Gretchen EdelbrockFlexiblesTekni-Films: Barex-alternative specialty films, for thermoformable, heat-sealable packaging applicationsTekniPlex Consumer ProductsAn extensive line of cost-effective, Barex-alternative packaging structures from Tekni-Films, a division of Tekni-Plex, Inc., include thermoformable options which target pharmaceutical, medical, personal care, food, and animal health products: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and Aclar polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) inner and outer layers, coupled with either ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and/or cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) for enhanced barrier properties.December 11, 2014SustainabilityElopak: Easy-to-use/recycle cartonElopakThe Pure-Pak Sense carton features new easy-to-fold lines to enable consumers to fold the carton and squeeze out more of the product, as well as enable convenient flattening of the empty carton to reduce volume in waste or recycling facilities.December 11, 2014Additives, coatings & inksDow: Resin compatibilizer for use with barrier film scrapDowRETAIN Polymer Modifiers from Dow are said to make it easier to recycle post-industrial barrier films without compromising performance or aesthetics to produce a variety of film packaging.December 11, 2014FlexiblesMondi: Shaped pouch for customized packagingMondi JacksonAble to hold either liquid or granular materials, the new, innovative Shaped Pouch flexible package from Mondi North America offers consumer goods manufacturers a cost-effective custom-designed pouch in virtually any shape to promote brand identity and marketing goals.December 11, 2014FlexiblesMonoSol: Dissolvable film for food ingredientsMonosolMonoSol has expanded its film technology capability with Vivos water-soluble film for production-line ingredient delivery.December 11, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsPHD: Drop-in replacement actuatorsDesigned to meet machine builders’ performance requirements at a competitive price, the Optimax actuator product line from PHD, which includes OCG cylinders OSX slides, offers a wide range of economical, efficient, versatile, reliable drop-in actuators to provide an alternative to the company’s standard “built-to-order” product line.December 11, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsQA1 Precision Products: Fractured race spherical bearingsManufactured using 52100 bearing steel, QA1’s GEZ Series fractured race spherical bearings are designed for high wear and increased load applications.December 11, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsBosch Rexroth: Cabinet-free/modular machine control componentsBosch Rexroth’s motor-integrated and near-motor IndraDrive Mi drives enable machine manufacturers to integrate all electric drive components directly into the machine to deliver entirely cabinet-free, modular machines with a minimized footprint – complete drive technology has been moved from the cabinet to the machine with decentralized supply and mains modules.December 11, 2014HomeOmron: HMI provides visual machine safety statusOmron’s NB HMI series can now be directly connected to its G9SP Programmable Safety Controller via serial communications, consolidating safety and low-I/O applications, allowing operators to easily monitor operations and details of errors provided by the G9SP controller, and contributing to reduced machine downtime and improved safety.December 11, 2014HomePepperl+Fuchs: Magnetic absolute rotary encoders.Developed specifically for use in ambient conditions that pose challenges for mechanical systems, Pepperl+Fuchs’ new ENA58IL and ENA36IL magnetic absolute rotary encoders combine precision, high-speed resolution, and extreme durability in a compact design: accuracies up to 0.1°; resolution up to 16 bit single turn and 32 bit multi turn; and a signal processing time < 100 µs;December 11, 2014Previous PagePage 11 of 241Next PageTop StoriesContract packagingHow Korpack Wins on Speed and SmartsInside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.PMMI NewsPPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and ProcessingRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CarePackage DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
