Melissa LarsonHomeSiko: Heavy-duty sensorPerfectly at home in the harshest and dirtiest conditions, the Siko MSK320 ZM magnetic sensor boasts a metallic housing of unrivaled durability; its main use is for rotary measuring tasks, e.g. measuring the drive shaft speed on all kinds of processing machines.August 25, 2015HomeMatrox: Industrial imaging computers and vision softwareMatrox ImagingSee it At PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #S-7446! Matrox Imaging will present a live demonstration of a multi-faceted packaging inspection project developed using Matrox Design Assistant 4 vision software; multiple cameras connected to a Matrox 4Sight GPm industrial imaging computer will inspect different aspects of dairy cartons as they move along a conveyor.August 24, 2015Form/fill/seal - horizontalBossar: Servo-control horizontal f/f/s machinesALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc.See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-2828! Full-servo control on Bossar horizontal f/f/s machines provides such advantages as low maintenance, low energy consumption, quick format changeover with reduced film waste, ergonomic control systems, easy access to interface, mechanical and electrical assemblies, and no energy loss because the excess energy is sent back to the electrical network.August 24, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsBimba: Compact pneumatic cylindersBimba Manufacturing Co. and its subsidiary Mead Fluid Dynamics have announced the addition of compact pneumatic cylinders to its full line of MFD products.August 21, 2015Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Rovema North America: V/f/f/s bagging machine for snacksRovema North America, Inc.Rovema North America has introduced a bagger geared to the needs of the snack food sector; the BVR 230 bagging machine is a continuous vertical f/f/s machine that, in addition to an integrated weigher, features a rotating sealing tool arrangement.August 20, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsSiemens: Control unit for variable speed drivesSiemens Industry, Inc. has announced the availability of the Sinamics CU250S-2 control unit for use with its Sinamics G120 variable speed drives; the unit provides vector control with encoder feedback.August 18, 2015HomeMulti-Conveyor: Conveyor/vision system for tubed productMulti-ConveyorConveyor made of mild-steel in combination with an advanced vision system can provide gap registration and bent-tip detection for tubed product.August 17, 2015Secondary PackagingColumbia Machine: Fastest row-forming palletizerColumbia Machine, Inc.See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-1613! The HL6200 is the third machine in a trio of new high speed palletizers from Columbia Machine, with enhanced safety, flexibility and performance, and a contemporary, modular and clean design.August 17, 2015HomeAutomationDirect: Hub-style servo gearboxesSureGear precision servo gearboxes now include hub-style inline models; the PGD series features compact design and hub-style output, making them suitable for equipment that requires high-speed, high-precision indexing movement.August 14, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsPHD: Economical linear slidePHD Optimax drop-in replacement linear slide is designed for the OEM market; actuator is versatile and economical, and is designed for light duty applications in tight spaces.August 14, 2015Previous PagePage 77 of 103Next PageTop StoriesDigital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 2: Cautious Curiosity Among CPGsSome CPGs are evaluating humanoid robots as an automation solution, but interest isn’t translating to adoption quite yet in part two of this three-part series exploring the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing.PACK EXPOPrepare for the Biggest and Most Comprehensive PACK EXPO Las VegasContainers & ClosuresThrough the Line Podcast: Paper Cup Melds Finnish Licorice with Forest InnovationDigital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry AdoptionSponsor ContentEngineered Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process Yield
