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Balluff
: Universal vision sensor

Balluff's new BVS Universal Vision Sensor provides 360° part position detection, defect finding, contour based counting and matching, bar code reading (linear and 2D DM), and OCV, and comes with a serial port and digital I/O.

May 12, 2014

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Families at interpack

Some solutions are just too simple! If we want our kids to choose science, technology, engineering, math or manufacturing careers (STEMM), we need to expose them so that they understand why.

May 11, 2014

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Nothing fishy about clear sardines pack at interpack

Sometimes a little clarity goes a long way, and in the case of a certain sardines pack now on store shelves in Latvia, it goes a long way indeed.

May 10, 2014

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Performance Packaging hires new sales & marketing veep

Blair M. Vance chosen for accomplishments in consumer goods and packaging, including aseptic and shelf-stable food packaging.

May 9, 2014

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PEEK Super Air Nozzle Features Strong Non-Marring Blowoff

EXAIR’s new PEEK 3/8 NPT Super Air Nozzle™ has been engineered to produce the highest performance attainable. The protective aerodynamic slots guide the airflow to a single point of convergence for hard-hitting force and dramatic noise reduction over typical blowoffs.

May 9, 2014

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Welcome to the world of therapeutic foods

What do you think of when you think of food? Holiday meals with family? Things that taste good? A post-workout treat? What else could food be used for?

May 9, 2014

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Invisible, edible barcodes for medications

WuXi PharmaTech aims to use covert security platform to address global counterfeiting.

May 7, 2014

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Banner Engineering: Laser sensor

Designed with linear array technology, the LE550 non-contact laser sensor provides high repeatability and accurate measurement for challenging targets ranging from shiny metal to black rubber.

May 7, 2014

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PLM software optimizes package development

Global cosmetics leader L’Oreal S.A. selected Siemens’ Teamcenter software to help optimize its packaging development processes, reduce time to market, and improve product innovation and quality.

May 7, 2014

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Video shows how ultrasonic sealing technology pushes product out of the seal on vf/f/s bag sealing machines

Watch this three-minute video to see Bob McAtee of Triangle Package Machinery Co. explain how ultrasonic bag sealing can replace heat-sealing jaws easily and seamlessly. Video shows how this cold-seal technology uses acoustics to push product—even fine powders—out of the way and create a hermetic molecular bond between thermoplastic materials.

May 5, 2014

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Selenis Canada Inc. celebrates 3rd anniversary as PET resin supplier

Selenis Canada Inc., Montreal East, Quebec, which forms part of a petrochemical cluster that integrates oil refining, PX, PTA and finally, PET, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary as a PET resin supplier.

May 5, 2014

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FOX IV appoints Ronald J. Maietta new Manager of Lean Manufacturing

FOX IV Technologies, Inc., automated labeling and coding provider, has appointed Ronald J. Maietta as its new Manager of Lean Manufacturing, making him responsible for evaluating FOX IV's current processes and departments and implementing lean manufacturing procedures with the goal of increasing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

May 5, 2014