Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Three-phase monitoring relays

Carlo Gavazzi announces the addition of their latest three phase monitoring relays, the DPA52 and DPB52; these devices provide critical protection against phase loss and improper phase sequence, with DPB52 adding additional protection against under-voltage and over-voltage.

December 8, 2017

Machinery: Page 265

Controls & Machine Components

B&R: Image processing solution

B&R has introduced the world's first image processing solution to be seamlessly incorporated into the automation system, and comprising cameras, software and lighting accessories.

December 8, 2017

Operational Excellence

5 trends unfolding in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Expect gene-based therapies, ocean shipments and cost issues to have an impact on temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and biologics in 2018.

December 7, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

ABB: General purpose low-voltage drive

ABB has introduced the ACS580 all-compatible general purpose drive, the newest entry in ABB’s low-voltage AC drive portfolio: it provides user-friendly, energy-efficient motor and process control, keeping user systems running smoothly while saving time and money over the product lifecycle.

December 5, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

A cure for counterfeit controllers?

What if you bought a brand new packaging machine partly on the strength of the controller it relies on only to discover that said controller is a counterfeit and wasn’t made by the firm whose name is on it?

December 4, 2017

Filling/capping, dry

Harpak-ULMA hires regional sales manager

John Sirridge has been with Harpak-ULMA since 2012 as the RSM for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin and will continue to support those states.

December 2, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Filler upgrade boosts speed and versatility

New volumetric filling system with easy changeover capability accommodates cold- and hot-fill products in range of container shapes/sizes.

December 1, 2017

Adhesive application

Reliable adhesive application at top speed

For the tamper-evident seal required by the German Mineral Water Ordinance, this beverage bottler deploys some innovative adhesive application technology.

December 1, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Spirits bottler revels in new-found flexibility

When it came time to relocate its manufacturing and packaging operations, this fifth-generation bottler and distributor went from ‘Can we do this?’ to ‘Piece of cake!’

December 1, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: 8-port gigabit switches

WAGO has added two new industrial unmanaged 8 port gigabit switches to its growing switch portfolio.

December 1, 2017

Filling/capping, dry

Harpak-ULMA appoints regional sales manager

Henry Glaeser will support customers in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota.

December 1, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Gossner Foods installs first Tetra Evero in the U.S.

Gossner is the first U.S. manufacturer to use this world’s first aseptic carton bottle. The innovative package and state-of-the-art filling machine bring new opportunities for beverage producers.

November 30, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Lenze Americas promotes executive vice president of operations

Stephan Rottach will provide strategic guidance to support continued improvement of operations at Lenze.

November 30, 2017