Albert Invent to digitally transform its research and development operations and enable AI-driven formulation discovery. The collaboration will see INX deploy Albert Invent’s operating system across its R&D organisation...

Scrap metal baler “improves efficiency”

Lindemann Metal Recycling has launched a high-performance scrap metal baler for consistent, energy-efficient processing. The NxtPress baler is hydraulically powered to deliver “high pressing forces with improved energy efficiency” and consistent output. Alexander Zinn, director of global sales & marketing at...

HMD Inks develops lacquer for direct-to-coil tinplate UV curing

China-based inks and coatings company HMD Inks has designed a lacquer specifically for faster UV curing on tinplate. With a UV-cured lacquer, there is no requirement for conventional thermal curing in wicket ovens, which reduces energy consumption and, said HMD...
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World Seaming Conference returns to support quality in the seaming process

The Canmaker will present the long-awaited World Seaming Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, this November.  After the success of the first...