Automation Timing & Controls: Ultrasonic sensor

The CE certified 7851 Ultrasonic Sensor from Automatic Timing & Controls (Lancaster, PA) is claimed to be ideal for detecting any opaque or transparent objects made of film, plastic or glass.

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Through-beam sensor uses micro-ultrasonic elements and has a maximum detecting range of 20’’. Response time is 10 ms with object resolution of 10x30mm. Uses LED indicators.

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So-called 'peanut-butter knuckles,' experienced by parents scraping the last peanut butter from the bottom of the jar for their kids' lunches, may soon be a thing of the past.

Call for 2021 FPA Achievement Awards Entries

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Companies Collaborate To Launch Anti-Microbial Packaging Film

The development—with applications including flow wraps, lidding films, and pouches—does not replace the need for careful hand washing, but can inhibit the spread of cross-contamination on packaging substrates that are not usually subject to cleaning.

Susosu mineral water infused with molecular hydrogen is packaged in a 300-mL multilayer aluminum pouch with gussets.

Hydrogen Water Potency Preserved with Aluminum Pouch

Unique gusseted aluminum stand-up pouch format keeps hydrogen atoms inside, preserving the antioxidant, energy-boosting, and anti-inflammation properties of the water.

Morris Packaging Expands Plant Capacity

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Packaging Pioneer John Bitner Passes Away

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ePac Flexible Packaging Continues to Expand Operations

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C-P Flexible Packaging Acquires Genpak Flexible

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FPA Publishes 2020–2021 Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide

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ePac Flexible Packaging Expands into Northern California

ePac Flexible Packaging announced plans to open its next facility near Sacramento, serving the Northern California area. The company has begun accepting orders, with fulfillment handled by other ePac U.S. locations until its manufacturing facility opens.

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Liquibox Launches New Website

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Aripack Partners With Italy-based Packaging Machinery Manufacturers

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Recyclable Mono-material Pouch Uses One-Way Valve to Keep Soft Pet Chews Fresh

Pet food maker Mera is the first to use pre-made, mono-material, recyclable plastic FlexiBags for its semi-moist dog treats.

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FDT Group Releases Data Exchange Standard for Next-Gen Automation

The new FDT 3.0 standard and developer toolkits are secure, scalable and platform-independent, enabling remote access to device and network data across the enterprise without PLC/DCS host intervention.

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Liquibox Retains McAndrews, Held & Malloy for Patent Litigation Work

Liquibox has retained the services of McAndrews, Held & Malloy to handle all of the company’s patent prosecution and patent litigation work.

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Gay M. Love, Printpack, Passes Away

Printpack announced that Gay M. Love, Chairman Emeritus, passed away on May 28, 2020.

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Darrell Lea Joins AlliedFlex Sales Team

Lea brings years of Industrial and packaging equipment sales and account management experience to his new position with AlliedFlex Technologies, Inc.

Craig Bergset joins the South African team as a Regional Sales Manager

BW Flexible Systems Establishes Sales and Support Office in South Africa

Craig Bergset and Andre Systermans join the local team to serve customers in the region.

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