Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products: Linear solution encoder

The TR2 Tru-Trac tracks velocity, position, or distance in almost any application and features an integrated encoder with a rack-and-pinion gear assembly.

January 12, 2016

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Baker Cheese increases production and print quality with the Hitachi RX series printers

Baker Cheese needed to reduce downtime and increase print consistency in order to meet consumer expectations. After two weeks of head-to-head trials, they selected Hitachi RX Series Continuous Inkjet Printers as the clear winner. The result was an immediate improvement in uptime, decreased print costs, and reliable and consistent code dates.

January 11, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Pearson Packaging Systems appoints Ryan McCart to head new business unit

The purpose of Pearson’s new dedicated business unit is to continue expanding its integration capabilities.

January 8, 2016

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