Conveying & accumulation

Shrink sleeve labeling at 600/min

Robust construction, high-speed application, and unique conveyor control are the hallmarks of the LX500.

November 16, 2009

Labeling: Page 59

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Color touchscreen on labeler

An operator-friendly and efficient pressure-sensitive labeler was on display at the Auto Labe booth at Pack Expo Las Vegas. Easy viewing and Windows style menus are offered for most functions of the system.

November 13, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Linerless labeling

What kind of sustainable packaging benefits might be available if there were a pressure-sensitive labeling system where the labels required no release liner? This video holds some answers.

November 13, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Modified-atmosphere packing done in the supermarket

A completely automated line—slicing, MAP vacuum packing, weighing, labeling—is done in an Italian supermarket on a compact system just 16 feet long.

November 13, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

"The Silence of the Yams"

While fruits and vegetables continue to be the healthiest foods, packaged foods continue to make health claims the public distrusts.

November 3, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Swedish pilot program provides fast food CO2 footprint

Swedish National Food Administration raises awareness of CO2 footprint with menus at fast food establishments. Not only citing nutritional value, but carbon emissions as well.

November 2, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Web plus

November 1, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Industry watch

October 31, 2009

Labels

Is "smart packaging" just a dumb idea?

Just to be clear, there’s “dumb” packaging (just a box, no matter how pretty the graphics), “self-aware” packaging (with Electronic Article Surveillance/EAS tags), and “smart” packaging (with RFID tags).

October 29, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Chemical burdens tightening: Here comes EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency and Congress are working on ways to tighten chemical safety regulations.

October 29, 2009

Labeling

Will FDA changes influence healthcare packaging?

Dr. Michael Drues, president of Vascular Sciences, offers a perspective on the state of the FDA, the 510(k), and labeling issues.

October 29, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Unique approach to clamshell labeling

Speeds to 110/min is what the Shell Shock system is all about. Video shows how it’s done.

October 29, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Continued growth seen in custom die-cut insert cards

Medical device manufacturers are turning to custom cards to address innovative eco-initiatives, including package downsizing, ink-less labeling, and aerodynamic product protection.

October 29, 2009