October 31, 2012 Forward  |  Add to address book/safelist This issue sponsored by: Bosch Rexroth Resources: New GoTo Products iPhone App Engineers and project managers who need proven Rexroth products on-the-go can now access our most up-to-date digital product information with the GoTo Products App for iPhone®. LEARN MORE Triangle Package Machinery Company Ultrasonic sealing technology that reduces materials, maintenance, and energy Triangle demonstrates the versatility of its ultrasonic sealing technology in this video. The sealing technology is designed to reduce material consumption through a 50-80% narrower seal versus heat. There is also a reduction of package headspace and a potential reduction in secondary packaging. WATCH VIDEO Tripack Automated shrink sleeve systems in action Watch this video to see how Tripacks' automated shrink labeling systems handle 600 ppm, how they handle various tamper evident configurations and do single and multi-packs with ease. WATCH VIDEO AZCO Corp. Do it yourself; reduce cost for padded trays Azco Corp. asks: Why spend more to insert pads into trays, such as these absorbent food-grade pads, when you can do it yourself for less? The unit cuts roll-fed padding to length and dispenses them to trays traveling down a conveyor. This video uses a side-mounted unit to give you a better view; overhead installation is typical. WATCH VIDEO Packaging World Download PW's Food Safety Playbook and get your packaging line into compliance! Few understand the hidden packaging machinery and material risks for complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act, which gives the FDA sweeping new powers. Download this PDF Playbook to learn how to root out and control those risks, comply with the law and attain true leadership. You'll get advice from top experts and a wealth of tables, downloads and much more. DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Chief Editor Pat Reynolds reports his discoveries on the final day of Pack Expo 2012 Don't miss Pat Reynolds' audio report of his finds on the final day of Pack Expo International 2012, including: Cloeren's Nanolayer Feedblock; an aseptically filled standup pouch with an incredibly innovative dispensing spout; more label material development aimed at helping recyclers separate PET flake from contaminants; the use of magnets to attach and remove fill funnels on a high-speed rotary filler; and a robotic case packer that switches readily from RSC to retail-ready display case. Pneumatically rendered Stairway to Heaven Demonstrating the company's expertise in pneumatic control applications, the Clippard Automated Air Guitar at Clippard Instrument Laboratory's booth uses 62 cylinders, 58 valves, and 50 psi to strum out 16 acoustic songs for the enjoyment of show visitors. Two-times the improvements for hybrid palletizers Intelligrated has introduced two new enhancements for its Alvey 950 series hybrid palletizers: an on-board stretch bander that adds stability to otherwise unstable loads, and an integrated control system that allows both the palletizer and its robotic arms to operate from a single PLC. Integrated case sealer/printer Squid Ink showed off its BB-2/S case taper, designed for cost-effective top and bottom case taping for large-run case-sealing applications, integrated with the AutoPilot high-resolution ink-jet printing system. AutoPilot uses Xaar piezo technology to print up to .7 in. of characters, text, scannable bar codes, and logos at 180-dpi. Vision system auto-focus saves set-up, changeover time A demo of the In-Sight 7000 vision system at the Cognex booth demonstrates how the company's new Autofocus mechanism allows for automatic adjustment of focal lengths for packages of varying heights without the need for manual adjustment of the camera. Automatic machine adjustment for end-of-line packaging Schneider Packaging Equipment debuts its Pro-Adjust add-on solution that automatically adjusts all types of machines—including case packers, palletizers, case loaders—for varying package sizes. Stepper motor-driven system greatly enhances speed and accuracy of changeovers, while increasing machine uptime and OEE. Servo-driven peristaltic pump for precise liquid filling of pharmaceuticals SteelHeart servo-driven peristaltic pump provides infinite points of reference to enable precise filling for liquid pharmaceutical applications. May be configured with one to 12 pumps; equipped with Allen-Bradley controls, including the PanelView Plus 600. Ethernet gateway modules communicate with multiple legacy systems ProSoft's Ethernet IP gateway allows you to talk to various legacy systems. Stand-alone gateways let you talk to multitude of manufacturers' control systems--100 different protocols for industrial automation as well as building control, fire control air conditioning systems. Shrink-sleeve label material is recycling-friendly From ExxonMobil, this drop-in replacement for traditional shrink sleeve label material has a big advantage from a recycling standpoint, because when PET bottles are ground up in the recycling process, the label material floats while the PET flakes sink. Operator interface incorporates PLC and HMI in one package Wago's Perspecto control panel features PLC and HMI in one package for more efficient logic and visualization. Connects to IP67 IO for waterproof applications. In case you missed it Chief editor Pat Reynolds audio report on Pack Expo 2012 Day Three Laser coding system prints on OPP film without perforation High-speed palletizing robot Custom automation via Mechatronics at Work Stick pack machine for pharmaceutical applications Announcements "Like" us and get your gift at PACK EXPO Help us grow our Facebook page and receive a FREE 2013 Calendar Poster! Simply "like" us between today and showtime to reserve your copy. We'll have your complimentary poster ready at PACK EXPO booth N-4529. Looking for a new packaging machinery or materials supplier? Check out Packaging World's NEW PACK EXPO 2012 Showcase - filled with detailed information about packaging machinery and material suppliers. Search from the convenience of your laptop or PC; click hotlinks for direct access to advertiser websites and print or email supplier information to colleagues. Reprint, re-use or license articles from this newsletter »

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