Material handling

Integrated technology that ensures bar code reliability

See how a printing system and barcode verification solution work together to ensure product bar codes are correct, allowing customers to optimize their track and trace capabilities.

October 23, 2018

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Secondary Packaging

Case erector that efficiently assembles corrugated boxes

See how this compact, robust system with its turnbelt drive and toolless changeover capabilities applies even positive pressure to reliably deliver square boxes for product shipping.

October 23, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Shrink-sleeve applicator accommodates 300 bottles/minute

Watch how the technology efficiently applies shrink labels with minimal downtime to yield a beautiful finish that stands out on the shelf.

October 23, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Versatile case packer uses robotics to ensure reliability

See how updated technology accurately and consistently places stand-up pouches and other flexible packages in club store stackable trays, shelf-ready containers and standard shippers.

October 23, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Highly-efficient case packer with a compact footprint

See how next-generation case packer reliably handles a variety of rigid containers from squeeze bottles to soup cans, seamlessly cartoning them in shelf-ready packages or standard shippers.

October 23, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Fiber laser coding system for beverage cans

The Beverage Can Coding System from Domino includes a fiber laser printer for date and lot coding along with five complementary components.

October 22, 2018

Thermoform/fill/seal

Thermoformer prepared for Industry 4.0

The X-Line thermoformer connects to the Multivac Cloud for up-to-date information on the software, film availability, and machine settings.

October 22, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Robotic case former, loader, closer

Cama NA showcases a system designed for a confectionery customer, which uses robots to form, load, and close cases of snack bars.

October 21, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Plug-and-play motion control

Festo’s CPX-E control platform helps OEMs reduce motion handling design time, lower acquisition costs, speed up assembly and improve performance.

October 19, 2018

Robotics

Extending Robot Programmability

Stäubli enables Rockwell Automation PLCs to control its robots.

October 19, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Graphical panel meters

AutomationDirect’s Trumeter graphical panel meters are designed to measure voltage, current, or frequency and provide analog meter-style visual and accurate numeric readings. User-selectable measurement options include 0-600 AC or DC voltage, current at 0-5A direct, or 0-9,999A via transducer, and frequency from 2 to 400 Hz.

October 19, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Stepper drives for Ethernet and Fieldbus network protocols

The advanced drives provide system designers and machine builders flexibility to control step motors using the network protocol of their choice.

October 17, 2018

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

Baggers suited for fulfillment centers and beyond

Automated Packaging Systems used PACK EXPO to introduce two new Autobag® bag packaging systems with advanced engineering technology for flexibility and efficiency in large bag applications. It also debuted a cushioning wrap and thermal transfer printers.

October 17, 2018