Packaging Technology: Page 329

Automation & Digital Transformation

Beckhoff Automation: USB-to-WLAN adapter

In order to provide cost-effective wireless solutions to machine builders and manufacturers, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the recently FCC-certified CU8890 WLAN adapter.

February 4, 2012

Plant Operations & Equipment

Cognex Corporation: Barcode reader increases read rates

Cognex Corporation’s advanced fixed-mount industrial ID reader, the DataMan 300, is designed to handle the most difficult ID code-reading applications on even the highest speed lines by using new algorithms.

February 4, 2012

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CSI Testing certifies Perfecseal medical pouch converting to Class 7 cleanroom standards

Perfecseal has certified its Oshkosh, WI sterile medical pouch and bag manufacturing facility to ISO 14644-1 (1999) Class 7 cleanroom standards.

February 3, 2012

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New robotics resources

Outlined at the January 18-20 Robotics Industry Forum was a new robotic system integration certification program that will be run by the Robotics Industries Association.

February 2, 2012

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Pro Mach expands end-of-line capabilities and case packing footprint with acquisition of Edson Packaging Machinery

Pro Mach, Inc. has announced that it has acquired Edson Packaging Machinery, Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high-performance case packing equipment, based in Hamilton, Ontario.

February 2, 2012

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Marchesini Group and HMH agreement to improve blister-packaging solutions

In the near future, Marchesini Group will offer new technological solutions for the industry of blister packaging machines, thanks to an agreement signed between the Group and HMH.

February 2, 2012

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Packaging issue leads to voluntary Pfizer recall

Twenty-eight lots, or approximately 1 million packs of contraceptive products, are recalled due to out-of-order placebo pill placement in some packs.

February 1, 2012

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Berlin Packaging Promotes Rick Brandt to Executive VP of Sales--New Position Created to Support Growth beyond $700 Million in Annual Sales

By Berlin Packaging CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Berlin Packaging, a leading full-service supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, today announced the promotion of Rick Brandt to the new position of Executive Vice President of Sales. The post was created in response to three years of growth that have doubled the company's sales to a projected $700 million in the current fiscal year. Brandt will oversee all aspects of the company's sales operations, including managing all sales offices and more than 110 sales representatives.

February 1, 2012

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Maple Systems: Combo HMI-PLC with custom plug-in I/O

Maple Systems HMC (Human Machine Controller) is cost-effective, efficient, and compact, combining an HMI and PLC into one unit.

February 1, 2012

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Intelligrated expands Mason, OH headquarters to accommodate local job growth

Intelligrated kicked off a new 108,000-sq.-ft. office construction project with a groundbreaking ceremony held Monday, January 30.

January 31, 2012

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Sterile packaging maker to convert pouches in certified cleanroom

ISO Class 8 cleanroom expected to be operational by second quarter, with pouches produced at same facility.

January 30, 2012

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Sterile packaging maker to convert pouches in certified cleanroom

ISO Class 8 cleanroom expected to be operational by second quarter, with pouches produced at same facility.

January 30, 2012