Converting equipment

Sidel, Pressco announce an alliance

At NPE 2003 in Chicago this week, Sidel Inc. and Pressco Technology announced their signing of a strategic alliance agreement for the distribution and sale of Pressco's Intellispec™ PET container vision inspection system.

May 31, 2003

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Whatever happened to...?

In an effort to reduce its regulatory backlog, FDA decided to withdraw 83 proposed actions published more than five years ago.

May 31, 2003

Coding, Printing & Labeling

COO labeling for seafood

The Alabama House is considering country-of-origin labeling legislation that would place new restrictions on seafood processors that use imported seafood in finished food products sold in the state.

May 31, 2003

Cartoning

Top-loading cartoner

The TopLoader T 2060 is a new machine developed jointly by Uhlmann and its partner Harro Höfliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH.

May 31, 2003

Controls & machine components

Omron Electronics LLC: Networked HMI

Omron’s NS advanced operator interface can access information from PLCs up to 3 networks away from a single screen. Information can be accessed from an Ethernet network, a ControllerLink network, and up to 2 serial ports, all simultaneously.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion and Assembly Tech.: Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion and Assembly Tech.: Open motion/machine control

The VisualMotion open motion/machine control from the Electric Drives and Controls business unit of Bosch Rexroth Corp. shortens changeover time and boosts accuracy for packaging equipment, company says.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Absolute encoders

Turck’s Kübler by Turck 5862/82 Line of absolute multiturn encoders are flexible, configurable, tough, and low profile. Patented Intelligent Sensing Technology delivers programmability and accuracy in high-abuse applications.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Efector, Inc: Efector, Inc: AS-i gateways

New AS-i gateways with DeviceNet and Ethernet interfaces are included as part of an expanded Controller-E Series from ifm efector. Gateways can connect 2 full AS-i systems, up to 868 I/O points, as 1 node on a higher-level network.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

lpha gear drives, Inc: Ternary intelligent actuator guide

alpha gear drives published a 32-page guide to its line of ternary programmable linear and rotary actuators. Guide includes specifications, configuration options, and accessories for the position system, which integrates a controller, motor, feedback, and mechanics into 1 unit.

May 31, 2003

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

Emplex acquires Damark

Emplex Systems acquired Damark Packaging Systems. Currently a supplier of bag sealing and automated bagging machinery, Emplex’s partnership with Damark adds shrink packaging and sleeve wrapping systems.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Q&A: Unilever pursues machine reliability

Recently, Packaging World had a chance to sit down with David Atherton, director of engineering for Unilever Home & Personal Care, North America. Atherton is responsible for packaging equipment engineering activities in the division’s eight North American factories. He is also the maintenance “champion” across these facilities.

May 31, 2003

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Manual on anticounterfeiting, no; useful compendium, yes

Whether a book or an anthology, this volume on pharmaceutical anticounterfeiting is both interesting and valuable, but flawed.

May 31, 2003

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Companies

Schubert Packaging Systems (Addison, TX) opened a new 5.5 million Euro (US $6.08 million) Warehouse Logistics Center (above) in Crailsheim, Germany.

May 31, 2003