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 & automationBosch Rexroth Reinvents AutomationThe automation supplier went back to the drawing board to create ctrlX Automation, a software-driven open automation platform that provides flexibility and scalability through app-based functionality.HomeFilling System Increases Safety and Speed of Connecting Bulk BagsHas ports on each filler vented to a dust collection system to prevent air and dust from escapingCoding, printing & labelingPrint and Apply Labeling SystemVideojet Technologies upgrades its 9550 print-and-apply labeling system featuring a 6-in. printhead option and a design that eliminates the mechanical adjustments, wear parts, and failure points that can cause everyday operational problems.HomeElevated Conveyor System Provides Uninterrupted Production BelowMaximizes floor space and productionE-commerceAutomated Material Flow System for E-comm CenterA fully automated and remotely monitored material flow system is part of a modern, 6,000-square-meter distribution center of Cookplus in Hadimköy near Istanbul, Turkey.Controls & automationPosition Indicators Speed ChangeoverThree packaging machines handling powdered milk formula rely on monitored size changeover using electronic position indicators with IO-Link interface.Controls & automationSmart Condition Monitoring of Gear DrivesRexnord Series 1000 Smart Condition Monitoring System, power by DiRXN, brings proven maintenance savings, increased uptime, and enhanced safety.Coding, printing & labelingC-P Flexible Packaging Invests in Photopolymer Plate TechnologyC-P Flexible Packaging invested in DuPont Cyrel Easy photopolymer plate technology to enhance its high-definition and expanded gamut flexographic printing capabilities.Secondary/end-of-lineMultipacking OptimizedTop quality natural mineral water and an exclusive bottle design are the trademarks of the Badoit brand, and now their multipacks are also consistently first class.Controls & automationWorld's First Outer Loop Control IC Released For Brushless DC and DC Brush MotorsJuno Outer Loop Control IC integrates a novel outer loop control function with velocity control and current control functions for 3-phase Brushless DC and DC Brush motors.HomeSustainability in Secondary Packaging LinesSecondary packaging lines need greater precision when handling materials with variances in content and weight, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.Coding, printing & labelingProduction InterfaceThe 2200 Production Interface from Markem-Imaje is designed to minimizes case and pallet labeling downtime and rework.Primary packagingNew Filler for BeerPyraser Landbrauerei, founded in 1868 in the Franconia region of Germany, recently invested in a KHS Innofill Glass DRS filler.Flexible packagingBW Flexible Systems Establishes Sales and Support Office in South AfricaCraig Bergset and Andre Systermans join the local team to serve customers in the region.Supplier NewsSpee-Dee Promotes Mark Navin to Vice President of SalesNavin to lead company’s entire sales effort after 25 years of strategic account success.Controls & automationAll-in-One ControllerOmron releases the CP2E Series all-in-one controller for compact IoT applications. Unit features an extended temperature range that integrates I/O ports, communication, and motion control and increases reliability in a variety of applications.Controls & automationInline Barcode VerifierThe DataMan 475 inline barcode verifier from Cognex provides automated high-speed verification and quality reporting for 1D, 2D, and direct part mark (DPM) codes.Primary packagingEngage Technologies Awarded ISO CertificationEngage Technologies Corp. was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management Systems.Controls & automationSheet Metal Handling ClampsPHD launches the Series GRM0 Micro Clamps of sheet metal handling clamps designed for high clamp force in an extremely compact package.Controls & automation3D Profile SensorsMatrox Imaging launches the Matrox AltiZ series of integrated high-fidelity 3D profile sensors featuring a dual-camera single-laser design.
