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coding, marking and labeling
Machinery Technology: Coding/Marking

Pushing Past the Marking & Coding Pain Points

From primary and secondary package marking to pallet labeling, the same three challenges are widely reported.
Todd Cork
Todd Cork
September 12, 2018
Though marking, coding and labeling applications vary significantly from customer to customer and package to package, the main pain points are often shared. Fortunately, emerging technology and next-generation service support have made it possible to sidestep these issues.
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Industry Insights: Digital Printing

Digital Printing Takes Hold in Flexible Packaging

Maria Ferrante, senior director, marketing and communications for PMMI
Maria Ferrante
September 12, 2018
In an effort to meet market demands, flexible package printing is transitioning from conventional flexographic to digital printing. This change is resulting from cost reductions in digital technology as well as a need to keep up with trends shaping the growth in flexible packaging.
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Data management technology
Cover Story: Automation & Robotics

4 Ways to Leverage IIoT for Lean Packaging Line Improvements

Collecting the right data for interpretation does not need to be overwhelming.
Fred Susi, Videojet Technologies
Fred Susi
September 11, 2018
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) allows companies to collect and store seemingly unlimited data. For packaging line managers, project managers and plant managers, this translates to data about their line performance, productivity and line equipment.
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Pack Expo International 2018
PACK EXPO Show Preview

Get Ready for the Show: Pack Expo International 2018

Tips to master the Pack Expo International floor.
September 11, 2018
PACK EXPO International and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO take place October 14–17 in Chicago. The show will bring together more than 2,500 exhibitors and 50,000 packaging industry professionals covering 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space.
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packaging automation and robotics
Cover Story: Automation & Robotics

Preparing for an Automated Future

Authorities in the field offer views on trends, new technology and more.
Kristen Kazarian
Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics
Nigel Smith
September 11, 2018
Automating your packaging operations can increase productivity and help with labor costs, line efficiency, changeover time and more. Next-generation machines are doing more, and taking up less space.
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