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End-of-line automation sparkles

Tightly integrated robotics, automated format changeover, and gentle handling of secondary and tertiary packaging materials are highlights of VCP’s new champagne line.

February 6, 2010

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GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions: GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions: Software and services packaging solution

A powerful, pre-built solution from GE Intelligent Platforms and EnteGreat, the Proficy® SmartStart Packaging Performance Solution™ utilizes operator-centric performance management paradigm.

February 6, 2010

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Beckhoff Automation: Energy-saving displays

Beckhoff’s control panels and panel PCs with ultra compact 5.7-in. displays are equipped with the Intel® Atom™ processor.

February 6, 2010

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OEE at L'Oreal

Manufacturing intelligence software will be a primary focus of the Packaging Automation Forum in May, and L’Oreal’s Scott Schienvar will be among the speakers.

February 1, 2010

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TURCK, Inc: Modular wiring system

TURCK’s D-Size (1 3/8 in.) Powerfast™ modular wiring system is designed to handle high-current applications for machine power distribution and motor control.

January 28, 2010

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TURCK, Inc: RFID-S Slice for I/O system

Turck’s BL67 modular distributed I/O system is now equipped with a Simple RFID (RFID-S) slice that is compatible with their BL ident RFID product line.

January 28, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Case packer uses a power monitor to minimize energy consumption

A three-axis, side-load case packer receives up-to-the-minute information on energy use from a component mounted on the controls cabinet.

January 24, 2010

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B&R Industrial Automation launches new Packaging Expert Group for North America

B&R Industrial Automation has formed a new team of packaging experts to work closely with the packaging industry community.

January 21, 2010

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Herrmann Ultrasonics celebrates 20-year anniversary

Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc., a company of the Herrmann Group, celebrates its 20th anniversary in North America. In 1990, Herrmann Ultrasonics was established in Schaumburg, IL by Thomas Herrmann.

January 18, 2010

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Six packaging automation trends to watch in 2010

I know the year is already a little long in the tooth for New Year’s predictions; most people get those out of the way much earlier than January 15.

January 15, 2010

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Device innovations in the fast lane

Medical devices, combination products, move the future closer to the present.

January 14, 2010

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Lenze Americas: Potentiometer option

Lenze-AC Tech’s Potentiometer Option for SMVector NEMA 4X Inverter models is built right into the terminal cover, providing direct front-panel access.

January 13, 2010

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Case packer uses a power monitor to minimize energy consumption

A three-axis, side-load case packer receives up-to-the-minute information on energy

January 12, 2010