This technical article provides a collection of the common drawings that are sent by the manufacturer to the client for approval and reference. The goal of these drawings is to verify that the transformers that are going to be manufactured... Read more

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In the domain of electrical engineering, seal-in contacts stand as pivotal components in control circuits, ensuring the sustained operation of electrical devices beyond the initial activation. These mechanisms play a critical role in maintaining the energized state of circuit elements,... Read more

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Generator field winding is an integral part of the generator set which is responsible for generating the magnetic field that induces the stator emf when the rotor rotates. Regulation of current in this winding with the help of an AVR... Read more

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This technical article continues with the switchyard design series by studying the case of the 220/33 kV 200 MW wind farm switchyard in which the design steps are put into practice. Previously, a switchyard design methodology was addressed and it’s... Read more

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Marketing guru Benjamin Ricciardi gives tips on how to grow your business leads during CAT season…are you ready? This is just a snippet of what Benjamin will share at this year’s Fall Experience and Trade Show! 

We take a deep dive into 2024’s Ladder Award winner Eduard Mirzoian and learn more about his career in the restoration and remediation industry as well as a high-level overview of how he spends his free time.

Professional Metal Fabricators won their bid on the project and got to work on the support structure for the stained glass — and some issues arose.

11/14/2024 - 9:00 AM - Venue: SRDA The Joseph H Edwards Active Adult Center

Winning entry suggests replacing the plastic and aluminum often used in medication packaging with paperboard.

This annual awards program recognizes leaders across the healthcare industry who are embracing and driving sustainability throughout the packaging lifecycle.

This innovative film concept is seen as a pioneering packaging solution for solid pharmaceutical products or nutraceuticals. 

This recognition was given to only 19 entries out of 650 companies across 22 countries.

There were 27 winners, including six student award winners, selected as recipients of a 2020 AmeriStar Package Award, one of the packaging industry’s most prestigious design awards programs,produced by IoPP, The Institute of Packaging Professionals.

Packaging Strategies recently sat down with Natalie Kaczorowski and Todd Meussling of Fresh-Lock® to discuss the company’s development of the award-winning Costco Kirkland Signature® Ultra Clean Premium Laundry Detergent Pacs.

Environmentally conscious consumers are looking for packaging that uses fewer resources and less energy than other forms of packaging. Flexible packaging minimizes transport costs between the converter, packager/filler, retailer and end user.

Despite being surrounded in controversy, the U.S. cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth. Experts estimate legal cannabis will grow from $7.3 billion to $24.5 billion between 2016 and 2020. Currently, 65 percent of cannabis sales stem from medical marijuana.

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) names Nestlé Waters North America as its 2019 Design for Recycling® (DFR) Award winner, in recognition of its innovative use of recycled plastic and its product design centered on recycling.

World Packaging Organisation has announced the 214 winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2020. The judging session was held in Bali in November, during the 2nd WPO Board Meeting of 2019. 

Winpak will utilize NOVA’s recycled polyethylene (rPE) to manufacture and distribute high-quality packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products.

Company’s packaging concept eliminates the need for separate parts, like caps, and reduces material waste by utilizing a single mono-material – polypropylene (PP) – that ensures easy recycling.

The establishment of MediFlex distinguishes Coveris’ medical portfolio from other non-food applications. The new brand also stands for a clean and safe production environment and sustainable medical packaging solutions.

The winners of the Label Industry Global Awards 2024 were announced at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont, Illinois, during the first evening of Labelexpo Americas 2024.

Until recently, most pharmaceutical manufacturers would buy blister foils pre-printed with product names, dosage information, and branding and use a basic in-line printing or embossing system to add a batch code and expiry date to the blister in human-readable text.

The annual Austrian Green Packaging Star Award has been recognizing the most sustainable packaging innovations for nearly 20 years.

Dozen’s Half & Half project is the first gold award won by Ukrainian designers at Pentawards since 2015 and only the second in the competition’s history.

Though the WPO (World Packaging Organisation) turned to virtual judging for WorldStar 21 with two rounds of judging taking place, WPO members, representing 34 countries from all around the world, spent hours going through 345 submissions before meeting via the Zoom platform for final deliberations to choose the 194 winners of WorldStar Packaging Awards 2021.

Winning entries were recognized during a virtual awards ceremony live-streamed on March 10.

Changing consumer expectations are altering packaging and processing industry priorities. 

The new environmentally friendly format will shatter expectations about how and when wine can be enjoyed and answer the call-to-action from the wine industry to rethink glass bottles.

Utilizing Budweiser’s vision, Trivium created a beer bottle that was both visually engaging and environmentally sustainable.

The relaunched brand, made in collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Grayson Stewart, is rooted in sustainability, from grapes to glass.

O-I recently announced the B0 Estampe™ wine bottle that weighs only about 390g—well below the average weight of typical wine bottles.

The strategic move away from primary content and toward recycled tin helps Amcor Capsules deliver its vision for a more responsible wine and spirits packaging industry.

The packaging solution is available now in 0.75-liter and 1-liter bottle sizes and already is being used in Austria by pilot customer and development partner Wegenstein winery.

Beontag’s Grass Natural label is made of up to 40% grass fiber combined with FSC certified cellulose.

Flycatcher, the new California red wine from Frog’s Leap, comes in an ultra-lightweight glass bottle and features a wash-off label, among the first of its kind for California wine that enhances recyclability.

Study unveils groundbreaking solutions to key quality challenges, paving the way for future innovations related to canned wine.

In this interview, Marian Leitner-Waldman of Archer Roose explains the many advantages of canned packaging for wine.

Under Regulation (EU) 2021/2117, which came into force last December, all EU wine producers and suppliers need to provide the most accurate and up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information at retail, a difficulty given the propensity of wine’s ever-changing composition.

This innovative approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on the quality and flavor of wine that customers expect.

Since the repositioning, consumer perceptions of quality, relevancy and occasion appropriateness have all grown double digits.

The shrink film bundler was designed and manufactured to package liquid soaps and cleansers for a contract packer that manufactures under license for well known brands.

Winners included Smurfit Westrock’s PETCollar™ Shield Plus, a sustainable alternative to plastic in the multi-pack beverage segment.

Awards were presented in the categories of Design, Functionality & Convenience, Logistics & Material Flow, Sustainability, and more. The awards are a precursor to the Gold Awards that will be announced in September.

IoPP will showcase the winning packages at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, in IoPP booth C-1154 and the Showcase of Innovations, September 11 through 13, 2023. Amcor will also show the award-winning technologies in their exhibit, booth SU-7244.

Created by PKG Brand Design, the new brand logo connects directly to the Bumble Bee company heritage.

Reporting by Packaging Strategies over the last several months reveals the innumerable applications of inspection/detection/vision equipment.