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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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Packaging Technology

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

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Rennco two tier trim press interface packaging system

Rennco offers two, three and four tier trim press interface systems for cups and lid applications. Once the stacks are transferred they are placed into polyethylene bags. Rennco offers a full line of packaging solutions from hand load systems to fully automatic systems such as the trim press system shown.

November 6, 2013

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3D printing + an automated changeover tool

Among the contributing editors we assigned to help us cover Pack Expo Las Vegas was Special Projects Editor Bob Sperber, who reports here on an Innovation Stage presentation on automated changeover.

November 5, 2013

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EPI Labeler Presents CORE Series Label Application System with SATO Print Engine

The Big Idea of a Simple Machine from EPI Labeler is an economical solution for the application of thermal, barcode labels. Paired with a SATO Lt408 print engine, the CORE series application system applies labels via blow, tamp or tamp/blow functionality. Accurate, dependable solutions for your CORE labeling needs!

November 4, 2013

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ID Technology’s Centerline Modularity™ Label Printer Teams with SATO Print Engine

ID Technology Model 252 Label Print/Apply System with SATO S8408 Print Engine offers a thermal label application ideal for a wide variety of packaging markets. Innovative components, Centerline Modularity™, plasma coated air-assist tube and the most reliable print engine, combine for ease-of-use and maintenance.

November 4, 2013

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E-commerce dual sided thermal shipping label from CTM Labeling Systems and SATO

Auto-fold labeling solution designed to streamline e-Commerce and direct-to-consumer shipping processes. The ship-to label and packing slip are printed, folded and automatically applied to the carton. The CTM 3600-PA and SATO M8460Se thermal print engine create a highly reliable, cost reducing pick and ship solution.

November 4, 2013