Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech: Linear amplifier

Aerotech’s XL4s linear amplifier is designed for closed-loop servo control of voice coil and single-phase motors, eliminating the non-linearities common with PWM amplifiers. Unit can be panel-mounted in a machine enclosure, resulting in a smaller machine footprint and requiring less floor space.

February 5, 2019

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Sustainable Packaging

BioPreferred packaging selected for ‘healthier medicine’

Genexa introduces USDA-certified organic OTC medicines in environmentally friendly, shelf-appealing ‘jewel box’ carton.

February 5, 2019

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Chobani stays on top by staying in front

Greek yogurt leader Chobani plumbs the depths of its brand along with consumer desires to create exciting new package designs that reflect its goal of universal wellness.

February 4, 2019

Containers

Metal detector ensures safer, healthier high-protein spreads

After a Shark Tank appearance sends its sales skyrocketing, high-protein spread startup Nuts ‘N More installs a metal detector conveyor system to ensure product safety.

February 2, 2019

Containers

Reusable PET jar for skin balm

Family-run skincare specialist Chuckling Goat of the UK is using the 125-mL PET Clip Jar for its new Super Sensitive Skin Balm, benefitting from the jar’s combination of aesthetic appeal and practicality.

February 1, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa America: Variable speed drive

The Drives & Motion division of Yaskawa America launches the GA800 variable speed drive available in 240 VAC 3-phase (1 to 150 HP) and 480 VAC 3-phase (1 to 600 HP) models.

February 1, 2019

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

The power of packaging and the right price point revealed

Egg roll producer Van’s Kitchen updates its packaging to more accurately reflect the quality of the product inside and raises its price point, resulting in an 11% increase in sales.

February 1, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Reusable Packaging Association Announces New Board Leadership for 2019

With the word ‘reuse’ being used regularly around the world to identify better packaging solutions, the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is committed to promoting reuse and the advantages of a reusable system.

January 31, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Syringe, IV bag compounding/filling systems fulfill ‘Mission’: Part II

A six-axis robot positioned in the middle of an automated compounding system's chamber serves as the the primary mover of materials in sterile filling liquids into syringes and bags at Mission Health.

January 31, 2019

Filling/capping, dry

Dr. Pharm: High-speed capsule filler

Dr. Pharm, Inc. introduces the CFM-4500 high-speed capsule filler designed for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

January 31, 2019

Sustainability

Clean, green design for ‘microdrink’ packaging

Kvell puts sustainable and sleek package design at the forefront when developing its waterdrop microdrink, a 5-g cube of powdered health and wellness ingredients that dissolves in water.

January 31, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Syringe, IV bag compounding/filling systems fulfill ‘Mission’: Part I

Two automated IV compounding systems sterile-fill liquids and lyophilized products into IV syringes and bags for administration to Mission Health patients.

January 30, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

McCormick: Not just doing well, but doing good

Michael Okoroafor, VP, Global Sustainability & Packaging Innovation for McCormick & Co., shares insights on the company’s goals and strategies around reducing the carbon footprint of its packaging.

January 30, 2019