Gretchen EdelbrockHomeMicroscan Systems: Steel enclosure for vision inspectionOmron AutomationMicroscan’s IPAK-SE2 Stainless Steel Enclosure for its Visionscape I-PAK machine vision inspection system is designed to meet the specific needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers, and features a new, sleek, and compact box with a larger touch screen display and a more capable PC for easy operability and efficiency.August 7, 2012HomeNew dual hardness vacuum cups launched by Singapore-based Flexy Vacuum Cups Pte., Ltd.Flexy Vacuum Cups, a new Singapore-based sales and marketing company specializing in flexible vacuum cups made from casted polyurethane, has launched its products internationally.August 7, 2012HomeNercon white paper discusses advantages of adjustable guide rail systemsThe new white paper, “Packaging Line Changeover: Conveyor Technology that Cuts Time,” published by Nercon Eng. & Mfg., Inc. provides an analysis on the purchase cost, changeover time and production time gained for a range of changeover solutions using adjustable and automatic guide rail systems.August 7, 2012Secondary PackagingDouglas Machine Inc: Multipack sleeverDouglas Machine Inc.Douglas Machine has customized its Apex Sleever to improve package integrity, product visibility, and improved shelf appearance for multipacks of bottles and cups.August 7, 2012Conveying & accumulationGerhard Schubert GmbH: Transmodule transport robot for picker linesSchubert North AmericaSee it at PACK EXPO--Booth #7937! Schubert’s picker line for ready-fill syringes features Schubert Transmodules as transport elements: transmodules are intelligent vehicles which are driven by a servomotor and carry out numerous transport tasks.August 6, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsAerotech, Inc: Data acquisition device integrated with motion controllerAerotech’s Sensor Fusion is a 3U data acquisition device integrated with the Automation 3200 (A3200) motion controller that provides precise time alignment of motion and data acquisition functions, and delivers cost-effective data acquisition with quick and easy configuration and setup for shorter development time.August 6, 2012HomeBeckhoff Automation: EtherCAT box for incremental encoder connectionDesigned for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485), Beckhoff’s EP5101 EtherCAT Box is an IP 67-rated I/O module that synchronously reads encoder values via high-precision EtherCAT distributed clocks, and supports I/O connectivity to a wider range of devices outside electrical cabinets.August 6, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsYaskawa America, Inc: Variable speed driveDesigned for industrial fans and pumps, the P1000 variable speed drive from the Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. provides simple, reliable, cost-effective control for variable-torque loads through 500 HP and planned expansion through 1000 HP.August 6, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsGE Intelligent Platforms: Control, computing platformGE Intelligent Platforms’ PACSystems RXi new control and computing platform is supported by an emerging ecosystem of cloud-based support tools to provide improved performance, integration into the Industrial Internet, greater uptime, machine-to-machine connections, the skill sets of a digital native workforce, and low total cost of ownership (TCO).August 6, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsSiemens Industry Inc: Drive system expandedSee it at PACK EXPO--Booth # 4239! Siemens Sinamics S120 drive system has been expanded to include Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP connectivity, providing maximum flexibility for industrial Ethernet communication while offering innovative concepts for those wanting a single network for the entire plant.August 6, 2012Previous PagePage 160 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainable PackagingCPGs Reduce Packaging Weight by 5 MMt Since 2019, Report FindsA joint industry report finds that companies are reducing packaging weight through lightweighting, redesigns, and material shifts while balancing recyclability goals and product protection.RecyclingCoca-Cola, Patrón, and Mondi Design Packaging with Reduced MaterialsRecyclingColumn: With Recycling at an Inflection Point, CPGs to Shape What Comes NextWorkforceThree Insights on Operator Training from CPG LeadersSponsor ContentInnovative packaging solutions