Controls & Machine Components

Smart Package: Powered inhalant

Touchspray, a high-efficiency inhalant technology, is the ‘Smart Package of the Month’ as selected by the experts at IDTechEx.

April 30, 2005

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1472

Controls & Machine Components

Hershey's view from interpack

A highlight of interpack 2005 in Dusseldorf, Germany, was a presentation by Susan Sinclair, VP of operations engineering at The Hershey Company.

April 30, 2005

Sustainability

interpack insights

The buzz at the über-sized interpack packaging show in Germany included integration, function-block technology, Rx ‘pens,’ simplicity, esthetics, and concern for machinery ‘made in China.’

April 30, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Z-Tec, inc.jet's breakthrough improves lumber coding at Canadian mill

Innovative use of HP technology delivers high quality print on lumber at top speeds, virtually eliminating downtime

April 30, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Germany hosts largest ever Make2Pack working session

Diverse range of participants demonstrates European interest in contributing to the upcoming standard, from CPG leaders to OEMs to technology providers to associations

April 30, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Nexen Group: Nexen Group: Ball screw alternative

Nexen Group has introduced the Precision Roller Pinion System (RPS), with advanced technology that converts rotary motion into precise, backlash-free linear motion, while operating at high speeds or over long distances.

March 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: Hollow-shaft rotary actuators

Oriental Motor USA announces the new DG Series of hollow-shaft precision rotary actuators. They are available in 3 sizes: 60-mm (2.36”), 85-mm (3.35”), and 130-mm (5.12”).

March 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Setra Systems, Inc: Capacitance vacuum gauge

Setra Systems has introduced its new low-cost Model 720 Capacitance Vacuum Gauge. Based on Setra’s robust variable capacitive sensor design, Model 720 offers a 0-5 VDC or 0-10 VDC output that is linear with pressure and independent of gas composition.

March 31, 2005

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Bulldog-Mentality Changeover Tactics

Look beyond the more obvious mechanical-side opportunities. Efficiencies lurk in operational procedures, especially when the relationship with a customer is strong.

March 31, 2005

Contract packaging

Bulldog-Mentality Changeover Tactics (sidebar)

The Importance of Relationships

March 31, 2005

Converting equipment

Packaging 'Payback'

Sonoco creates economies of scale that accelerate speed-to-market and reduce obsolescence in helping manufacturers meet the emphasis on outsourced packaging that works at retail.

March 31, 2005

Contract Packaging

Packaging 'Payback' (sidebar)

Harnessing the power of postponement

March 31, 2005

Contract Packaging

10 Questions to Ask When Purchasing Machinery

You can protect your company from getting ‘taken’ by learning about the dealer’s history and key relationships.

March 31, 2005