Robotics

ABB Robotics: Compact industrial robot controller

ABB Robotics launched the second generation of its IRC5C compact controller; now up to 25% smaller than the original compact model, and 87% smaller than the standard cabinet controller.

March 13, 2015

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Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: EtherCAT I/O solution for circuit boards

EtherCAT plug-in modules from the Beckhoff EJ series offer a highly efficient I/O solution to implement platform concepts in large-scale machine production; these “plug-in” modules feature the performance and functionality of the well-known EtherCAT I/O system, while their efficient design enables them to be directly attached to circuit boards.

March 13, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact: Miniature connectors

Phoenix Contact expanded its M12 connector range for power transmission in industrial environments with S-coded flush-type connectors and cordsets rated to 16 A and 630 V.

March 12, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Krones acquires Schaefer GmbH

Krones AG acquires pallet handling company Schaefer Förderanlagen- und Maschinenbau GmbH

March 10, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

PFlow delivers its 17,000 vertical reciprocating conveyor worldwide

PFlow’s custom-engineered hydraulic, mechanical, and fully automated vertical reciprocating conveyors are now offered internationally.

March 10, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Pisco: Flow controller

Pisco USA, Inc. offers a new flow controller featuring a built-in shock absorber function.

March 9, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Bergami appoints Tim Faber Canadian Rep

Bergami USA promotes from within for greater Canadian presence.

March 9, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Pilz: Versatile configurable control system

The configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz can be used as a stand-alone or as a modular expandable alternative: instead of wiring, users can simply configure their safety circuit on a PC.

March 6, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

The strategic relationship between builders and buyers of packaging machinery

How important is the relationship between builders and buyers of automated packaging machinery when it comes to things like reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), improving Overall Equipment Efficiency, and optimizing manufacturing operations?

March 6, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Automating your line has never been easier.

With Module++ lines from Bosch, you have unlimited possibilities of linking standard modules to create flexible processing and packaging solutions that fit. Whether you are automating your product handling to feed a single machine, or automating a complete line with primary and secondary packaging operations, our Module++ expertise makes the process easier for you.

March 5, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New pharma carotene is designed for speed, flexibility, ease-of-use

The brand new CT 200 Pharma Cartoner from MGS is easily convertible to be able to run blisters, bottles or tubes. The HMI mimics that of an Android phone.

March 5, 2015

Weighing/combination scales

Get your foot in the door with entry-level weigh and pouch sealer

This introductory system from All Packaging Machinery is designed for start up companies, and is therefore competitively priced at less than $15,000. Features include a vibratory scale that weighs dry flowing products, and a sealing machine that can comfortably achieve 10 packages per minute

March 5, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Printer for thermal transfer

Squid Ink has introduced a thermal-transfer overprinter that is an intermittent-motion model featuring an easy-to-use touch screen for operator convenience.

March 5, 2015