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Artificial Intelligence-Based Vision System Launches

February 21, 2019

OAL has launched the world’s first artificial intelligence-based vision system, APRIL Eye, for date code verification.

Activ-Blister solutions from CSP Technologies

Spotlight Feature

Active Packaging in Pharma: Simple Solutions to Complex Challenges

February Cover Story: Part 2 of 2

Craig Voellmicke

February 13, 2019

Advancements in active and intelligent packaging technologies are helping to ensure that oral solid dose (OSD) drug delivery — which comprises both capsules and tablets — remains the most popular delivery method in use today.

Automation

4 Steps to Start Using OEE Today

Make your packaging or manufacturing line efficient by adopting overall equipment effectiveness.

February 13, 2019

As packaging lines have become more efficient, waste or problems on the line can become less visible and harder to identify. For example, lines might be slow due to multiple micro-stops, or overall line performance might falter due to lack of standard work or process for operators. We can miss what we don’t see.

Bosch Rexroth Expands in California

January 22, 2019

Bosch Rexroth has increased its presence on the West Coast by reopening its Pleasanton, Calif., facility and adding space.

Reader Poll Results: The Hottest Packaging Trend in 2018

January 8, 2019

Our December monthly poll asked, “What was the hottest packaging trend in 2018?” According to our online viewers, the hottest trend was …

TwinSAFE Logic Solutions for More Modular, Scalable Safety

January 8, 2019

A new generation of Beckhoff TwinSAFE safety controllers permits optimum adaptation to the specific safety requirements of individual machine concepts by increasing modularity and scalability.

ustomized CP3716 multi-touch Panel PC with an Intel Atom dual-core processor

Automation Feature: Automation & Controls

HMI Advances: Is There a Perfect HMI for Every Packaging Machine?

With recent HMI hardware advances, today’s industrial touchscreens should provide key standard features while offering enough options to support wide-ranging applications.

Eric Reiner

January 8, 2019

Due to ongoing advances in HMI technology in terms of hardware and software, the range of options keeps growing — creating new solutions for specific machines or lines that will support safer, more modular designs and intuitive operation.

Cover Story: Packaging Innovations

Top Innovations in Packaging 2018

Developing better, more cost efficient, sustainable and consumer-connected packaging sets the stage for innovation.

Kristen Kazarian

January 7, 2019

With each new year comes reflection of the past year. In 2018, there were many innovations in the packaging space.

Learning in a Virtual Environment

January 4, 2019

Virtual Reality (VR) has been influencing the packaging market in recent years in different ways, but its potential still has much to offer. Find out how it can boost packaging machine performance.

Motion Industries Promotes Randall P. Breaux to President

December 28, 2018

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced the promotion of Randall (Randy) P. Breaux to President.