Controls & Machine Components

Secure solution at the intersection of IoT and Industry 4.0?

Two terms often used interchangeably are “Internet of Things (IoT)” and “Industry 4.0.”

July 31, 2016

Machinery: Page 316

Operational Excellence

Private label packaging: Evolved but under-appreciated

Many private label products project a friendly, comforting, sometimes lighthearted presence through alluring multicolor graphics.

July 31, 2016

Converting equipment

API Group acquires Hazen Paper Company’s paperboard lamination facility

With API Group’s acquisition of paper converter Hazen Paper Company’s paperboard lamination facilities, the company will concentrate on custom Holography and specialist paper converting.

July 29, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Accraply acquires Haraland Machine Systems

Accraply, Inc., a Barry-Wehmiller company, acquired Haraland Machine Systems, LTD, a self-adhesive labeling machinery manufacturer.

July 29, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AstraZeneca Uses 3D Modeling in Brazil

Software helps the global biopharmaceutical company’s Cotia plant quickly review 3D models of new packaging for internal customers.

July 29, 2016

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

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