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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

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Industry Watch—April 2014

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the April 2014 issue of Packaging World.

April 2, 2014

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Multiple cameras aid track-and-trace

Discover how the ACE CT/400 system from MG America can code and instantly verify up to 400 cartons/minute. Also, a separate GSL-10 unit stacks cartons before side-loading each case. Two cameras verify the cartons before going into the shipper, and the pusher can be equipped with inspection cameras as well.

April 2, 2014

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Food label changes invoke nutrition, health, history

There were many reactions to the recent announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of its proposed changes to food nutrition labeling, announced with great fanfare by FDA and first lady Michelle Obama. My reaction was, it made me think of history.

April 2, 2014

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Introducing the new CL4NX industrial thermal printer from SATO!

A technological achievement in design, the new CL4NX boasts a myriad of features, including a user friendly 3.5 inch full-color LCD with on-board tutorials, multiple interfaces and four standard emulations. The CL4NX defeats the notion that all thermal barcode printers are created equal.

April 1, 2014

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Jonathan Cobb named Federal Mfg. Aftermarket Services Manager

Federal Mfg., powered by Pro Mach (manufacturer of filling and capping machines), has appointed Jonathan Cobb as Aftermarket Services Manager; he direct the company’s aftermarket program helping to obtain maximum sales volume and efficiency, as well as helping to ensure that the Service Department’s procedures satisfy and support Federal’s customers.

March 28, 2014

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Dynamic Conveyor honored as one of the 2014 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”

Dynamic Conveyor Corporation, manufacturer of custom conveyor systems, has been recognized as one of the 2014 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

March 28, 2014