FAUNC’s Popular LR Mate Robot Series Now Features 10 Model Variations

FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced the LR Mate 200iD/14L, the tenth model variation of the popular LR Mate series of tabletop industrial robots. Since the LR Mate series was launched nearly 30 years ago, it has become one of FANUC’s biggest sellers, with over 70,000 units installed across…

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Introducing Cortec’s New VpCI-126 Vacuum Bags for Long-Term Metal Parts Packaging

Cortec® Corporation announced the release of a new high performance VpCI® packaging product: VpCI®-126 Vacuum Bags. These bags take the protection of basic VpCI®-126 Film to the next level by adding an extra barrier against moisture and oxygen for enhanced corrosion inhibition during long-term storage or harsh shipping conditions. The bags can be vacuum-packed and…

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Combustible Dust Standard: NFPA 652

HISTORY: Combustible dust is any fine material that can catch fire and explode when mixed with air. OSHA defines combustible dust as “…a solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape or chemical composition, which presents a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some  other oxidizing medium over…

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CMES Robotics Inc. Continues Global Expansion With Opening of North American Operations

Industries from automotive, logistics, manufacturing and packaging are all faced with a critical labor crunch. Automation, particularly robotic automation is seen by industries experts as the best means to overcome the labor shortage as well as provide the additional benefits of improved efficiencies and cost reductions. The use of robot’s can free workers from repetitive…

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New Study Confirms Environmental Benefits of Using Pouches for Some Food Products

The new study, which investigates the environmental performance and impacts of multi-material pouches used for pasta sauce and olives, and compares them with alternative packaging systems, has found flexible pouches offer clear advantages. The study, commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe, was conducted by the ifeu institute in Heidelberg, Germany using a life cycle assessment (LCA)…

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Mondi Packages Potatoes in Award-Winning Paper Bag with Sustainex Bio-Based Coating

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with SILBO, a Polish leading producer of compostable packaging, to create a paper-based high-strength packaging for the Irish farm potato business Meade Farm Group. The innovative bags replace hard-to-recycle plastic with paper, a renewable resource enhanced with a bio-based coating and are certified as compostable.…

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Glass Jar Sealing Research Puts Selig on Top

A new series of independent tests carried out to discover the best way to seal glass jars has put Selig’s GlassFuzeä on top. The research was commissioned by a peanut butter producer following complaints from customers relating to product spoilage. A new solution had to be found to seal the jars, as the company’s brand reputation…

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Leapin’ Lizards Labels Expands Printing Capabilities with Third Epson SurePress Digital Label Press Installation

Epson announced Leapin’ Lizards Labels, one of Colorado’s leading custom label providers, has installed a third Epson SurePress® L-4533AW to its fleet. The third digital label press delivers efficiencies in operation and expands its volume of label output for small batch producers across a range of industries, including health and beauty, food and beverage, cannabis, retail, nutraceuticals, and more.…

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Dorner Affirms its Pledge for Continuous Improvement by Receiving ISO 9001:2015 Recertification

Dorner’s Hartland, Wisconsin facility has received recertification for compliance with the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015 standard. Dorner originally applied for and received the certification in 2018 and passed surveillance audits the last two years. With this renewal, Dorner’s quality management system remains certified through 2024. ISO 9001:2015 is the latest quality management standard that helps…

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Questions to Consider When Evaluating a New Vision Inspection Program

By Miles Kroner, Business Manager, Vision Inspection & Serialization at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection In recent years, as ensuring food safety has grown in importance as a priority among consumers and regulators, food manufacturers and processors have been asked to conduct more inspections of their products and their packaging. As a result of this increased emphasis,…

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