Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric: Premium integrated motors

Lexium MDrive® integrated motors are now available in an even smaller size with the release of NEMA 17 motor products, completing the premium brand MDrive® update that already includes NEMA 23 & 34 motors.

February 20, 2014

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Sustainability

Organic lip balm gets compostable packaging

New line of organic lip balms is launched in biodegradable, compostable paper tubes.

February 19, 2014

Labels

Platinum Press: Outsert

Increased number of panels eliminates need for piggybacked outserts, reducing production time and cost.

February 19, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Small NEMA motor stepper gearboxes

AutomationDirect’s new SureGear™ PGCN series of stepper gearboxes is an excellent choice for stepper and other motion control applications requiring a NEMA-size input/output interface.

February 19, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

New interface tool tightly integrates robots and packaging machines

Generally speaking, when a robot made by a robotic OEM is integrated into a piece of packaging machinery like a case packer or cartoner, the robot comes with its own controller while the packaging machinery components are controlled by a PLC. The two controllers must interface for the total system to function.

February 19, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Carlsberg Circular Community formed to rethink packaging

Carlsberg joins with global suppliers to develop packaging that reduces reliance on natural resources while still appealing to consumers, using the Cradle-to-Cradle platform.

February 18, 2014

Sustainability

Poultry processor switches to 100% recyclable trays

Saudi Arabian food company selects PET-based poultry trays that provide 100% recyclability.

February 17, 2014

Closures

Video: New Bud Light Cool Twist reclosable bottle

Using patented bottle technology, the new Bud Light Cool Twist 16-oz reclosable aluminum bottle features a sleek, innovative package design.

February 14, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Step motors for DC powered drives

These motors are available in single or double shaft versions with additional encoder or encoder and cover options.

February 14, 2014

Sustainability

New Coke bottle for U.K. is lightest 330-mL ever

Design technology investments and changes in the glass-forming process by U.K. glass manufacturer results in 190-g weight for 330-mL bottle.

February 14, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Baldor: Right angle reducer

Manufactured using 316-grade stainless steel, Baldor’s Dodge Quantis Ultra Kleen right angle reducer offers a smooth, rounded, universal housing for foot or flange mount in RHB sizes 38 and 48, reducing potential entrapment areas.

February 13, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable packaging market to reach $244 billion by 2018

New report names consumer demand and government legislation as leading drivers for sustainable packaging, with the largest growth anticipated in Asia.

February 13, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Sterling Contract Packaging hits recycling milestone

The company recycled 97% of the waste produced at its facilities, and further invested in energy-reducing lighting.

February 13, 2014