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Beckhoff Elevates XPlanar Functionality with Bumper ID and New Mover Variants
The adaptive automation system’s expanded features and mover variety further boost traceability and flexibility for wide-ranging applications.
December 2, 2022
As one of the latest XPlanar enhancements, easy-to-install ID bumpers enable unique mover identification and eliminate the need for homing at system startup.
A Peek at PACK EXPO
It’s been four years since PACK EXPO International graced the halls of Chicago’s McCormick Place with its dynamic presence, and what a return it was.
November 30, 2022
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Delta ModTech Unveils Innovations at 2022 Technology Showcase
Delta ModTech and Frontier recently hosted the 2022 Technology Showcase, unveiling several new innovations and demonstrating them on-site in their Ramsey facility.
November 29, 2022
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unPACKed Podcast: What to Ask When Choosing Automation
Hear Bosch-Rexroth's Sean Spees highlight what CPGs should ask from automation suppliers to keep pace with shifting consumer demands.
November 18, 2022
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Fortuna Machine for Paperboard Can Holders
The CanCollar Fortuna machine from Westrock demonstrated its modularity and flexibility across the CanColllar family of paperboard can holders.
November 10, 2022
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Magic Gripper Vaccum Pickup
Vmeca showed a vacuum pickup end-of-arm tooling whose decentralized vacuum brings new reliability.
November 10, 2022
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Mixed-Case-Size Palletizing
AI software from CMES AI Robotics brings mixed-case-size depalletizing and repalletizing to robotic palletizing.
November 10, 2022
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Long-Charge AMRs Safely Plug Labor Drain
Mauser Packaging improved operator safety conditions and automated out hard-to-find labor, all the while improving throughput to the tune of 600% in one location, thanks to the new AMRs’ fast and long-lasting charge.
November 3, 2022
At the Langley facility, Dinesh Naidu, plant manager (left) and Dilip Bhulabhai, technical manager, saw immediate production and safety improvements. Mauser Packaging has since expanded the program to include its Oakville, Ontario facility.
Exchangeable Continuous Profile Drum Motor Sleeves Provide Flexibility
Easily swap the continuous profiled sleeve for another sleeve with a different type of profile, by simply removing only six screws from the drum motor end flange.
November 3, 2022
Sonia Kanaris demonstrates the easy removal of a profiled, nylon continuous sleeve on this drum motor at PACK EXPO International.
Human Machine Interface
Plexpack’s C-80 Multi-Touch HTML5-based human machine interface features advanced data tools that streamline troubleshooting, reporting, and audit trails. It also helps reduce downtime and effects of operator variability.
November 2, 2022
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Single-Source Powertrain Solution
Regal Rexnord’s line of brands enable the company to help customers design, assemble and commission their powertrains, and then enhance performance with IoT.
November 1, 2022
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Cloud-Based CIP, COP Data Collection Software
Sani-Matic’s new SaniTrend Cloud Lite software is available with any automated cleaning system, enabling fully automated reporting functionality, as well as OEE, notifications, and more.
November 1, 2022
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