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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

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Overprint varnish

Michelman’sThermaGloss® 460 is a water-based, heat-resistant overprint varnish that yields high gloss, low odor, and excellent dry-rub resistance.

April 6, 2008

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'Sell' phones and packaging

Deloitte & Touche's Pat Conroy explains the packaging implications of a marketplace made 'transparent' by converging technologies such as the Internet and cell phones.

April 6, 2008

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Premium metal containers

A new line of premium metal containers from J.L. Clark is available in low minimum-order quantities and in a variety of desirable sizes, styles, and customization options.

April 5, 2008

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Operator panels

After signing a strategic agreement with Beijer Electronics in which Wonderware gains access to a range of high-end, CE-based touch panels, Wonderware has launched these panels as Wonderware Compact Panels world-wide.

April 4, 2008

Plant Operations & Equipment

Slim fiber - optic sensor

Omron Electronics has introduced a White LED fiber-optic sensor for detecting true colors in marks and workpieces.

April 4, 2008

Plant Operations & Equipment

Time-of-flight laser sensor

Balluff now offers an upgraded BOD 63M time-of-flight laser sensor.

April 4, 2008

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Glue valves

The 500 series glue valves from Valco Cincinnati feature advanced solenoid technology for short glue patterns at high machine speeds, as well as an adjustable flow rate for precise glue volume control.

April 3, 2008

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Filling/packaging for cleanroom

Optima Group pharma offers a consistent filling and packaging system from the washing machine to the SCADA solution for injectables. This inova brand line fills at speeds to 27,000 vials/hr and includes nondestructive in-process control.

April 3, 2008

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Tape dispenser/print system

The Better Pack 500 ink-jet system from Better Packages consists of the Better Pack 500 tape dispenser with an integrated digital thermal ink-jet printing system.

April 3, 2008

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Stainless - steel availability

To better serve its customers in the food, drink, and pharmaceutical industries, Kallfass now offers its Universa 400 side-seal machine, as well as its shrink-tunnel models Compact 650 SO and Compact 650 SD in stainless-steel versions.

April 3, 2008

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Cheeseburger in a can

Portability trumps plate appeal in this startling marriage of product and package.

April 3, 2008

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Case cutting

Capable of opening 1,800 boxes/hr, the ABOT Magnum is the third box opener line from Cornerstone Automation Systems.

April 2, 2008