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COVID-19 has changed everything in the packaging world. Virtually no industry or sector was left untouched. Some benefited, but many did not, and the Pandemic’s effects on labor, materials, and costs will be felt for years to come. As a packaging OEM with a medical device practice that includes syringe, test kit, and PPE packaging, we’ve…
Automating your syringe packaging line may be one of your best strategies for increasing speed and output. There are many approaches to improving capacity of your packaging line to meet the extremely high demand generated by the COVID pandemic. As vaccine production and distribution continue to roll out globally, the ability to ramp up production…
After building momentum for a decade, Digital Transformation is now front and center in many producers’ strategic discussions. The proof points are building for companies that adopt digital-centric production processes; marked improvements in flexibility, productivity, and final quality are persuasive. Many use cases are cited for Digital Transformation, but one of the most intuitive and…
Avoid harmful bacteria buildup on your packaging machine by following sanitation requirements. Machine designs should not allow moisture collection and other harmful particulates. A particular emphasis should be put on points of product contact where the exposed product can be compromised. Additionally, ready to eat meats and cheeses don’t require cooking to kill harmful bacteria…
Washdown machine design and sanitary machine design are not the same. And the design you need depends on what type of product you are packaging and its accompanying health and safety requirements. Understanding the difference between the two designs will not only help guarantee your line passes inspection and the delivery of a safe product…
As a marketer looking to drive sales, your packaging designs likely focus on product differentiation, consumer convenience, and consumer expectations. Designing the package can be an artistic experience. However, you need to also be aware of the manufacturability of your design and your engineering team’s goals. After all, engineers are responsible for transforming your concepts…
Packaged meatballs are one of the leading products for an industry-leading meat manufacturer. Their product flies off grocery store shelves, and they’d like to expand into convenience stores and dollar stores. While they do sell their meatballs in club stores, their current packaging simply isn’t efficient. To tackle the popularity of meatballs to convenience and…
Downtime, the term coined to reflect when a production line is not producing product, is estimated by The International Society of Automation (ISA) to cost the manufacturing industry nearly $650 billion every year. While downtime can occur at any point in a production process, we’ll explore what producers can do to help minimize the risk and…
Brands that sell similar products compete for the same consumer’s money on the shelf (or webpage). Your packaging could make or break that consumer’s decision to buy your product or your competitors at the point of purchase. And while aesthetics and differentiation are key packaging design considerations, your packaging ideas and designs must be, first…
Packaging line downtime is the undisputed enemy in manufacturing. But do you know how much an hour of downtime actually costs? If you’re unsure, then you should start tracking downtime. Start by calculating the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and true downtime costs (TDC) to measure your equipment’s efficiency and overall downtime costs, respectively. You can’t…
