Coding, Printing & Labeling

Coca Cola sued for misleading consumers

Center for Science in the Public Interests alleges vitaminwater labels and advertising are filled with "deceptive and unsubstantiated claims."

October 10, 2010

Machinery: Page 554

Controls & Machine Components

Murrelektronik, Inc: Profibus connectors

Designed to minimize installation and troubleshooting costs, Murrelektronik’s series of Profibus connectors provide easy-to-use, pluggable connections that reduce install times and the potential for failures.

October 5, 2010

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Rockwell Automation: 3 component servo drive

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 3 component servo drive from Rockwell Automation, which comes in models as small as 50 watts, provides the flexibility to tailor axes to a machine’s actual power requirement to minimize system size and cost.

October 5, 2010

Palletizing/depalletizing

B&R demonstrates new automation capabilities at PACK EXPO 2010

B&R Industrial Automation will introduce advances in safety, robotic, ease-of-use, connectivity and automation technology at PACK EXPO Booth S-1073. Several respected OEMs will introduce B&R-enabled machines.

October 4, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video shows tray-packer for high-speed blister and carton lines

Video shows Z Automation tray packer for high-speed blister line, including blister stacking/collating mechanism. Video also shows machine that can pack 6- and 12-count tray packs of cartons, also at high speeds.

October 4, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Pacific Wine Partners: Downstream accumulation

Positioned ahead of and as the infeed and laner to the case packer, the downstream Garvey accumulation system provides up to three minutes’ accumulation. Before, an operator had been positioned here to upright downed bottles. With ""smart"" accumulation, PWP reports higher efficiencies and no label damage.

October 3, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Designed for dairy, conveyors can be washed down even while running

Video shows how Garvey Infinity Series Accumulators and conveyors allow can be washed down, even while running. They are designed to prevent the build up of unwanted dirt, dust and product in places where washing is difficult.

October 3, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Powerful HMIs are ready to run FactoryTalk® View and Windows™ XPe

The ‘Change Your View' offer from B&R makes it practical for Rockwell FactoryTalk® View users to run Windows applications on the same operator panel, ideal for packagers implementing data acquisition, MES, OEE, video, animation and more.

October 2, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ketan labelers integrate control to increase upfront and longterm value

Advanced control and proven labeler design provide uncompromising initial cost and total cost of ownership. To arrange a meeting at PACK EXPO, call 909 930 0780.

October 2, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Elliott case packing systems are adaptable, redeployable

Fast changeover and easy reconfiguration make Elliott's new modular case packing systems a future-proof investment.

October 2, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Game changer: Extreme Packaging designs 100 cpm into low cost wrapper

To get cost out and speeds higher, the shrink wrapping specialist has streamlined mechanical design, eliminated pneumatics and integrated all control and HMI functions into a single piece of hardware.

October 2, 2010

Sustainability

ConAgra Foods 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report celebrates successes, looks toward future goals

ConAgra Foods 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report celebrates successes, looks toward future goals

September 29, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric: Automation solution for OEMs

MachineStruxure™ architecture, a comprehensive automation solution from Schneider Electric, helps OEMs design machines that are optimized for cost, energy efficiency and performance.

September 29, 2010