Coding, Printing & Labeling

On-demand label printer with vision system

Weiler Labeling Systems and Antares collaborate with a high-speed printer and inspection system for narrow webs for OTC, pharma and more.

October 14, 2018

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Adaptive labeler maximizes flexibility

Track technology replaces traditional carousel and streamlines expansion.

October 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Case packer reduces footprint, simplifies installation

With very few exceptions, PACK EXPO 2018 attendees are looking for equipment to fit it into tighter and tighter spaces--plant floor square footage is at a premium. This next-gen Brenton case packer reduces footprint with a unique economy of control enclosure space.

October 14, 2018

Material handling

Prescription home delivery shippers go green

OptumRx switches from EPS to cotton-based recyclable, resusable, compostable, and biodegradable insulating pads for its temperature-sensitive medication home delivery packaging.

October 9, 2018

Weighing/combination scales

Triangle Combination Weighers: Higher Production and Accuracy, Improved OEE

Enjoy immediate product savings with Triangle Combination Weighers. With fewer missed cycles and less product giveaway, our scales offer unmatched accuracy, improved production and efficiency.

October 8, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Wintriss Controls Group: Data collection software

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth # E-9000! Wintriss Controls Group will showcase the ShopFloorConnect® OEE and Shop Floor Data Collection Software designed to collect downtime and production efficiency data from every machine in a manufacturing operation.

October 5, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products: Absolute encoders

Encoder Products’ Model A58HE and Model A58SE are EtherCAT-ready, multi-turn absolute encoders designed for harsh factory and plant environments. The Model A58HE is a 58 mm encoder in a hollow bore construction, and the Model A58SE is a 58 mm shaft encoder available with either a clamping flange or synchro flange.

October 5, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Balluff: Fork sensors

Balluff offers the IP67/IP69K stainless steel fork sensors designed to resist aggressive cleaning agents, chemicals, coolants, or other media and provide viable solutions for demanding environments in a wide variety of applications, including hygienic.

October 2, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Molex: High-current interconnect system

Molex offers the Coeur CST high-current interconnect system featuring a unique float design that accommodates pin to socket misalignment allowing for ease of mating PCB to PCB, PCB to bus bar, or bus bar to bus bar without the risk of overstress damage to the socket contact system.

September 28, 2018

Converting equipment

Spotted at Labelexpo: Print and embellish in one pass

From Labelexpo comes news about a fully digital, one-pass combination press for embellishing with combinations of foil, screen, tactile, varnish, cast and cure, and other special effects.

September 26, 2018

Operational Excellence

Reuseable shippers gain traction in pharmaceutical logistics

The growth of rented and reusable shipper systems for the global transportation of pharmaceutical payloads was the focus of a Sept. 24 Cool Chain Assn. presentation in Brussels.

September 25, 2018

Operational Excellence

Incorporating responsible packaging by design

Such design supports the transportation of products for any industry, reconciling the requirements of the end user, the profitability of the producer, and the protection of the planet.

September 25, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Consumer demands evolve, says new e-commerce study

Dotcom Distribution’s annual study shows consumers have greater expectations when purchasing online, including free shipping and giveaways.

September 20, 2018