HomeMachineryReflex ArraysThe photoelectric sensor with the 2D light brandSICK USAOct 31st, 2019SICK's new line of Reflex Arrays are designed to detect the leading edge of polybags and other flexible packaging.Primary packagingMetall+Plastic Appoints Managing DirectorDr. Christian Heuer was appointed Managing Director of Metall+Plastic.MachineryMorrison Container CEO Nancy Wilson Appointed to Board of DirectorsMorrison Container Handling Solutions announced CEO Nancy Wilson’s appointment to the Board of Directors for the new Southland Development Authority.Controls & automationElectric DrivesFesto introduces the Simplified Motion Series of electric drives, which are equipped with Digital I/O and IO-Link to enable a range of operational and productivity benefits and deliver intelligent IIoT communication.Primary packagingTablet/Capsule CounterThe Pharmafill TC3 tablet/capsule counter from Deitz Co. features a variable speed, vibratory feeder chute to allow precise control over the flow rate of tablets, capsules, pills, and other solid dosage forms.Controls & automationDC DrivesAutomationDirect’s IronHorse® GSD8 series of DC drives is a microprocessor-based design with non-volatile memory storage that is programmable with adjustable parameters, programmable alarm outputs, and offers a digital closed-loop algorithm for motor contPrimary packagingDown Bottle Reject SystemFogg Filler offers the down bottle reject system that forces downed bottles to be rejected through a mechanical motion with no electrical or programming required. System can handle bottles ranging from 5-10 oz and can be applicable up to 32 oz.Flexible packagingePac Invests $100M to Accelerate Digital Flexible Packaging MarketDigital printing leader ePac will roll out a new wave of HP Indigo 20000 digital presses in 2020 to continue disruption of the global flexible packaging market.Primary packagingNew Blender Upgrade Boosts Entire Soda Filling OperationBy adopting Bevcorp’s new MicrO2 system, Admiral Beverage simplified deaeration, optimized blending, and sped up both filling and changeovers.RoboticsAdaptable Gripping SolutionNew coDrive technology from Soft Robotics is a modular system that brings the patented and proven mGrip soft gripper technology to collaborative robots without the requirement for tethered pressurized airControls & automationIntegrated Servo MotorAdvanced Micro Controls launches the SV160E2 integrated servo motor that incorporates a servo motor, drive, and controller in a single unit. Motor is ideal for both new machinery and retrofit applications.Secondary/end-of-lineChallenging cheese products packed efficiently with new robotic cartonerInconsistently sized blisters of sliced cheese present a challenge when it comes to placing the same number of packs in a carton. New robotic system provides the solution.Primary packagingCase Packing SystemBrown Machine Group introduces the ComPack Series case packing system designed to erect cartons and pack product sequentially within the same machine.HomeMedical Tray Sealing: PC-Based Control Systems and New Belt Actuator Offer PrecisionPush-to-start medical tray sealer from Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. minimizes material waste, maximizes package quality and improves operator safety.MachineryBW Integrated Systems Names Director of Culture and People DevelopmentBW Integrated Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller packaging company, added Heather Spitler to its executive leadership team as Director of Culture and People Development.HomeStability TesterSafe Load Testing Technologies offers the innSlide Boomerang horizontal stability tester designed to perform horizontal accelerations and decelerations to meet the international standards of EUMOS 40509 and the U.S. FMCSA cargo securement requirements.HomeDomino Appoints Sector Development Manager, BeverageDomino North America appointed Ryan Petty Sector Development Manager for the Beverage sector.HomeProMach Acquires Jet Label & PackagingProMach acquired Canada-based Jet Label & Packaging, a manufacturer of labeling and coding solutions.Coding, printing & labelingIn-line Digital Color Label Press and Finishing SystemAstroNova launches the TrojanLabel® T5, a larger version of its TrojanLabel T4 professional label press and finishing system with the addition of UV flexo varnish capabilities.Primary packagingEngage Technologies Corp. Names North Central Packaging SpecialistEngage Technologies Corp., the parent company of Squid Ink Mfg., Eastey, American Film & Machinery (AFM), and Cogent Technologies, promoted David Mylrea Jr. to Packaging Specialist—North Central Region for the Eastey and AFM divisions.Primary packagingCo-Packer Rebuilds After Devastating FireAfter a fire destroyed 95% of its business, organic baby foods provider Initiative Foods shows determination and integrity as it rebuilds, launching a new facility and an innovative new package.
