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One machine, many options in vertical form/fill/seal bagging
Accommodating several v f/f/s bagging applications can be challenging, as throughput speeds and changeover needs for different bag sizes can vary. Matrix leverages a Beckhoff systemÂÂ and EtherCAT so one machine can cover the needs of both high speed applications and lower speed applications that require increased dwell time on sealing jaws.
November 21, 2016
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Pouch packaging: Control solutions for every application
Control system needs vary considerably by machine. For example, flexibility is important for the Alliedflex Alpha standup pouch machine, which serves pilot plants, contract packagers or small companies. Another machine, a Velteko continuous bagger shows off its motion control capabilities,running up to 200 pouches per minute.
November 21, 2016
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An inside look at medical tray sealing
Belco’s BM PC 2020 medical tray sealer is a designed for packaging medical devices in a class 10,000 clean room environment or less stringent applications. Time, temperature and pressure are applied and monitored with alarming to ensure sterile barrier seals. Controlling these and many other processes is a Beckhoff system with a multi-touch control panel interface.
November 21, 2016
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Case Study: Bringing advanced motion control, easy HMI and IoT to filling and capping
groninger’s lite series of fillers and cappers delivers high precision and speed in a small footprint with the help of control systems by Beckhoff. An Industrial PC runs all functions in software for PLC, HMI, safety functions and servo motion control. Users can easily monitor production and maintenance requirements in real-time.
November 21, 2016
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Robotics for efficient, consistent and compact palletizing
Robotic integrator Flexicell ensures steady and controlled compact palletizing at end-of-line on lower speed production lines.
November 21, 2016
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Efficient thermoforming operation with an easy-to-use HMI
Multivac’s R 235 thermoforming packaging machine is specially tailored to produce flat packs of sliced products. The machine is powered by a Beckhoff control platform––bringing together EtherCAT technology for the controller, servos and I/O. One operator terminal houses the HMI, which uses custom Java on top of the Beckhoff controller.
November 21, 2016
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Reduce labor costs and product damage with automatic guided vehicles
Watch how automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) can manage routine movements of materials around warehouses and manufacturing facilities–with an operation cost as low as $4 an hour. Beckhoff controls ensure maximum flexibility and reliability when rolling out a fleet across the enterprise.
November 21, 2016
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Machine control for OEMs in portion control
Well-suited to portion control packaging, Winpak’s W-18 pouch vertical form/fill/seal machine supports front and rear graphics registration. Also popular in the fast food industry is the company’s fully automated cup packaging machine, which fills liquids in precise volumes, seals the cups and places the cups in cases. Automation and control for both machines is powered by Beckhoff PC-based control solutions.
November 21, 2016
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Must-see solutions for IoT and cloud connectivity
Learn about the latest system integrated solutions for cloud-based connectivity. Leading OEMs find that transporting data securely to cloud-based systems delivers easier management of big data for analytics, mobile HMI solutions, comprehensive predictive maintenance efforts and the opportunity to implement machine learning.
November 21, 2016
Secondary Packaging
Integrated Cartoner with Coding and Verification for Efficient Serialization
The balcony-style Cariba C222 cartoner—with quick 15-minute changeover—connects to the MG2 ACE CT/400 coding and verification unit from MG America for precise indexing and transport of blister packs.
November 18, 2016
Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Stick Pack Machine for Granules, Powders and Liquid Products
IMAR i6000 series from Key International accommodates a variety of stick pack widths, lengths and fill ranges. The machine offers four to 20 lanes to meet capacity needs and can also be integrated with a cartoner for a complete packaging line.
November 18, 2016
Coding/marking
Machine Vision Inspection and Automatic Identification
New product integrations of machine vision and smart cameras used for both inline and offline and barcode and data matrix readers/verification. Systems are configurable and are used by customers in validated industries, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
November 18, 2016
Cartoning
Rebuilt Packaging Systems
Company takes older Uhlmann equipment, such as blister machines and cartoners, and updates them with more advanced controls, servo drives, tooling etc., offering companies a more economic option to new machinery.
November 18, 2016
Coding/marking
Serialization Software
Robust software addresses pharmaceutical counterfeiting and diversion; works with variety of camera and coding/marketing systems to create serialized numbers and then inspects codes printed onto packaging materials.
November 18, 2016
Cartoning
Compact cartoner and labeler offer speed and flexibility for Track & Trace requirements
Marchesini Group's MA 80 cartoner for vials, blisters and more reaches speeds of up to 120 cartons per minute while the BL A420 CW labeler features an integrated load cell for accurate positioning and checkweighing in a compact footprint.
November 18, 2016
Sustainability
Styrene-Free Medical Device Trays Improve Durability and Product Protection
Eastman’s Eastalite resin material is extruded by Pacur into sheet that's thermoformed by Plastics Ingenuity into trays that yield multiple benefits for medical device manufacturers.
November 18, 2016
Labels
Digitally printed cartons and specialized labels for pharma
CCL Label touts a number of healthcare packaging advances for better inserts, outserts, detachable section labels, extended content labels, temperature indication and brand protection.
November 18, 2016
Labels
Digitally printed cartons and specialized labels for pharma
CCL Label touts a number of healthcare packaging advances for better inserts, outserts, detachable section labels, extended content labels, temperature indication and brand protection.
November 18, 2016
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