Controls & Machine Components

Bimba: Composite push-to-connect fittings

A new line of composite push-to-connect fittings from Bimba Manufacturing Company, which combines plastic with existing metal barbed fittings, includes specialty items such as union branches and tube-to-stem elbow reducers.

August 15, 2014

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Controls & Machine Components

CBS ArcSafe: Remote switch actuator

CBS ArcSafe® introduces its remote switch actuator for the ABB/Sace Tmax T7M low-voltage molded case circuit breakers with current ratings of 1000A and 1200A.

August 13, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Werum: Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for pharma/biotech production

See it at Pharma EXPO, Booth #683, with Korber MediPak! The new PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System version V3.1.6 from Werum IT Solutions is a complete, scalable out-of-the-box solution for pharmaceutical and biotechnological production that widely automates actions previously performed manually.

August 13, 2014

Flexibles

What containers will post the fastest growth in pharmaceuticals?

Demand for pharmaceutical packaging products in the U.S. will increase 4.9% annually to $22.1 billion in 2018.

August 13, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Brochure: Packaging provides defense against food waste

A free brochure from AMERIPEN explains the many benefits of packaging in the fight to maintain a sustainable food supply.

August 12, 2014

Sustainability

Cider maker achieves 18% reduction in packaging weight

A redesigned glass bottle from U.K. company Thatchers Cider includes design touches that increase shelf appeal and offers an 18% reduction in packaging weight.

August 12, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Moog Animatics: Motors

Class 6 SmartMotors have a new powerful processor that operates at nearly twice the processor speed of Class 5.

August 12, 2014

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging industry has doubled since 2008

This is just one of the findings in the 3rd Edition of The State of the Contract Packaging Industry report, now out.

August 11, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

NK Technologies: Current sensing switches

NK Technologies’ new ASD Series Current Sensing Switches provide a limit alarm contact with the easiest adjustment method ever designed.

August 11, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Replace labels, save money with direct carton marking

VIAjet™ T-Series high resolution printers represent the latest industrial inkjet technology available, providing exceptional print resolution and versatility along with unparalleled levels of readability. The T-Series is a cost-effective alternative to adhesive labels and pre-printed corrugated boxes.

August 11, 2014

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

L'Oréal embraces automation for new blister-sealing lines

Multiple robots help pick-and-place blister packs of L’Oréal’s Baby Lips line of lip balms on two lines running 50 and 100 packs/min.

August 11, 2014

Flexible packaging

First foray into robotics yields big benefits for deli meat producer

Deli meat and cheese producer Dietz & Watson installs its first robotic case packer for vacuum-packed deli meat to keep pace with a new 144-pack/min hf/f/s machine.

August 11, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Lightweight robot arms case-pack eggs at 15,000/hr

Italian egg suppler installs four robot arms to case-pack different size cases that accommodate volumes from 96 eggs to 1,400 eggs, eliminating labor-related issues and improving its operational efficiency.

August 11, 2014