Sustainable Packaging

Cooler return program is a ‘win-win’ for lab

UC-Berkeley’s Glaunsinger Lab reduces environmental impact by reusing coolers for its temperature-sensitive reagents, chemicals and kits.

February 8, 2018

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Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: General purpose, rolled-steel AC motors

New MTR2 series IronHorse® general purpose, rolled-steel motors from AutomationDirect are available in 1-phase and 3-phase versions.

February 5, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Building Markets in Milk

This co-manufacturer is betting on a new American appetite for shelf-stable milk. Though much of the U.S. isn’t ready for shelf-stability in its everyday milk, Gossner is a first mover on specialty, value-added milk products that lay a foundation for turning the larger adoption tide.

February 5, 2018

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Pressurized closure delivers at time of consumption

Vessl Inc. has the worldwide master license to a patented closure technology that could upend the very way we think about bringing a wide variety of liquid products to market.

February 1, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

InkJet, Inc. expert to present technical paper at The Inkjet Conference

InkJet, Inc. will participate in the inaugural United States version of The Inkjet Conference scheduled for April 12-13 at The Westin O’Hare hotel in Chicago, IL.

February 1, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Primera Technology: Disc duplicators

Primera’s Bravo-Series Disc Duplicators and AutoPrinters are designed for a wide variety of disc publishing jobs and are widely used at most levels of federal, state, and local government.

February 1, 2018

Converting equipment

Meyers adds hybrid press

“With this new hybrid press, we feel that we have something unique that gives us a competitive edge in the marketplace.”

January 31, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder: Mounting bracket for shaft encoders

Encoder Products introduced a bracket that fits all of its Size 25 shaft encoders with 2.5" flange mounts, including absolute and programmable encoders.

January 31, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Exair: Cabinet cooler systems

Exair’s small 316 stainless steel cabinet cooler systems with ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) keeps electrical enclosures cool with 20 F (-7 C) air while maintaining the NEMA 4X rating of the enclosure and resisting the heat that could adversely affect the internal components.

January 31, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Tsubaki: Backstops

Tsubaki launched BS-F external backstops. The improved labyrinth seal design extends the life of the product by minimizing the ingress of dust and contaminants. Backstops are designed with the smallest envelope dimensions available in the market, which is said to ensure quick and easy field installation when replacing other backstops.

January 29, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: Servo drive system

Siemens offers the Sinamics S210, a servo system consisting of drive, motor, and controller for a variety of motion control applications. It is specifically designed for use with the Simotics S-1FK2 motors, initially available in ranges from 50–750 watts.

January 26, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Columbia Machine partners with OTTO Motors

As a Certified OTTO Motors Integration Partner, Columbia Machine is able to incorporate the OTTO 1500 Self Driving Vehicle (SDV) into current and future applications.

January 25, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

AFM relocating to corporate headquarters

American Film and Machinery (AFM), a provider of shrink sleeve labeling equipment and consumables, is relocating its operations to the company’s headquarters in Brooklyn Park, MN. Effective February 1, the current facility in Corona, CA will be closed and all AFM products will be shipped from Brooklyn Park, MN.

January 23, 2018