Controls & Machine Components

Wyeth aims for OEE

Capturing plant metrics is a key priority these days at the Richmond, VA, plant of Madison, NJ-based Wyeth, one of the leading pharmaceutical and healthcare products companies in the world.

March 31, 2006

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

People

William Henderson, Automation and Motion Div., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., was elected to the executive board of the Open Modular Architecture Controls (OMAC) Packaging Workgroup.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: I/O terminals

New KL2532 and KL2542 I/O terminals from Beckhoff Automation are a cost-effective alternative to traditional drive systems for DC motors. With a width of 12 mm, the KL2532 Bus Terminal can supply 2 24W DC motors with up to 1 A.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: I/O Module

Wago has added motion control capability to its I/O System family of products with the new 750-670 I/O module. Provides stepper motor and servo drive control in a compact 12mm-W package.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Compact control

Offering performance and cost efficiency, the new Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1768-L43 controller from Rockwell Automation controls as many as 4 axes of motion.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Stand-alone controller

The EC21 Embedded Controller from B&R is a stand-alone CPU for switching cabinet installation. Suitable for distributed machine architectures, EC21 may be connected to 3 different B&R I/O systems, allowing for maximum machine flexibility.

March 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Ball screw drive

The Ball Screw Drive Unit AGK from Rexroth uses a high-performance ball screw in a rigid aluminum housing to drive motion at speeds to 96 m/min, even in extreme environments.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Optimized servomotor

Elau’s new SH Series servomotors use PacDrive™ automation and salient pole winding technology, making them compact, cost-effective, and smooth-running.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

World's first 'Enterprise Control System'

Invensys claims it has introduced the world's first industrial system that goes beyond manufacturing plant operations to provide a true enterprise view.

March 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Video on packaging automation

Video from Bosch Rexroth shows how state-of-the-art automation improves speed, efficiency of food and packaging equipment.

March 13, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

GenNext Technology™ technology for packaging machine automation

In this white paper from Bosch Rexroth, learn how to improve uptime, ease of use, and connectivity and reduce cost in next-generation packaging equipment.

March 12, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Advice from Packaging Strategies 2006

Highlights from the Packaging Strategies conference ranged from China to RFID.

February 28, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: B&R Industrial Automation: B&R XV System - Valve Manifold connection

Manufacturer-independent valve manifold connectionFor valve manifold control, there were previously two possibilities: Directly via the fieldbuses or with individually wired outputs.

February 28, 2006