Containers

Coil-to-can yields high-impact graphics

Par-Way Tryson of St. Clair, MO, has launched a line of Vegalene Seasoning Sprays in an attractive two-part steel aerosol container.

October 7, 2011

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Omron Automation and Safety: Machine control reinvented

A new class of controller from Omron Industrial Automation called Machine Automation Controller (MAC) integrates multiple, specialized controllers to deliver high-performance throughput on a single controller.

October 7, 2011

Containers

CR auto additives closure

Sea Foam Sales Co., an auto additive manufacturer in Eden Prairie, MN, was among the first to employ the new VUN CR AF child-resistant closure.

October 6, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Report: EPS recycling increasing steadily for 20 years

According to the ‘2010 EPS Recycling Rate Report,’ 28% of post-consumer and post-commercial EPS was recycled last year—an 8% increase over 2008.

October 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Heavy-duty pneumatic air cylinders

AutomationDirect’s NITRA™ pneumatic product line includes D-Series heavy-duty air cylinders for harsh environments.

October 5, 2011

Closures

Red Lion: Unmanaged Ethernet switches for harsh environments

Red Lion’s NT100 series of unmanaged Ethernet switches are offered with 4, 5, or 8 ports and deliver automatic speed, duplex, and cable sensing.

October 5, 2011

Containers

New PET bottle speeds filling line

The filling line for Savory Collection Dressings and Marinades runs to a faster beat thanks to new 16-oz PET banjo bottles.

October 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Catalog includes minimatics line

Clippard has launched Phase II of its 3D catalog powered by TraceParts, which includes their extensive electronic and control valve miniature pneumatic lines.

October 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens Industry Inc: Multi-axis motion controllers

Siemens’ new generation of Simotion D445-2 multi-axis controllers has new features such as onboard Profinet interfaces, high-speed I/O, and with 3 times the performance, a single controller can support up to 128 axes of motion.

October 4, 2011

Sustainability

Method unveils bottle made from ocean plastic

Plastic retrieved from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch makes up 25% of Method’s 100% PCR-content polyethylene bottle.

October 4, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech, Inc: Miniature linear positioning stages

The compact MPS50SL miniature linear positioning stage from Aerotech is designed for the confines of the laboratory while retaining the high reliability required in production environments.

October 3, 2011

Sustainability

Bristol-Myers prevails over cold chain challenges

A thermal management system helps the global biopharma company reduce its cold chain distribution costs and reap multiple benefits.

October 3, 2011

Flexibles

'Smart bag' design for pet food educates, differentiates

New packaging for dog-food brand Blackwood Pet Food places key product information on the front of the bag to aid ‘dog Moms’ in search of best nutrition.

September 30, 2011