Machinery: Page 710

Converting equipment

Revised Packaging Machinery Standard Available

A revised ANSI/B155.1-2006 safety standard for packaging and packaging-related converting machinery was published by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (www.pmmi.org).

October 5, 2006

Flexible packaging

Gel sports reclosable stand-up pouch

Amino Vital Jel from Ajinomoto USA, New York City, sports something new in the energy gel market: a reclosable pouch.

October 5, 2006

Tamper-evident machinery

Protecting food from terrorists

If we knew how they'd come at us, it would make stopping them a lot easier.

October 5, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

The wrap-up: A wrap rage maverick

What annoys Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban more than NBA referees? Product packaging.

October 2, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID Applications: California dreamin'

Pedigree compromise in Golden State has RFID vendors expecting wider drug industry adoption.

October 2, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hot insights from Cold Chain forum

A report from last week's 4th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals forum focusing on temperature-controlled packaging, shipping, distribution, and storage for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.

October 2, 2006

Cartoning

Douglas 'low speed' case/tray packer is high on performance

New Invex™ case/tray packer, equipped with ELAU's PacDrive™ automation system, delivers Douglas Machine flexibility, repeatability, durability and ease of maintenance in economical, low speed, compact footprint.

October 2, 2006

Conveying & accumulation

Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Goodman 'Three-in-One' packer scores a 'first'

Goodman's ‘Three-in-One' case erector/packer/sealer is the world's first machine to employ ELAU's new Intelligent Servo Module, a breakthrough in modular packaging automation

September 25, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

PIAB USA Inc: Oval suction cups for difficult applications

PIAB Vacuum Products, a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum products and components, introduces new DURAFLEX oval suction cups as a solution for difficult applications.

September 22, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Rail-mounted PCs - B&R X20 CPU

The B&R automation solutions have been earning a reputation for high performance for years. Powerful CPUs play an important role in this success. They are now available for the X20 System.

September 22, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: B&R X67 Stepper Motor Module

Controlling stepper motors with IP67 protection.

September 22, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: New B&R Power Panel PP45 - Control and operation in one device

The new B&R Power Panel PP45 with its compact dimensions and integrated control, visualization and I/O interface make it a cost-efficient complete solution for machine manufacturing.

September 20, 2006