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Trends and drivers for machine vision technology
Machine vision is heating up. It can perform more tasks than ever before, and do them better. Here is how machine vision is impacting packaging.
April 10, 2012
Conveying & accumulation
Best practices for buffering and packaging line design
Whether or not to buffer a packaging line ranks right up there with Total Cost of Ownership as one of the most divisive issues pertaining to automated packaging lines.
April 9, 2012
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Insights on eye tracking
Beyond knowing what consumers shop, here's how you an use the power of eye tracking to give your package its best chance of getting noticed on the shelf.
April 9, 2012
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Seven best practices for buying labeling machinery
Determining requirements for machinery isn’t rocket science, but it does take careful planning. During the 35 years I worked at Revlon, I learned to ask some basic questions on any new project to determine the appropriate direction to take. Here are the key areas your questions should address.
April 9, 2012
Cosmetics/Personal care
U.K. skincare clinic selects dispenser pack
User-friendly pack complements other packs in the skincare treatment family, adds shelf appeal and strengthens branding efforts.
April 5, 2012
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Containers
Yogurt containers blown neck to neck
Wimm Bill Dann, a major Russian dairy producer adds capacity by making its yogurt bottles neck-to-neck on a reciprocating blow molding machine.
April 4, 2012
Liquid yogurt containers are extrusion blown neck-to-neck.
Workforce
Rising responsibilities, rising salaries
Looking at the economy’s impact on packaging careers, an exclusive 2011 IoPP/Packaging World survey finds incomes continue to climb as the workforce is stretched to its limit.
April 3, 2012
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Cartons and boxes
Custom shipper delivers security
A custom-designed corrugated shipping box that showcases the components of SafeMart.com’s home security systems provides peace of mind to customers.
April 3, 2012
Contents are kept safe during shipping and consumers have a positive experience.
Controls & Machine Components
Case packer’s precision control a function of its gearboxes
High-efficiency, low-backlash gearboxes deliver precise actuation on this servo-controlled case/tray packer at speeds to 45 cases/min.
April 3, 2012
Custom input adaptors are among the features that distinguish the new gearboxes.
Sustainability
Planters, Sonoco partner for sustainability
Glass-to-plastic switch reduces weight of packaging and the number of trucks to distribute product.
April 3, 2012
Planters container
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OMAC Packaging Workgroup--Is the Connect-and-Pack message being heard?
New leadership from Nestlé and increased participation from a number of other multi-national CPG companies make industry observers optimistic about the OMAC Packaging Workgroup.
April 3, 2012
P&G’s Rob Aleksa, a long-time believer in the benefits of PackML.
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Shrink film choice crucial to efficiencies
By buying into a buying group, private label food and beverage producer solves packaging problem and saves money.
April 3, 2012
The film moves more smoothly through the wrapping machine.
Coding, Printing & Labeling
9 tips for buying coding/marking systems for primary packaging
The following practices are recommended to those specifying coding and marking equipment for primary packaging:
March 31, 2012
Containers
1-gal plastic jars for foodservice olives
Aceitunas del Guadalquivir of Seville, Spain, is the first to commercialize an innovative six-layer coextrusion blow molded jar for olives that is notable for its size and for its ability to withstand high-temperature filling processes (hot fill, pasteurization, or sterilisation to 122â—¦C in retort).
March 28, 2012
The 1-gal 6-layer jar weights just 160 g.
Contract Packaging
Kraft and co-pack partner integrate for success
For its first new-category foray in 15 years, Kraft chose ARI Packaging to ensure the success of its MiO flavored water enhancer as well as the integrated supply chain behind it.
March 28, 2012
ARI and Kraft worked together to design displays.
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Teamwork, humor and greener film
To keep the shop running smoothly, Dunn and Katz rely on Gerry Delgado, plant manager, to mind the details and capitalize on new technology.
March 28, 2012
Katz, Dunn and Delgado bring an upbeat outlook to meeting daily challenges.
Contract Packaging
Co-Packer puts the pieces together
Wilsher Packaging’s assembly and kitting are just what Wilton Brands needs to meet growing demand for its industry-leading kitchen and craft offerings.
March 28, 2012
Wilton Brands kitting and assembly work requires lots of attention to detail.
Contract Packaging
Hurricane cloud over co-packing plant has a silver lining
When Hurricane Irene pummeled the East Coast in late August 2011, Superior Pack Group’s facility suffered major flood damage. But in an amazing feat of recovery, the company and its 400 employees were back to work in a mere five weeks.
March 28, 2012
Gummy snacks, are packed on custom-designed equipment.
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