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Cartoning

Integrated line makes Howell’s ammo packaging bulletproof

Bulk feeder, vision inspection system, cartoner and laser printer speed throughput and address labor shortages in the company’s hometown.

April 4, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact: Wide-range DC voltage transducers

Phoenix Contact’s newest DC voltage transducer has a user-friendly programming interface and optional push-in connection technology (PT); the MACX MCR-VDC transducer family recently secured UL/cUL listing, making it suitable for use in a wide range of applications.

April 4, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: 3-phase monitoring relay

Carlo Gavazzi offers the new DPD Series Three-Phase Monitoring Relay with NFC configuration; this relay provides the utmost flexibility in very compact dimensions, as it offers a wide range of features in a mere 22.5 mm product width.

April 4, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Festo names AWC its newest distributor

Festo continues to expand product stocking capabilities and application expertise closer to customers by adding distributors, such as AWC.

April 3, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Omega: Pressure transducers

OMEGA introduces a new series of low cost, compact pressure transducers with an all stainless steel body and rugged construction.

April 3, 2017

Flow wrapping

Integrated flow-wrapping line keeps chocolate cookies cool

Costa Rica-based confectionery company increases capacity by 25% with new integrated packaging line comprising a new conveyor, cooling tunnel, and two horizontal flow wrappers.

April 3, 2017

Secondary Packaging

Nortech Packaging acquires Tishma Innovations

The addition of Tishma is intended to expand Nortech’s footprint in the growing food, pharmaceutical, confection, and contract packaging markets and advances its capabilities as an integrated solutions provider capable of providing full end of line solutions.

April 1, 2017

Tamper-evident machinery

Tris Pharma Readies to Meet U.S. Serialization Deadlines

Centralized serialization room servicing packaging lines and rework stations is equipped with easily deployable serialization and track-and-trace software.

March 31, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: 4-channel digital relay output module

WAGO’s 4-channel digital relay output module features compact 12 mm housing, the 750-515 reduces the cost per channel while maximizing space in the control cabinet.

March 31, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard: 3-way miniature pinch valves

Clippard NPV Series Miniature Pinch Valves are solenoid-operated devices designed to open and close tubes for controlling flow of liquids and gases.

March 31, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

7 Logistics Questions to Answer When Updating Your Practices

Some seemingly costly cold chain updates can save millions in products losses, transportation costs and more. On the heels of award-winning and sustainable improvements, Cardinal Health and Sonoco ThermoSafe discuss the opportunities and concepts to consider.

March 30, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Domino to host Open House Digital Printing Spectrum

Register to attend DOMINO’s Open House Digital Printing Spectrum 2017 to visit and hear from industry leaders.

March 30, 2017