Machinery: Page 336

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Lower-resolution analog modules

AutomationDirect’s Productivity2000 programmable controller line now includes 12 and 13-bit resolution current and voltage analog input and output modules for cost-conscious applications.

January 8, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Pilz: Base unit for configurable control systems

Pilz adds its new base unit PNOZ m B1 to the range of configurable control systems PNOZmulti 2, in order to not only offer higher performance for machines with a larger function range, i.e. for larger projects, but also to provide a connection to all common fieldbus systems via the corresponding expansion modules.

January 8, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hitachi America announces Southern California subsidiary

Hitachi America Ltd. establishes Label House marking and labeling subsidiary in Irvine, CA.

January 7, 2016

Protective/transport packaging

Internet shopping boosting protective packaging demand

Yet gains will moderate and offshoring of durable goods manufacturing presents a challenge to local packaging providers, says Freedonia report.

January 7, 2016

Flexible packaging

Mayo debuts in a spouted standup pouch

Described as ‘a great addition to the existing Duke’s product line,’ this southern style mayonnaise comes in a shapely recloseable pouch that’s packed in a retail-ready case.

January 5, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Upgrading case picking and pallet stretch wrapping

Beverage distributor automates operations and adopts voice-based picking to more efficiently handle diverse product line.

January 5, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: AC power modules

PM240-2 power modules are now available from Siemens, extending the use of the Sinamics G120 drives family; a significant change is the addition of 230V single- and three-phase line supply units featuring quick-connect pull-off terminals on the motor, line supply, and braking resistor connections; allowing unit to offer an even more simplified installation and maintenance.

January 5, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Case packing veteran joins JLS Automation

Mike Newcome brings 15 years of sales and management experience to post covering Central U.S. and Canada.

January 5, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Moving coil actuator key to inspection system

Designed for the online inspection of PET containers filled with carbonated beverages, the Pressure Leak Detector utilizes a unique breed of electric actuator.

January 4, 2016

Operational Excellence

Survey reveals importance of distribution and logistics partnerships

UPS Pain in the (Supply) Chain’s 2015 survey results show progress in product security and adapting to regulatory changes.

January 4, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Eight ways to improve your coding & marking operations

Follow these actionable tactics to keep your machines up and running. While regular maintenance is important, these eight tips will help ensure you have an efficient line.

January 2, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Streamlining Integration with Pack ML

Lack of standardization in packaging lines—and manufacturing as a whole—results in time-consuming and expensive integration processes during line upgrades. More integrated manufacturing systems using PackML are benefitting not only end users, but OEMs, integrators and technology providers.

December 24, 2015