This new mb460 blister thermoformer is fully robotised and has many winning features. since the feeder station can be detached with a single movement, the machine cleaning time is reduced, and the size changeover becomes practical and fast. the availability of a user friendly pc to manage all machine parameterssettings helps the operator from having to make mechanical adjustments. innovative tools for drug discovery market instrumentation provider abgene has launched the first automated device for the opening and closing of screw caps on sample tubes that it claims is three times faster than the manual method. the new device, called alto8, provides access to eight sample tubes at a time and also reduces the risk of strain injury caused by the manual removal and replacement of caps, said the company. the firm also claims that an entire rack of screwcap tubes can be processed, with pipetting, in less than ten minutes a threefold increase in productivity compared with human operation. sample tubes are basic and essential tools for researchers in the drug discovery market and the automation of certain repetitive procedures could save labs important amounts of time and money.temperature indicator lid for coffee cup a disposable coffeecup lid that warns consumers when the beverage is too hot to drink has been launched on the australian market. the innovative lid, given a dupont packaging award this week, changes from dark brown to bright red when placed on a hot beverage, and changes back to brown when the liquid cools down. the developer, smart lid systems, says it is the first product of its kind that can produce strong colour contrasts at an affordable price for cafes and foodservice outlets. it expects the lid to cost an extra us0.01, making it a viable product for any outlet already offering higher premium paper or foam cups.dropstop from schur inventure, denmak for pouring pleasure ipackdrome international, new delhi has tried up with schur inventure, denmark for offering patented dropstop in india. dropstop is the simple idea to for pouring wine, beer , oil etc liquids. when you por, the usual problem is that drop falls on the side of the bottle or on the table. this helps to stop that drop and this can be reused, washed etc. for more information, email to info@packdrome.com accurate uv intensity measurements unlike most radiometers which can only be used either for uv spot systems or for floods or for conveyors, the new device fits all three types of uv curing systems and is ideal for all types of industrial use whether in r and d or production environments. a major feature is the special design which protects the photosensor from the high temperatures sometimes associated with todays high intensity uv spot lamps. in addition the 12 months calibration period cuts calibration costs in half versus alternative radiometers with only a 6 month calibration period. it is well known that to ensure complete cure of uv materials and a consistent curing process the curing light should be monitored regularly and accurately. the accucal 50 simplifies this monitoring. to provide further process parameters the accucal 50 measures peak intensity and dose in addition to uv intensity.new at www.packagingconnections.com latest members on home page and latest newsletter on home page
