Melissa LarsonControls & Machine ComponentsThomson: Linear actuator lineThomson Industries, Inc. has expanded its WhisperTrak actuator line to give motion system designers greater ability to extend quiet, compact actuation to more demanding applications.May 2, 2017Conveying & accumulationHiMEC: Modular spiral conveyorHiMEC ConveyorsModular spiral conveyor saves space, minimizes maintenance and has the capacity to change with user’s business needs.May 1, 2017Controls & Machine ComponentsPhoenix Contact: Industrial PCs for simple applicationsPhoenix Contact introduces VL2 1000 industrial PCs, equipped with Intel Atom Bay Trail processors for fast processing time in simple applications; these entry-level box and panel units feature an optional CAN interface, screen sizes from 7 to 21.5 in., and easy customization.April 28, 2017Secondary PackagingA-B-C Packaging: Robot palletizer lineA-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.A-B-C’s 700 series robotic palletizers are designed to deliver the flexibility of manual palletizing with reduced costs and liability as these machines automatically accumulate and stack cases, trays, bags or shrink-wrapped multipacks in multiple configurations and pallet loads.April 27, 2017Conveying & accumulationRyson: Wide-slat spiral conveyorRyson International, Inc.The Ryson Wide Trak Spiral conveyors can handle a variety of load sizes, big and small with 30 in. wide slats, and are ideal for warehousing and order picking operations.April 27, 2017Flow wrappingHarpak-ULMA: Entry level flow-wrap machineHarpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.The FR 200 from Harpak-ULMA features a more robust construction, upgraded controls allowing for higher production speeds and newly developed sealing rollers and cross sealing jaw options.April 26, 2017Flow wrappingINV Pack: Volumetric stick-pack fillingAxonINV Pack, powered by Pro Mach, offers PH series stick-pack machines that can package pharmaceutical or nutraceutical powders at up to 1,000 stick packs/min. with + 0.05 gram/ pack accuracy.April 25, 2017HomeThermo Fisher Scientific: X-ray machine for heavy products, washdown environmentsThermo Fisher ScientificA new X-ray machine from Thermo Fisher Scientific engineered to handle heavy product weights of up to 50 kilograms/110 lb. in IP65 washdown environments will make its debut at Interpack 2017, May 4-10 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Messe Dusseldorf, Hall 8a, Stand C77.April 24, 2017HomeCognex: Compact bar-code readerCognex Corp. has announced the addition of the DataMan 70 series to its line of compact fixed-mount label-based bar-code readers; unit delivers the highest read rates for 1-D and 2-D label-based bar-codes in a form factor small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.April 21, 2017Feeding/inserting/unscramblingFANUC: Robot controllerFANUC AmericaThe new R-30iB Plus controller from FANUC features an iPendant with an enhanced screen resolution and processing capability.April 20, 2017Previous PagePage 21 of 103Next PageTop StoriesFilling/capping, liquid & viscousA Video Overview of Liquid Filling MachinesDelve into the world of liquid filling equipment, the unsung heroes behind your favorite beverages and more.Bio-basedHydropac, NantBioRenewables, Montague Farms Design Bio-based PackagingSustainable PackagingSustainable Packaging Trends to Watch at PACK EXPO Las VegasDigital TransformationQR Code Brings Play to Danone’s Plant-Based Kids LineSponsor ContentTraceability in Packaging: From Obligation to Opportunity