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Automated Inspection Protects Brand Quality for Syrup Manufacturer

September 10, 2020

A popular bottled syrup company recently partnered with EPIC Systems to launch newly designed bottles and labels for the its evolving breakfast food portfolio. This partnership resulted in a robust packaging inspection system that helped the syrup company bring new products to market quickly, without exposing the brand to undue risks.

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What Does Your Labeling Say?

Labels communicate to consumers about your brand — be it a recycling claim, nutrition benefits, or how the product can be used.

Kristen Kazarian

September 4, 2020

We look at the total package, including the label, to identify problems with consumer engagement. Recyclability and sustainability paired with a nice design at low cost are just a few benefits brands and converters look for. Below, we find a few recent label offerings that just might fit the bill for the future of labels.

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Packaging the Future with Automation

Key considerations when choosing robotics and automation for packaging applications.

Mark Howard

August 10, 2020

Automating packaging processes can improve productivity, quality and safety on site. Unsurprisingly then, it has become a crucial investment for packaging facilities. But where do you start? Here are some key considerations when choosing robotics and automation for packaging applications.

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5 Ways Flexo Printers Can Help Support Sustainability

Flexo printers have valuable opportunities to help brands meet sustainability initiatives.

Rodney Pennings

August 10, 2020

The packaging industry, like much of the world around us, is making strides to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The flexographic printing market is not exempt from these trends, and as printers begin to feel pressure from customers to become more sustainable, it is important to consider how and where to implement these changes.

Eagle EPX100 x-ray system for packaged products

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Staying Competitive in Challenging Times

Manufacturers look to invest in X-ray inspection equipment to set the stage for brand protection and future growth.

Kristen Kazarian

July 11, 2020

As COVID-19 reshapes the international manufacturing landscape, food and beverage companies are looking at ways to optimize their production efficiencies.

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Factory of the Future Solutions Unlock Equipment Efficiencies

Joaquin Ocampo

July 11, 2020

Food processing and packaging operations have always needed to respond with agility and efficiency to ever-changing consumer tastes and habits. That means a constant drive to bring new or modified products to market faster while maintaining productivity and profit margins.

Best Practices for Conducting Virtual Factory Acceptance Tests

July 1, 2020

The OpX Leadership Network has released best practices and leadership guidelines for executing virtual factory acceptance tests (vFATs), to address the changing operational landscape brought on by COVID-19.

2.25 mil lamination with moisture and oxygen barrier properties

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Companies Partner to Donate Hand Sanitizer Packets

HR Pharmaceuticals moves from ultrasound gel to packaging single-pack hand sanitizer, with help from C-P Flexible Packaging.

Kristin Joker

June 12, 2020

The hand sanitizer pack has a 2.25 mil lamination with moisture and oxygen barrier properties designed to seal through contamination.

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Augment Big Data Strategy with Advanced Analytics

Substantial computing power make the case to analyze machine performance directly on controllers, before the cloud.

Daymon Thompson

June 11, 2020

The debate between cloud and edge computing strategies remains a point of contention for many controls engineers in the packaging industry. Using advanced analytics algorithms, companies can sift through this mass of information, or Big Data, to identify areas for improvement.

Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers and European Co-Packers Association Collaborate

June 5, 2020

With shared missions of furthering the awareness and use of the contract packaging and contract manufacturing (CP/CM) industry in their respective regions, this collaboration presents expanded opportunities to the members of each organization on a global scale.