Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Dr. Pharm: Complete packaging line solutions

Dr. Pharm®, Inc. offers complete packaging line solutions consisting of bottle unscrambling, tablet/capsule counting, cotton/desiccant insertion, capping, sealing, and labeling machinery.

January 9, 2019

Machinery: Page 240

Coding/marking

PACK EXPO International 2018 Innovations Report: Machinery

Covering 1.2 million net sq ft of exhibit space and drawing 2,500 exhibitors, PACK EXPO International brought 50,000 attendees to the biggest packaging event of the year.

January 9, 2019

Coding, Printing & Labeling

It’s the age of the adaptive machine

The next frontier in packaging equipment is the adaptive machine, where machines are able to adapt to each product instead of running batches that conform to a fixed setup.

January 8, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Compact controller

The CX7000 Embedded PC from Beckhoff is a cost-effective compact controller for TwinCAT 3 software that can be expanded as needed via I/O terminals. It features an ARM Cortex™-M7 processor with an advanced 400 MHz processor and built-in configurable I/Os.

January 4, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Safety controller system

The ReeR MOSAIC safety controller system from AutomationDirect is modular, expandable, and configurable for managing all safety functions of a single machine or an entire plant.

December 21, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

B&R: Temperature process control

With mapp Temperature software, B&R offers temperature control that combines maximum usability and powerful control algorithms. Integrated simulation capabilities allow virtual commissioning in minutes. It also provides heating current monitoring.

December 18, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Stepper motor for hazardous locations

Applied Motion Products introduces the HX56-100 stepper motor internationally-certified for use in hazardous locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

December 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Plataforma para empacado de cajas, con funciones robóticas

Al contar con menos partes, la máquina de Douglas proporciona mayor confiabilidad y facilita el flujo de trabajo, y las operaciones de mantenimiento.

December 11, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Polypack makes French end-of-line equipment acquisition

Though they shared the same origins and name, Polypack Inc. in the U.S. and Polypack France (Polypack Sarl) were separate entities with no relationship—until now.

December 11, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Solid state contactor

Carlo Gavazzi launches the RGC..32 solid state contactor. These single-phase zero-crossing relays feature an integral heat sink, offering current ratings of up to 37 AAC at 40°C or 43 AAC at 25°C.

December 11, 2018

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New lubricant filling line optimizes floor space

A second filling line for German lubricant manufacturer Addinol is cleverly integrated with an existing line to fit limited floor space while increasing production and container size options.

December 9, 2018

Cartoning

Automation speeds snack-bar maker’s output

YouBar delivers customized protein bar solutions with a new automated packaging line that doubles production from 150 bars/min to 300/min versus their previous semi-automated system.

December 8, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Posital: Expanded line of kit encoders

Posital expands its line of kit encoders designed to be built into motors or other types of equipment where real-time measurement of rotary position (angular displacement) or rotational speed is required.

December 7, 2018