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The wrap-up: Blessings in a material world

The old adage “money makes the world go ‘round” certainly applies to most businesses. Here's one of the exceptions.

February 28, 2006

Packaging Technology: Page 494

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Generic drug packaging: Achieving functionality economically

Respondents to a recent Packworld.com survey provide insights into the future of generic versus branded drug packaging.

February 28, 2006

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The wrap-up: Wiley's little mistake

This month I spotted an error in the respected Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging that's of 'historical' proportions, in a manner of speaking.

February 28, 2006

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Robotic case packer gains from integrated controls

Positioning information is sent from one servo drive to another along an Ethernet connection, and a single controller handles logic, motion, and HMI.

February 28, 2006

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Standards-based solutions bring flexibility to robotic palletizer

Because case-infeed software and case-palletizing software both comply with IEC 61131-3 standards, this robotic end effector is uniquely flexible and responsive.

February 28, 2006

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Shrink bundler cuts costs, pumps up productivity

Contract packer installs in-line flight bar bundler to simplify secondary packing of aerosol products.

February 28, 2006

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Two-piece steel can

The new two-piece steel can from DS Containers is now available for a range of liquid and viscous products. Made of polymer-coated steel and an FDA- and EU-approved interior lining, can is now in commercial use.

February 28, 2006

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Two-piece steel can

The new two-piece steel can from DS Containers is now available for a range of liquid and viscous products. Made of polymer-coated steel and an FDA- and EU-approved interior lining, can is now in commercial use.

February 28, 2006

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Health claim for barley products

FDA issued an interim final rule allowing a health claim linking whole-grain barley and barley-containing products with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

February 28, 2006

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Tabletop sealer

The Seal-n-Peel Model 20 tabletop sealer from Wilpack does not require an air compressor to operate the heater head. All-electric unit that plugs into any 110-v wall socket, the sealer achieves speeds of 7 to 10 containers/min with either foil or nonfoil, precut lidding material, and seals up to 4.5”.

February 28, 2006

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Format change for prescription drugs

The Food and Drug Administration has redesigned the package insert for prescription drugs to give doctors clear, precise information in priority order to reduce medical mistakes.

February 28, 2006

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Clarification

In the January story on page 42, the designer of the Olay bonus club store pack should have been identified as The Benchmark Group, 513/651-3038.

February 28, 2006

Plant Operations & Equipment

AutomationDirect: Expanded sensor line

AutomationDirect has expanded its sensor line with a number of new series, including the UHZ ultrasonic series available with an 18-30 VDC input supply range and PNP or NPN transistor outputs.

February 28, 2006