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Packaging Technology

Best practices for retail clamshells and blister packs

Some studies suggest that shoppers are as much as 400% more likely to pick up a package if they can see the product inside.

November 8, 2013

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Flexible Passive Transport Container for Shipments

The va-Q-tainer from va-Q-tec is designed for the transport of one US pallet and offers temperature stability at specific temperatures ranging from frozen to room temperature for up to 120 hours.

November 8, 2013

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EVT: Vision sensor

With the compact EyeSens Measure by EVT, bending processes can be monitored in real time.

November 8, 2013

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Nordson Freedom hot melt adhesive system wins Judge's Award at Japan Pack Trade Show

Nordson Corporation’s Freedom hot melt adhesive dispensing system received the Japan Pack Judge's Award at the Japan International Packaging Machinery Show, held October 16 -18, 2013, in Tokyo, Japan.

November 8, 2013

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Pro Mach invests in new facility for Federal Mfg.

Because of Federal Mfg.’s expanding sales and need for additional manufacturing and office space, parent company Pro Mach is making a multimillion-dollar investment in a 78,000-sq.-ft. facility in Pewaukee, WI.

November 8, 2013

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Closure best practices that keep possibilities open

Though often small in size relative to the bottle, pouch, or tube container it caps, closures can have the biggest impacts for consumer functionality, ease of use, and comfort.

November 7, 2013

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Rethinking operations from the back end forward

Packaging is a multidisciplinary profession that must consider many stakeholders in making the critical calls that produce successful packaging.

November 7, 2013

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Structural prototyping and the modern design process

Prototyping tools and 3D printers are getting more affordable each year.

November 7, 2013

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Food label needs both simplification and more detailed rules, some say

The food label is the town square of America. It’s a great place to find out what’s on the minds of American consumers.

November 7, 2013

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Who designed that?

When we packaging professionals tell people what career we’re in, they inevitably point to some package they find offensive and insist that we tell them who is responsible for its poor design.

November 7, 2013

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AutomationDirect: Photoelectric laser distance sensors

OPT series short and long range distance sensors from AutomationDirect are available with either Class 1 or Class 2 laser options.

November 7, 2013

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12 top-level considerations for revitalizing package design

Only half of all packaging redesigns increase sales, so before you make a change in your packaging, make sure to consider all aspects of the new design.

November 6, 2013