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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

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Domino names new VP of marketing

Domino Printing Sciences has appointed Carl Traynor to the role of Vice President of Marketing for its North American operations.

April 15, 2008

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Hartness appoints EMEA Managing Director

Phil Johnson returns to Hartness International to support development in Europe.

April 11, 2008

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Getting machines to 'talk' to each other

Plant-level engineering resources at consumer packaged goods companies continue to grow increasingly scarce. So if individual pieces of equipment in a new packaging line come from more than one OEM—and they usually so—can a corporate-level engineering resource knit the machines together in a cohesive whole? Not likely, says one integration specialist.

April 9, 2008

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OTC package brings relief in crowded category

Healthcare product brand managers are starting to view packaging as more than a product carrier.

April 8, 2008

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UV- curable inks

HSAUSA-offers PerformaCode™ UV-Curable Inks, available in original HP 45 cartridges. Inks adhere to most nonporous surfaces, including foil, aluminum cans, plastic sheets, bottle caps, plastic lids, and various metals.

April 7, 2008

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Glue sealer

Marq Packaging Systems offers a high-performance top-and-bottom sealer with a side-belt drive and glue-sealing capability.

April 7, 2008