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AMERIPEN executive director to retire

Joan Pierce to end her tenure with the organization at the end of March, after setting its initial strategic direction; meanwhile, the search for a new leader has begun.

February 12, 2013

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New U.K. molded fiber company launches

The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) has announced the opening of a new molded fiber packing product manufacturing operation in North Lincolnshire, U.K., England’s first manufacturer of industrial pulp packaging.

February 12, 2013

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Laser welding/tube cutting

For micro spot and seem welding medical applications; feature motion capabilities of a stage-based system in a compact footprint.

February 12, 2013

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End of an era? Italians share their view of global industry

A writer for Italian automation magazine Automazione Oggi reports on how Italian industrial professionals view the global economic crisis and urges companies, the State and banks to work together to improve the economy.

February 12, 2013

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Could ‘Big Data’ help thwart counterfeit meds?

Despite numerous anti-counterfeiting products and approaches, the vexing problem continues worldwide.

February 11, 2013

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Linda Palladino, Schneider Packaging Equipment Project Manager, receives Women in Manufacturing STEP Award

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., specializing in end-of-line solutions for case packing and palletizing needs, has announced that Linda Palladino, Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc. Project Manager, was recently recognized by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, University of Phoenix, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers with a Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award for her excellence and leadership in manufacturing.

February 11, 2013

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Top-level considerations when revitalizing packaging

Twelve tips to help guide you in balancing brand heritage with innovation, and in connecting with consumers through revitalized package design.

February 8, 2013

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Automated kitting is pharma company’s dream come true

Whether you’re assembling products or packaging finished goods, the kitting line—which is used to organize separate components into kit boxes—can be a labor-intensive part of the manufacturing process that’s all too prone to error. Enter automation, which promises to improve the kitting process through the use of sensors, vision systems and robotics.

February 8, 2013

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Curwood gains exclusive rights to supply tray & lidding film for innovative MicVac microwave pasteurization technology in North, South & Central America

A partnership between Curwood a Bemis Company, and MicVac, Swedish provider of a unique method for microwave pasteurization, fills the growing demand in North, South and Central American markets for fresher, healthier, high-quality, convenient ready meals with extended shelf life, extending Curwood’s portfolio of food packaging solutions from fresh, frozen, retort, and MAP packaging to include microwave pasteurization.

February 8, 2013

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Triangle Package Machinery appoints Bob McAtee Regional Sales Manager – West Region

Triangle Package Machinery, manufacturer of vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bag machines, combination weighers, bag-in-box systems, and a wide variety of depositing systems, has expanded its sales force with a new West Coast Regional Sales Manager, Bob McAtee.

February 8, 2013

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Universal Robots from Denmark, new to U.S. Market

6-axis articulated collaborative robots can work along side employees with no safety guarding, automatically stops when it comes into contact with human. Fast, accurate and flexible.

February 8, 2013

Automation & Digital Transformation

Helukabel—flexible Wires and Cables

Cables & wires (control and data cables, continuous flex cables, hook-up wires, VFD cables), data, network & bus technology (fiber optics, bus cables, industrial Ethernet cables), custom & specialty cables (special requirements, extreme environments, wind & solar power), robotic service systems (robotic cables, system analysis, installation).

February 8, 2013

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Staubli Robotics Fast Picker

New robotic technology for food processing and packaging applications, competes with Delta robots. 200 per minute, full repeatability to .05 mm throughout range of motion.

February 8, 2013