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Coding, Printing & Labeling

PCI Pharma Services first to employ track and trace module

Print & Check Flex serialization unit provides flexibility to contract packagers requiring flexibility in carton dimensions, artwork changes and varying code printing specifications.

July 26, 2016

Operational Excellence

Biopharmaceutical packaging market survey launches

Thermal packaging leader and biopharma industry resource conduct industry-wide study to benchmark methods used to maintain efficacy of temperature-sensitive therapeutics throughout the supply chain.

July 26, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Built-in redundancy keeps Clif Bar running smoothly

Two carton-packing lines at Clif Bar’s new Twin Falls, ID, bakery are equipped with robotic equipment that allows for speed, redundancy, and system flexibility.

July 26, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

DataLase supports global expansion strategy with new appointments

DataLase has made a series of appointments to support its fast-growth strategy across Europe, U.S., and Asia.

July 25, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact : Managed switches

Phoenix Contact now offers Series 7000 advanced managed switches.

July 22, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Dorner: Universal drive simplifies motor and mounting package options for conveyors

Dorner’s new Universal Drive for its 2200 Series low profile end drive belt conveyor platform, features a single part number that covers all speed, load and mounting positions.

July 22, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Intelligrated appoints new Midwest sales manager

Intelligrated appointed Tom Tobin as senior sales manager, where he will lead development efforts and manage the Midwest regional sales team.

July 19, 2016

Material handling

Portable Transport Bag Protects Insulin on Cross-Continent Bicycle Journey

Bicyclists travel from Italy to Singapore to help raise diabetes awareness. Temperature-controlled shipper protects insulin for diabetic cyclist during the trip.

July 18, 2016

Material handling

Do You Really Understand the DSCSA?

Complex and sometimes confusing, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act poses challenges to the pharmaceutical industry. Dirk Rodgers’ book explains the law for stakeholders throughout the supply chain.

July 18, 2016

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Robotic automation is the endgame for new cheese-packaging line

Barron County Cheese replaces manual thermoform loading with a robotics system on a new packaging line to ensure a consistent line speed.

July 18, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Cobot fits meat processor’s floor space and budget requirements

Taking up less than two square feet and needing no guarding, a collaborative robot with a 20-lb payload capacity is the perfect solution to Nortura’s floor-space and budget challenges.

July 17, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Robots assemble, pack, and stack grocery retail displays at 40/hr

Italian company installs five robots to automate the building, filling, and stacking of box pallets and tray displays for retail grocery promotions.

July 16, 2016