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arket shis (to lighter weight containers, more demanding/knowledgeable consumers, etc.) has
boosted interest in technologies that help packagers assure themselves, their customers
and, ulmately, consumers, that the package in their hands will perform as specified.
Auto-Focus System Eyes Product Size Variety
Cognex Corp introduced the Insight 7000, the first auto-focus vision system with integrated auto-focus,
lighng, and IP67 Rang. The vision system can be used for inspecon, guidance, measurement, presence/
absence, code reading and OCR/OCV applicaons. It can automacally focus on variable package sizes to
significantly reduce set-up mes. It can inspect many aributes, including bar codes, date codes and expira-­‐
on dates. It is capable of acquision speeds of 500 frames/sec and resoluon of up to 5 megapixels. It
sends all data to a quality system that can be directly linked to systems collecng serializaon data. – RCC
More informaon
Keith Blodorn, principal product markeng manager, Cognex Corp.: 414.604.7033, keith.blodorn@cognex.com
Simulation Software Analyzes Packaging Line Design/Performance
Flexsim Soware Products, Inc., introduced Flexsim 3D simulaon soware which provides very detailed graphics for use in model-­ing,
visualizing, analyzing and opmizing packaging line layouts and staffing.
The soware can simulate any acvity performed on a producon line or the enre connuous process. It allows you to minimize
risks, simulate line speeds, prepare presentaons for management and complete me and moon studies of proposed packaging
lines. This is especially helpful in comparing scenarios for the best soluon prior to capital expenditures. It can also be used for
troubleshoong exisng lines. It provides a variety of reports and graphs to analyze the line including; throughput, content, ma-­chine
state, ulizaon and cost. The soware can be customized to meet the exact requirements of any customer. – RCC
More informaon
William Strong, Flexsim Soware Products, Inc.: bill.strong@flexsim.com; 801.224.6914
System Monitors Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Lines
Modular Packaging Systems, Inc., introduced the Central Monitoring System, a password-protected sys-­tem
to track events and system changes, on their pharmaceucal/nutraceucal solid dose (tablet) pack-­aging
lines. The basic system can monitor conveyor speeds and container counts at various staons
while tracking packages rejected during manufacturing. An upgrade allows it to be configured to docu-­ment
physical adjustments for the line and to provide touch recipe downloads to each line component.
Combined with event logs and counters, the system can create and validate a batch record system send-­ing
data to a FTP or ERP locaon. It also integrates with serializaon soware, and can store line level
data and aggregaons. Data generated allows users to analyze and improve the efficiency of the line. – RCC
More informaon
Erik Bronander, naonal sales manager, Modular Packaging Systems Inc.: erikb@modularpackaging.com; 973.970.9393
Loma Systems’ Quick
Ship Flex
Quick Ship Metal Detector
Loma Systems introduced the Quick Ship Flex adjustable metal detector. The Quick Ship Flex’s adjustable con-­veyor
belt is available in custom conveyor lengths to work with mulple line layouts. — RCC
More informaon
Laura Studwell, markeng manager, Loma Systems: laura.studwell@loma.com; 630.681.2055
Tool Determines Best Sealants
DuPont introduced an on-line modeling tool designed to help packaging engineers and designers idenfy the
most appropriate sealant and to research new ways to handle tough sealing challenges. In conjuncon with
DuPont’s Sealant Value Esmator, the tool pinpoints potenal sealant resin opons and then compares their value-in-use in terms
of reduced packaging failures and waste. Users can enter criteria and rank their importance, such as converng process aributes,
packaging form requirements, end use condions and other property needs. – JES
More informaon
Rebecca Olsen, accounts manager, DuPont: rebecca.l.olsen@dupont.com
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