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Plant Operations & Equipment

EMX Industries: Phosphorescence sensors for industrial automation

The new UVX-300P Phosphorescence Sensor reliably detects the presence of phosphorescent materials and pigments that are difficult to measure with traditional sensors.

November 17, 2014

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World’s first Euclid II installed

Italian carton converter Pringraf is in the process of installing in Campochiaro, Italy, the world's first Euclid II, a digital creasing and laser cutting machine.

November 14, 2014

Plant Operations & Equipment

AutomationDirect: Submersible level transmitters

Designed to provide liquid level measurement by continually sensing hydrostatic pressure produced by the height of liquid above the sensor, AutomationDirect’s ProSense SLT series submersible level transmitters is available in two styles: the SLT1 with 1-in diameter housing and a ported bullet nose cap for protection of the sensor diaphragm; and the SLT2 with 2.75 in diameter PTFE flexible diaphragm surrounded by a 316 stainless steel non-fouling protective cage.

November 14, 2014

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Modular U16 carousel sealer covers range of packs

Carousel sealer from Algus features 16 moveable stations and is modular for future growth. This cost-effective system allows for different packaging formats, from simple face seal packs, to complex club store packs, at 3-18 cycles/min. Unit offers the flexibility to add laser and ink-jet printing, and vision systems for quality assurance.

November 13, 2014

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New pet food packaging options from Coveris

Watch Scott Ross of Coveris explain how the pet food packaging market is responding to shifting consumer preferences in both Europe and the U.S. Learn how the popularity of wet food retort packaging in Europe is poised to expand in the U.S., while large flat-bottom pouches, whether woven PP or composite nylon, are in growing demand overseas.

November 13, 2014

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New Bemis tray forming film protects medical devices

At PACK EXPO, Bemis Healthcare Packaging promoted its PerfecForm OrthoSecure as an efficient, risk-free medical device packaging solution. Discover how a polymer combining abrasion resistance of polyurethane with formability of PETG improves product visibility, eliminates foam inserts, and creates more cost-effective and sustainable rigid trays.

November 12, 2014

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Best practices for Factory Acceptance Testing to emerge in 2015

Will packaging and other machines be easier and more cost-effective to purchase and install in the future? More than 100 consumer packaged goods companies and 25 of their vendors are working with AIOE on new guidelines that could help make it happen.

November 12, 2014

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Six-stage innovation process is customer-centric

Sonoco highlights its customer-centric i6 Innovation Process Insight, Ideation, Invention, Integration, Interaction, and Iteration that helps address consumers' pain points and develop the best packaging solution.

November 11, 2014

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High-barrier film supplier expands in NA

Tokyo-based high-barrier film supplier Toppan announces plans to construct its first North American plant in Georgia to bolster its ability to supply its GL film brand.

November 11, 2014

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Design, tooling and molds spark plastic packaging

Full service plastic product solutions company R&D Leverage offers design to tooling to manufacturing, including full mold manufacturing for injection molds, PET and IBM tooling.

November 11, 2014

Automation & Digital Transformation

HMS Industrial Networks Inc.: Gateway

The new Anybus BACnet to Modbus gateway makes it possible to connect Modbus devices to a BACnet network.

November 10, 2014

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3D design software speeds time to market

Esko's 3D package design software suite allows designers to create 3D package models within a traditional workflow, focusing on package structure, design creation, and package presentation in simulated environments.

November 7, 2014