Gretchen EdelbrockHomeGE: Modular single board computers (SBCs)Able to provide organizations the opportunity for regular technology refreshes – but without the time-intensive and expensive requalification, GE Intelligent Platforms’ family of modular single board computers (SBCs) are intelligent, embedded computing subsystems interconnected to provide high performance, high speed nodes, flexibility, easy upgradability, and cost-effectiveness for critical infrastructure applications.August 7, 2013HomeRed Lion: Modular HMIRed Lion’s Graphite is a rugged HMI solution that combines a wide range of versatile plug-in modules with protocol conversion, data logging, and web-based monitoring and control.August 7, 2013HomeProSoft Technology: Wireless access for long distancesThe 802.11 abgn Fast Industrial Hotspot from ProSoft Technology provides advancements in client/bridge fast roaming between access points, Ethernet packet optimization, and enhanced diagnostics, expanding secure wireless into critical mobile machine and material handling systems.August 6, 2013HomeBalluff: Miniature sensorsBalluff’s new line of miniature sensors include inductive, photoelectric, magnetic, capacitive, and ultrasonic; compact inductive couplers, space-saving I/O modules, and RFID in miniature versions are available for each sensor.August 6, 2013HomeRockwell Automation: Industrial ethernet switchRockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 managed industrial Ethernet switch now includes an optional integrated hardware-based Network Address Translation (NAT) feature that allows high performance and simplified integration of IP-address mapping from a set of local, machine-level IP addresses to the end user¹s broader plant-process network.August 5, 2013HomeCarlo Gavazzi: Photoelectric sensors with background suppressionA new range of Background Suppression (BGS) Photoelectric Sensors in Carlo Gavazzi’s PA18 and PH18 housings provide precise distance detection and a fine distinction between a target and its background, with the flexibility of an industry standard housing.August 5, 2013HomeApplied Motion Products: Motor/drive with EthernetSix new STM24 integrated drive+motors with 100 MBit Ethernet from Applied Motion Products provide 60% more torque than size 23 motors but still mount like a NEMA23.August 5, 2013ClosuresSacmi: 100% biodegradable capSacmi USAA 100% biodegradable mineral water bottle cap from API and SACMI is made from an APINAT BIO compound that can easily be processed using widely available technology including Sacmi’s cap-making compression technology.August 5, 2013HomeNalbach becomes Yaskawa “Motoman Strategic Partner”As a “Motoman Strategic Partner,” Nalbach has access to the entire line of over 175 models of Motoman robots to offer fully integrated robotic solutions to meet the needs of the packaging industry’s picking, packing and palletizing needs.August 5, 2013HomeClariant: Oxygen scavengerClariantClariant’s OxyGuard Food Preservation Technology is a high-performance oxygen scavenger that provides improved food freshness and shelf life at competitive price points.August 4, 2013Previous PagePage 91 of 241Next PageTop StoriesBagging & PouchingWada Farms, Walmart Roll Out 30% PCR Potato BagThis partnership between Walmart, Wada Farms, and Emerald Packaging places food-contact recycled film in the retail produce aisle.PMMI NewsPMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise AwardsRecyclingRecycling Falters as Companies Retreat from Plastic-Waste PledgesRecyclingThrough the Line Podcast: Logitech Switches to Paper for Mouse PackagingSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency