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X-Y-Z axis motion control demo

X-Y-Z axis motion control demo from Yaskawa shows three axes of movement (X, Y and Z dimensions) for gantry-style applications such as palletizing.

July 11, 2007

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Linear-motion heat seal machine video

After extensive research, Bocchino purchased a linear-motion S-30-DX Heat Seal Machine from Orics Industries Inc. to help increase the value of the company's Dandy Microwaveable Sweet Corn brand.

July 10, 2007

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Tongue-in-cheek packaging advice

A sampler of some of the more amusing responses from our new More Packaging Lessons Learned survey and report appearing in our July issue.

July 9, 2007

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Sneak preview: Top 10 lessons learned

PW asked for your packaging advice, and more than 440 shared their wisdom and insights.

July 9, 2007

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Free sample pack: AutoLabel® Best Quality Printer Ribbons

Receive free sample pack of ribbons from Automated Packaging Systems designed for optimum printing performance. Includes thermal transfer, enhanced wax, and ultra wax ribbons.

July 5, 2007

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Areas Of Future Growth

Toll Packaging Group has an objective of 20% year-to-year sales growth. Besides efficiency and quality process improvements, the company is focusing on three core growth areas:

June 30, 2007

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Cadbury to dump water for chocolate?

Rumors abound in the global confectionary market that UK-based Cadbury is looking to sell off its water segment and build its candy portfolio with companies like Lindt, Italy's Ferrero (Nutella), and German jelly maker Haribo. Confounded analysts believe the beverage division has been shoring up the ailing chocolate business.Source: Foodproductiondaily.com

June 20, 2007

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Europe chemical registration affects packagers. . .

The EU's Registration Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) announced new regulations starting June 1 affecting packaging materials such as pulp and paper, plastics, metals, glass, coatings, printing inks, and adhesives.

June 20, 2007

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High speed sleeve labeler

CVC 1116 series of high speed sleeve label applicators provide high production speeds for most full body shrink sleeve applications in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food/beverage industries. Output 300-500 bpm.

June 18, 2007

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Automatic box cutting improvement

Cornerstone Automation Systems announces new options for the ABOT-DUO line, an in-line pass-through programmable box opener product line designed to automate manual box cutting operations.

June 12, 2007

Automation & Digital Transformation

Beckhoff Automation: Mini fieldbus cards

Beckhoff Automation has released Mini PCI fieldbus cards for PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, and Ethernet networks.

June 11, 2007

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Suave scores higher on brand perception

Unilever achieved another important objective besides increased sales and reduced production costs in the redesign of its Suave Professionals and Suave Naturals packaging. Research conducted after the redesign confirmed that the new packaging has heightened consumer perceptions of the brand.

June 11, 2007

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Controls package optimizes machine performance

A combination of three-axis servo motion control and an integrated controller enhances speed by reducing cycle times on this flexible f/f/s machine.

June 11, 2007