Controls & Machine Components

A new HMI interface will be uniform for all Bosch machines

Bosch introduces a universal "HMI 4.0" platform for all its lines that promises faster adoption and uniform performance with guided navigation, critical data displays and global connectivity.

November 17, 2016

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 638

Secondary Packaging

Custom EoT Maximizes the Versatility of Palletizing Cell

Simplimatic Automation shows off the heavy duty M-410 robot arm from FANUC. This custom end of arm tooling is designed to pick up goods as fragile as toilet paper and as bulky as a wooden pallet without any modification or changes.

November 17, 2016

Labeling

A compact filler/capper/labeler offers customizable setup

This small footprint machine by Chase-Logeman Corp. maximizes efficiency with print-apply labeling and fast changeovers, and can reliably run at 60 bottles per minute.

November 17, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Basket carrier erector

From Wayne Automation Corp. comes the WBC Basket Carrier Erector, which is only 6 feet long and erects paperboard carriers in an upright position to simplify insertion into corrugated cases.

November 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Integrated multi-lane printer serves single-serve market

Diagraph's new Allen MLi-TE multi-head thermal-transfer printer, accommodating up to 12 printheads, replaces traversing technology or multiple coders for printing on single-serve sachets or stick packs, for faster speeds, reduced maintenance, and less cost.

November 17, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Polpharma Implements PAS-X MES in Poland

Manufacturing Execution System will support efficient operations in the production departments for parenteral and solid forms as well as in R&D.

November 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

A wraparound labeler also orientates bottles for 'sideserts'

The AUTOCOLT wraparound labeler from NJM Packaging applies a pressure-sensitive label to a pill bottle, then turns it to the precise position to accept a “sidesert” on the non-label area, applied in-line with hot melt glue.

November 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Healthcare Supply Chain Management Meets Just-in-Time Demands

An interview with Lee Pretsel, Group Vice President at CCL Healthcare, probes the value proposition of managing today’s just-in-time supply chain with connected ERP systems that help suppliers foresee demands, plan more efficiently and hold less inventory.

November 16, 2016

Contract Packaging

New solution: Software as a Service...to contract packagers

New Nulogy GO software debuted in a preview event at PACK EXPO. Specifics are pending for the new cloud-based system's release, but here's the gist.

November 15, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Internal laser sensor provides pneumatic precision

Aventics' Erl Campbell demonstrates precise pneumatic control achieved through a laser sensor, internal to the cylinder, that constantly monitors cylinder and corrects position.

November 15, 2016

Material handling

Wroclaw Hospital Safeguards Cytotoxic Drug Transport

NFC-enabled data loggers, isothermal containers help monitor and maintain temperature-sensitive drugs during transport for the Independent Clinical Hospital in Wrocław, Poland.

November 15, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

SICK wins innovation award for LaserGuardian system

LaserGuardian Intrusion Detection System from SICK wins the 2016 Benchmark Innovation Award.

November 15, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech: High-performance galvo scanner control

The Nmark GCL controls Aerotech’s AGV series scanners resulting in industry-leading settling times, long-term thermal stability, and micron-level tracking accuracy due to advanced features such as full state feed-forward, 200 kHz servo rates, and look-ahead-based velocity control.

November 15, 2016