Controls & Machine Components

Bimba: Compact pneumatic cylinders

Bimba Manufacturing Co. and its subsidiary Mead Fluid Dynamics have announced the addition of compact pneumatic cylinders to its full line of MFD products.

August 21, 2015

Machinery: Page 354

Conveying & accumulation

Reliable performance and quality machinery solutions for your food packaging applications

GPI’s denesters, placers, conveyor systems, sleevers and customized machinery for water resistant/wash down applications are ideally suited for automating food packaging applications. This video collage will illustrate the quality construction and reliable performance you can expect with Graphic Packaging’s Specialty Machinery.

August 20, 2015

Robotics

JLS Automation commemorates 60th anniversary with special guests

The York, PA, robotics company welcomed a number of guests to its headquarters to celebrate the major milestone.

August 20, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: Control unit for variable speed drives

Siemens Industry, Inc. has announced the availability of the Sinamics CU250S-2 control unit for use with its Sinamics G120 variable speed drives; the unit provides vector control with encoder feedback.

August 18, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Labeling & Coding Solutions from Pro Mach

Pro Mach's Labeling & Coding Group designs, manufactures, and integrates custom identification systems and is recognized as a leading single source supplier for high-quality labeling, coding, and marking systems. We provide labels all over the United States and Canada from our regional facilities and offer fast, responsive service and support to ensure customers always operate at peak efficiency.

August 14, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa Motoman: EtherNet/IP safety software for robot controller

EtherNet/IP™ safety software for Yaskawa Motoman’s DX200 robot controller platform offers the significant benefits of workcell installation simplicity and ease of integration by reducing the amount of robot control wiring required.

August 14, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

PHD: Economical linear slide

PHD Optimax drop-in replacement linear slide is designed for the OEM market; actuator is versatile and economical, and is designed for light duty applications in tight spaces.

August 14, 2015

Filling/capping, dry

Capsule filler enhances Sharp Clinical Services' production

Machine’s in-process weight control system and tablet feeder provide ‘radical change’ to the company’s capsule production.

August 13, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Losan Pharma adds MES for solid dosage production

Contract manufacturer in Germany to interface Werum’s PAS-X MES. Once fully integrated, it will comprise a WMS and track and trace to address counterfeiting.

August 12, 2015

Sustainability

A Method to its madness

With a wind turbine and solar panels helping to produce energy for its in-house bottle molding and packaging lines, Method is demonstrating its commitment to sustainability at its new LEED Platinum-certified facility in Chicago’s historic Pullman district.

August 11, 2015

Operational Excellence

Pharma EXPO addresses regulatory trends

Las Vegas event will be home to products and insights to address traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

August 11, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Emerson: Variable speed drives

Render Technology, an Italian specialist in the manufacture of end-of-line handling and palletizing machines for the packaging market, has switched its drives partner to Emerson, and as a result has seen productivity of its machines increase by 20%.

August 11, 2015

Flexible packaging

The Schubert Group finds new HQ in Charlotte

The U.S./Canadian company will also transition to new name—Schubert North America—in concert with the move.

August 10, 2015