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Sustainable Packaging

Grant issued to study sheep's wool for packaging and shipping vaccines

To combat growing vaccine waste, a U.K. government initiative reportedly will back R&D of sheep's wool packaging for pharmaceuticals.

March 19, 2012

Flexibles

Sealing technology

Dr. Jane Severin, vp of technology for Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging, demonstrates the company’s VisiSeal® technology for quick inspections of seals during MD&M West 2012 in Anaheim, CA.

March 19, 2012

Contract Packaging

CPA changeover webinar March 20... register today!

Learn why 'fast and furious almost never wins the changeover race.'

March 19, 2012

Containers

Playful label designs for artisan cider 'upset the apple cart'

U.K. cider maker Orchard Pig works with design firm to capture the playfulness of its namesake in new labels that bring its product to the mainstream.

March 18, 2012

Labels

Simple hair care for all reflected in redesign for PERT

Bold label graphics refresh for first 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner product helps PERT Plus establish itself as a simple hair-care solution in a sea of micro-segmented products.

March 15, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Lip balm redesign 'fuels femininity'

Mentholatum updates the look of its Softlips brand of lip balms to appeal to a more contemporary and sophisticated female consumer, trending toward natural expression.

March 15, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Recyclability, sustainability gain momentum at HealthPack 2012

Growing hospital waste is addressed in at least three different sessions at the Albuquerque event.

March 14, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Baldor Electric Company: Motors with internal bearing protection ring

Baldor has added 98 new ratings to the Baldor Reliance Super-E motors with Internal AEGIS Bearing Protection Ring providing end-users with off-the-shelf availability of motors equipped with a pre-installed shaft ground.

March 14, 2012

Robotics

Omron Automation and Safety: Smart camera for pick-and-place robots

The compact FQ-M vision sensor for pick-and-place applications from Omron Industrial Automation features a processing speed of 5000 pieces/min. with 360 degree rotation.

March 14, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Study: Clear environmental claims critical to consumer acceptance

New research on shoppers’ buy-in of environmentally friendly packaging shows consumer willingness, but strong confusion over claims.

March 13, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: 2-way proportional valve

Clippard’s high-flow stepper-controlled 2-way proportional valve utilizes a robust and powerful linear actuator in critical applications such as gas delivery, medical, analytical, and industrial automation requiring high resolution, high flow, and low hysteresis.

March 13, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Digital devices

ProSense digital pressure switch/transmitters from AutomationDirect are designed for air, non-corrosive gas and non-flammable gas applications.

March 13, 2012