Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Microwave pasteurization puts ready meals where consumers want them

The combination of microwave technology, a special thermoformed tray, and a patented valve designed to open or close when needed are behind this important debut.

May 17, 2011

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Containers

Neopac opens first-ever US headquarters

In response to the growing demands of its US customer base, Neopac, the Swiss-based provider and inventor of high-barrier Polyfoil® tubes for the pharma and cosmetics industries, recently opened a US headquarters, located at in Chatham, NJ.

May 16, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-speed modular label applicator

Brief video highlights the new ServPro 400 Series p-s label applicator from Weber Packaging Solutions (formerly Weber Marking Systems). Versatile unit combines speed, precision and true modularity to address a very wide range of labeling applications.

May 16, 2011

Labels

How pressure-sensitive labels are converted and printed

This video from Weber Packaging Solutions (formerly Weber Marking Systems) provides an overview of its entire pressure-sensitive label manufacturing operation, including pre-press procedures and its use of both flexographic and leading-edge digital presses to print the labels.

May 16, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wraparound label applicator provides speed and precision

Weber Packaging Solutions (formerly Weber Marking Systems) provides a video showing the operation of the wraparound configuration of its Tronics label applicator. This high-speed system’s features and benefits are highlighted as it labels bottles of hand sanitizer.

May 16, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-speed applicator for front-and-back product labeling

This video features Weber Packaging Solutions' (formerly Weber Marking Systems) Tronics label applicator, configured here for the precise labeling of the front and back of a plastic container in one operation. The unit can be configured in numerous ways to address a wide range of labeling applications.

May 16, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Printer-applicator labels adjacent case panels in one operation

A brief video that looks at Weber Packaging Solutions' (formerly Weber Marking Systems) high-performance Model 5300 Twin-Tamp label printer applicator, which provides a solution to stipulations requiring the printing and applying a pair of labels to adjacent case panels on the production line.

May 16, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-resolution, high-speed label printer-applicator

This video from Weber Packaging Solutions (formerly Weber Marking Systems) highlights the features and benefits of its versatile Model 5300 printer-applicator, a system that addresses numerous in-line label print-and-apply applications for cases and products alike.

May 16, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Kleenex packaging gets personal

What if you could send family photos to a major CPG company so they could use them to decorate the packages you bring into your home?

May 16, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

An introduction to extended content labels for designers, marketers, & brand owners

Your product isn't getting any larger, so, how do you maintain shelf appeal, get brand messaging across and meet regulatory requirements? For many Consumer Product Groups the answer is extended content labels (ECL). Download this white paper from Quality Assured to learn more.

May 13, 2011

Labels

Dynamic, offset-printed pressure-sensitive labels combine visual intrigue with strong tactile feel

Looking to establish its wine as a premium brand, while capturing the consumers' attention at retail, Caliza Winery turned to WS Packaging Group to accomplish the task of printing a label design that called for a combination of technically demanding printing techniques and features, including heavy de-bossing, scuff varnish, and distinct modern colors.

May 12, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: New CPU board for PC platforms

B&R’s Automation PC 810 and Panel PC 800 devices come with a new CPU board with an Intel® CoreTM2 Duo P8400 processor.

May 12, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Multi-Wire connectors protect against dirt, moisture

AutomationDirect’s ZIPport™ product line includes standard series multi-wire connectors, available in 5 frame sizes (3A, 6B, 10B, 16B and 24B).

May 12, 2011