Packaging Technology: Page 233

Automation & Digital Transformation

New preform system delivers speed, performance and energy efficiency

Athena Automation and Sipa utilize efficient servo technology including POWERLINK and openSAFETY to make the XFORM 150 machine system fast, flexible and energy efficient.

April 17, 2014

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New films supplier, Metal FX Films, to focus on dramatic metallized effects

After an absence of two years, two packaging industry films veterans – Jim Parker and Charlie Yetka – have returned to produce the appearance of ‘brushed films’ at newly formed Metal FX Films LLC, based in Bridgewater, NJ.

April 17, 2014

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T.H.E.M. announces completion of Hartness cartoner to run new Zipbox resealable package

Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (T.H.E.M.), provider of flexible packaging solutions in North America, has announced the availability of a new 100 units/min. cartoner for the manufacturing of Zipbox, an innovative resealable hybrid package.

April 16, 2014

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Needed: Corporate policy for loading and securing trailers-Part 2

As said in Part 1, a comprehensive policy governing loading and securing trailers is the best way to keep on trucking.

April 16, 2014

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FDA wants pharma to move from compliance to quality

By establishing an Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, FDA hopes to spur pharmaceutical manufacturers to address batch process, packaging, and other problems impacting the supply chain.

April 15, 2014

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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