Controls & Machine Components

EDI's new extrusion coating die reduces downtime

The innovation comes in an extensive upgrade of the deckle system, improves ease-of-use, repeatability of width adjustments, and also simplifies clean-out of polymer buildup.

November 1, 2010

Machinery: Page 551

Secondary Packaging

ProCustomer Champions 2010

October 31, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

New ProCustomer initiative ensures peak packaging system productivity

Pro Mach, Inc. booth S-956, launched ProCustomer one year ago, a new initiative designed to ensure that customers maintain peak packaging system productivity through best-in-class standards in aftermarket parts, service, and support.

October 31, 2010

Material handling

Track and trace/serialization

In this video, learn about Nutec Systems' Carton Print Inspect Unit for track-and-trace and serialization requirements.

October 31, 2010

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Tool-less, quick-changeover tube filling machine

For cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, the Unipac 2060 offers tube filling accuracy.

October 31, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

PackML-enabled mandrel-style shrink-sleeve applicator launches

Axon, a division of Pro Mach, debuts new-generation mandrel-style shrink-sleeve applicator, the Aurora™, that offers the integration and operational advantages of the industry-standard Packaging Machinery Language.

October 31, 2010

Tamper-evident machinery

Enercon kicks off promotions

Enercon pays tribute to its retiring VP of sales, Bill Zito, with education- and football-themed promotions; attendees badge scans determine donation amounts.

October 30, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Frank J. Cozzoli, Cozzoli Machine Company (CMC), passes away

Frank J. Cozzoli, 61, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Funeral services were held in Watchung, NJ.

October 29, 2010

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Schneider Electric becomes an OYSTAR Global Automation Partner

OYSTAR IWK is introducing its new TFS E tube filler at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago. This machine features innovative solutions that greatly reduce product changeover times. It also served as a pilot project for international collaboration between IWK and Schneider Electric, in which Schneider Electric served as both an international technology partner and a supplier of automation and electrical equipment.

October 26, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Dynamic Conveyor adds to sales team

Dynamic Conveyor Corporation has announced that Mark Aamodt has joined the organization as a Sales Coordinator.

October 21, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging critical for in vitro diagnostics

Moisture, oxygen, and hydrocarbons can threaten the accuracy and consistency of in vitro diagnostic devices.

October 20, 2010

Palletizing/depalletizing

High-speed bag palletizer packs 40 lb bags at 24 bags/min

Video from KUKA Robotics shows flexible high-speed palletizing solution of 40 lb bags at more than 24 bags/min.

October 19, 2010

Secondary Packaging

KUKA LayerTECH software available from official KUKA system partners

Video from KUKA Robotics shows single & dual robot layer forming solutions all utilizing KUKA LayerTech software.  Complete layer forming solutions for new and existing machine retro-fit applications are available from Official KUKA System Partners.

October 19, 2010