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Machine Case Study
| August 26, 2011

German firm uses machine vision for toothpaste tube inspection

Toothpaste helps you maintain healthy, attractive, and clean teeth, but only in recent years have vision systems been used to check whether the actual product packaging is clean and safe before the toothpaste tubes are filled.
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News
| August 9, 2011

'Lazy Larry' responds to FDA notification

A July 28 Warning Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration serves as a reminder of the power of the pen—or in this instance, the words printed on product packaging.
Package Case Study
| August 5, 2011

Russian toothpaste carton goes 'green'

Bionica is said to contain 94.2% natural components.
Sterling Anthony, CPP
Feature Article
| May 25, 2011

Plastic layer pads: a study in sustainability

As a component of unitized loads, plastic layer pads are replacing their paper counterparts, thanks to some benefits that also score sustainability points.
Sterling Anthony, CPP
Feature Article
| May 10, 2011

Know when to fold 'em

The folding carton ushered in the modern packaging age and remains a diverse option for many product categories.
White Paper | May 10, 2011

GlaxoSmithKline solves label challenge with on-pack coupon on narrow blister pack

See how GlaxoSmithKline solved a difficult over-pack labeling challenge by swapping out a pressure-sensitive label for a WS Packaging on-pack coupon to cross-merchandise another product.
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Holographic foil helps Colgate Palmolive create shelf impact and recognition
Feature Article
| May 8, 2011

Holograms employed in the anti-counterfeiting battle

Ian Lancaster of the International Hologram Manufacturers’ Assn. describes how holograms overcome pharmaceutical counterfeiting problems.
Machine Product Brief
| May 6, 2011

Adhesive applicators with insulating cover

The recently released MiniBlue II (slim) adhesive applicators from Nordson Corporation now come standard with a hard-plastic insulating cover that reduces energy use by about 40%.
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Package Case Study
| April 12, 2011

GSK's new Sensodyne pack bubbles with tactile feel

Oral care packs utilize a 3D feature that simulates the effect of looking at a life-like model of a tooth, close-up images that describe product benefits, and a bevelled carton edge.
Feature Article
| April 9, 2011

Packaging salaries come up 'smelling like a rose'

An exclusive 2010 IoPP/Packaging World Salary Survey shows packaging incomes rose compared to 2009, with optimistic views on job satisfaction and job security.

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