Gretchen EdelbrockHomeSepha Ltd: Non-destructive leak tester for pharma blister packsSepha North AmericaUsing the latest high-resolution imaging technology, the Sepha VisionScan is a tool-less, non-destructive seal and leak detection device that tests blister packs containing a variety of tablets and capsules in multiple material and design formats.May 1, 2013HomeIntelligrated hires Bob Wilson as VP of international divisionAutomated material handling solutions provider Intelligrated has appointed Bob Wilson to the position of vice president, international division.May 1, 2013HomeAutomationDirect: Interlock/cable-pull safety switchesAutomationDirect’s IDEM Interlock Safety Switches include tongue interlock and cable-pull safety switches: tongue operated safety interlock switches are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged, or lift-off machine guards, and provide positively operated switching contacts; and cable-pull, or grab-wire, safety rope switches are designed to be mounted on machines and sections of conveyors which cannot be protected by guards.April 30, 2013HomeSICK, Inc: Hygiene sensorSuitable for harsh washdown environments in the food and beverage industry, the W4S-3 IP 69K-rated Hygiene Photoelectric Sensor from Sick eliminates bacteria growth in applications where food may become lodged in small grooves, crevices, or mounting holes.April 30, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsBeckhoff Automation: Power distributor box provides overload protectionDesigned to provide durable energy management solutions that can withstand harsh industrial environments outside of electrical cabinets, the new EtherCAT EP9214 power distributor box from Beckhoff enables the local distribution and switching off of the power supply, providing the ability to supply up to four NEC class-2 circuits via typical M8 plug connectors.April 30, 2013Coding, Printing & LabelingFoxJet, An ITW Company: Integrated valve print headFoxJet, An ITW CompanyDelivering a compact code with sharp definition on both case coding and primary product marking, FoxJet’s VX12 print head prints up to 1⁄2-in. high, including two lines of stacked print, and print speeds up to 650 ft./min.April 30, 2013HomeRichard Giesen, former owner of Continental Packaging Solutions, passes awayRichard (Dick) Giesen, former owner of Chicago-based packaging distributor Continental Packaging Solutions, died April 19, 2013, at 83.April 29, 2013Plastics/resinsPregis Corporation: Protective packaging foam stripsPregisPregis’ Form-It customizable, self-adhesive polyethylene protective packaging foam strips cushion and protect a wide variety of products.April 29, 2013Coding, Printing & LabelingSquid Ink: Hi-resolution ink jet printing systemSquid Ink Manufacturing, Inc.Featuring reliable bar code printing, ease of use, no-mess ink cartridges, and reasonably priced inks, the AutoPilot hi-resolution ink jet printing system from Squid Ink is an affordable solution for printing hi-resolution characters and other product information directly on porous or non-porous products.April 26, 2013HomeFesto Corporation: Ethernet-enabled servo driveProviding Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, Profibus, and DeviceNet networkability, Festo’s CMMP-AS-M3 servo drive delivers safe-off capabilities for faster machine restart and shorter machine downtime.April 25, 2013Previous PagePage 110 of 241Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingColumn: With Recycling at an Inflection Point, CPGs to Shape What Comes NextThe Recycling Partnership found Keefe Harrison says that as new EPR laws reshape recycling, CPGs stand at a crossroads. By designing for recyclability, demanding recycled content, and investing in infrastructure, brands can transform a fragmented system into one that works, and one that lasts.WorkforceThree Insights on Operator Training from CPG LeadersPMMI NewsPMMI Announces Two New Work Products from the OpX Leadership NetworkControls & Machine ComponentsLinear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-Fast CappingSponsor ContentSide-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks
