Controls & Machine Components

Performance Motion Devices Inc: IC motion processor

Performance Motion Devices offers its Magellan 55110 single-axis, single IC Motion Processor with automatic stall detection. Device is designed specifically for step motor control, alerting the user when the motor has lost steps during motion which typically occurs when the motor’s motion has been obstructed, or a system failure has occurred.

February 9, 2007

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID has game at Best Buy

IDTechEx has published a slick new 128-page RFID in action 2006/7 magazine that features case studies culled from its “RFID Knowledgebase” of more than 2,300 implementations in 85 countries. Of the approximately 25 articles is Best Buy’s implementation that includes smart shelves, electronically enabled shelving that  can read the tags of products. This permits the retailer to know whether or not a package is present on-shelf to help reduce out-of-stocks.

February 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Tips on minimizing unplanned downtime

Christian von Olshausen, process engineer packing at Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Germany, will be a featured speaker at the Packaging Automation Forum May 23 in Chicago. His presentation will focus on how controls and automation technologies, properly implemented on today’s packaging lines, can minimize unplanned downtime by contributing to Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productivity Management (TPM).

February 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Make2Pack Demonstrates Interoperability

The Make2Pack committee, also known as the ISA SP-88 Part 5 committee, demonstrated the benefits of adopting a standard approach to machine and control design for packaging machines at the Procter & Gamble Co. Central Engineering Technology Labs in Cincinnati on December 7.

February 6, 2007

Cartoning

Pharma packagers seek solutions at Interphex Puerto Rico

Strong attendance demonstrates relevance of a new multivendor end-of-line packaging integration initiative.

February 4, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Associated Packaging Equipment's roll-fed servo Polystar® labeler 'a giant step forward'

Martin Malthouse, founder and President of Associated Packaging Equipment Corporation, described the servo version of its Polystar® roll-fed labeling system his firm developed with ELAU's PacDrive™ automation system. It is an in-line system that uses servo-driven star wheels to achieve exceptional flexibility and speed.

January 14, 2007

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Compact servo vf/f/s

The compact and simple Vertek Jr. vf/f/s machine from WeighPack stands just 4’ tall but may be interfaced with any type of filling equipment to run at speeds to 50 cycles/min.

January 11, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric: Automation products

Schneider Electric has enhanced its Zelio® line of automation products with the introduction of Telemecanique® brand Zelio plug-in relays, Zelio Logic 2 programmable smart relays, Zelio count counters, and Zelio analog interface modules.

January 10, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Illuminated ring keys

B+R Industrial Automation’s illuminated ring keys are composed of a short-stroke key, a source of light, and high-performance LEDs.

January 10, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

THK America, Inc: THK America, Inc: High-speed actuator

THK’s Type KLM Actuator achieves extreme accuracy through the incorporation of an optic linear encoder and linear motor.

January 10, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Relay flexibility

Turck offers the new C12 interfacer™ relay, a 2-pole changeover contact relay used for linking PC or PLC logic to machine operation.

January 10, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Handling Systems Inc: Single-axis AC drive

The new Sinamics S120 AC drive from Siemens is designed for high-performance, single-axis applications and features a modular concept that separates power and intelligence.

January 10, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Antimicrobial mounted bearings

Nolu-Clean mounted bearings from Solus are made from a new antimicrobial material for improved hygiene.

December 18, 2006