Remote diagnostics via the Internet and a greater reliance on standards, PackML in particular--these are two of the many controls and integration topics that PepsiCo engineer Jeff Russell found intriguing at The Automation Conference that was held May 22-23 in Suburban Chicago.
Chuck Reed, director of sales and marketing with Weiler Engineering, describes customer equipment and facility needs in the Middle East, Europe, South America, and Africa, and discusses Achema 2012 in Germany this June.
Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. expected to be the first sterile packaging manufacturer to convert pouches in a certified cleanroom environment in the United States. The company is announcing the construction of a 6,000 sq. ft. clean room expected to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2012.
Healthcare Packaging editor Jim Butschli discusses the input of nurses and medical professionals in the package development process, and how that input is valued by companies such as Medtronic Spinal and Biologics, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of J&J, and Covidien Surgical Solutions Group.
Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds delivers a final report from Pack Expo Las Vegas, where Colin Powell generated considerable buzz, medical device packaging was discussed at the conference program, Mail Order Pharmacy fulfillment was shown at Automated Packaging Systems, and process controls at the palletizer station were demonstrated.
Attendance at the show is remarkable, as is the energy. Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds reports on managing color virtually, a new film supplier from Peru, examples of partnering among OEMs, and a uniquely sustainable standup pouch--all on display at Pack Expo Las Vegas.
From Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011, Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds reports on unit-dose packaging, e-paper, retail-ready packaging, and a new recloseable container for sugar.
Executives from packaging machinery manufacturer Schneider Packaging discuss with Keith Campbell how the shortage of skilled mechatronics engineers inhibits industry growth.
In this podcast, Packaging World editor Pat Reynolds asks Pat Orioles, who is responsible for capital procurement at paper goods giant Kimberly-Clark, for a few tips on how to get good value from shows like the upcoming Pack Expo Las Vegas.
Sean Sabre discusses the substantive changes made to the entry requirements for the 2011 Greener Package Awards and provides hints on what the judges will be looking for.
