Extrusion International USA 4-2021

34 Extrusion International 4/2021 EXTRUSION INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY NEWS ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG www.illig.com „ At PackExpo Las Vegas, Nevada USA, from September 27 to 29, ILLIGwill be demonstrating how the production of sus- tainable, all-cardboard blisters from recycled materials with different designs and contents on a single packaging system. Because less is more: reduce – reuse – separate – recycle – renew. At booth 5963 in the South Lower Hall at the Las Vegas Con- vention Center, ILLIG will be presenting the latest packaging system of the HSU 35b series. The system is suitable for safe and sustainable blister packaging made of cardboard-plastic cardboard combinations (double card blister) or solid card- board for non-food products. The economical and ef fi cient HSU 35b is designed for variable blister heights and can be con fi gured with 3, 6, 8, 10, or 12 transport pallets for any application. The compact machine adapts to the individual requirements of packaging manufacturers with numerous equipment features. Examples include automatic product feeding, product presence control, product inlay, inserts for brochures, marking systems, code readers, and blister lifters. ILLIG packaging systems are modular, fl exible, and ef fi cient, allowing brand owners and co-packers the freedom to de- sign sustainable packaging for a variety of end markets. Note: Terms marked with ® are registered and protected trademarks of ILLIG Maschinen- bau GmbH & Co. KG. iNOEX GmbH www.inoex.de Stand E12,3 Hall F „ Two exciting presentations from iNOEX at the Extrusion 2021 conference will provide insights and expert knowledge on the high-precision measurement and control systems that help achieve the highest product quality, process optimization and cost savings. With the help of this expertise, production can be taken to the next level. On 21 September, iNOEX LLC President Adam M. Grier, will give a presentation on Progress in Inline Plastic Pipe Measure- ments – Radar Technology Comes to Plastic Extrusion. The pre- sentation will present the latest progress in radar technology Two Presentations at the Extrusion 2021 Conference in Rosemont, IL for inline plastic pipe measurements as well as a case study with cost-saving potentials when using automated control loop features. On 22 September, Brad Allen, Sales & Service Pro fi leMarket at iNOEX LLC, will also give a presentation. His topic is: Where‘s My Weight? Maximizing Material Savings Through Precision Measurement. One of the cost-liest pieces in the extrusion of plastics, is the plastic material itself. Therefore, understanding the distribution of plastic within an extrusion pro fi le is fi nan- cially critical. ILLIG’s HSU 35b fl exible packaging system is suitable for sustainable blister packaging made of solid cardboard with inlay for product fi xation (Picture: ILLIG) Sustainable All-Cardboard Blister Pack AdamM. Grier, President at iNOEXLLC BradAllen, Sales&ServicePro fi le Market at iNOEXLLC