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Hardwired to doubt science?

The best way to measure risk of exposure will probably always be the subject of heated debate.

August 5, 2011

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New managing director at Optima Group Nonwovens

Oliver Rebstock assumes responsibility for Sales and Service as the new managing director of OPTIMA filling and packaging machines GmbH.

August 4, 2011

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Brecon Pharmaceuticals expands customer service department

August 3, 2011

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Bemis acquires Mayor Packaging

Bemis Company, Inc.  has acquired Mayor Packaging, a privately owned manufacturer of consumer and specialty flexible packaging including a manufacturing facility in Dongguan, China.

August 3, 2011

Automation & Digital Transformation

AS-interface provides 30% faster analog conversions

Pepperl+Fuchs’ VBA-2E-G11-I/U/PT100-F G11-style AS-Interface Analog Modules features an IP68/69k-rated and field-mountable G11 style housing that provides industry-standard M12 style connectors to enable quick installation and removal, even under power.

August 3, 2011

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What's not in store

The recent fanfare about a no-packaging grocery store provides food for thought.

August 2, 2011

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Medical packaging in operating room and emergency environments

Healthcare Packaging Immersion Experience to study medical packaging with nurses using simulated surgery and trauma events.

August 2, 2011

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Co-polyester films for medical-device packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast’s Pentamed® film product line has been extended to include Pentamed® MD-EK10R00 high-performance rigid co-polyester films for medical form-fill-seal and tray applications.

August 1, 2011

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Ball introduces new consumer research at its Packaging Solutions Forum

The impact of emerging macro trends on consumer packaging highlighted Ball Corporation’s 5th annual Packaging Solutions Forum (PSF), held today at the company’s Broomfield, CO, headquarters.

July 28, 2011

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Counterfeit pharmaceuticals and food threaten innovation

Report forecasts $74.2 billion in global anti-counterfeiting packaging by 2015, focusing on track-and-trace and brand authentication segments in pharmaceutical and food industries.

July 27, 2011

Automation & Digital Transformation

ACS Motion Control: Digital I/O modules for EtherCAT networks

SPiiPlus IOMnt multi-axis motion and machine control systems from ACS Motion Control, are digital input/output modules that feature an EtherCAT interface, and provide an economical and compact design that offers up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, with minimal power dissipation.

July 26, 2011

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Don't kid around when researching children

Children ages 4-12 pose unique challenges and opportunities for package research.

July 25, 2011

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Package Design Workshop Video Shorts: Impact through simplicity: icons and symbols

Designers Rochelle Martyn and Lisa Simpson of Monday Collective explore how simple, well-executed icons and symbols can help a brand stand out on shelf. Examples include Honeydrop, Target's up & up, Pret, and Pom Wonderful.

July 25, 2011