Melissa LarsonFilling/capping, liquid & viscousNational Bulk Equipment: Single-station bulk container filling systemNational Bulk Equipment, Inc.National Bulk Equipment, Inc. introduces a single-station, variable container filling system for bulk filling of drums, cartons, totes, gaylords, bulk bags and other bulk container types; providing dry bulk material processing operations with container-specific filling, densification, and NTEP-certified weighing.February 23, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsFesto: Durable, low cost valvesFesto has debuted the VS series of piston-spool solenoid and pneumatic valves and valve manifolds; these individually wired valves are designed to give years of dependable service while helping OEMs lower the costs of acquisition, assembly, and inventory.February 20, 2015Filling/capping, dryOYSTAR Hassia: High-efficiency f/f/s machine for portion packsCoesia GroupOYSTAR USA has introduced the Hassia f/f/s machine P300, a form-fill-seal platform for the production of portion packs; it is designed for manufacturing and filling small to medium-sized cups, can produce up to 63,000 portion cups per hour and comes equipped with an integrated case packing system.February 19, 2015Form/fill/seal - horizontalSealed Air: Vacuum chamber system for large cut processingSealed Air Corporation (SEE)Cryovac’s VS2-24B dual vacuum chamber system improves throughput and speeds for high-profile fresh red meat processing, improving operational and throughput efficiency and maintaining product quality throughout the distribution cycle.February 17, 2015Coding, Printing & LabelingAPEX Machine: High speed tube printerApex Machine CompanyThe very popular C-4000 High Speed Tube printer from Apex Machine is a ferris-wheel style with dual lanes to handle flexible and rigid tubes from 250 to 300 parts/min, and features quick changeovers to accommodate varying part sizes.February 16, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsBeckhoff Automation: Industrial server with 12, 24, and 36 core optionsBeckhoff Automation has introduced an industrial server product line that enables many-core machine control; this top-performance PC-based solution can be equipped with 12, 24, or 36 processor cores, and its memory can be expanded from 64 GB up to 2 TB.February 13, 2015Conveying & accumulationMulti-Conveyor: Compression conveyorMulti-ConveyorMulti-Conveyor’s compression conveyor moves corrugated cases with the utmost smoothness past the user’s ink labelers and/or printers for supreme quality, helping to ensure precision coding and marking.February 12, 2015HomeB&R Industrial: Multi-touch widescreen HD displaysMulti-touch widescreen panels from B&R Industrial are available in sizes ranging from 18.5 in. to 24 in. with either HD ready or full HD resolution; the larger displays and higher resolution make it possible to include even more information on each screen.February 10, 2015RoboticsABB Robotics: Robot controller softwareRobotWare 6 from ABB Robotics offers manufacturers greater flexibility and reliability, with an extensive toolbox for developers and broad communications capabilities; the enhancements improve the programming and control of robotic systems and equipment, without sacrificing motion control and safety.February 6, 2015Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Matrix: Fast and versatile intermittent-motion f/f/s machineMatrix Packaging MachineryMatrix Packaging Machinery, powered by Pro Mach, will showcase at WestPack (Booth 5221), February 10-12 at Anaheim Convention Center, the new Apollo intermittent motion form-fill-seal machine; it is capable of speeds up to 150 bags/min. at widths ranging from 2 to 11 in. wide (50 to 280 mm), and based on the company’s next generation servo motion control platform.February 5, 2015Previous PagePage 92 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
