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Before we delve into what a laser system can do, let’s think about the types of solutions converters are searching for: Likely the answers are…

Greenwell presented at the 2016 PACK EXPO in Chicago on global packaging trends.  We reached out to her to learn about what’s affecting manufacturers and…

With rotary dies, there are a number of factors involved with the tool’s lifespan.  Some are based on mechanics. Some on environment. But many are…

Lean manufacturing is based on the premise of consistent processes. Yet when shifts change in the manufacturing world, it’s not uncommon to see some blips…

Selecting the right flexible packaging materials is a lot like going to the doctor. To find your solution, you need to answer a barrage of…

Established in 1957 in the St. Louis, Missouri area, RotoMetrics has a presence on 5 continents, servicing more than 5,000 customers in 140 different countries. They know a thing or two about rotary dies, which is why we reached out to RotoMetrics’ Cris Slay for in-depth insights.

In the world of slot die coating, thin is in. Or, to be precise, thin AND accurate is in. According to Scott Zwierlein of Frontier,…

Much like the latest iPhone, today’s industrial electronic sensors are advancing technologically at an incredible pace. Most people’s perception of sensors is grounded in the…

Confucius said, “The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?” There are many interpretations on the…

A laser die cutting machine uses light instead of hard tooling and hard steel blades. As a result, your materials are going to react differently,…

The business world loves its innovators. Yet for all the hoopla about the Apples, Googles and start-ups in the world, the number of companies that…

September 24 has become a date that inspires anxiety among medical device manufacturers. September 24, 2014 was the UDI (unique device identifier) compliance deadline for…

The current regulations are the result of a final rule released in September of 2013 by the FDA, which stipulated that most medical devices carry…

Dr. Cohen, who sadly passed away in 2021, was considered one of the industry’s foremost experts in all aspects of the web coating experience. After…

There’s an old saying: Stuff happens. When it comes to a converting production line, “stuff” manifests in the form of defects, such as: Parts not…

Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP) are the guidelines for manufacturers and users of automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry. Because of the regulatory nature of…

What do we mean by modularity? Wikipedia gives us the broad-based definition of modularity in relation to manufacturing: “In manufacturing, modularity refers to the use…

Henry Ford once said that if he made what people asked him for, he’d have invented a faster horse.   That’s the thing with innovation:…

All devices as defined by 21 USC 321 (h), i.e., a “medical device,” are subject to the requirements of the UDI rule unless an exception…