Flexible packaging

The ties that more than bind

Specialty, multi-functional adhesives are a concept for the times.

March 24, 2010

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Cartoning

MGS introduces new Carton Inspection Module as part of its Serialization Solution

Carton Inspection Module can be used for a wide array of pharmaceutical, medical and food products. With this development, MGS Machine Corp. can now add a label applicator in addition to printing, vision, and open flap detection.

March 23, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital printing system

The DriveLine B from Griffin-Rutgers, exclusive North American representative for Heidelberg’s Linoprint Digital Printing Systems, is a digital system for multi-color, high-resolution, complete printing of labels (paper or coated) and web stocks (paper, aluminum or plastics).

March 16, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

: WS Packaging introduces dual-function label applicator for round containers and cases

Portable labeler easily transitions between bottle and case applications.

March 16, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

March is National Nutrition Month--read your labels carefully!

American Dietetic Association offers help navigating food labels—more consumer confusion.

March 10, 2010

Sustainability

Searching for a cure

End-users of laminations need a working knowledge of the methods used to cure the adhesives.

March 9, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

The value of track and trace

If you’re a food manufacturer and you’re involved in a food ingredient recall, how challenging will it be to trace back which lots might have contained the ingredient in question?

March 5, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Calorie counts may end up on the front of packages in US. . .

February 19, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Expiration dates on labels only cause confusion

Ignore expiration dates, says one author, and use your eyes and nose to determine what’s fresh enough to consume.

February 19, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Biologics add complexity to cold chain distribution

‘Meticulous packaging’ needed for expensive, temperature-sensitive biologics during distribution.

February 17, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Three Pack Expo initiatives

PMMI announces not only a Manufacturing Excellence Conference at Chicago’s Pack Expo International this Fall but also two special pavilions.

February 17, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Medical device packaging updates focus on standards

Economic factors, testing for ‘real-world’ distribution, and evolving standards dominate the discussion at the Medical Packaging Update conference, held Feb. 8 at MD&M West 2010 in Anaheim.

February 9, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Small-character ink-jet printer tackles co-pack challenge

‘Intuitive’ printer interface alerts to potential problems and sets troubleshooting tools in motion.

February 7, 2010