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Automation Shines at Heinz

At the Heinz Pocatello, ID, plant, Smart Ones frozen meals are run through a highly automated line that includes automatic depositing of a vegetable/rice mixture (www.multi-fill.com), weighing of protein chunks (chicken, pork, etc.) on a pair of combination scales (www.yamatocorp.com), sauce depositing (www.raque.com), heat sealing of film to filled trays (www.raque.com), metal detecting (www.mt.com), lane dividing, tray infeed to cartoner (www.rajones.oystar-group.com), laser coding of cartons (www.domino-printing.com), vision inspection of cartons (www.cognex.com), metal detection (www.mt.com), case packing (www.douglas-machine.com), case coding (www.markem-imaje.com), and case code inspection (www.cognex.com).

May 12, 2008

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Pharma tablet checker with no change parts

New OmniControl checking system from Harro Höfliger Packaging Systems accurately checks the weight of each individual tablet or capsule without requiring any change parts. Video shot at Interpack demonstrates how the unique machine concept works.

May 8, 2008

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Reclosable vinyl bagging system

The Rennco reclosable bagging system provides customers with an on demand reclosable bag. The system eliminates a need for pre-made vinyl bags and provided tremendous labor savings.

May 6, 2008

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High-performance HMI

Siemens has introduced the new SIMATIC® MP 377 multipanels, suitable for the most demanding, high-performance HMI applications.

May 6, 2008

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Pro Mach, Inc. announces executive changes

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that chairman and CEO John W. Paxton Sr. is turning over CEO duties to current president and COO Mark Anderson. Paxton will remain with Pro Mach as chairman. Anderson will become the president and CEO.

May 5, 2008

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OPTIMA scores sustainability hit with soft cans

A head-turning 'can,' formed from flexible roll stock, reduces material consumption up to 80% compared to bag packaging with the same volumes.

May 2, 2008

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Will they discuss science or just religion?

The importance of science and math as it relates to engineering and packaging.

April 29, 2008

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Ipack-Ima to focus on world hunger

From interpack: An international summit on world hunger will be part of Ipack-Ima 2009.

April 28, 2008

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Tips for working with consultants

Jan Gates, principal sterile barrier (packaging) engineer, Abbott Vascular, offered the following recommendations when considering hiring a consultant, or working with consultants. Her comments are also applicable for those outside the pharmaceutical space seeking or using consultants.

April 24, 2008

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Top 10 sources of OEE losses

These are the first areas to consider to improve your operation's Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

April 24, 2008

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Washdown IP55-rated inkjet coder

Printer from Hitachi America uses the stainless enclosure body that is sanitary, robust and rust resistant, which conforms to the IP55 international safety standards for dust-proof, drip-proof devices. This feature is extremely important for the beverage and food industry.

April 18, 2008

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Hitachi: 30 years of inkjet technology

Hitachi’s small-character inkjet printer meets most marking applications including food, beverage, cosmetics. Prints on glass, metal, paper and plastic in various nozzle sizes which include 40, 55, 65 and 100 micron to cover a broad range of coding applications.

April 18, 2008

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Food and dairy filling system is fully servo driven

The new food and dairy filling system from Packaging Technologies is fully equipped with Allen Bradley servos. This high-output tapered cup system meets 3A Third Part Verification (TPV).

April 17, 2008