Conveying & accumulation

'Bottle Can' Takes To Steel

Initially developed in Japan and made out of PET-coated aluminum, the ‘bottle can’ now comes to the U.S. in a two-piece steel format made in a shiny new plant.

July 31, 2006

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

U.K.-U.S. RFID Rx pilot

RFID analysts IDTechEx (www.idtechex.com), supported by GS1 UK, a provider of the EPCglobal network in the United Kingdom, has published RFID in Action 2006, a special report that covers global RFID implementations.

July 31, 2006

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Packaging Insights

Updates on RFID applications at Tyson Foods and P&G/Gillette were provided recently by IDTechEx Ltd. (http://www.idtechex.com/products/en/articles/00000463.asp), a company that provides research and analysis on the development and application of RFID.

July 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Study Forecasts Increased Demand For Pharmaceutical Packaging

New regulations and standards that address patient drug compliance, drug dispensing errors, counterfeiting, and market diversion are among the key factors that will expand sales growth for containers, closures, blister packs, and RFID labels.

July 31, 2006

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Advantage: Full-Body Sleeve Labels

This summer, Penn Racquet Sports, Phoenix, AZ, is launching three- and four-counts of new HEAD-brand tennis balls packaged in PET cylindrical containers with full-body shrink sleeves supplied by ITW Auto-Sleeve (www.itw-autosleeve.com).

July 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

No More Delays For Drug Pedigree Requirement

“While the new pedigree requirements will become effective on December 1, 2006, and RFID is an excellent way to comply with those requirements, FDA is not specifically mandating the use of RFID.”

July 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Web Plus: New or Enhanced Web Sites

One80 Design, a Laga Co.

June 30, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Printed RFID slows

A new report throws cold water on the near-term outlook for printed electronics for RFID tags.

June 30, 2006

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Microwave Coffee-Brewing Cup

JavaVoo LLC’s Micro-Brew Personal Barista is a single-use, disposable container that pressure-brews a ready-to-drink cup of coffee in the microwave in two minutes.

June 30, 2006

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Congress sends wake-up call about containers

Starbucks, Dow Chemical are on leading edge of RFID-type seals.

June 30, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

UK-US RFID Rx authentication pilot

Six pharma companies including Merck are involved in a trans-Atlantic pilot to have pharmacists authenticate drugs using RFID.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID Starter Kit

The Avery Dennison™ Basic Gen 2 Starter Kit is a multi-component starter package that supports the production of Gen 2 RFID labels, offering companies the essential components necessary to begin RFID compliance.

May 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

KEYS to package security

Industry experts disclose what it takes to secure packaged products in the supply chain.

May 31, 2006