Controls & Machine Components

AS-interface module

The G11 Module for AS-interface specification 3.0 from Pepperl+Fuchs features 4in/4out, a multi-function LED on each port, sturdy mounting base, short circuit output protection and 4 Amp output current in an 85 mm diameter housing.

March 31, 2010

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Controls & Machine Components

Omron Electronics LLC: Standstill monitoring unit

Omron’s G9SX-SM Standstill Safety Monitoring Unit detects back electromagnetic force (BEMF) so it can monitor standstill status for machines--with no sensors required.

March 31, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Eaton Corporation: Overload and monitoring relay system

Eaton‘s expanded Motor Insight® overload and monitoring relay system provides advanced monitoring capabilities, diagnostics, and motor and pump protection in one device.

March 31, 2010

Flexible packaging

Master Packaging adds new Sr. VP, Sales and Marketing

David Fletcher, a 19-year veteran of the flexible packaging industry has joined Master Packaging as Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

March 29, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Reduce corrugated consumption and increase productivity with new A-B-C packer

Packagers looking for sustainable production can reduce their corrugated use and ensure maximum product protection with display shippers that use up to 50% less corrugated than standard or wraparound cases; and with A-B-C’s Model 206 packer, they can also increase their line efficiency and flexibility.

March 29, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Cognex Corporation: Pharmaceutical track-and-trace solution

Designed to help pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers achieve unit-level product traceability, the In-Sight® Track-and-Trace add-on software package for Cognex In-Sight vision systems delivers a ready-to-deploy data capture and verification solution.

March 29, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ink-jet print quality on butter packs

High-resolution print quality on a challenging foil substrate and improved machine reliability are key features for this Irish dairy producer.

March 25, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.: 100mm AC electric motors

Bison Gear’s 100mm single phase 4-in. diameter 1/8 hp (93w) motors offer up to 350 in.-lbs. (39.5 N-m) torque in compact parallel shaft gearmotors

March 24, 2010

Cartoning

MGS introduces new Carton Inspection Module as part of its Serialization Solution

Carton Inspection Module can be used for a wide array of pharmaceutical, medical and food products. With this development, MGS Machine Corp. can now add a label applicator in addition to printing, vision, and open flap detection.

March 23, 2010

Flexible packaging

Case study in automating the bagging of frozen meals

By automating the bagging of its frozen Asian entrées, Kahiki Foods reduces labor costs by 65%, without eliminating workers.

March 22, 2010

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

Improving process quality of pharmaceutical liquids

Aseptic blow-fill-seal technology vs. traditional aseptic processing

March 22, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Embedded parameter chip

B&R’s embedded parameter chip stores pertinent mechanical and electronic motor data such as serial number, type, parameters, and manufacturer specifications making the entire power transmission system clearly identifiable in the application program.

March 21, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

SEW-Eurodrive USA: Helical gear reducers

SEW-Eurodrive’s RESF37 and KESA37 stainless steel helical and helical bevel gear reducers resist bacteria, chemicals and processes common to the food processing industry.

March 18, 2010