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Inverters
www.packagingdigest.com | Dec 1, 2009
Three series of frequency inverters, the ACOPOSinverter S44, the X64 and the P88, are equipped with serial, X2X and POWERLINK interfaces and are fully integrated in Automation Studio. The equipment features little maintenance because all parameters are saved in a CPU. This allows easier and more

Bar-code scanners
www.packagingdigest.com | Dec 1, 2009
The co.’s CLV650 bar-code scanners with autofocus technology and CLV640 bar-code scanners with dynamic focus are easy to use, 1D scanners that feature simple setup, exceptional reading performance and flexible data-handling capabilities. The scanners are designed for high-performance bar-code

16 Mile Brewing opts for aluminum bottle
www.packagingdigest.com | Nov 1, 2009
16 Mile Brewing Co., a regional brewer in Georgetown, DE, is packing its beer in a 22-oz aluminum bottle said to cut costs and offer a keg of marketing advantages. Developed by Exal Corp. (www.exal.com), the bottle looks distinctive and eliminates the need for separate labels, which reduces

Slim carton helps juice relaunch in Europe
www.packagingdigest.com | Nov 1, 2009
Coca-Cola has relaunched its entire Cappy juice and nectar line in Bulgaria and Romania in new Slim® cartons from Elopak (www.elopak.com). Coca-Cola says it's counting on the packaging, introduced in June, to meet the rising consumer demand for new product offerings. The Elopak Slim® carton was

Fresh salad in a cup
www.packagingdigest.com | Oct 1, 2009
A new package that contains salad, dressing, cutlery and the convenience of a cup to eat it from is being used by Hicona, Liechtenstein, for its recently introduced “lifestyle product” called Market Salad. The all-in-one kit-pack looks sophisticated in the clear cup, and is a healthy snack that can

Pouch dispenser
www.packagingdigest.com | Oct 1, 2009
The SUR-PAK™ VIP-100 pouch dispenser features electronics, fiberoptics and a color touchscreen. The unit self-threads pouch material and automatically adjusts the height of the discharge. The fiberoptic register system can run a new pouch at the touch of a button. Can be also remotely accessed

Ink-jet coder
www.packagingdigest.com | Sep 1, 2009
The co.’s ink-jet coder features sealed-nozzle technology that eliminates daily or weekly cleaning. Uptime is maximized with its low maintenance requirements. A Windows operating system facilitates use. Integration is simple via standard Ethernet and USB connections. Inks available include a

Bioplastic resin certification
www.packagingdigest.com | Sep 1, 2009
Mirel bioplastic resins produced by Telles, the co.’s joint venture with Archer Daniels Midland, have been certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), an independent North American certifier of compostable material. BPI certification shows that the co.’s base resins comply

Paper-handle applicator
www.packagingdigest.com | Jun 1, 2009
A new paper-handle applicator for paperboard packaging applies an entire line of paper handles at speeds of up to 200 cartons/min with an accuracy of +/- 0.06-in. The applicator mounts next to any folder/gluer and offers design features that make cleaning, adjustment and setup easy. Quick access

Transfer device
www.packagingdigest.com | Jun 1, 2009
The Stericon transfer system for sterile products and materials is a safe and inexpensive device that applies precision welding technology to transfer pharmaceutical substances, vials or plugs to an isolator-protected zone. The device uses laminated and presterilizable foil products that are