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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

Plant Operations & Equipment

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

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H.B. Fuller invests $1 million in Center of Excellence to advance packaging design

Demonstrating its commitment to protecting manufacturers’ brands and advancing packaging innovation and design, global adhesives provider H.B. Fuller has invested $1 million in a Packaging Center of Excellence at its North American headquarters; the new facility, officially opened April 29, 2014 and is accessible year round for packaging engineering and technical services.

May 5, 2014

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PHD, Inc. expands Huntington, IN facility, creates new jobs

Manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation components, PHD, Inc. has announced plans to expand operations in their Huntington, IN facility, creating up to 22 new jobs by 2017.

May 1, 2014

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tna opens office in Germany to extend customer support across Europe

Global integrated food packaging solutions specialist, tna, has opened a new office in Wettringen, Germany (tna Central Europe GmbH) to support customers across mainland Europe with technical services, project management, and post-installation assistance.

April 30, 2014

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MGS receives Minnesota Governor’s Award for building global markets

MGS Machine, packaging and product handling machinery solutions provider for pharmaceutical, medial device, cosmetics, food, and other industries, has received a 2013 Governor’s International Trade Award.

April 30, 2014

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Packaging and ergonomics go hand-in-hand

Ergonomic packaging can be a hands-down winner.

April 30, 2014

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ISPE announces Drug Shortages Prevention Plan

Plan aims to guide the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry in establishing reliable, robust, and resilient supply chains that provide quality medicines to patients without interruption.

April 29, 2014