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

Machinery: Page 257

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

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Implement print inspection effortlessly with the MK-U series

Many customers decide against print inspection implementation due to the complicated integration of an inspection system and the associated costs. With Keyence’s inkjet printer, integration of print inspection systems becomes easier than ever.

December 5, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Egg processor optimizes with TIJ printer

Efficiency and speed up while material costs are reduced at this egg processor in Sweden.

December 5, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Kyntronics: Dual cylinder actuator system

Kyntronics’ HSHF (high speed/high force) all-in-one actuator system delivers a cost effective solution in a scalable, modular, and ‘power-on-demand’ machine platform.

December 4, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Omron: AI controller

Omron Automation Americas announces the Sysmac AI Controller an artificial intelligence solution that collects, analyzes, and utilizes data on edge devices within a controller to prolong equipment longevity.

December 4, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Specialty pharmacy transitions to ‘green’ shipping coolers

While focusing on patient safety, Diplomat Pharmacy moves to environmentally friendly coolers for its temperature-sensitive medication shipments.

December 4, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact: Modules

Phoenix Contact’s QUINT CAP and QUINT BUFFER modules are ideal for applications that cannot lose power for even the slightest power disturbance. They provide several seconds of backup time, starting at less than 20 milliseconds after power loss, to critical applications.

November 30, 2018