Palletizing/depalletizing

Integrated ‘Bag-in-a-Box’ Line for Omnichannel Packaging

Large-format bagger, case/tray packer, and robotic palletizer are integrated to deliver retail and e-com packaging in one line.

September 25, 2019

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Controls & Machine Components

Siemens Adds Artificial Intelligence to Control Logic

The neural processing unit module for the Simatic S7-1500 controller and the ET 200MP I/O system enables machines to recognize complex patterns.

September 25, 2019

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Fiber Laser Codes, Marks Aluminum at Speed

PACK EXPO Las Vegas attendees are getting a sneak peek of the Videojet 7340 and 7440 fiber laser marking systems, designed for coding aluminum.

September 25, 2019

Conveying & accumulation

Sanitary Conveyor Handles Cake Mix

Partnership between Dorner and JEM International leads to successful filling line for multinational customer.

September 25, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Air Preparation Equipment With a Small Footprint

The PG series accommodates a wider range of applications and the safety-oriented designs improve operator protections.

September 25, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Wireless IO-Link Master For Remote Motion Control

SMC’s next-gen wireless base module gets reduced in size and adds flexible connectivity capabilities.

September 25, 2019

Filling/capping, dry

Single-Head Servo Capping Machine for Pharma

Designed for pharmaceutical companies, a new single-head servo capping machine operates at speeds to 50 bottles/min.

September 25, 2019

Conveying & accumulation

Conveyor for Printing on Bottle Bottoms

Bottomless unit doesn’t disrupt bottles in packaging line flow.

September 25, 2019

Conveying & accumulation

Conveyor Allows for Easy, Quick Cleaning

The DynaClean Sanitary Conveyor reduces cleaning time in half.

September 25, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Pneumatic Valves Gain Network Connectivity Functions

The P2M Industrial Ethernet node expands the Parker valves network capabilities with integrated diagnostics.

September 25, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Familiar Blue Box Launches Proprietary Controls

Nordson launched a proprietary new control and cloud solution, BBConn (Blue Box Connectivity).

September 25, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Shrink Tunnel Integrates Compact Steam Boiler

Inclusion of a compact steam boiler in new shrink-sleeve steam tunnel eliminates the need to install a costly remote boiler.

September 25, 2019

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Collaborative Print and Apply Label System

Matthews Marking Systems' new print and apply labeling system is safe for collaboration with humans.

September 25, 2019