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Packaging education: Are we engineers, scientists, technologists, or artists?

What do we mean when we speak of "packaging professionals?" Are they engineers, scientists, technicians, or artists?

November 12, 2010

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Why BPA signs still point in different directions

One was reminded of a sad fact by recent developments regarding Bisphenol A, or BPA, the plastics additive used in some metal can liners and hard plastics that has been the subject of controversy over its alleged health effects at common levels of exposure.

November 12, 2010

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In memoriam

We were greatly saddened by the September 22 passing of David Harvey, publisher of sister magazine Automation World.

November 12, 2010

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Hitachi America seeking Sales Manager, Marking & Coding Systems

Hitachi America, Ltd, located in Charlotte, NC is looking for a Sales Manager, Marking & Coding Systems for their Industrial Components & Equipment Division (ICED).

November 10, 2010

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Video: Pack Expo 2010 - Eaton Corp.

Wes Iversen, Managing Editor, interviews Richard Chung, SmartWire-DT program manager, Eaton Corp, and he demonstrates a system developed by Eaton to save time and money in building control panels. The SmartWire-DT approach includes “smart chips” and ribbon cables to simplify connection and eliminate point-to-point wiring. Control panel assembly times are typically improved by up to 40 percent, while engineering design time and commissioning times are also reduced, Chung says.

November 9, 2010

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Video: Pack Expo 2010 - Bimba Manufacturing

Wes Iversen, Automation World's Managing Editor, interviews Jerry Scherzinger, product manager, Bimba Manufacturing. The video includes a demonstration of a new electric actuator product being used to make quick changes in conveyor guidance systems. While Bimba has been known for pneumatic cylinders for almost 50 years, the company introduced its first electric actuators this year to meet customer demands for quicker changeover and energy efficiency, Scherzinger says.

November 9, 2010

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Video: PACK Expo 2010 - Adept Technology, Part 2

Wes Iversen, Managing Editor, talks with Rush LaSelle, director of global sales and marketing, Adept Technology, and he provides a demonstration of the MT400 mobile robot, powered by Adept's Motivity Core. The company's Mobile Products offer solutions to challenges faced in production, manufacturing, and logistics.

November 9, 2010

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Video: Pack Expo 2010 - Adept Technology

Automation World's, Wes Iversen talks with Rush LaSelle, Director of Global Sales and Marketing, Adept Technology, about the Adept PAC, the company's primary packaging platform.

November 9, 2010

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Pack Expo 2010: News and Product Announcements

The Automation World and Packaging World staffs are covering the Pack Expo International Show in Chicago, Oct. 31-Nov. 3. This page will have numerous updates and reports from the biggest packaging show in North America.

November 9, 2010

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Video: Pack Expo 2010 - Siemens Industry Inc.

November 9, 2010

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Legal update on BPA, Reportable Food Registry, GRAS and more

An update on Bisphenol A (BPA), Food Safety Modernization Act, Reportable Food Registry, and FTC Green Guidelines, and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

November 8, 2010

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Thermoforming compact, flat blisters saves packaging materials

Single forming and sealing drum offers quick changeover with zero waste between blisters, up to 12 mm cavity depth.

November 8, 2010