Sustainable Packaging

Johnson & Johnson awards Amcor for sustainability achievements

Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a multinational manufacturer of pharmaceutical, diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and biotechnology products, awarded a 2012 Supplier Sustainability Award to Amcor Ltd.

February 1, 2013

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Secondary Packaging

Cartoning made simple

What used to take six operators now requires just one as Schiff Nutrition automates its cartoning operation. At 400 nutrition bars/min, the speed is pretty impressive, too.

February 1, 2013

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Automatic leaflet feeder adds vitality to case-packing operation

Mana Nutrition receives valuable packaging equipment gift that aids in efforts to feed hungry children.

February 1, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Push-button SMD-Terminal Block

WAGO Corporation’s 2060 Series push-button SMD-Terminal Block gains a 600V/9A 2-pole unit.

January 31, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Splitters and tees for DeviceNet applications

TURCK introduces new 7/8-16UN minifast tees, splitters and in-line diagnostic devices, designed for use in DeviceNet applications, including CAN networks and mobile equipment.

January 31, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

GE Intelligent Platforms: Modules

COM Express modules deliver high performance and reliability in multi-display applications.

January 31, 2013

Robotics

Robotic programming simplified

Labview library for a Yaskawa robot was on display at the National Instruments’ Automate 2013 booth, and the demo included the use of a Sick Ranger laser 3D camera.

January 30, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Remotely monitor and control the Linx 7900 with Linx Insight

This video is the next best thing to a hands-on demo of Linx Insight software that lets users remotely monitor and control their Linx 7900 CIJ printers through an easy-to-use computer or mobile Web browser. Watch and see how its design can help you to perform day-to-day printer operations more efficiently.

January 30, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

The award winning Linx CJ400 small character inkjet printer

The new Linx CJ400 Continuous Ink Jet Coder is compact, portable and includes features that reduce maintenance costs for trouble-free service life. Watch this brief video for a close-up look at those features and benefits.

January 30, 2013

Material handling

Controlled room temperature takes center stage

Sanofi-Aventis speaker points to multiple challenges in shipping medications by air, land, and sea.

January 30, 2013

Conveying & accumulation

Small-footprint spiral conveyor

Slimline spiral conveyor from Ambaflex has a small footprint and can handle products on a 12” wide conveying surface.

January 30, 2013

Material handling

IATA insights on new temperature-sensitive product requirements

Andrea Graf-Gruber of the International Air Transport Assn. addresses the shifting landscape for air carriers.

January 30, 2013

Contract Packaging

Learn about workplace safety at 2013 CPA Annual Meeting

A top Certified Hazard Control Manager will explain why workplace safety solutions are less costly than problems for contract packagers and their partners.

January 29, 2013