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Who should spec an automation platform?:Sept.4, 2008
Editor's note: Several weeks ago in this newsletter, I published some thoughts on whether it's best for packaging machinery builders or their end-user customers to decide which controls platform should be controlling a packaging machine. I also asked readers for their thoughts on this subject and have published a few of their comments. Here's the last I'll have room for. It comes from Edwin H. Zimmerman, director of Technical Operations at The Apex Companies.
September 3, 2008
Packaging Technology: Page 434
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Free training in interoperability
Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? The OPC Foundation is hosting a day-long, free, vendor-neutral training event designed to orient attendees to the features and benefits of various OPC specifications.
September 3, 2008
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Lessons learned preview: Packaging machinery
Ten pieces of advice selected from 700 packaging professionals who share their packaging machinery insights.
September 2, 2008
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new or enhanced web sites
August 31, 2008
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Set box replacement
Curtis Packaging’s recently introduced Set Box Replacement (SBR™) offers performance, clean lines, and rapid turnaround in a package that exhibits the look and feel of a set box and is considerably stronger than a simplex style.
August 31, 2008
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U.S. cosmetic and toiletry container demand (in millions of units)
August 31, 2008
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Frequency converter
Leister’s FC 550 frequency converter is configured for Leister blowers to operate with a higher frequency than a power grid, creating up to 60 percent better performance.
August 31, 2008
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How to think ahead of the consumer
Why do we indulge the undesirable tendency to create “me-too” products with mundane packaging to match?
August 31, 2008
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Hot melt adhesive packets
In an effort to reduce end-user processing time, labor costs, and packaging waste, Henkel Corp. now offers select Technomelt® brand hot melt adhesives in new finger-sized, ready-to-use packets.
August 31, 2008
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Braille-embossed cartons/labels
Braille-embossed cartons and labels, in compliance with impending European Union legislation pertaining to secondary drug packaging, are now available from Cortegra.
August 31, 2008
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Lessons learned: Packaging project success
What makes for a successful packaging project? Here are examples from 715 survey answers to that crucial question.
August 31, 2008
Automation & Digital Transformation
Red Lion: Building automation support
Red Lion’s G3 Series HMIs, Modular Controller, and Data Station Plus now offer support for BACnet®.
August 31, 2008
Automation & Digital Transformation
Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: 'Easy integration' bus connectivity
Elau has simplified integration of its parent co.’s fieldbus-equipped automation components into Elau’s modular automation solution.
August 31, 2008
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