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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

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Insulated shipper provides flexible configuration

The new FlexSystem from American Aerogel is an insulated shipping container that provides three different configurations allowing for compartments that are pre-qualified to maintain controlled room temperature, refrigerated, and frozen temperature ranges for up to 48 hours.

November 4, 2013

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New line of portable thermally protected bags

Minnesota Thermal Science introduces several new products, including the new Credo ProMed product line. An easy-to-use thermally protected soft-sided bag for transporting samples and drugs which can provide protection for up to two days.

November 4, 2013

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3D printing: Additive manufacturing is a disruptive technology

Making packaging machinery parts, even human organs, from a 3D digital model—by laying down successive layers of materials—could have a profound impact.

November 4, 2013

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Omron: Safety controller

Designed for applications such as automotive robotic work cells, larger flexible packaging machines, and material handling work cells with multiple access points, the NX series of safety controllers from Omron utilizes one network, one connection, and one software to provide integrated automation and safety from a single platform.

November 4, 2013

Automation & Digital Transformation

Moxa: High-bandwidth outdoor wireless solution

Moxa’s AWK-6232 Wireless AP/Bridge/Client allows outdoor networks to scale to higher bandwidth demand to provide faster transmission speeds and maximum network availability.

November 4, 2013

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Portable Humidity and Temperature Meters

The HUMICAP(R) hand-held humidity and temperature meters from Vaisala are portable and ideal for monitoring in a warehouse or out in the field.

November 1, 2013

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'No more searching for manuals' with the latest process CIP systems

The latest Clean-In-Place systems mate training and workforce productivity tools with electromechanical bells and whistles for speed and compliance.

October 31, 2013