Coding, Printing & Labeling

Software for Managing a Variety of Coding/Marking Applications

Whether it's managing UDI compliance for life sciences or promotional coding for food and beverage applications, Markem-Imaje's CoLOS software assists in managing coding/marking for a variety of applications.

September 28, 2015

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Secondary Packaging

Machinery/adhesive tape technology creates multipacks

The Multipack Solution from 3M comprises the company's Scotch® Clean Removal Multipack Tape and CEFMA bundling equipment to create multipacks without damaging the primary packaging. Able to create up to 70 packs/min, depending on application, The Multipack Solution is an alternative to multi-unit and promotional packaging such as bags, shrink wrap, chipboard and trays.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New technology for two-piece retail-ready display cases

Precision mandrel-forming technology allows for cases that will go through any distribution channel. Two-piece shelf-ready designs allow for maximum impact on the shelf.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Intelligrated offers full end-of-line integration services

Intelligrated now offers design engineering services, complete project management services, installation and commissioning, and complete lifecycle support including parts and modifications.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Compact, quiet stretch wrapper

Automated stretch wrapper from Arpac is so new it doesn't even have a name yet, but it's compact, super quiet, and smooth, says Arpac.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Stretch wrapper reduces energy and air consumption

New stretch wrapper from Wulftec replaces pneumatic cylinders with electric stepper motors so no compressed air is involved, meaning less energy is consumed and maintenance is simplified.

September 28, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Software for managing a variety of coding/marking applications

Whether it's managing UDI compliance for life sciences or promotional coding for food and beverage applications, Markem-Imaje's CoLOS software assists in managing coding/marking for a variety of applications.

September 28, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Seven tips for coding & marking setup

There is a lot more that goes into efficient label printing. Between choosing the right ink and perfecting the product/package placement, there are several best practices to keep in mind:

September 28, 2015

Flexibles

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Oxygen absorption

Oxygen absorber from Mitsubishi extends shelf life and can be incorporated into sheet, bottles, blisters, and film layers.

September 28, 2015

Operational Excellence

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Pharmaceutical serialization deadlines loom

Successful serialization requires interconnecting packaging machinery and components, as well as internal planning.

September 28, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Ken Tinnell named VP and GM of Shuttleworth

Tinnell brings 20 years of technical and managerial experience in material handling automation to Shuttleworth.

September 28, 2015

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

21st Century packaging model: make/fill

In its broadest sense, “form/fill/seal” continues to be a disruptive innovation with a more profound impact on packaging than any technology since the Phoenicians discovered how to make glass 2,400 years ago.

September 27, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

On biodegradable plastics

Most everyone is in agreement that societal sustainability is desirable, and that sustainable packaging can enhance our ability to meet this goal.

September 27, 2015