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Kids sound off: Put the fun back in toys!

Their letter-writing campaign signals an opportunity for toymakers to make the package part of the fun. In the process, ideas may emerge to further eliminate waste.

November 17, 2009

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Medical device developments offer a glimpse into the future

Portable products and protective coatings illustrate medical device advancements.

November 17, 2009

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Bioplastics conference packs 'em in

Judging by the record attendance at the recent European Bioplastics Association, interest in bioplastics remains high.

November 17, 2009

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Catalent's Dublin plant achieves ISO 15378

Catalent Pharma Solution’s Printed Components facility in Dublin, Ireland, became the first secondary packaging company in Ireland to achieve ISO 15378 certification.

November 17, 2009

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HP ink-jet bar coding

Reliable, scannable, and industrial—that's how RSI describes its CaseJet technology. Learn more about how this marking and coding expert has harnessed HP thermal ink-jet technology.

November 16, 2009

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Robotics especially for the food industry

This robotic system is IP67 rated and soon to be USDA approved. Video shows how it operates.

November 12, 2009

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Extremely compact semi-automatic case erector and pack station

The BEL 505 from Wexxar/BEL is a semi-automatic case erector and pack station. It is extremely compact and designed specifically for application on manual case packing lines. When connected to any BEL case sealer, it enables one person to form, pack and seal corrugated cases in a single operation.

November 10, 2009

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Stainless steel case sealer for harsh environments

With 99% stainless steel construction, 3M™ 3M-Matic™ Stainless Steel Case Sealer 700a-s offers durability and productivity in high-moisture and corrosive packaging operations.

November 9, 2009

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Pack, form, and seal in one compact-size unit

3M™ 3M-Matic™ Adjustable Case Former 160cf helps improve throughput with an integrated operator pack station and case sealer.

November 9, 2009

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Compact, high-payload robot

This delta-style robot can handle a 50% higher payload than the previous model.

November 9, 2009

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Implications for packaging research

November 5, 2009

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JLS Automation adds Midwest Regional Sales Manager

JLS Automation has added Chris Lutz to the JLS team as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest Region of the US.  Lutz has had an extensive career with robot manufacturers and integrators and brings a strong background in collaborative, customer centric processes yielding value for businesses and manufacturers.

November 5, 2009