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FDA addresses medical device manufacturing recovery in Puerto Rico

FDA issues statement on the medical device manufacturing recovery in Puerto Rico following the infrastructure devastation from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

October 24, 2017

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Weintek: HMI line with a 15 in. screen

Weintek USA has enhanced the revolutionary remote access cMT line with the cMT3151 HMI, containing not only the cMT built-in server providing universal remote access but also a 15 in. (1024 x 768) High Definition touchscreen display with video capabilities that can support the most complex control systems.

October 20, 2017

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New ProAmpac website presents expanded capabilities

ProAmpac launched its redesigned website, which showcases the company’s full range of abilities.

October 20, 2017

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TricorBraun hires new industrial designer

Eileen Krumm will design and develop custom rigid packaging solutions for CPG (consumer packaged goods) brand owners.

October 19, 2017

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‘60 Minutes’ takes aim at the pharmaceutical industry in opioid epidemic

Oct. 15 episode interviews “whistleblower” Joe Rannazzisi, former DEA Deputy Assistant Administrator, who accuses distributors of “fueling the opioid epidemic by turning a blind eye to pain pills being diverted for illicit use.”

October 19, 2017

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Craft Brewers Conference 2017

Part III: Digital print makes a splash at Craft Brewers Conference 2017

October 18, 2017

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Serialization Experts Address Level 4 Connectivity, Business Insights

The industry may be underestimating the challenge of onboarding trading partners, but Adents, Microsoft and Supply Chain Wizard offer tips for implementation success.

October 18, 2017

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Next-Gen cartoner

Side-load IMSL cartoner from Bradman Lake incorporates a Rockwell Automation iTRAK unit to create a fully integrated product indeed system that has a small footprint. It also features a Nordson Liberty tankless glue system.

October 18, 2017

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Corrugated digital ink-jet press runs at 490 ft/min

Available now from Hanglory USA, the Glory1604 single-pass corrugated digital ink-jet press provides offset-comparable, 600-dpi printing on a range of substrates in widths up to 5 ft. The digital press allows converters and brand owners to respond quickly to the market, meeting requirements for personalized, short-run, regional, and seasonal products. For U.S. customers, Hanglory offers a service team from its Atlanta location.

October 18, 2017

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Versatile end effector

Robotic palletizer from Simplimatic Automation has a unique servo driven end effector that relies on force-sensing technology so that it can handle heavy payloads or very light payloads with no changeover needed.

October 18, 2017

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Film splicing

A new wave design on the vacuum bars of the Butler Automatic flexible film splicing equipment addresses problems sometimes caused by edge curl on the flexible film.

October 18, 2017

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Serialization setup

Displayed at Pineberry’s booth was a CartonTrac serialization system running folding cartons at 200/min. Included in the system was Cognex vision technology, a Wolke TIJ printer, and Adents serialization software.

October 18, 2017

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Unique accumulator system

Garvey Corp. showed an Infinity accumulator system that incorporates two Ryson spiral conveyors. It’s capable of first-in/first-out accumulation of glass or PET bottles with no back pressure.

October 18, 2017