Controls & Machine Components

Learn to code and install PackML

PackML Workshop 2017 is offered in conjunction with the Automation Conference & Expo, May 23-24 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, and it includes half-day training on PackML programming.

April 10, 2017

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Operational Excellence

DHL Supply Chain to Use Collaborative Robots

The contract logistics company will pilot test LocusBots for order fulfillment within the life sciences sector at a Tennessee facility.

April 5, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

E-beam sterilization for aseptic packaging showcased at ProFood Tech

Tetra Pak introduces two new filling machines with electron-beam sterilization technology to round out its eBeam line. Also new, two new portion-pack carton sizes for on-the-go snacking.

April 5, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Festo North America relocates corporate headquarters

Festo’s new Hauppauge, NY facility will serve as center of operations for the Festo North American executive management team and other corporate functions.

April 5, 2017

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