Gretchen EdelbrockHomeConstantia Flexibles acquires label manufacturer SpearConstantia Flexibles Group, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, has agreed to acquire Spear Group, global manufacturer of labels.February 20, 2013ContainersInternational Paper, Bulk Packaging: Corrugated bulk bins for poultryInternational PaperInternational Paper’s OptiBin family of recyclable bulk bins for the poultry industry come in four bin options—Utility, Standard, Heavy-duty, and Max--accommodating basic needs to extreme supply chain conditions.February 19, 2013HomeYamato launches mobile version of websiteYamato‘s Dataweigh Division, supplier of multihead weighers, checkweighers, and casepackers, has "Gone Mobile,“ launching a mobile version of its web site, www.YamatoAmericas.com., to meet the growing demands in the marketplace for quick information.February 19, 2013HomeSATO increases production capability for CO2 reducing label ECONANOSATO, producer of barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions has announced plans to increase production of its unique ECONANO labels, said to be the world’s first label series able to reduce CO2 emissions released at the point of incineration.February 19, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsBodine Electric Company: GearmotorsThe next generation of Bodine’s type E and F gearmotors, the 42A5-FX is a completely redesigned permanent magnet DC (PMDC) parallel shaft gearmotor that provides up to 40% more torque than previous E/F models.February 18, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsAutomationDirect: Multi-wire connectorsDesigned to maintain reliable electrical connections while providing protection against dirt, moisture and mechanical stress, AutomationDirect’s expanded line of its ZIPport multi-wire connectors and accessories now includes 10A, 16A, and 32B connector sizes, in addition to 3A, 6B, 10B, 16B, and 24B sizes.February 18, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsHeidenhain Corp.: Encoder for robotics, small-footprint servosThe Heidenhain EBI 1135 absolute inductive rotary encoder provides multi-turn ability in a very small package with an overall length of less than 13mm, and a 37mm O.D.February 18, 2013HomeWago Corporation: Fieldbus coupler for harsh environmentsDesigned for harsh-environment motion control applications that may not have enclosures, Wago’s IP67 SPEEDWAY 767-1311 machine-mount Fieldbus Coupler links the fieldbus level to the Sercos V1.2 real-time Ethernet fieldbus system, supporting all Sercos cycle times, and integrating into a Sercos system via Standardized Sercos Profiles and Device Description (SDDML).February 18, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsSiemens Industry Inc: Single-axis drive operates pumps, fans, compressorsSiemens’ new single-axis Sinamics V20 drive for basic applications comes in four frame sizes covering the performance range from 1/6–20hp and is used to operate pumps, fans, compressors and conveyor systems, and features short commissioning times, easy operation, and cost and energy benefits.February 18, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsMitsubishi Electric Automation: Software tools for robotsMitsubishi has integrated RT Toolbox2 into its MELSOFT iQ Works software platform and has added robots to the MELSOFT Navigator environment to allow programming, maintaining, retrofitting, and monitoring of Mitsubishi Electric robots ─ along with PLCs, HMIs, servos and motion controllers ─ from the same platform.February 18, 2013Previous PagePage 121 of 241Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingColumn: With Recycling at an Inflection Point, CPGs to Shape What Comes NextThe Recycling Partnership founder 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
