Controls & Machine Components

Exair Corp.: Anti-static ionizing bar

Exair’s Gen4 ionizing bar eliminates static electricity 25% better than previous models by eliminating larger static charges faster. It has improved range and is effective when mounted up to 4 in. from a charged surface.

October 15, 2018

Machinery: Page 266

Conveying & accumulation

Ultra-flexible product handling for liquids market

This all-in-one product handling solution takes a unique approach for remarkable flexibility, minimal TCO.

October 14, 2018

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Fresh, sliced bread picked and placed in MAP packaging

Consumers are demanding high-quality, preservative-free foods. A new robotic system opens the door for MAP packaging of fresh, sliced bread.

October 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Cobot erects random case sizes on-demand

New cobot case erector can handle random case sizes in a footprint that is 60% smaller than a traditional robotic case-erecting system.

October 14, 2018

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

A faster form/fill/seal pouch machine

Effytec USA demonstrates its next-generation horizontal pouch machine with 15 minute full format changeover.

October 14, 2018

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

Snack maker doubles speeds

Integrated turnkey systems also cut waste and downtime.

October 14, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Modular system ushers in ‘beginning of a new labeling era’

Krones’ new ErgoModul labeling series includes three main machines, six table diameters, and seven labeling station types.

October 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

‘Intelligent Illumination’ disrupts downtime

LED technology alerts and guides users to issues quickly, saving time and money.

October 14, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Motion control for the smart factory

AMP8000 distributed servo drive system from Beckhoff promotes motion control architectures that are cost-effective, efficient and adjustable.

October 14, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

OEM, software company partner for better packaging line monitoring

BW Integrated Solutions and LineView Solutions partner for increased machine connectivity, greater data access.

October 14, 2018

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

Closure provider proves a Hurricane can sometimes be good

A focal point of the Fresh-Lock by Presto booth, the Hurricane machine utilizes rotary-over-the-top insertion for slider closures, resulting in operational efficiencies.

October 14, 2018

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Smallest, lightest six-axis robot showcased

The MotoMini weighs just 7 kg, has a 0.5-kg payload, and operates 20% faster than comparable small-sized robots.

October 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Cartoner with OEE enhancements

The Stealth CT cartoner, designed with the pharmaceutical sector in mind, has new features that can improve packaging line efficiencies and boost production while reducing costs.

October 14, 2018