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Robotics

ABB brings robotics manufacturing to U.S.

The start of local robot manufacturing in Michigan cements ABB's commitment to North American customers.

May 27, 2015

Operational Excellence

Complexity of e-commerce supply chain raises the stakes for manufacturers

With jumps in e-commerce volume and complexity, manufacturers must address challenges in shipping, communicating with third-party retailers, and secondary packaging marketing.

May 26, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Controller upgrades for injection molding machines

Beckhoff Automation has announced the XMold and eMold controllers, integrated solutions to enhance automation in injection molding machines; leveraging high-end PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology, the XMold system is intended for the most complex injection molding machinery in the industry, while eMold is designed to suit cost-sensitive applications as an efficient yet powerful solution.

May 26, 2015

Containers

‘Texting’ via vodka bottle

LED-enabled vodka bottle that scrolls messages can now be remotely programmed through the use of Bluetooth technology and a custom app.

May 23, 2015

Plastics/resins

Ipack-Ima: Materials capture the spotlight

Several new material innovations designed to address sustainability, shelf-impact, and the challenges of e-commerce, make their debut at Ipack-Ima.

May 23, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Molex: Heavy duty connector

Molex Inc. announces the expansion of its Heavy Duty Connectors following the recent acquisition of the GWconnect® product range from Italian industrial connector manufacturer Westec Srl.

May 22, 2015

Flexibles

Ipack-Ima: One-hand opening sachets are a snap

A new sachet system with multiple material and equipment technology patents produces single-dose packets that can be opened with one hand and accommodate a range of liquid products.

May 22, 2015

Cartons and boxes

MWV and RockTenn merger named "WestRock Company"

WestRock Company is announced as name of combined MWV/RKT company pending merger approval.

May 21, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FOX IV improves print-and-apply with NCR technology

FOX IV improves two-sided printer-applicators with NCR 2ST Technology

May 21, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Unique serialization comes to fresh produce

Proudly representing the food industry at The Automation Forum, and the produce industry in particular, was Dewey R. Scott, Operations Manager at North Carolina sweet potato packer Scott Farms.

May 19, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hypertherm cuts costs with enterprise labeling

U.S. manufacturer saves $1.5 to $5 million by implementing a browser-based labeling system that improves production uptime.

May 19, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Off The Shelf: Gillette thermoform has unique perfs

There’s no chance for wrap rage if a clamshell-style package opens easily, and this is one that opens mighty easily indeed.

May 19, 2015