Gretchen EdelbrockHomeAutomationDirect: Ultrasonic proximity sensorsAutomationDirect’s new UK6 series 18mm ultrasonic sensors are now available with shorter bodies for easier mounting in tight spaces.June 13, 2014Conveying & accumulationMulti-Conveyor: High-speed, small footprint single filerMulti-ConveyorIncorporating an integrated logic sensor system that counts each individual product piece, Multi-Conveyor's single-filing systems for low profile objects is able to move small height, circular product accurately through extremely fast-paced 90° conveyor transfers.June 13, 2014HomeThe BEUMER Group reports continued growthBy continuing to concentrate on innovation, internationalization, and common values, the BEUMER Group is once again looking back on a successful year with an order intake of approximately 770 million euros in 2013.June 13, 2014HomePepperl+Fuchs: Linear inductive sensorsProviding an alternative for standard cylindrical analog sensors, Pepperl+Fuchs’ PMI40-F90-U-V15 and PMI40-F90-I-V15 linear inductive sensors offer a 40 mm distance measurement suitable for vertical valve measurements and help deliver enhanced linear range, linearity, and accuracy.June 12, 2014Protective/transport packagingFaerch: Paper absorber for fresh meat packagingFaerch PlastAble to extend the shelf life of fresh meat by 1-2 days, a new absorber placed underneath packaged meat from Færch Plast A/S in association with Paper Pak Industries (PPI), limits bacteria growth while enabling the meat to better retain its juices.June 11, 2014Coding, Printing & LabelingGriffin-Rutgers: Ink jet printerGriffin-RutgersThe Sauven 700 ink jet printer, distributed by Griffin-Rutgers, is a high-capacity, high-resolution printer that is easy to use, low maintenance, and cost effective, and delivers a 53mm high print capability using either solvent.June 11, 2014Adhesive applicationNordson EFD: Adhesive dispensing gunsNordson CorporationA new line of manual, pneumatic, and cordless guns for dispensing two-component adhesives from Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, are durable, lightweight, ergonomic, and user-friendly, and help make dispensing even the thickest materials easier and less cumbersome.June 11, 2014HomeB&R: Servo drives provide repetitive controlBy using predictive following error compensation, B&R’s ACOPOS line of servo drives now provide repetitive control to improve the accuracy of production processes with stationary disturbances: the performance of the machine or system is considerably increased simply by installing a firmware update.June 10, 2014HomeDescon Conveyor adds four managers to teamDescon Conveyor Systems, provider of conveyor system solutions to the beverage and liquid-food marketplaces, has announced the addition of four new personnel to its management team: Jeff Philpott - Applications Group Manager; Charles Cox - Controls Group Manager; Jamie Cooper - Projects Group Manager; and Steve Nixon - General Manager.June 9, 2014LabelsAvery Dennison: Label-on-label, tag stock solutionsAvery DennisonAvery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials’ Select Solutions includes: the Piggyback portfolio label-on-label solution featuring multi-layer constructions in which a removable self-adhesive label covers a second label that remains fixed to the original surface; and the Tag Stock portfolio, featuring bright white, pressure-sensitive tag constructions suited for apparel and bedding, cosmetics, point-of-purchase and other applications that require sturdy, removable labels.June 9, 2014Previous PagePage 45 of 241Next PageTop StoriesCoding & MarkingCIJ Printing Upgrade Underway at YuenglingFrom date codes on the bottoms of cans to codes that go on reusable kegs to codes printed on paperboard cartons, this brewery is investing in CIJ printing.RecyclingCPGs Say On-Pack Labels are Ineffective at Communicating Recycling Instructions to ConsumersFlexiblesDairy Brand’s Stick Pack Machine Cuts Costs and Lowers FootprintRoboticsSurvey: Costly Workforce Driving Robotics and Automation AdoptionSponsor ContentAXTRA Brings Italian Excellence to EXPO PACK Guadalajara