Controls & Machine Components

PackML World Tour 2010

Packaging machinery leaders who’ve adopted PackML take the initiative to spur adoption with face-to-face meetings. But first, some background on why they’re taking PackML on the road.

June 24, 2010

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Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact Inc: Sensor/actuator connectors

Phoenix Contact’s QUICKON M8 connectors use insulation-displacement technology to reduce installation times by up to 80%, according to the company.

June 21, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Say hello to the 'manufacturing line'

Welcome to the second edition of Process2Packaging, presented by PMMI, Automation World, and Packaging World.

June 16, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Making chocolate candy faster

Adding a little automation to the mix makes a chocolate candy process machine happier while eliminating a very boring job.

June 16, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Protecting U.S. food and pharmaceutical supply chains

Pack Expo International's focus on packaging and processing technologies is designed to bring attendees help in improving the level of security at their firms and their plants.

June 16, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

One dairy, one brewery, and two P2P links

For Byrne Dairy it’s Ethernet connectivity, and for Sierra Nevada it’s a software solution. But both firms now have better communications between processing and packaging.

June 16, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Protecting packaging equipment from servo controls obsolescence

Packaging equipment users can protect themselves from negative ramifications of servo controls obsolescence by understanding their options and implementing a proactive strategy.

June 16, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Beijer Electronics: Operator panels and industrial PCs support software

Beijer Electronics’ iX HMI solution has been enhanced with a broader range of operator panels and industrial PCs, and some software additions.

June 16, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Solid-state & reversing contactors

The REC Series of 3-phase solid state contactors and reversing contactors from Carlo Gavazzi provides durability and high switching frequency, and reduces system downtime and maintenance costs.

June 14, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: DIN rail power supplies

B&R’s DIN rail mountable power supplies range from 2.1 A single-phase to 40 A 3-phase and can handle an input voltage range of 100-240 VAC for single-phase devices to 400-500 VAC for 3-phase devices.

June 5, 2010

Tamper-evident machinery

Eaton Corporation: Limit switches

Eaton’s LS-TitanTM family of safety-rated limit switches reduce tampering and protect processes.

June 5, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Locking wiring devices

Bryant wiring devices from AutomationDirect provide a full line of locking and straight blade plugs, connectors and receptacles and are available in 15, 20, and 30 amp models.

June 5, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Servo drive integrates EtherNet/IP technology

Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6500 servo drive leverages embedded EtherNet/IP technology for integrated motion control.

June 5, 2010