Palletizing/depalletizing

Schneider Packaging Equipment names Bob Brotzki COO

Brotzki will drive improvement and refinement of Schneider’s processes as Chief Operating Officer.

June 23, 2016

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Controls & Machine Components

EXAIR’s Efficiency Lab Tests and Compares Blowoff Products

EXAIR’s Efficiency Lab has been designed to help companies evaluate the efficiency of their current blowoff products such as air nozzles, air knives and air guns. Companies can ship these items to EXAIR where one of our qualified engineers will perform tests using calibrated, NIST traceable testing equipment. The performance of the supplied product (air consumption, effectiveness, noise levels and efficiency) will be compared to that of the appropriate EXAIR Intelligent Compressed Air® product. The results will be published in a comprehensive report that includes a cost savings analysis. There is no charge for this service (available to customers in U.S. and Canada only). EXAIR will pay the return shipping via UPS ground upon returning your product(s).

June 23, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Limit alarm modules

AutomationDirect’s new FC-series analog to relay limit alarm modules are field configurable for a variety of alarm and control applications.

June 22, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

12+ considerations for selecting your next capping machine

A new equipment investment requires a thorough examination of your operational, financial and productivity issues, and an assessment of your future requirements.

June 21, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa America promotes Mike Knapek to CEO

30-year veteran Knapek replaces Masahiro Ogawa, who will return to Japan for Corporate V.P. and General Manager roles.

June 21, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

IDEC: Micro PLC

The MicroSmart PLC from IDEC provides the power of a PAC (programmable automation controller) in a low-cost controller with a small form factor, making it an ideal fit for demanding applications.

June 21, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Honeywell: ControlEdge PLC Leverages IIoT

ControlEdge™ Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a new addition to Honeywell’s next-generation family of controllers leveraging the power of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

June 20, 2016

Thermoform/fill/seal

Multivac names Jason Edwards Product Manager - Rollstock

Edwards will serve as an expert technical advisor for new business development on the full line of Multivac thermoform packaging machines.

June 17, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Opto 22: Breakout board

SNAP-UDC-HDB-G4 breakout board provides 32-point SNAP digital I/O modules with up to 3 amps current switching, fused outputs, and isolated inputs, while compact SNAP-UDC-HDB board saves panel space and simplifies field wiring.

June 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Nosco is First to Install Second HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press

Installation of second HP Indigo 30000 in Bristol, PA facility extends Nosco’s ability to use digital printing for on-demand requirements.

June 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Microscan offers free webinar on marking medical devices for FDA compliance

The Microscan webinar offers guidance for applying and verifying permanent marks on medical devices for FDA UDI compliance.

June 17, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Adents/Sequence: Scalable Serialization and Aggregation Software

Enables companies to achieve traceability and documentation compliance easily, addressing both current and emerging regulations.

June 17, 2016

Operational Excellence

FedEx Faces Government Charges

Shipping firm denies charges that it delivered millions of packages containing illegal prescription drugs for Internet pharmacies.

June 16, 2016