Robotics

hcp -> aw cross-post test 5 updated

hcp -> aw cross-post test 5

December 29, 2016

Machinery: Page 292

Controls & Machine Components

pw to aw cross-post test 1 updated

pw to aw cross-post test 1 updated

December 28, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

hcp to aw crosspost test

hcp to aw crosspost test

December 28, 2016

Operational Excellence

Taking a Bite Out of Crime

Serialization innovations from edible barcodes to invisible fingerprints are making strides in the manufacturing fight to reduce counterfeit products in the supply chain and stop highway robbery.

December 27, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: EtherCAT drives and motors

Applied Motion Products, Inc. announces the release of a new series of drives and motors with EtherCAT communications; these new products utilize Applied Motion’s StepSERVO technology, which combines the high torque capabilities of step motors with the closed loop dynamic control of servo systems.

December 23, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Shinichi Takagi tapped as SATO investor relations chief

SATO created the head of investor relations position and appointed Shinichi Takagi to ensure two-way engagement with global investors.

December 20, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Banded bundles abandon the box

Carton converter cuts costs by adopting straight-to-the-pallet banding system that requires no outer corrugated casing of the flats.

December 20, 2016

Operational Excellence

Industry-Wide GTIN Repository Planned by HDA and ValueCentric

Slated for launch in the third quarter of 2017, the repository is designed to facilitate DSCSA-mandated data exchange between manufacturers and their partners.

December 19, 2016

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

Squid Ink debuts automatic bag closure machine

Squid Ink partners with Kwik Lok to release the 872 automatic bag closure machine and printer.

December 19, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor: Brushless motor and driver

Oriental Motor announces the expansion of its popular BMU Series with the introduction of the 120 watt (1/6 HP) IP66 new connector type brushless motor, combined with a hollow shaft right angle hypoid JH type gear head, featuring a stainless steel shaft.

December 16, 2016

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Pharmaceutical CMO installs high-speed bottling line

Pharma Tech Industries employs unscrambling, filling, checkweighing, metal detection, capping, sealing, bundling and case packing equipment at its Missouri facility.

December 14, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

A short-run ink-jet printer for corrugated flats and folded RSCs

The Excelagraphics 4800 ink-jet printer from Xante allows small manufacturers to handle short-run jobs. The fast digital flatbed printer prints on corrugated flat sheets, die-cut flats and RSCs that are already folded and glued.

December 14, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-resolution ink-jet coding and CO2 laser marking

REA JET's latest coding and marking solutions for the pharmaceutical industry keep suppliers ahead of FDA standards. The HR ink-jet printer is ideal for lot tracking, serialization and expiration date applications and the CO2 laser marker produces machine-readable codes and logos.

December 14, 2016