Material handling

Thirty warehouse improvement ideas

Sometimes a simple concept can help to improve time, efficiency and cost in the supply chain warehouse environment.

May 13, 2019

Machinery: Page 234

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Safety relay modules

AutomationDirect’s Dold UH6932 and Dold UH6937safety relay modules consist of safety relays that are controlled by built-in monitoring functions and assure a reliable opening and closing for safety applications.

May 10, 2019

Material handling

Theft and sabotage in the supply chain is big business

Supply chain theft is estimated at $35-40 billion per year in the US, and today’s threats to the commercial supply chain are different than those of the past. Logistics companies are perfect targets, and those that aren’t aware of the changes are more likely to fall prey.

May 9, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Turck: I/O module

Turck introduces the FEN20-4IOL industrial Ethernet I/O module that uses I/O-Link to improve device configuration, monitoring, and replacement in industrial applications.

May 3, 2019

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Starview Packaging Machinery: Blister packaging machine

Starview Packaging Machinery announces the all-electric eSB1-1012 tabletop shuttle blister packaging machine featuring cycle speeds from 1-6 cpm.

April 30, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Compact industrial PC

To increase connectivity options in ultra-compact PC control hardware, Beckhoff Automation introduces the C6032 Industrial PC (IPC) available in 129 x 133 x 104 mm size.

April 30, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Integrated servo motors

Applied Motion Products introduces MDX integrated servo motors that combine a high torque density, low inertia servo motor with an on-board drive and controller to save on space, wiring, and cost.

April 26, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Turnkey line loads pharma stick packs into flip-top boxes

As single-serve sachets continue to grow in healthcare, an equipment supplier develops a robotic packaging line designed for efficiency, precise handling/closing, and ergonomic line access.

April 23, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Emerson: Programmable logic controllers

Emerson offers programmable logic controllers (PLCs) designed to expand control capability for hybrid and discrete users. Units can enable more comprehensive manufacturing control and production optimization.

April 19, 2019

Operational Excellence

Fundamentals of packaging for intermodalism

As a supply chain grows from regional to national to international to global, it better reflect the fundamentals of intermodalism and what it implies for packaging.

April 18, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Is a universal industrial network coming soon?

A new paper from ARC Advisory Group explores the potential of creating a universal industrial network through the combination of OPC UA and time-sensitive networking.

April 18, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Mitsubishi Electric: Variable frequency drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches the FR-A800-R2R Series of variable frequency drives suitable for continuous roll-to-roll processing. Drives are equipped with dedicated functions, such as tension sensorless torque control and tension sensor feedback speed control.

April 16, 2019

Operational Excellence

Supply Chain Innovation in 2019

Robotics, augmented reality and digital transformation will be top of mind for the future of supply chain logistics, as well as e-commerce and customer experience.

April 12, 2019