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PACK EXPO Show Issue

Emerging Technologies in Packaging Automation for Pharmaceuticals

Ensuring pharmaceutical safety goes beyond the supply chain.
Sean Riley is editorial director marketing & communications at PMMI
Sean Riley
October 10, 2018
More pharmaceutical manufacturers are investing in automation strategies to improve their operations and services. Nearly 50 percent of pharmaceutical and medical device companies have line automation integration underway and will be tracking overall equipment effectiveness(OEE).
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Powering the Food Chain

Powering the Food Chain

The challenges of poor power quality in the food industry
October 10, 2018

From powering microwaves to keeping fridge-freezers running, electricity plays an integral role in the food chain. Yet even before products reach the hands of consumers, a constant supply of reliable power is required to ensure that food is produced safely and properly. 


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robot places the granola minis snack packs in boxes
Case Study: Automation

The Final Process: Packing Granola

Riverside Natural Foods turned to Schubert for a flexible automation solution.
September 18, 2018
Riverside Natural Foods opened its doors in 2013 in Vaughan, Ontario (Canada), as an innovative start-up company manufacturing a variety of snack products. All Riverside products are free from common allergens and made entirely with organically grown ingredients.
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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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