Secondary Packaging

Web plus

New or enhanced web sites.

October 5, 2008

Machinery: Page 634

Tamper-evident machinery

Pattern adhesive label

Badger Tag & Label prints labels that include a patterned adhesive to clearly display evidence of tampering.

October 5, 2008

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Taking aim at OEE

Is your company on-target with your OEE program? If not, you may want to reconsider.

October 4, 2008

Sustainability

Smart's light still burns bright

Smart packaging thrives, with innovations that drive greater brand marketing and product communication, as well as enhance product quality and safety.

October 4, 2008

Thermoform/fill/seal

Tolmar transitions to thermoforms

Foil pouches were more costly and didn’t allow health professionals to see what’s inside the package. A clear, thermoformed tray answers the call.

October 4, 2008

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

Rotary hot-air bag sealers elevate operating efficiencies

Contract packer installs four units to accommodate high-speed, high-production demands of major paper products manufacturer.

October 4, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation: Upgraded control platform

Rockwell Automation has introduced the latest version of its Integrated Architecture production control and information software, with more than 30 new capabilities for end users and machine builders.

October 4, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Embedded drive software

Lenze-AC Tech’s configuration and programming software MotionView OnBoard is now embedded in the PositionServo drive, creating platform independence.

October 4, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric: Alternating relay

The Schneider Electric Relay Competency Center has released the Square D® brand 8501KA series alternating relay, a cost-competitive alternative to existing alternating plug-in relays used in the pump industry to control multiple loads.

October 4, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

IDEC Corporation: Thin interlock switches

The HS6E solenoid-type interlock safety switch from Idec is just 15 mm wide but offers a 500N retention locking force and various mounting layouts. {easycomments}

October 4, 2008

Controls & machine components

Aerotech, Inc: Aerotech, Inc: Linear motion stage

The ALS130H series linear motor stage from Aerotech provides good step-to-step resolution for high-precision alignment.

October 4, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Keeping motion and logic separate

This builder of liquid filling machines maintains its belief in a motion controller that is separate from the PLC that governs a machine’s logic.

October 4, 2008

Sustainability

Palletizing's positive turn

Packaged goods companies are changing their ways as the need to reduce waste becomes increasingly important.

October 4, 2008