Packaging Technology: Page 179

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Charter NEX Films expands extrusion capabilities

The manufacturer adds new extrusion lines in two Wisconsin facilities.

August 11, 2015

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New-gen accumulators raise the bar on gentle handling and automated ‘smarts’

Find out how new-gen accumulators handle even ‘tipsy’ packages, maintain product orientation and change conveyor length to prevent pileups.

August 11, 2015

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Does complexity cause confusion for combination products?

Regulatory issues, such as which pathway to choose, and treatment advances, add to the complexity of combination products.

August 7, 2015

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FDA approves first 3D-printed drug

Aprecia Pharmaceuticals says its individually packed SPRITAM therapy enhances patient adherence by making pills easy to swallow.

August 5, 2015

Automation & Digital Transformation

Plant floor cyber security—turning discussion into action

Last month we explored why plant floor cyber security should be on your agenda. Here in Part 2 we focus on how to establish a serious and open dialog, develop strategies, and tap outside resources.

August 5, 2015

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Trim the fat, cut the GRAS?

Use it or lose it, goes the old saying. But what happens if you do use it? Why, it makes you want to use it again, of course.

August 5, 2015

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Industry Watch—August 2015

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the August 2015 issue of Packaging World.

August 4, 2015

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Examining food recalls, health issues, packaging and safety

Rise in food recalls catalyzes development of improved safety technologies, finds Frost & Sullivan.

August 3, 2015

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End of Line Packaging Solutions by Pro Mach

Pro Mach’s End of Line Group offers customers a single source for all their end of line packaging needs. We can automate anything from a single stand-alone application to your entire complex end of line operation – from case, tray, and bliss forming to packing, palletizing, and pallet wrapping – with best in class systems from brands known for their quality, high performance, and customer support. Our fully integrated end of line systems limit risk and offer the shortest path to production, with complete project management capabilities including financial and performance responsibility.

August 3, 2015

Plant Operations & Equipment

Banner Engineering: Enhanced laser distance sensor

Featuring new firmware, the Q4X dual teach mode sensor from Banner Engineering combines window thresholds on both target distance and target reflected intensity, allowing the Q4X to reliably solve difficult applications with ease.

July 31, 2015

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RKW Danafilms becomes RKW North America

RKW North America’s new name reflects its commitment to the North American market.

July 31, 2015

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Driving efficiency in industrial automation

There’s recent news to share from two organizations whose fundamental reason for being is to drive efficiency in industrial automation: Sercos (Serial Realtime Communication System) and PLCopen.

July 29, 2015