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Robotic automation raises the bar for organic food packaging

To meet growing consumer demand for its line of nutritious food bars, Organic Food Bar, Corona, CA, teamed with Bosch Packaging Technology to install three new packaging machines selected to meet the company’s high output demands while maintaining its stringent commitment to sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint.

August 8, 2010

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Lever valves

Clippard’s manually-operated 3- or 4-way spool valves have 1/4 in. NPT ports for easy access.

August 7, 2010

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Coder

The Sauven 1000 series (formerly known as Codajet) from Griffin-Rutgers provides economical printing of bar codes on multiple panels of a case.

August 7, 2010

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Single-piece flexible wire

AutomationDirect’s Dinosaur self-adhesive flexible wire duct is designed for transporting wiring to cabinet doors from control panel interiors and for electronic equipment.

August 7, 2010

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ACS Motion Control: Networking technology based on EtherCAT

The MC4Unt from ACS Motion Control is a real-time EtherCAT networking solution that connects multiple MC4U units to increase the fully coordinated machine control axis count from 8 to 32.

August 7, 2010

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On-Demand Webcast: Instinctive Design

In case you missed it, "Instinctive Design: Developing iconic, unforgettable design that delights and connects with consumers" is now available for download (originally broadcast on Tuesday, June 15).

August 4, 2010

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Thermoformed tray denester with custom venting hole puncher

Watch this video from Graphic Packaging that shows a customized tray denesting system that punches venting holes into trays. Pick-and-place reciprocal vacuum placer places trays on indexing conveyor, and uses custom mechanisms to punch holes (for venting purposes) in three different tray designs, before discharging.

August 2, 2010

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Panasonic hits high note with earphones

Its new package appears to borrow influence from Apple, and it also visually captures the passion of music, to invite pick-up by music lovers.

July 30, 2010

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Can premium and 'approachable' work together?

Some CPG companies are blurring the lines between top-line and mass-market products. The idea is to grow crossover sales. But does that approach sacrifice brand authenticity?

July 30, 2010

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Del Monte Foods formalizes environmental sustainability goals

Company announces progress against environmental goals and targets a 15% reduction in packaging materials used.

July 30, 2010

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More medicines seized by EU customs in 2009

United Arab Emirates ships three-quarters of seized medical products.

July 29, 2010

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Co-packing services, Brand Zone, conferences on tap at Pack Expo

July 28, 2010

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Go slow to go fast with process mapping

July 27, 2010