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Pack Expo Reflections on PackML – an interview with Chris Thomas

Axon’s PackML evangelist, Chris Thomas, took a break from booth duties at Pack Expo to share some of his thoughts on the PackML programming standard.

November 4, 2014

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Orion Unveils New “S” Pattern Film Delivery System

The InstaThread-S powered pre-stretch film delivery system will be standard on most Orion models and is the first S pattern pre-stretch stretch film carriage with “drop in” film threading for safe and easy film roll change overs.

November 4, 2014

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One-piece RSC with easy-opening system

HB Fuller demonstrates an instance in which they were able to help a major CPG go from a two piece corrugated box into a one-piece RSC with easy-opening system for in-store display.

November 4, 2014

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Allpax Introduces a Mobile Information and Control Solution for Retort Rooms

The Allpax Mobile HMI tablet-based system is designed to enhance operating efficiency associated with retort room operations through mobile computing.

November 4, 2014

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Shuttleworth Adds Integrated Lane Switch to Popular Slip-Torque® Line

The stainless steel sanitary washdown lane switch gently diverts products to two, three, or four lanes for downstream end of line equipment

November 4, 2014

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IPak Machinery Introduces Space Saving S Series TF-100 Tray Former

This newest addition to IPak’s servo-based product line is the company’s smallest footprint servo-based machine, 56 percent smaller than its TF-200 model, yet the machine features advanced capabilities and precise servos that create high quality, aesthetically pleasing tray packages.

November 4, 2014

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Digital printing for flexibles enables strategic runs

The HP Indigo 20000 digital press brings disruptive technology to the flexible package printing space, allowing converters to offer brand owners œstrategic runs, with shorter run lengths, customization, flexibility to change packaging design, and other options at speeds to 138 ft./min. in Enhanced Productivity Mode.

November 4, 2014

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Pro Mach Offers a Fully Integrated Case Packing and Palletizing System

The fully functioning system – from infeed conveyor to case packers to accumulation conveyors to robotic palletizer – includes state-of-the-art packaging machines from Brenton’s sister companies. This extensive range of products are integrated into a high throughput end-of-line packaging solution.

November 4, 2014

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Pharma Keynote: Diligence necessary against adulterated, diverted or counterfeited pharmaceuticals

Heparin tragedy was a wakeup call for pharma industry - improvement is ongoing.

November 4, 2014

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ID Technology Enhances Model 252, the #1 Selling Label Printer Applicator

ID Technology introduces two new application modules for its Model 252 Label Printer Applicator. The high speed wipe application module is designed to wipe a label directly onto the side of a case or carton as the product passes the label printer applicator. The second module is an update to the standard tamp module.

November 4, 2014

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Monday Keynote: Customer focus as a primary change driver

A change in pharma packaging from drums to flexible bags of a particular size saved one SAFC (div. of Sigma Aldrich) customer the equivalent of nearly 80 man-hours in the production of one product.

November 3, 2014

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Matrix Uses Google Glass™ as a Proof of Concept for Data Acquisition and Display

Marc Wilden VP and General Manager of Matrix discusses future concept in more agile manufacturing using mobile devices including Google Glass™.

November 3, 2014

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PMMI charter member, NJM, celebrates a century in business

Since introducing its first packaging machine in 1915 and becoming a founding member of PMMI in 1933, NJM has been establishing its leadership position, expanding its product offering and continuing to build its reputation in the packaging arena.

November 3, 2014