Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Redesigned cup builds sales for Triballat-Noyal yogurt

France-based dairy firm works with its supplier on specialized materials, cup shape and f/f/s machine for its 125-g yogurt cups.

February 4, 2016

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Material handling

Three Life Science Cold Chain Trends to Watch in 2016

Driving down costs, growth in biologics/biosimilars, and passive bulk shippers identified by cold chain veteran as key issues.

February 2, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Expanded line of safety relays

AutomationDirect expanded their offering of safety products to include additional Dold safety relay modules designed to be positively driven and assure a reliable opening and closing for safety applications.

February 1, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Traversing print head is made of stainless steel

The washdown environment common in so many food manufacturing plants is a harsh one that causes equipment to corrode. So this OEM opted for stainless steel.

February 1, 2016

Weighing/combination scales

Snack maker boosts output with forward-thinking solutions

Three identical weighing and bagging systems—along with metal detection and bar-code scanning technology—are keys to this turnkey, single-supplier packaging upgrade.

February 1, 2016

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Pumping up pick and place speed/accuracy

Random servo rotary machinery enhances efficiencies and versatility for affixing onserts.

February 1, 2016

Operational Excellence

Biologics, 'cold chain' among key issues in clinical trials packaging

Fisher Clinical Services’ Global Cold Chain Director Alex Guillen discusses developments in clinical trials packaging, including sustainability and cost issues.

February 1, 2016

Coding/marking

Microscan welcomes new Regional Sales Director for Greater China

Microscan names Richard Cheng Regional Sales Director for region covering all of China and Hong Kong.

February 1, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

How to choose labeling equipment in four steps

With a seemingly endless number of labeling machines to choose from, picking the right labeler and label for your product can be overwhelming.

January 30, 2016

Material handling

Pharmaceutical Trends Enhance Label Significance

The value of color labels as a communications tool provides benefits in patient adherence, serialization, regulatory and marketing.

January 29, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pro Mach acquires Pennsylvania's EPI Labelers

Pro Mach’s acquisition of EPI Labelers continues its expansion of labeling, coding, and flexible packaging capabilities.

January 29, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Kollmorgen: Stepper motors with smaller frame sizes

Kollmorgen is pleased to introduce the next generation of stepper motors, the PMX series, adding smaller 08, 11, and 14 frame sizes to the traditional 17, 23 and 34 frame size offering.

January 29, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Werum IT Solutions: PAS-X 3.1.8 MES

New MES system features the latest technology platforms; ensures quality and address trends in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

January 28, 2016