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PMMI U launches mechatronics certificate test

The mechatronics program was developed by PMMI in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Mechatronics Advisory Council, partner schools and industry professionals.

April 19, 2010

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Packaging automation trends: Using small assembly robots in upstream packaging

This white paper from DENSO Robotics describes the cost-saving and other benefits of using small assembly robots in packaging processes that occur before final cartoning and palletizing.

April 14, 2010

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Ideas for making packaging and P-O-P displays team players

The product, the package, and the budget are in place for point-of-purchase. Here’s how to integrate them for maximum branding muscle.

April 12, 2010

Plant Operations & Equipment

Banner Engineering Corp.: Image sensors with remote display

Banner’s iVu Remote Touch Screen Display delivers easy-to-apply yet comprehensive vision inspection to hard-to-access areas.

April 8, 2010

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Hinds-Bock introduces cake, pie and sweet goods topping systems

Systems are ideal for applying cake or pie cream toppings.

April 8, 2010

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Fresh research: Shoppers continue to give thumbs-up to private-label

Many consumers don’t see any improvement in the economy as it pertains to their household budget. For national brands, the call-to-action is a focus on value and brand experiences.

April 8, 2010

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Packaging pros project concerns over economic uncertainty

The impact of the 2009 economy evoked strong emotions among salary survey respondents who expressed everything from despair over lost jobs to enthusiasm about new opportunities.

April 1, 2010

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Ball bearings

Baldor’s Dodge® Ultra Kleen ball bearings provide extended life in harsh washdown conditions.

March 31, 2010

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Registration open for Shelf Impact!'s 2010 Package Design Workshops

Shelf Impact!’s popular Package Design Workshops series returns for its third year in 2010, bigger and better than ever.

March 31, 2010

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Modular hot melt guns

Valco Melton’s MS series hot melt guns feature an air-operated modular design, an industry standard compatible platform, easy-to-access heaters and RTD’s, as well as multiple fluid port locations.

March 31, 2010

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TURCK, Inc: Low-profile dual cylinder position sensor

The BIM-UNT line of compact cylinder position sensors from TURCK has been expanded to include a dual sensor for detecting long and short stroke cylinders in stamping, sorting, conveying, and other material handling applications.

March 31, 2010

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Unilever achieving waste reduction through holistic design

Its Rexona deodorant in the Philippines exemplifies how Unilever develops the right package for an audience, and also achieves material-reduction and cost savings.

March 31, 2010

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New graphics usher in range of flavored vodka

Pernod Ricard has introduced new package graphics for the extended range of flavored vodkas marketed under its FRÏS brand.

March 31, 2010