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Addressing extractables and leachables

E&L Europe to revisit London this November; new study looks at interactions with pharmaceutical preparation, including the separation of components from an elastomer mixture.

June 9, 2015

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Plant Operations & Equipment

Banner Engineering: Laser contrast sensor with fixed background suppression

Banner Engineering announces that its Q3X laser contrast sensor is now available with contrast detection and fixed background suppression.

June 9, 2015

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June 8, 2015

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Update on ISA spec

An important specification based on ISA88 that has been gaining traction in the packaging arena is ISA-TR88.00.02, a product of OMAC’s Packaging Workgroup and ISA. The specification encourages modular and flexible packaging automation solutions that can share a common batch control interface with the upstream processing equipment. This approach drives a consistent look and feel for users, easier line integration and changeovers, and lower machine costs.

June 7, 2015

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Roberts PolyPro hires Latin America Sales Manager

Roberts PolyPro hires Aldo Arcieri as Latin America Sales Manager.

June 6, 2015

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ARPAC receives innovation award from Yaskawa

ARPAC awarded Yaskawa's 2014 Innovation Award for Outstanding Applications of Robotic Technology.

June 4, 2015

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Video interview & close-up footage reveals new-generation combination weigher benefits

Learn how these boost accuracy, save square footage and ease integration of controls with adjacent systems on your plant floor.

June 2, 2015

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Is ‘less’ truly ‘more’ in package design?

A discussion on something that’s conceptually simple but complex in its implementation.

June 1, 2015

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In reality, how much are you conserving?

Have you ever noticed that when it comes to describing or quantifying how sustainable an initiative has been, most companies like to play the fantastical imagery card?

June 1, 2015

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Add variable data and simplify packaging line integration with off-the-shelf industrial coding products

Discover the ease and simplicity of adding Thermal Inkjet print modules to your product identification and package coding lines. Whether it's a 30 minute install or a more complex integration, trust AT Information Products and their licensed distributors to make your coding goals a reality.

June 1, 2015

Automation & Digital Transformation

Driven sideways by Big Data

In previous columns we’ve discussed how Big Data, by tightly connecting sales, customers, and production as never before, is poised to radically change the landscape not only of manufacturing but of how we package products, as well.

June 1, 2015

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GMO foods and labels: many angles, many squabbles

The ongoing debates about genetically modified organisms in food, especially over label statements saying a food lacks GMOs, seem to be everywhere all at once.

June 1, 2015

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2015 DuPont Awards—Silver Winners

The following are the 2015 DuPont Silver award winners.

June 1, 2015