Controls & Machine Components

Optel Vision: Site Server Software

Version 2.0 of company’s Open SiteMaster™ site server software developed in collaboration with pharmaceutical industry and contract packers.

July 27, 2016

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 648

Secondary Packaging

Robots address packaging line pain points

Food plants employ robotics in their packaging operations to address the productivity, cost, and ergonomic challenges related to manual operations.

July 27, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

PCI Pharma Services first to employ track and trace module

Print & Check Flex serialization unit provides flexibility to contract packagers requiring flexibility in carton dimensions, artwork changes and varying code printing specifications.

July 26, 2016

Operational Excellence

Biopharmaceutical packaging market survey launches

Thermal packaging leader and biopharma industry resource conduct industry-wide study to benchmark methods used to maintain efficacy of temperature-sensitive therapeutics throughout the supply chain.

July 26, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Built-in redundancy keeps Clif Bar running smoothly

Two carton-packing lines at Clif Bar’s new Twin Falls, ID, bakery are equipped with robotic equipment that allows for speed, redundancy, and system flexibility.

July 26, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

DataLase supports global expansion strategy with new appointments

DataLase has made a series of appointments to support its fast-growth strategy across Europe, U.S., and Asia.

July 25, 2016

Sustainability

Plastic cans are not recyclable, advises APR

Association responds to claims by plastic can manufacturers regarding the can’s recyclability, advising that these packages contaminate the recycling stream.

July 25, 2016

Flexibles

Polished design for candy pouch boosts product sales 500%

Little Bird Curious Confections trades in a cellophane bag with sticker for sophisticated yet fun packaging for its candied jalapeño products to gain entrance to retail venues.

July 24, 2016

Flexibles

Coffee company’s charitable mission emphasized on-pack

With bright, bold colors, the image of hands encircling a cup of coffee, and the social media message #brewchange, packaging for Café+ coffee celebrates the brand’s social mission.

July 23, 2016

Flexibles

Intuitive PETG thermoformed package shines for NorthStar

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes’ Radiogenix™ Isotope Separation System’s product packaging is convenient, intuitive, creative and unconventional.

July 22, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact : Managed switches

Phoenix Contact now offers Series 7000 advanced managed switches.

July 22, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Dorner: Universal drive simplifies motor and mounting package options for conveyors

Dorner’s new Universal Drive for its 2200 Series low profile end drive belt conveyor platform, features a single part number that covers all speed, load and mounting positions.

July 22, 2016

Containers

Widget can creates foamy, frothy head for nitro beer

Samuel Adams introduces a new nitrogenated beer line under its Nitro Project that uses an aluminum can with integrated widget technology to produce a thick, creamy head and smooth mouthfeel.

July 19, 2016