Systems and methods for an automated paper cone shaping and arrangement machine are disclosed. A paper cone shaping and arrangement machine may comprise a support frame, an actuator, a transport implement, a cone shaping implement, a cone rolling implement, a securing implement, a paper dispensing implement, a support material dispensing implement, an ejector implement, and/or a display. The support frame is configured to provide support for components of the cone machine. The cone shaping implement, cone rolling implement, and/or securing implement may be configured to shape and seal the paper cones. The paper dispensing implement and/or the support material dispensing implement may be configured to dispense material to the cone machine. The ejector implement may be configured to transport paper cones from the cone machine to a storage. The cone machine may be configured to shape a paper-like material into a paper cone comprising a support material disposed therein.

A method for improving the heat sealability of a packaging material and a method for manufacturing a heat-sealed container or package are described. The material can be polymer-coated packaging paper or cardboard, or a polymeric packaging film. The material includes a polymer layer that contains polyester, particularly polylactide, the heat sealability of which is improved by ultraviolet radiation. Polylactide is useful as such or when blended, for example, with other biodegradable polyester. The containers and packages thus manufactured include disposable drinking cups and cardboard carton and box packages.

Systems and methods for an automated paper cone shaping and arrangement machine are disclosed. A paper cone shaping and arrangement machine may comprise a support frame, an actuator, a transport implement, a cone shaping implement, a cone rolling implement, a securing implement, a paper dispensing implement, a support material dispensing implement, an ejector implement, and/or a display. The support frame is configured to provide support for components of the cone machine. The cone shaping implement, cone rolling implement, and/or securing implement may be configured to shape and seal the paper cones. The paper dispensing implement and/or the support material dispensing implement may be configured to dispense material to the cone machine. The ejector implement may be configured to transport paper cones from the cone machine to a storage. The cone machine may be configured to shape a paper-like material into a paper cone comprising a support material disposed therein.

A method for improving the heat sealability of a packaging material and a method for manufacturing a heat-sealed container or package are described. The material can be polymer-coated packaging paper or cardboard, or a polymeric packaging film. The material includes a polymer layer that contains polyester, particularly polylactide, the heat sealability of which is improved by ultraviolet radiation. Polylactide is useful as such or when blended, for example, with other biodegradable polyester. The containers and packages thus manufactured include disposable drinking cups and cardboard carton and box packages.

Disclosed is a tip crimping machine which is used with the purpose of wrapping the conically shaped cornet cone packages of cornet-type ice-creams and which provides for the cone tip to be straight and robust and all the cornet cone packages to be produced in the same standard size by folding the cone tip by crimping the same inwards during the wrapping of cornet cone packages by being rotated on the conical crimping end.