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Sponsor: cognex May 25, 2010 | Edited by Jim Butschli

Track. Trace. Authenticate.

Easy to use, easy to integrate, In-Sight®Track and Trace from Cognex features a touch screen friendly user interface and works with your networked In-Sight vision systems to create a complete identification and data verification solution for labels on pharmaceutical and medical device packaging.

Cognex

Every Code, Every Time

DataMan® 100 and 200 Series image-based ID readers represent a breakthrough in reader technology by combining unmatched code performance and ease-of-use into an exceptionally small, industrial-rated housing. Models are available for 1D barcode reading, high speed applications or for challenging 2D direct part marks.

Cognex

Handheld Industrial-ID Readers

Cognex offers the widest range of high performance industrial handheld ID readers in the industry. The DataMan 700 Series now bring Cognex's award winning ID code reading technology to general industrial ID reading applications.

Cognex

Fixed-Mount Industrial-ID Readers

The DataMan 100 and 200 Series offer industry-leading reading performance for everything from simple bar codes to challenging DPM marks in a small product size. The DataMan 200 features Ethernet connectivity for real time tracking, image download, data transfer and effortless plant integration.

Cognex

Fixed-mount DataMan ID Readers

DataMan® 100 and 200 Series image-based ID readers are a breakthrough in reader technology by combining unmatched code performance, ease-of-use, lighting, camera, processor, and communications into an exceptionally small, industrial-rated housing.

Cognex

controls and automation

Driving packaging-line productivity

Attendees at this year's Packaging Automation Forum got the scoop from experts at some of the industry's best-known consumer products companies.

Walmart still searching for alternative to PVC in its packaging

However, the retailer's annual sustainability report includes some positive news about its effort to reduce plastic-bag waste in its stores...

HCPC announces Packages of the Year

Four packages earn honors at the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council's 18th Annual National Symposium on Patient Compliance...

IoPP scholarship winners announced

Academic scholarships for 2010-2011 were awarded to four students who are headed for a career in packaging...

Refresh your perspective on water bottles

An easy environmental target, water bottles offer benefits around the globe that occasionally receive media attention...

Video: PharmaPack-US's tablet/capsule packaging machinery

NEW Products

MATERIAL

Security foil

Developed for pharmaceutical primary packaging, Constantia Hueck's patented CPI Security Foil allows fine-line graphics, text, logos and micro-features to be applied directly to the surface of the aluminum during the rolling process.

Because the images are embedded in the foil, they cannot be removed. Difficult to imitate or copy by counterfeiters. Can be used in push-through blister foil, child-resistant foils, cold-form foil, pouches, sachets, induction seals for bottles and more. No changes in the packaging process or specifications need to be made. Virtually any aluminum gauge or alloy can be used and the foil can be converted, lacquered, laminated, coated, printed and slit as would conventional foil. ...read more

Constantia Hueck Foils Inc.

MACHINE

Ink-Jet Printing

Squid Ink has introduced the SQ/2® ink-jet printing system for printing high-quality dot matrix characters on a variety of products at a cost-effective price.

System consists of user-friendly input device, system controller, and the option of 1 or 2 printheads. Micro-channeling technology eliminates need for an array of fuel valves, as ink is instead distributed through a series of channels. Three print sizes available: ³/4”, ¹/2”, or ³/8”, with each printhead capable of printing 7x5 or 5x5 dot matrix at speeds to 200'/min ...read more

Squid Ink

Upcoming events:

Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops
Packaging strategies and solutions for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare products. Breakout workshops offer relevance, optimal education for attendees. Hyatt Regency Princeton, NJ on May 27.

Shelf Impact!'s Package Design Workshops
One-day workshops teach package design strategies that can give your brand the edge by incorporating today's retail and consumer preferences. Next workshops are in Boston (June 2) and suburban Chicago (June 30).

PACK EXPO International 2010
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Produced by the Package Machinery Manufacturers Institute, from October 31 to November 3.

Package Design Workshops

EVENT

Pharmaceutical and healthcare products package designers and brand managers

Shelf Impact!'s Package Design Workshop is coming to Boston and Chicago this June! Learn what motivates the 2010 consumer, as we share our new research on buyer behavior. Discover package design tactics and trends that incorporate shape, color, and function to create packaging that sells.

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