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Conference To Focus On Innovation And Sustainability
The Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), will take place May 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The event will focus on sustainability solutions for day-to-day implementation on materials and packages, and how to develop and implement innovative projects. Current developments in materials and containers, as well as contract packaging services, will also be discussed. To register, visit www.pkgsummit.com, or contact Don Browne at 262/782-1900, or e-mail him at
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March 8, 2007
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Coding, Printing & Labeling
Homing the stars: a giant step forward in servo labeling
A Packaging Automation interview with Martin Malthouse Founder and President Associated Packaging Equipment Corporation
March 4, 2007
Controls & Machine Components
Thoughts on project implementation
Packaged goods manufacturers planning major capital expenditures involving new packaging lines should do everything they possibly can to carefully think things through from a controls standpoint before final selections on packaging machines are made.
February 28, 2007
Flexible packaging
Fast cartoners get added boost
Switching from PLC to ELAU’s PacDrive as its standard automation platform gives Z Automation’s high speed machines even greater speed and flexibility
February 26, 2007
Controls & Machine Components
Festo Corporation: Microwave sensor
Applications in harsh environments can now benefit from a microwave sensor in a pneumatic cylinder from Festo. Offering non-length-dependent displacement for pneumatic or hydraulic linear drives, sensor also provides facilities such as diagnostics, process monitoring, and plug & work.
February 23, 2007
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Masterfoods Europe searches for modular packaging machinery
The concept of modular packaging machine design has multiple benefits, not the least of which is flexibility to respond to market requirements. This fact is increasingly influencing investment decisions.
February 20, 2007
Controls & Machine Components
B&R Industrial Automation: B&R Power Panel 300/400
A Power Panel with the performance of an industrial PC
February 13, 2007
Controls & Machine Components
SEW-Eurodrive USA: Decentralized control
SEW-Eurodrive has introduced MOVIFIT® Field Integrated Technology, the next generation in intelligent decentralized control.
February 10, 2007
Controls & Machine Components
B&R Industrial Automation: Frequency inverter integration
B&R’s Automation Studio software tool now provides seamless integration of frequency inverters from Danfoss, KEB, Lenze, Schneider, and SEW.
February 10, 2007
Controls & Machine Components
Performance Motion Devices Inc: IC motion processor
Performance Motion Devices offers its Magellan 55110 single-axis, single IC Motion Processor with automatic stall detection. Device is designed specifically for step motor control, alerting the user when the motor has lost steps during motion which typically occurs when the motor’s motion has been obstructed, or a system failure has occurred.
February 9, 2007
Contract packaging
Multi-dimensional branding: Paste emphasizes attributes, store environment
Recognizing the need for a novel approach to introduce yet another product in the whitening segment, a Manhattan-based cosmetic dentist focused on brand name, package color, and the right distribution channel.
February 9, 2007
Coding, Printing & Labeling
RFID has game at Best Buy
IDTechEx has published a slick new 128-page RFID in action 2006/7 magazine that features case studies culled from its “RFID Knowledgebase” of more than 2,300 implementations in 85 countries. Of the approximately 25 articles is Best Buy’s implementation that includes smart shelves, electronically enabled shelving that can read the tags of products. This permits the retailer to know whether or not a package is present on-shelf to help reduce out-of-stocks.
February 9, 2007
Controls & Machine Components
Tips on minimizing unplanned downtime
Christian von Olshausen, process engineer packing at Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Germany, will be a featured speaker at the Packaging Automation Forum May 23 in Chicago. His presentation will focus on how controls and automation technologies, properly implemented on today’s packaging lines, can minimize unplanned downtime by contributing to Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productivity Management (TPM).
February 9, 2007
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