Controls & Machine Components

ProSoft Technology: Gateway

ProSoft Technology’s new EtherNet/IP to PROFINET IO Device (slave) Gateway enables data transfers between EtherNet/IP controllers and PROFINET IO controllers.

October 9, 2014

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Secondary Packaging

Wraparound sleever stars in new video

Video shows overhead regular and slow-motion operation of the Douglas Apex™ wraparound sleever for dairy cups. Sleevers offer paperboard solutions for a wide range of products, sleeve styles and pack configurations.

October 8, 2014

Contract Packaging

To secure more top brands’ supply chains, co-pack IT leader Nulogy gets cash infusion

Nulogy, one of Gartner’s five 'coolest' vendors in the $10 billion supply-chain management software vendors, adds $7.5 million and a rich, new growth partner.

October 8, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Plastics-to-oil could add $9B to U.S. economy

A new report studies the economic impact of deploying pyrolysis, or plastics-to-oil technology, in the U.S., estimating significant economic output and job creation.

October 8, 2014

Converting equipment

Eco services help bottler reduce blow-molding energy costs

Implementation of consumption monitoring and process control tools help The Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Company to significantly reduce blowing pressure and electricity use.

October 7, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Pilz: Configurable control system

The configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 by Pilz monitors safety functions in many areas of mechanical engineering.

October 7, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor: Stepper motor/driver packages

Oriental Motor’s CVK Series combines a compact standardized 24 volt DC input driver with performance-driven, high-torque stepper motors available in 3 step angles for improved machine performance, space savings, and reduced costs.

October 6, 2014

Containers

Fresh packaging for trusted products

A new series of bottles features a special base design for ASB Greenworld‘s concentrated fertilizers.

October 3, 2014

Containers

King Oscar finds a new opening for its mackerel can

Leading Norwegian seafood firm King Oscar has enhanced its popularity by adding an advanced opening solution to its relaunched mackerel can.

October 3, 2014

Sustainability

Brazilian beer launched in lightest can in South America

NewAge Bebidas introduces its Germânia 55 beer brand in an aluminum bottle can that is lightweight, shatterproof, and infinitely recyclable.

October 3, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Bimba: Rotary actuators

Suitable for a broad range of general light-duty automation processes including pick & place, material transfer, clamping, camming, and indexing, Bimba’s new MHRQ double-rack, rack & pinion series of extruded pneumatic rotary actuators includes a robust, clean and compact extruded aluminum body for maximum mounting efficiency.

October 3, 2014

Plastics/resins

Saudi Arabian water bottler to employ 'fastest PET line in the world'

Health Water Bottling Company expects to produce 134,000 bottles/hr with new PET line to meet rising demand for bottled water in Saudi Arabia’s booming market.

October 2, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Sweet system wraps and multipacks chocolates

This animated two-minute video shows how the Cavanna system wraps chocolate bars, then multipacks them. System includes transport, and several different choices in product and packaging configuration, and wrapping machine. Available features include axial handling, evacuation and recycling of empty moulds.

October 2, 2014