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B&R: HART modules added to I/O series

B&R's series of X20 communication modules now includes an analog HART input module and a HART output module to provide reliable protocol support for data transmission, configuration, and diagnostics of field devices.

April 14, 2014

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Variably-sized shippers on demand

Servo drives and motors play a key role in delivering the kind of precision and predictability necessary on a new breed of machine that forms variably-sized corrugated shippers from roll stock on demand.

April 11, 2014

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Germany's Angela Merkel visits Hannover Messe

Monday, April 7, was the day of German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel's traditional opening-day tour of Hannover Messe.

April 10, 2014

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Off The Shelf: Microwaveable pouch brings one-step simplicity

The forming web is a proprietary coextrusion and the nonforming web is a two-layer lamination of PP and a non-woven material, but the end result is remarkable convenience for the consumer.

April 9, 2014

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Bruce Larson joins HayssenSandiacre as Director of New Business Development

In support of HayssenSandiacre’s global growth initiatives, Bruce Larson has joined the company’s ONE GLOBAL TEAM as Director of New Business Development; he will be responsible for generating primary and secondary packaging opportunities in North America, Mexico, and South America.

April 9, 2014

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Dr. Ing. Andreas Weideneder joins Smart Skin as Executive Vice President for Smart Skin Technologies Europe

Smart Skin Technologies Inc., pressure management solutions provider for the bottling and packaging industries, has announced that brewing expert Dr. Ing. Andreas Weideneder, of Gammelsdorf, Germany, has joined the company as Executive Vice President for Smart Skin Technologies Europe, expanding the company’s global presence.

April 9, 2014

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Approaching patient adherence challenges through a consumer lens

Brand agency author suggests putting the patient at the center of pharmaceutical product/package design rather than the condition.

April 8, 2014

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AutomationDirect: C-more touch screen interface panels

AutomationDirect adds the EA9 series operator touch panels to the C-more line.

April 7, 2014

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Trends in sensors are affecting automation

Advances in sensor technology are improving the handling of non-rigid packages, quality control, and track-and-trace applications.

April 7, 2014

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Siemens: Decentralized servo drive

Expanding on its popular Sinamics S120 multi-axis drive system, Siemens introduces the new Sinamics S120M.

April 4, 2014

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Krones Machinery Co. Ltd., Taicang, China awarded TÜV certification

Following the successful certification of the Brazilian subsidiary Krones do Brasil Ltda., now Krones’ Chinese subsidiary, Krones Machinery Co. Ltd. in Taicang has been awarded its initial certification with the IMS Certificate for Quality (DIN EN ISO 9001), Environmental Protection (DIN EN ISO 14001) and Occupational Safety (BS OHSAS 18001); Krones Inc. in Franklin, USA, is set to follow by the end of 2014.

April 3, 2014

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Better serialization and seal inspection

Learn how NJM Packaging’s Trotter W vision system prints 2D codes, serial numbers and expiration data quickly while synchronizing and verifying track-and-trace bottles and containers. Also see the new I2VS unit in action as it inspects and rejects aluminum induction seals that have faults, loose caps, or hot spots.

April 3, 2014

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What Ali Baba really meant was 'Access, Sesame!'

We packaging junkies are afflicted by a curious malady: we relate everything in life to packaging.

April 2, 2014