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Case-ready seafood in leak-proof packs

Sea Star Seafood, Marlborough, MA, is riding a trend of case-ready seafood with a line of Beacon Light Refresh frozen products launched in early 2006 in leak-proof packaging.

March 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pfizer's inhalable insulin a first for diabetics

By mid-year, a multicomponent inhaler containing Pfizer’s Exubera insulin human [recombinant DNA origin] powder will offer diabetic patients the first inhaled form of the drug without the need for an injection.

March 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Be Effective with Global Packaging: Plan Early, Develop Domestically

Too many packaging professionals know first-hand about the lack of package development strategy. When product launches are rushed, product managers may bring us a hurry-up assignment: “Find something to package it in.”Often, last minute packaging development and product launches come off smoothly.

March 31, 2006

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

People

William Henderson, Automation and Motion Div., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., was elected to the executive board of the Open Modular Architecture Controls (OMAC) Packaging Workgroup.

March 31, 2006

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Companies

Pro Mach has acquired the product line and certain assets of Mahaffy & Harder Engineering Co.

March 31, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

Oval containers

Option Pak oval container series from Continental is suitable for wipes, powders, and other sundries. Available in 2”, 4”, 6”, and 8” sizes with towelette dispensing, pour, or combination lids.

March 31, 2006

Cartoning

Cereal bar packing

Bradman Lake has developed an automated system for collating and packing flow-wrapped cereal and other confectionery bars for companies committed to end-load carton formats.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: I/O terminals

New KL2532 and KL2542 I/O terminals from Beckhoff Automation are a cost-effective alternative to traditional drive systems for DC motors. With a width of 12 mm, the KL2532 Bus Terminal can supply 2 24W DC motors with up to 1 A.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: I/O Module

Wago has added motion control capability to its I/O System family of products with the new 750-670 I/O module. Provides stepper motor and servo drive control in a compact 12mm-W package.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Compact control

Offering performance and cost efficiency, the new Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1768-L43 controller from Rockwell Automation controls as many as 4 axes of motion.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Stand-alone controller

The EC21 Embedded Controller from B&R is a stand-alone CPU for switching cabinet installation. Suitable for distributed machine architectures, EC21 may be connected to 3 different B&R I/O systems, allowing for maximum machine flexibility.

March 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Ball screw drive

The Ball Screw Drive Unit AGK from Rexroth uses a high-performance ball screw in a rigid aluminum housing to drive motion at speeds to 96 m/min, even in extreme environments.

March 31, 2006