Flexible packaging

Single-source line for pouch packaging

When the Ute Tribe’s agricultural enterprise launched a new line of corn meal for retail sale, having a single source for most of the packaging equipment proved helpful.

June 1, 2015

Machinery: Page 377

Robotics

HepcoAutomation and KUKA partner up

HepcoAutomation’s partnership agreement expands KUKA robot activities in general automation.

May 28, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Multi-Conveyor receives ACUITY safety award

Multi-Conveyor receives second ACUITY Safety Achievement Award.

May 27, 2015

Robotics

ABB brings robotics manufacturing to U.S.

The start of local robot manufacturing in Michigan cements ABB's commitment to North American customers.

May 27, 2015

Operational Excellence

Complexity of e-commerce supply chain raises the stakes for manufacturers

With jumps in e-commerce volume and complexity, manufacturers must address challenges in shipping, communicating with third-party retailers, and secondary packaging marketing.

May 26, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Controller upgrades for injection molding machines

Beckhoff Automation has announced the XMold and eMold controllers, integrated solutions to enhance automation in injection molding machines; leveraging high-end PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology, the XMold system is intended for the most complex injection molding machinery in the industry, while eMold is designed to suit cost-sensitive applications as an efficient yet powerful solution.

May 26, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Molex: Heavy duty connector

Molex Inc. announces the expansion of its Heavy Duty Connectors following the recent acquisition of the GWconnect® product range from Italian industrial connector manufacturer Westec Srl.

May 22, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FOX IV improves print-and-apply with NCR technology

FOX IV improves two-sided printer-applicators with NCR 2ST Technology

May 21, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Unique serialization comes to fresh produce

Proudly representing the food industry at The Automation Forum, and the produce industry in particular, was Dewey R. Scott, Operations Manager at North Carolina sweet potato packer Scott Farms.

May 19, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hypertherm cuts costs with enterprise labeling

U.S. manufacturer saves $1.5 to $5 million by implementing a browser-based labeling system that improves production uptime.

May 19, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard: 3-way electronic valves

The Minimatic DV-3 line of electronic valves are precision-built 3-way control valves, utilizing a patented valving principle, flows to 70 liters/min., and designed to be suitable for many applications across diverse industries.

May 19, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Access control barriers and accessories

The Contrinex YCA 50-series safety light curtains are active optoelectronic protective devices designed for protection and safety when machine design and process are inadequate and open access might be required during operation.

May 18, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

HepcoMotion appoints new U.K. Sales Manager

Graham Smith moves up from Regional Manager to cover all of the United Kingdom.

May 18, 2015