HomeMachineryReflex ArraysThe photoelectric sensor with the 2D light brandSICK, Inc.Oct 31st, 2019SICK's new line of Reflex Arrays are designed to detect the leading edge of polybags and other flexible packaging.Controls & automationPoE SwitchWago’s new compact 852-1411/000-001 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) expands its line of industrial grade Ethernet switches.Supplier NewsQAD Inc. Hires Vice President, PackagingQAD Inc. hired Acyr Borges as Vice President, Packaging.Supplier NewsArrowhead Systems Announces Partnership with StrongPoint AutomationArrowhead Systems, Inc. has teamed up with StrongPoint Automation to become its robotic integration supplier.Secondary/end-of-lineBulk Bag Discharging SystemMaterial Transfer’s patented system is designed for discharging pharmaceutical ingredients into a customer’s existing process.HomeBag Finisher Applies Ties Inside or Outside a Single FoldCan be used for the effective enclosing of any vertical bag with a single foldBusiness intelligencePACK EXPO Rewind: Risk AssessmentHear PMMI’s Bruce Main, Safety Expert and Technical Advisor, and Sean Riley, Senior Director of Media & Industry Communications discussion of risk assessment at PACK EXPO East earlier this month.MachineryBulk Bag Filling SystemPalamatic Process' Flowmatic® 07 model is a filling station designed for mobility in bulk solids and powder manufacturing processes, requiring flexibility in the bulk packaging and commercial distribution stage.HomeIMA Launches "Stay Connect!"Bagging & wrappingTin Tie Bag FinisherMassman Automation offers the 4500 Series tin tie applicator and bag finisher that automatically applies ties to bags (either inside or outside the single fold) using hot melt adhesive to ensure their stability.Machinery‘Quality Conscious’ CanningThis Portland, Maine, brewery decided to “dip our toes in the can market” by installing a small filler/seamer. It quickly became clear that a 300 cans/minute line was going to be required.Business intelligencePopularity of Cannabis Formats Evolving, Packaging Follows SuitDried flower is giving way to creams, gels, dried teas/powders and inhalers, products that doubled in growth in two years’ time. Packaging for cannabis is expanding to meet this growth.HomeE2EW Series Proximity Sensors From Omron Feature IO-Link and World’s Longest Sensing RangeIndustrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently announced the release of its E2EW Series metal face proximity sensors that are designed to minimize downtime thanks to their durable construction and exceptionally long sensing raBusiness intelligenceGlobal Pet Food Market Surpassed $94.6 billion in 2019A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, “Trends and Drivers Impacting The Pet Food Industry,” reveals North America is the top market for pet food, with an annual growth rate of 4.5% in the next five years.PMMI newsThermoformer Steps Up to Fight COVID-19MachineryHot Melt Adhesive SystemsMeler USA introduces Micron+ adhesive systems featuring a tank construction that ensures uniform melt temperatures with no hotspots, char, or waste. Application rates are from 65 to 145 lb/hr depending on the type of adhesive used.Coding, printing & labelingColor Label PrinterPrimera Technology launches the LX600 desktop color label printer that can print a 4 in. x 3 in. (101.6 mm x 76.2 mm) label with 50% coverage in less than 6 sec.Controls & automationActuatorsThe new LBR series from SMAC MCA consists of linear rotary actuators specifically designed for capping applications. Encoder resolutions are from 5 micron to 0.1 micron.Secondary/end-of-lineV-Knife Bulk Bag DischargerThe V-Knife Bulk Bag Discharger from Material Transfer features bag piercing knives that provide for the discharge of materials from bulk bags with or without outlet spouts into customer's existing process.Controls & automationWeb Server ModuleSiemens launches the Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module designed to mount directly onto the drive, transforming a mobile device or laptop into a virtual operator panel for drive control.MachineryRevolution Brewing is All In On CansThough glass bottles were once a part of the mix at this well-known Chicago craft brewer, recently it’s been all about aluminum cans in multiple sizes.
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