Controls & Machine Components

New delta 3 robot touts 50% higher payload

In June 2009, Schneider Electric/ELAU Packaging Solutions will launch the next generation of its delta 3 robot arm mechanics.  The P4 represents a completely new design with an unprecedented payload capacity, and is also available in a washdown version.

May 28, 2009

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Secondary Packaging

Getting enough fiber

How much fiber do your corrugated boxes need, what types, and from what sources?

May 21, 2009

Containers

Silgan named Vendor of the Year by The Kroger Company's State Avenue plant

Silgan Containers has been named Vendor of the Year from The Kroger Company’s State Avenue plant, Cincinnati, OH.

May 21, 2009

Containers

New FDA leadership signals a new day for the agency and industry

Big changes are afoot at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It’s a bit early to provide all the specifics, but a few things are clear right now.

May 12, 2009

Sustainability

Industry watch

May 5, 2009

Containers

Contemporizing a classic brand, with a 10% sales spike

It is possible for a flagging iconic brand to become relevant again to consumers.

May 5, 2009

Containers

Automated machine vision system enhances bottling line accuracies

Winery achieves more precise inspection of bottle fill height and corking/capping/labeling efficiencies.

May 5, 2009

Tamper-evident machinery

Banding system increases packaging efficiencies

Sauce manufacturer boosts line speeds, cuts material costs, and economizes on plant floor space by installing three new tamper-band application units.

May 5, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Walmart Rx plan could boost unit-dose packaging

Walmart and other pharmacies could drive more widespread use of unit-dose packaging in the U.S., says Peter G. Mayberry, executive director of the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (www.unitdose.org).

May 4, 2009

Sustainability

Beverage bottles lighten up

Propel, AquaFina, and TalkingRain and are among the latest beverages to lighten up their bottles.

May 1, 2009

Flexible packaging

2008/2009 AmeriStar winners revealed

The Institute of Packaging Professionals announces the 2008/2009 AmeriStars.

April 5, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry watch

April 5, 2009

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Nailing an automation upgrade

Unscrambling and feeding of spiral-wound canisters got a big boost at this Liquid Nails packaging line thanks to some clever customizing by the machine builder.

April 5, 2009