Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa: Servo motors and amplifiers

Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the introduction of Sigma-7, a new line of rotary, linear and direct drive servos and amplifiers that bring a new level of operating efficiency to automated equipment.

May 6, 2016

Machinery: Page 339

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Pro Mach acquires NJM Packaging for new pharma capabilities

Pro Mach expands pharmaceutical packaging capabilities and integrated solution offerings with acquisition of NJM Packaging.

May 5, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital printing: Reinvigorating a ‘stagnant’ industry?

Domino’s first-ever Digital Printing Spectrum includes presentations, panel discussions, equipment demonstrations and tabletop exhibits to examine the state of digital package and label printing.

May 4, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

ABB: Motors signal when they need servicing

New technology from ABB transforms simple motors into intelligent machines that tell users when they need servicing; smart sensors attached directly to the motor supply information regarding operating and condition parameters via wireless transmission.

May 3, 2016

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Skyepharma’s Capsule Filler Addresses Pilot and Clinical Batch Needs

Company’s Basel, Switzerland R&D facility chooses capsule filler due to its dosing accuracy and flexible format.

May 2, 2016

Operational Excellence

Shelf life extension for produce exports

An exporter of pomegranates that is based in Mumbai, India, is getting improved shelf life since it began using a novel flexible film designed to allow produce to respire at an optimal rate.

April 30, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Harpak-ULMA appoints Lee Smith Regional Sales Manager

Smith will cover the Southwest U.S. region for the packaging solutions and machinery supplier.

April 29, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth: Frequency converters

The EFC 3610 and EFC 5610 frequency converters from Rexroth are energy-efficient machines and allow users to significantly reduce operating cost and reduce their carbon footprint (CO2 emissions).

April 29, 2016

Material handling

Modest market demand for corrugated in U.S.

E-commerce and retail-ready applications will drive growth for corrugated boxes; folding carton demand to be sustained by the foodservice carryout and pharmaceutical markets.

April 27, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Walmart roils the case-coding waters

Online ink-jet printing of GTIN on cases is a key to late-stage customization that lets CPG companies minimize the cost of corrugated. Now Walmart is banning ink-jet GTIN.

April 26, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

IDEC: Programmable controller series

IDEC announces the FT1A Touch 14 I/O; unit is suitable for advanced analog monitoring and control, allowing users to economically perform both operator interface and control for a much wider range of applications.

April 26, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Doug Weber named president and CEO of Weber

Joesph Weber Jr. announces Doug Weber as president and CEO of Weber Packaging Solutions.

April 25, 2016

Operational Excellence

DOT-SP 8249 Designation Evolves From 'Exempt 'to 'Special Permit'

Examining the protocol for safely shipping hazardous materials mixed with other freight types via standard trucking process that’s used by freight carriers worldwide.

April 22, 2016