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Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Free online CAD portal

As an online portal, Wago's WAGO/PARTcommunity provides direct downloads of 2D/3D CAD drawings, product information and PDF data sheets.

November 23, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Almond clusters packed by robots

Robotic pick and place of chocolate-covered almond clusters is one of the highlights at Madison's Grand Avenue Chocolate.

November 23, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Case loading reimagined?

Speeds to 30 cases/min on delicate product such as potato chips and other salty snacks.

November 23, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc: Linear actuators

MDrive® Linear Actuators from Intelligent Motion Systems provide linear motion in a compact all-in-one package with leading integrated step motor and driver technology. available in three motor sizes and two shaft styles, with options including fully programmable controller and motion control technology to prevent unintentional stalling within the same small footprint.

November 20, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

1- or 2-line marking/coding

The TJ500 is a low-cost system that offers highly reliable digital thermal ink-jet coding, high-resolution printing, and easy-to-change ink cartridges.

November 19, 2009

Flexibles

Contract packaging looks strong in Europe

Budelpack Poortvliet BV, a leading contract packager in the fast-moving consumer goods category, has announced significant investments in stand-up pouch and stick-pack packaging lines. Brand owners use services like that provided by this Dutch firm to launch new products quickly and efficiently.

November 19, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Siko Products, Inc: Wire-Actuated Encoder SG20

Compact design made of solid zinc die cast with 2000 mm measurement length.

November 19, 2009

Labeling

What's packaging's role in food safety?

Wynn Wiksell of General Mills would say that the packaging supply chain can play a key role in reducing food safety issues. Wiksell outlined his views at the November 17 Chicago Chapter meeting of IoPP, where a merger between IoPP and FSAP was announced.

November 18, 2009

Filling/capping, dry

Catalent to present at American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

Scientists from Catalent Pharma Solutions will be presenting seven scientific poster papers and participating in a round table discussion at this year's American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) meeting as part of the conference proceedings.

November 17, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Digital fabrication systems partnership announced

ImTech, Inc. and Korvis Automation are partnering to accelerate the development of material deposition and digital fabrication systems.

November 17, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Carton/tray former

Advanced servo motors controlling three axes of motion are among the features that make the Trayfecta S carton and tray forming machine special.

November 16, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Laser seal registration on blister packer

The TFX blister machine was designed with GMP priorities foremost in mind.

November 16, 2009