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Stevanato Group: Robotic Human-like Inspection Unit with AI-based Machine Learning

13 Jul 2020
Yukta Arora

Italy-based Stevanato Group, a producer of glass primary packaging and provider of integrated capabilities for drug delivery systems, is launching a modular, robotic inspection system that incorporates artificial intelligence with accrued machine learning capabilities at its Interphex Virtual Exhibition (July 15-17). The company’s Vision Robot Unit (VRU) is a reliable, autonomous module capable of automatically inspecting both cosmetic and particle properties without human intervention.

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Innoket Neo Flex: KHS presents its new modular labeling machine

13 Jul 2020
Yukta Arora

With its new labeling machine the KHS Group is consistently advancing its modular system design strategy and strengthening its portfolio in uniting the KHS Innoket Neo Flex and KHS Innoket Neo in a single series. This supersedes the previous Innoket SE generation of machines. Flexibility first Thanks to the Innoket Neo’s flexible design the individual modules on this highly customizable labeler can be freely combined. Henrik Kahrmann, who works in Product Support at KHS, outlines the benefits. “In the past there was a separate machine for each different labeling technique.

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L’Oreal announces ambitious packaging targets for Garnier brand

13 Jul 2020
Yukta Arora

Garnier’s ‘Green Beauty’ initiative is a complete end to end approach to sustainability. The aim is to transform every stage of Garnier’s value chain, reducing environmental impact. By 2025, Garnier aims to use zero virgin Ppastic in all packaging, saving and estimated 37,000 tonnes of plastic every year. In the same time frame the beauty products giant plans to ensure all packaging will be either reusable, recyclable or compostable.

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Symphony Environmental surges as it receives FDA approval for antimicrobial food packaging

13 Jul 2020
Yukta Arora

Symphony Environmental Technologies PLC (LON:SYM) saw its shares nearly triple in value on Wednesday following news the firm has received approval for its d2p antimicrobial food packaging from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Palletized Delivery Solution a Success in Singapore

12 Jul 2020
Press Packagin…

Recently in Singapore we worked with a customer to optimize the transportation and storage of their drums to deliver greater efficiency by replacing loose-loaded delivery with palletized delivery.

The result is:

Improved efficiency and increased productivity
Less manual loading thus reduced manpower costs
Reduced safety risk due to less material handling
Minimized defects in handling-related material
Most importantly, the resulting economies of scale have enabled our customer to pass on savings to its own customer base.

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Mitsubishi HiTec Paper receives seal of approval from BG RCI

11 Jul 2020
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The DIN ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management "AGM" replaces the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 standard, which was withdrawn in 2018 and was mainly used by companies in the chemicals, paper and sugar sectors. The new standard now also requires the assessment of risks and opportunities and a proactive prevention approach, thus increasing the demands on senior and middle management.

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How patient preferences are changing the design of drug delivery devices

11 Jul 2020
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The following insights detail which preferences are driving the evolution of drug delivery device design. Adding ease to applications From using implants for contraception, to getting insulin injections at the dinner table, to using a wearable device to administer chemotherapy in the comfort of home, applications for drug delivery are largely being driven by patient preferences.

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Always hand in hand with our customers: MG2 remote solutions

10 Jul 2020
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We introduced a series of technological projects being particularly useful in managing situations that impose the distance between people, by always focusing on one goal: to be as closer as possible to out partners. For many years, our website has offered a series of 24-hour services such as the access to the technical documentation on the Onlineservice platform, through a dedicated account, which gives our customers the opportunity to both view the specific documentation of his machine and access to the spare parts catalogue.

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Highest efficiency applied to fresh vegetables sector

10 Jul 2020
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The line is capable of producing up to 120 (60+60) pillow bag packs per minute from 100 to 500 gr and more. The MBP Line in 8 advantages Space: occupies 3.1 square meters with 2.1 meters width It always guarantees 50% of the production in case one of the 2 machines stops and offers the possibility to increase the speed of the packaging machine at work. The 16C2 DMA Twin weigher, equipped with memory baskets, offers extraordinary weighing accuracy. The swivel cone, the special embossed sheet metal finish and the IP67 degree of protection make it perfect for the fresh vegetable sector.

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