Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Embedded parameter chip

B&R’s embedded parameter chip stores pertinent mechanical and electronic motor data such as serial number, type, parameters, and manufacturer specifications making the entire power transmission system clearly identifiable in the application program.

March 21, 2010

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Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Costco's treasure hunt strategy strikes again

Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds went shopping at his local Costco with one or two things on his list. But a few items not on his list were not to be denied.

March 19, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

SEW-Eurodrive USA: Helical gear reducers

SEW-Eurodrive’s RESF37 and KESA37 stainless steel helical and helical bevel gear reducers resist bacteria, chemicals and processes common to the food processing industry.

March 18, 2010

Recycling

Plastic recycling breakthrough?

IBM and Stanford University are claiming a breakthrough in the recyclability of PET.

March 18, 2010

Recycling

Water bottler to make its own pellets from 100% PCR PET

Ice River Springs has a bold answer to those who whine that PET bottles are bad for the environment: It’s turning post-consumer bottles into new ones in a closed-loop system.

March 16, 2010

Containers

Talk about inhaling your food...

March 16, 2010

Beverage

Maintaining consumer trust is crucial in China...

March 16, 2010

Dairy

Plastic packaging clogging sewers in Bangalore...

March 16, 2010

Confection/Candy

This packaging blooms...

March 16, 2010

Contract Packaging

Powerful emotions surface as packaging pros weigh in on economic uncertainty

The impact of the 2009 economy evoked strong emotions among salary survey respondents who expressed everything from despair over lost jobs to enthusiasm about new opportunities.

March 16, 2010

Detergents/cleaners

Bona introduces floor-care systems in reusable tote

Unique package design aligns with company’s commitment to sustainable floor care.

March 15, 2010

Containers

OFF THE SHELF: Ergonomically designed Soft Scrub

Marketing and design editor Jim George points out the ergonomic advantages designed into a trigger spray package for a new Soft Scrub product from the Dial Corp.

March 12, 2010

Recycling

Coca-Cola mini bottle: Shape supports simplistic design

The label features the brand’s iconic logo and a shadow image of the famous bottle shape, but otherwise offers plenty of ‘breathing room.’

March 11, 2010