Protective/transport packaging

Manufacturing Output Equates to World Pallet Market Growth

Wood pallets paving the way as economic expansion boosts demand in the materials transport segment.

July 29, 2016

Machinery: Page 312

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Miniature stepper drive

The STR3 miniature step motor drive from Applied Motion Products solves two problems in one. It addresses the problem of slow step motors that vibrate too much, and it addresses space-constrained applications where bulkier drives just won’t fit.

July 29, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

EXAIR’s New Catalog 30 Features new Cabinet Coolers, Conveyors, HEPA Vacs and Air Jets

EXAIR's new Catalog 30 is our best catalog yet; a full color technical guide offering solutions to common industrial conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating and static electricity problems. Catalog 30 introduces new Cabinet Coolers, Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors, Heavy Duty HEPA Vacs and Stainless Steel Air Jets. 316SS Cabinet Cooler systems in 275 and 550 Btu/Hr solve overheating problems for small electrical panels in corrosive and harsh environments

July 29, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Optel Vision: Site Server Software

Version 2.0 of company’s Open SiteMaster™ site server software developed in collaboration with pharmaceutical industry and contract packers.

July 27, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Robots address packaging line pain points

Food plants employ robotics in their packaging operations to address the productivity, cost, and ergonomic challenges related to manual operations.

July 27, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

PCI Pharma Services first to employ track and trace module

Print & Check Flex serialization unit provides flexibility to contract packagers requiring flexibility in carton dimensions, artwork changes and varying code printing specifications.

July 26, 2016

Operational Excellence

Biopharmaceutical packaging market survey launches

Thermal packaging leader and biopharma industry resource conduct industry-wide study to benchmark methods used to maintain efficacy of temperature-sensitive therapeutics throughout the supply chain.

July 26, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Built-in redundancy keeps Clif Bar running smoothly

Two carton-packing lines at Clif Bar’s new Twin Falls, ID, bakery are equipped with robotic equipment that allows for speed, redundancy, and system flexibility.

July 26, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

DataLase supports global expansion strategy with new appointments

DataLase has made a series of appointments to support its fast-growth strategy across Europe, U.S., and Asia.

July 25, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact : Managed switches

Phoenix Contact now offers Series 7000 advanced managed switches.

July 22, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Dorner: Universal drive simplifies motor and mounting package options for conveyors

Dorner’s new Universal Drive for its 2200 Series low profile end drive belt conveyor platform, features a single part number that covers all speed, load and mounting positions.

July 22, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Intelligrated appoints new Midwest sales manager

Intelligrated appointed Tom Tobin as senior sales manager, where he will lead development efforts and manage the Midwest regional sales team.

July 19, 2016

Material handling

Portable Transport Bag Protects Insulin on Cross-Continent Bicycle Journey

Bicyclists travel from Italy to Singapore to help raise diabetes awareness. Temperature-controlled shipper protects insulin for diabetic cyclist during the trip.

July 18, 2016