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Affordable, production-level digital printing system

Colordyne's new 2600 Series Mini Press for prime label production is recommended for label converters and brand owners looking for an affordable digital printing system with the characteristics of the larger and more expensive digital printing platform.

October 13, 2015

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Automated compounding reduces hospital costs and pharmacy errors

Author cites studies that automated compounding systems allow hospital pharmacies to “in-source” production, lowering the cost-per-dose and reducing inventory costs.

October 13, 2015

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Hidden messages revealed: New ink technology engages consumers

In this video, you'll see how a new package technology can engage consumers with technology such as photochromic ink that reveals hidden messages when exposed to sunlight as well as packages that change color with temperature changes, and more. Direct from the PACK EXPO show floor.

October 13, 2015

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New components reduce conveyor costs and downtime

Watch this video to find out how the latest motors, gearing products, bearings, chain and conveyor components from Regal Power Transmission Solutions can reduce energy consumption, downtime and product damage while boosting efficiency.

October 13, 2015

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Yamato introduces checkweighing and metal detection mounted in single compact design

The Checkweigher/Fortress Metal Detector combination systems feature Yamato’s precise load cell technology delivering great accuracy and high speed weighing. The integrated Stealth provides high sensitivity metal detection for all ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless-steel metal contaminants.

October 13, 2015

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Fastest Doy Zip bagger on the market

SVE 2520 Doy Zip vf/f/s machine from Bosch Packaging is said to be the fastest Doy Zip on the market. Machine also produces pillow-style bags, gusseted bags, block-bottom bags, four-corner-sealed bags. Compact footprint is about 6 square meters, yet it does 100 Doy Zip bags or 200 pillow bags per minute.

October 13, 2015

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Robotic handling system for open-mouth bags

Handling system for open-mouth bags commonly used in the animal feed and pet food industry is a high-speed solution that includes a Kuka robot for filled bag takeaway.

October 12, 2015

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Learn how a new continuous inkjet design allows up to 18 months before servicing

Design improvements in continuous inkjet printing allow for easy self-servicing and more time between maintenance visits.

October 9, 2015

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New VP Americas of Adents discusses Company’s Pharma Suite Serialization Software

October 9, 2015

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Peelable barrier film from Rollprint is alternative to Barex

Flex-pack supplier Rollprint shows off Exponent2 , a high-barrier, peelable film that can function as an alternative to Barex in chemically sensitive applications, for example in transdermal patches.

October 8, 2015

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The Landa Group appoints Yishai Amir to CEO

Amir to become Landa Corporation CEO while Benny Landa will continue as active Chairman.

October 7, 2015

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Mitsubishi Electric demos cage-free robot and rugged automation for food & beverage

During PACK EXPO 2015 Mitsubishi showed off a robot that uses special firmware and off-the-shelf safety equipment to turn a regular robot into a cage-free system that works collaboratively with humans.

October 7, 2015

Plant Operations & Equipment

The value of remote monitoring at the sensor level in modern manufacturing

While some sensor manufacturers have had remote monitoring functionality built into their devices for years, many OEMs and end users are not aware that they can tap into these simple components for valuable application-level data. Does it make sense to remotely monitor at the sensor level?

October 6, 2015