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Cost & Price

What Drives the Cost of Packaging Automation for Pouches and Bags? 7 Factors That Affect Price

While some cost factors can be generally applied, packaging automation for pouches and bags has its own set of cost drivers. This guide will highlight these factors, so you have a more informed buying experience.

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Secondary Packaging 101

A Commonly Misunderstood Metric – What Is Machine Efficiency?

Machine efficiency is one way of understanding how much capacity you’re using. Learn what machine efficiency is, how to calculate it, and how you can leverage it for growth.

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Secondary Packaging 101

What is Sanitary Design in Packaging Equipment — and Does It Matter for Your Application?

Learn the principles of sanitary packaging design and whether your application requires sanitary equipment.

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Comparisons, Secondary Packaging 101

Case Packer vs Tray Packer: What’s the Difference?

Learn the essential difference between case and tray packers and when their format works best for your application.

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Problems / Challenges

Why Cutting Your Factory Acceptance Test Scope Can Cost More Later

Understand the value differences between a thorough FAT scope and a shallow FAT scope — and which investment costs more in the long term.

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Problems / Challenges

Commissioning Packaging Equipment: How to Run Startup Without Chaos

Get a clear, practical guide for CPG manufacturers commissioning new packaging equipment.

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Problems / Challenges

How Packaging Materials Impact Machine Performance and Line Efficiency

Learn how packaging material variability impacts line performance, how frequently missing specs affect OEE, maintenance and safety, and what alignments prevent recurring losses.

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