Elau has simplified integration of its parent co.’s fieldbus-equipped automation components into Elau’s modular automation solution.

ELAU will base the next generation of its PacDrive™ packaging automation system on the broadly accepted international networking standard, SERCOS III, for a cost effective, single bus solution.

NEW FROM PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS: Elau’s PacDrive Intelligent Servo Module technology allows a collaborative, multi-vendor systems approach on packaging lines by replacing conventional servo motors, drives and cabling with a plug-and-play platform for more efficient connectivity, commissioning, changeovers and reconfiguration.

The new Ethernet/IP scanner module OM-NE was designed by Elau to meet the requirements of builders in the U.S. market.

Pneumatic Scale servo capping demo runs PackML V 3.0 and Douglas Machine communicates PackML from case packer to PDA, both implemented by ELAU PacDrive™ automation systems. But are user specifications forthcoming?

New variant of the popular beverage capping and labeling servo module for use in sterile environments, provides resistance to cleaning agents and IP 67 rating.

Elau has released its IEC-conforming robotic software object library for its PacDrive automation system. This approach allows the controller running the rest of the packaging process to control multiple robot arms as modules in the control software program.

Wachter, represented in North America by Stiles Automated Packing Systems, has introduced the Cartojet C IV automatic packaging machine. Capable of folding, loading, and closing a variety of different sizes and types of trays and cases, the machine handles display trays with and without covers, as well as wraparound cases.

MG America has released the new GSL20 horizontal case packer. Reaching speeds of 20 cases/min, GSL20 requires no change parts for different case sizes, and features main machine movement via servo-motors.

Elau released a new 36-page automation solutions brochure describing its expanded PacDrive™ packaging machinery automation platform and global customer support network.

Elau PacDrive next-generation Gen3 controllers range from an economical unit to power a simple stand-alone machine to a 1-Hg unit for the most demanding applications.

Norden Inc. has equipped its entire range of Generation 3 tube fillers and cartoners with PackML. PackML is a specification from the Open Modular Architecture Controls (OMAC) Packaging Workgroup for simplifying integration of packaging machinery on a network.

Elau is helping packaging machinery builders and users make the most of the PackML state model. A free PackML CD and PackML workshop series show how to use the state model, implement it in IEC 61131-3 standard languages, and gain access to valuable OEE and MES information in a standardized way.

Elau (Chicago, IL) will demonstrate its support for the OMAC Packaging Workgroup’s model by interfacing a Markem (Keene, NH) coder to an Elau control system via PackML.

Vial-filling machine is designed from the ground up around servo technology, resulting in faster changeover and increased reliability.

The PacDrive OPC Server V2.0 offers direct and standardized access to virtually any human-machine interface (HMI), facilitating data exchange functions.

With the PacDrive automation system from Elau (Chicago, IL), the digital servo amplifiers and servo motors are furnished with an electronic-type plate.

Suitable for use in form/fill/seal, flow wrapping, cartoning, labeling and blister forming machinery, the PacDrive™ PC-based controller/servo drive system from Elau (Chicago, IL) is a fully digital system that replaces mechanical main shafts.