The RFID/Smart packaging channel includes RFID, nanotechnology, printed electronics, new technology and advanced packaging applications.
Secondary seals safeguard against medication errors Edited by Lauren Hartman, Senior Editor, 8/1/2007
Medication errors are an unfortunate occurrence in the healthcare-delivery system. In a study released in 2006, the Institute of Medicine estimated that 1.5 million injuries occur each year in the U.S. because of medication errors that could have been prevented. An undetermined number occurred during the administration of injectible drugs. More
Robots sort blood specimens 06/01/2008
In addition to being an international humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross is the biggest, single blood-collection agency in the U.S. Operating as a nonprofit, the Red Cross supplies blood and blood products to approximately 3,000 hospitals daily. The organization is now using advanced robotic automation linked directly to a computerized laboratory information system database to so...
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Bluetooth ring scanner 06/01/2008
The new 8650 Bluetooth Ring Scanner for use by mobile workers in a multitude of supply-chain environments. The small, lightweight ring scanner rests on the finger, with the Bluetooth module worn comfortably on the back of the hand or the wrist. The Bluetooth module pairs with any Bluetooth-enabled handheld, wearable, fixed-station or vehicle-mount computer and reliably transmits critical data...
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Label printer/applicator 06/01/2008
The PA1200t label printer/applicator is easy to use, with minimal adjustments necessary, quick setup and changeover for applying labels to the top or sides of varying height products. The label printer/applicator features an all-metal construction and a heavy-duty cylinder to compensate for high stress in side labeling, with minimal deflection when using a conveyor.
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Printer 06/01/2008
The 1510 small-character continuous ink-jet printer focuses on ease of operation through its intuitive user interface. The printer features a simplified fluid replacement system called Smart Cartridges™ with the industry's first microchip-enabled fluid bottles. Designed for medium-duty applications that involve printing codes 16 to 20 hr/day, six days/week, the printer is ideal for the fo...
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Carton coding 05/01/2008
Snap2C™ is the co.'s foray into carton coding using QR (quick response) technology. The co. says code embedded in cartons with special messages will be read by consumers' camera-ready cell phones equipped with optical readers reportedly being offered by major phone cos. this summer. Also claimed is that further along the developmental cycle will be enhancements including the ability to em...
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Printing system 05/01/2008
The Printstar Plus ink-jet printer is available as a water-based system for printing on porous surfaces like corrugated cases, or as a solvent-based system for printing on nonporous plastics, metals, stretch films, coated corrugate and more. The printer has the option of printing with two single-line printheads, or one Series 1600 printhead for bold, full character sizes and split-line capabili...
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Ink-jet printing systems 05/01/2008
The OMEGA 36 HD and OMEGA 210 are two new high-resolution ink-jet printing systems, as an extension to the successful OMEGA ink-jet range. These lightweight, compact printers are easily integrated into most existing equipment and can be installed on web or sheet-fed applications. With a resolution of 720 dpi, the 36 HD (high definition) ensures clear and crisp printing of extremely small charac...
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Laser coders The LINX SL01 and SL301 offer respectively 10- and 30-w power options, to allow customers to choose the system that best suits their own production line requirements. The laser coders' ranges for lenses and beam delivery options mean they can be maneuvered into tight spaces, the co. says.
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