Controls & Machine Components

Moog Inc: SmartMotor communications improvements

Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., has improved their NEMA 23 frame SM23165D and SM23165DT model SmartMotors to provide users the option of employing CAN communications through the D-Sub connector on the top of the motor instead of through the 5-pin connector on the back of the motor.

August 28, 2012

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Secondary Packaging

Nine tips for selecting multipacking and shrink bundling equipment

When should you down-gauge your film? How do you know how fast to run your lines? Are you storing your film correctly? Read these tips to profit at the end our your packaging line

August 27, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High quality, dynamic printing with Coditherm thermal transfer printer

High resolution printing of variable data onto rigid or semi-rigid materials such as plastics, cardboard or coated metals is accomplished with ease with Matthews Coditherm thermal transfer printer. High quality barcodes and variable text eliminate the need for stock labels.

August 27, 2012

Converting equipment

Single zone controller

SISE recently released the 1ZX, its NEW single-zone temperature controller.

August 27, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital label press with white ink

EPSON introduced SurePress L-4033AW high-quality, short-run digital label press with white ink.

August 27, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Gap-free sanitary screener

Kason Corp.’s sanitary screener meets CGMP, 3-A, USDA, FDA standards.

August 27, 2012

Weighing/combination scales

A front-row seat to Ishida weigher applications, in high-def video

Ishida, the pioneer in computer-controlled combination weighing solutions, tackles a multitude of applications including candy, snacks, fresh-and-sticky meats, IQF veggies, cereals, wet salads, snack foods, pasta, nuts/seeds, tobacco, IQF meat, cheese and non-foods. Watch this high-resolution video to see them in action! Ishida is part of the Heat and Control family of solutions for processing, product handling, inspection, and packaging.

August 24, 2012

Cartoning

This complete, validated pharma line delivers efficient compliance

If you let Serpa Packaging Solutions show you 16 pharmaceutical packaging stations in just over three minutes, you just might find yourself taking notes to remind you what you want your next line to look like. Click to watch the complete, validated line in action... from accumulation table through capping, labeling, cartoning, case packing, check weighing/printing/labeling and discharge.

August 23, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Pedestrian safety around forklift trucks

Here are some insights on preventing pedestrian-forklift accidents.

August 22, 2012

Coding/marking

Serialization technology proven in 250 installations comes to U.S. market

Pharma technology and automation consulting firm Xyntek gains exclusive U.S. rights to market leading global serialization technology from Antares Vision.

August 21, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Miniature pneumatic mufflers

Clippard’s line of miniature pneumatic silencing mufflers utilize porous sintered bronze air mesh to reduce air exhaust noises from valves, cylinders and other pneumatic products for quiet system operation.

August 20, 2012

Operational Excellence

Healthcare Packaging signs marketing partnership with global event producer IQPC

Partnership agreement with global conference and events producer IQPC aims to expand each organization’s reach into the cold chain packaging and logistics marketplace.

August 20, 2012

Filling/capping, dry

Automated system speeds pond-product filling

Company increases packaging speeds and reduces labor through switch from manual to automatic filling of containers for its natural pond treatment products.

August 17, 2012