Gretchen EdelbrockControls & Machine ComponentsOriental Motor: Stepper motor/driver packagesOriental Motor’s CVK Series combines a compact standardized 24 volt DC input driver with performance-driven, high-torque stepper motors available in 3 step angles for improved machine performance, space savings, and reduced costs.October 6, 2014SustainabilityCascades: Mushroom container reduces environmental footprintCascades Consumer Product PackagingMade of low-density PETE (LDPETE), Cascades’ Ultratill mushroom container contains 80% recycled post-consumer material, is said to be lighter than comparable containers, and provides a 62% reduction in the CO2 emissions produced during its life cycle compared to traditional mushroom containers made of HIPS.October 6, 2014HomeNew Omron Americas headquarters opens in Chicago with state-of-the-art automation center for customer useDesigned to give its customers access to engineering and technical resources in one centralized location, Omron has opened its new Americas headquarters with its state-of-the-art Automation Center in Hoffman Estates, IL, just 30 miles from downtown Chicago.October 3, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsBimba: Rotary actuatorsSuitable for a broad range of general light-duty automation processes including pick & place, material transfer, clamping, camming, and indexing, Bimba’s new MHRQ double-rack, rack & pinion series of extruded pneumatic rotary actuators includes a robust, clean and compact extruded aluminum body for maximum mounting efficiency.October 3, 2014HomeTÜV South awards Krones IT security certificateKrones’ information security management system (ISMS) has been validated by the TÜV South technical inspectorate, and has received its certificate of conformity with ISO/IEC 27001, the globally recognized standard for information security management.October 2, 2014Secondary PackagingSomic: Wrap-around case packerSOMIC Packaging, Inc.See it at PACK EXO, Booth #E-8722! Somic America’s model 424 wrap-around case packer features a modular, ergonomic design, tool-less changeover, and a small footprint, and produces retail-ready cases at speeds up to 40 cases/min.October 2, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsBrother Gearmotors: More bore sizes for gearmotorsSee them at PACK EXPO, Booth #7020! Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corporation, is offering new bore sizes to widen the range of its line of ultra-reliable, sub-fractional AC gearmotors and reducers for the packaging, food & beverage, and unit handling industries; the gearmotors feature compact size and energy efficiency, and are sealed for life.October 1, 2014HomeThermo Fisher Scientific: Vision software enhances food inspection x-ray platformThermo Fisher ScientificWith the addition of customizable product verification vision software, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s NextGuard X-ray platform helps food producers meet an even broader range of food safety and quality requirements including missing pieces or components, and under/over fills – in addition to inspecting for contaminants.September 30, 2014Secondary PackagingDouglas: Tray packing/shrink wrapping machineDouglas Machine Inc.Douglas Machine’s Contour 60 series provides an economical mid-speed system for tray packing and shrink wrapping bottles, cans, jars, and cartons, and is capable of producing single lane 12-packs or multi-lane film only 6-packs on 600/min bottle lines with surge rates up to 720 bpm.September 29, 2014Adhesives/tapeEssentra Specialty Tapes: Double-sided foam tapeEssentraDuraco High Bond Tape from Essentra Specialty Tapes (formerly Duraco Inc. and Duraco Express) is a double-sided, permanent foam core tape designed for applications where a strong adhesive bond or high shear strength is desired.September 26, 2014Previous PagePage 22 of 241Next PageTop StoriesContract packagingHow Korpack Wins on Speed and SmartsInside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.PMMI NewsPPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and ProcessingRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CarePackage DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
