Cap lining service

Danbury Plastics (Danbury, CT) will die-cut and apply cap liners into caps made by Danbury or other manufacturers. Liners can be made of a variety of materials, in diameters ranging from 8 to 75 mm.

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The caps can be hot- or cold-glue-applied using FDA-approved glue. Heat-induction liners are also available.

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Harpak-ULMA Brings AR to its Packaging Platforms

Harpak-ULMA announced it is extending its platform capabilities to support Augmented Reality on its Rockwell Automation-enabled packaging solutions.

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Scannable Smart Tags

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! R.R. Donnelley will demonstrate its recently introduced Touchless World scannable smart tags solution designed for smartphone engagement.

Ultimation Industries Launches Industry 4.0 Conveyor Retrofit Kits Utilizing Interroll Technology

Ultimation Industries launches the 4.0 conveyor retrofit kits utilizing Interroll’s industry 4.0 DC Platform technology consisting of upgraded controls and EC5000 RollerDrives.

Pod Pack now operates 14 packaging lines producing half a dozen formats with contract packaging customers including all the big national brands, local regional brands, hospitals, schools, foodservice, and anywhere else you can imagine.

Coffee Pod Co-Packer Realizes Perks of ERP System

Between limiting downtime, speeding up throughput, and a host of soon-to-be realized improvements via ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software data harvesting, Pod Pack is making the most of its new ERP system.

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SICK to Host Virtual Press Conference at PACK EXPO Connects

See what’s new with SICK at its first ever virtual press conference for PACK EXPO Connects. There will be four live demos of its intelligent sensor solutions that are helping to improve the packaging process.

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First Evolution Press in Ireland

IMEC Media became the first converter in Ireland to install an Evolution flexo press, which is built for conventional labels and scalable for flexible film.

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EtherCAT Terminals

Beckhoff Automation introduces EL51xx EtherCAT terminals with built-in incremental signal analysis functionality.

3D Profile Sensors

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! Matrox Imaging will showcase the Matrox AltiZ series of integrated high-fidelity 3D profile sensors featuring a dual-camera single-laser design.

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Fanuc Recognized for Efforts in Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap

Fanuc was named a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) by the Dept. of Labor and shares this achievement in collaboration with industry partners Rockwell Automation, APT Manufacturing Solutions, and the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute.

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Non-Contact Sensor for Measurement of Speed and Length

The Speetec is a sensor solution for moving materials in a linear path and special processes.

OPC Foundation Welcomes Emerson to Its Board of Directors

The OPC Foundation announces that Emerson joined its Board of Directors. Peter Zornio, Chief Technology Officer for Emerson Automation Solutions, as named as Emerson’s representative on the Board of Directors.

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Soft Gripping Tool

Piab extends its piSOFTGRIP line with the addition of the piSOFTGRIP 30-3 vacuum-based soft gripping tool. It is designed to grip sensitive and lightweight objects of odd geometries and/or an unusual surface.

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Rapid Release Pins

JW Winco developed the GN 314 lockable stainless steel rapid release pins designed to reliably connect and secure various components for greater security against accidental release or manipulation.

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Regal Launches Regal Perceptiv Intelligence

Perceptiv Intelligence enables companies to focus on operational performance, plant reliability, and operational efficiency.

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How To Broaden Use of Remote Access

If CPGs are ever going to capitalize fully on the potential benefits offered by remote access technology, they need to start small and grow success rather than looking to quickly implement an entire complex plan all at once.

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Upgraded PLC

IDEC Corp. added EtherNet/IP communications to its MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC that will provide more options for end users, designers, and OEMs to integrate the FC6A Plus with many types of I/O systems and intelligent automation devices.

nVent Hoffman Celebrates 75th Anniversary

nVent honors Hoffman Enclosures’ leadership legacy of continued innovation, quality, and service excellence.

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Intelligent Transport Technology

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! The XPlanar system from Beckhoff, designed with free-floating movers, is a motion control concept that brings more product handling flexibility.

Wago Extends Family of PFC200 Gen 2 Controllers

PFC200 Generation 2 controllers from Wago supports MQTT protocol and can easily be configured to connect to cloud services.

Cam Follower

IKO International introduces the CR…VBS cam follower that features a proprietary sealing technology called ThrustDisk, along with a radial gap, to alleviate impact loading.

More in Controls & automation

From Cabrio Case to stackable club store to regular brown kraft corrugated shipper, the end-of-line equipment in Fisher Nuts’ new line handles it all. Behind the cases is the LSP-100 robotic case loader.

Smooth New Case Packing at Fisher Nuts

Secondary packaging on this new line includes the latest in case erecting, loading, and closing. The machines also accept three very different case styles all formed from one flat blank.

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Servo-Drive System

Siemens extends its drive systems line in the safety extra-low-voltage range for 24-48 V EC motors with the addition of the Simatic Micro-Drive servo drive.

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Regal Beloit's Gear Reducer Receives IP69K Certification

Regal Beloit Corp. announced that its Grove Gear Stainless Steel Worm Gear Reducer achieved third party IP69K certification.

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What’s Keeping CPGs from Remote Access?

Planning to expand remote access technology use in response to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic is one thing; overcoming the long-standing barriers of resistance to this technology is another.

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Authentication Platform

The Summit Authentication Platform from Microtrace provides an easy-to-use method to ensure genuine products are moving through the supply chain, from manufacturing facilities to retail locations, including verifying consumables at point of use.

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Trends in Adoption of Remote Access

In a just-released report from PMMI Business Intelligence, 29% of CPG respondents said they do not allow any remote access in their facilities.

Condition Monitoring Device

Regal Beloit introduces the System Plast iCOF condition monitoring device designed to measure the coefficient of friction of a chain or belt while it is running. It can be mounted on a conveyor and integrated in the line control system.

Shown here is one of four case packers that receive bags (lower left) and then discharge finished cases (lower right) into a spiral conveyor takeaway.

Two-phase Upgrade at Ferrara Candy

After four scale/bagger systems produced welcome results on primary packaging efficiency, some impressively versatile and compact case packers were added to the mix.

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Pepperl+Fuchs Reveals Newly Integrated DeviceMaster Products

DeviceMaster gateways link the world of serial communication to Internet of Things.

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Industrial Gear Drives

The two-stage MAXXDRIVE XT right-angle gear drives from Nord are designed for heavy-duty conveyor belt applications in the bulk material handling industry.

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Banner Engineering Launches Business Unit

Banner Engineering launches new business unit, SmartSolutions, featuring easy-to install, integrated, and customizable IIoT kits of its sensors, wireless solutions, and LED lighting.

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Axial Groove

Regal Beloit Corp. introduces the Time Saving axial groove (TSAG) available in the inner ring bore on the Sealmaster Unitized Spherical Roller Bearing (USRB). It allows users easy removal and the ability to reuse the shafting with minimal cleanup.