Coding, Printing & Labeling

AstroNova: Tabletop printer

AstroNova, Inc. launches the QuickLabel® QL-300 5-color, toner-based tabletop printer designed specifically for production label printing. Unit prints label widths ranging from 1.0 in. to 5.0 in. and features roll-to-cut or roll-to-roll operation.

February 7, 2019

Machinery: Page 255

Controls & Machine Components

Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems: Vacuum measurement equipment

Busch Vacuum Solutions

Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems launches the VacTest series of vacuum measurement equipment: VacTest digital transmitters, VacTest mobile gauges, and VacTest analog transmitters.

February 6, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech: Linear amplifier

Aerotech’s XL4s linear amplifier is designed for closed-loop servo control of voice coil and single-phase motors, eliminating the non-linearities common with PWM amplifiers. Unit can be panel-mounted in a machine enclosure, resulting in a smaller machine footprint and requiring less floor space.

February 5, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa America: Variable speed drive

The Drives & Motion division of Yaskawa America launches the GA800 variable speed drive available in 240 VAC 3-phase (1 to 150 HP) and 480 VAC 3-phase (1 to 600 HP) models.

February 1, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Syringe, IV bag compounding/filling systems fulfill ‘Mission’: Part II

A six-axis robot positioned in the middle of an automated compounding system's chamber serves as the the primary mover of materials in sterile filling liquids into syringes and bags at Mission Health.

January 31, 2019

Filling/capping, dry

Dr. Pharm: High-speed capsule filler

Dr. Pharm, Inc. introduces the CFM-4500 high-speed capsule filler designed for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

January 31, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Syringe, IV bag compounding/filling systems fulfill ‘Mission’: Part I

Two automated IV compounding systems sterile-fill liquids and lyophilized products into IV syringes and bags for administration to Mission Health patients.

January 30, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Compact VFD drive

AutomationDirect offers the WEG CFW300 variable frequency drive for three-phase induction motors. It is ideal for applications on machines or equipment that require precise control with easy setup and operation.

January 25, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New filler/sealer provides flexibility for hotel cosmetics

German hotel toiletries supplier ADA Cosmetic GmbH replaces an aging filler/sealer with one that provides maximum flexibility for different package formats and quick changeover.

January 24, 2019

Labeling

Report: Innovative new pharmaceutical at PACK EXPO

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. Here is our report on new pharmaceutical.

January 23, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Co-packer, brand owners toast success of wine in a can

Canned wine takes off for co-packer Free Flow Wines after it adds a canning line. Also getting a boost are customers Essentially Geared and Foley Family Wines.

January 23, 2019

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

Report: Innovative new e-commerce at PACK EXPO

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. Here is our report on e-commerce.

January 21, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Kombucha brewers follow craft beer footsteps

Kombucha manufacturers like Big Easy Bucha are following an equipment and automation path well-worn by the craft beer brewers that preceded them.

January 18, 2019