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Bi-injected, electroplated lipstick cap

DuPont Awards’ 19th editionThe 19th annual DuPont Awards Competition once again shines the spotlight on innovation in packaging. From 135 entries, 26 packs received awards.

August 31, 2006

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New component guards against false trips

A new perimeter guard and muting module eliminate false trips on stretch wrappers.

August 31, 2006

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Overwrapper gets an upgrade

Mechanical linkages are gone as a multi-axis servo controller, receiving discrete I/O from the PLC, governs eight axes of motion.

August 31, 2006

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Fulfillment gets fine-tuned

Printer and collator of promotional kits for retailers increases packaging quality and volume, cuts costs, and gains the ability to make 12 or more changeovers a day.

August 31, 2006

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Automatic baggers improve line efficiencies

Blair’s switch from boxing to bagging reduces labor costs and simplifies packing operations.

August 31, 2006

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Pet Container Analysis

The new PPT3000™ pressure tester from Agr*TopWave® incorporates the M-Rule® Container Performance Model, resulting in the capacity to provide immediate material utilization and predicted shelf-life characteristics of individual PET containers, in addition to providing traditional pressure and volume expansion data.

August 31, 2006

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On-Demand Cushioning

The Pillow Pak’r® air cushion machine from FP Intl. makes a 48” dia roll of 24”W bubble material in 3 1/2 min. Each roll of film makes two 1ꯠ sq’ bundles of inflated cushioning material, perforated every 6” for maximum packaging flexibility.

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Automation & Digital Transformation

System On Chip

Hilscher has released netX, a System On Chip for products that support industrial network connectivity. Supports as many as 4 network connections, including master and slave for Ethernet IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet Powerlink, Sercos II, Profibus, InterBus, DeviceNet, AS-I, CC-Link, CAN, Ethernet, and Serial connections.

August 31, 2006

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation

This newly launched Web site now has more functionality and content.

August 31, 2006

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New Web site for MG America

This new site now has color photos, complete specs, and applications for the company's capsule fillers and end-of-line packaging equipment.

August 31, 2006

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PET bottle flexes hot-fill muscle

DuPont Awards’ 19th editionThe 19th annual DuPont Awards Competition once again shines the spotlight on innovation in packaging. From 135 entries, 26 packs received awards.

August 31, 2006

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Uniquely printed perfume cap

A specially developed printing system for Lancome’s “Hypnose” perfume caps has earned a DuPont Gold Award for France-based RPC beaute (formerly Crown Risdon).

August 31, 2006

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U.S. packaging machinery exports rise

U.S. exports of packaging machinery are up 6.37% from a year ago, totaling $428 million.

August 31, 2006