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Opening up access to production data

Italian label converter enjoys easier access to production data and e-mail notification of production events via standard Web software.

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PLCopen releases motion specification

PLCopen, a vendor- and product-independent association supporting standardized approaches to machine control, has released a motion-control specification that it hopes will take hold in the packaging community.

February 28, 2002

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OMAC at interpack 2002

The interpack trade show will be the site of the OMAC Packaging Workgroup’s next meeting, to be held April 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 27, second floor of the Congress Center Düsseldorf South (CCD.Sud) in Düsseldorf, Germany.

February 28, 2002

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OMAC standardizes machine states (sidebar)

Simulate machine states on your PC

February 28, 2002

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OMAC standardizes machine states

The PackML “state model,” if widely adopted, promises to optimize line performance and reduce line integration costs through standardization.

February 28, 2002

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How electronic controls impact equipment costs

In mid-December, the top engineering management at Hershey Foods, Hershey, PA, asked Rick Lidington of R.A. Jones to give a presentation that touched on some current packaging equipment trends. Packaging World was invited to listen in.

January 31, 2002

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Laser measurement

Siko’s (Dexter, MI) laser measurement system gathers measuring values with millimeter resolution. Output signals can be directly displayed or interfaced to any standard PLC or NC controller.

January 31, 2002

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Telatemp Corp.: Equipment: Temperature data recorder

Able to store up to 2감 time/date stamped readings, the TDL200-T temperature data logger from Telatemp (Fullerton, CA) records the temperatures to which sensitive products are exposed during storage or transit.

December 31, 2001

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Advantech Automation Corp.: Equipment: Web-enabling legacy PLCs

Advantech Automation (Cincinnati, OH) offers products that provide Internet/intranet connections to existing PLCs. The connection allows users to predict repairs, use remote service technicians to save time, supply real-time production data, and improve customer service.

December 31, 2001

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Oriental Motor USA: Equipment: Motor and driver

A new, miniature-sized AlphaStep motor and driver are available in two stack lengths from Oriental Motor U.S.A. (Torrance, CA). The AS34AK model is 1.77” (45 mm) L.

December 31, 2001

Cartoning

Triangle Package Machinery: Bag-in-box cartoner

ProLine FC bag-in-box cartoner employs a new method for inserting bags into cartons in single, twin, and triple pack patterns. The intermittent-motion cartoner absorbs the output of one single-tube continuous motion bagger and has speeds in excess of 100 cartons/min.

December 31, 2001

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Kliklok-Woodman: Vari-Right right-angle top-load carton closer

New Vari-Right right-angle top-load carton closer is the first system of its kind to offer a continuously variable pitch conveying design. Combines the carton size flexibility of lugless systems with the positive control of conventional flighted machines.

December 31, 2001

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Yaskawa Motion Control Demo

Machine showcases 6-axes of synchronized linear and rotary servos in high-speed motion with .0001"" accuracy. One rotary motor spins a pin-equipped disk, the other spins a disk with holes. The disks engage and disengage at 2ꯠ rpm. Strobe light assists onboard image capture.

December 31, 2001