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.HomeLeak detection equipment extends product shelf lifeSystem reduces costly recallsBagging & wrappingCaramel Wafers are Wrapped and Case Packed at 650/MinNew packaging line for caramel wafer biscuits from Scotland’s Tunnock’s die-fold wraps, multipacks, and case packs caramel wafer biscuits with high flexibility and fast changeover.HomeDynaClean Conveyor Line to Include CIP OptionConveyor cleaning times are reduced even further with clean-in-place option.Supplier NewsHeat and Control Opens Russian OfficeHeat and Control announces the opening of its Moscow office, its newest site and its first in Russia.Coding, printing & labelingFiber Laser Marking SystemSquid Ink introduces the SQ-50F fiber laser marking system designed for high-speed food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other primary coding applications.SponsoredIndustry award to honor packaging and processing professionalsBeginning March 3, PMMI will accept nominations for the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Since 1971, this prestigious award has recognized some of the most distinguished contributors to industry. Learn more »Secondary/end-of-lineCartonerSee it at interpack 2020. Theegarten-Pactec launches the BLM cartoner designed to keep pace with primary packaging machines, with speeds to 120 cartons/min.Secondary/end-of-lineBunting Names New Rep for Western CanadaBunting, a manufacturer of magnetic products, contracted Chris Heming to serve as its Master Rep for Western Canada.Secondary/end-of-lineRobotic Case Packing SolutionMidwest Engineered Systems introduces a robotic case packing solution designed for bagged products that have proven difficult to automate. Available in packing speeds up to 120 bags/min.Secondary/end-of-lineFlow Wrapper Retrofit for Cold Seal PaperSee it at interpack 2020. Syntegon Technology will showcase the paper-ON-form retrofit kit for horizontal flow wrapping machines to form cold-sealable barrier paper.Supplier NewsDuravant To Acquire WECODuravant LLC, an equipment and automation solutions provider, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Woodside Electronics Corp., a manufacturer of optical color and defect sorting equipment.SponsoredIndustry award to honor packaging and processing professionalsBeginning March 3, PMMI will accept nominations for the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Since 1971, this prestigious award has recognized some of the most distinguished contributors to industry. Learn more »Supplier NewsAlliedFlex and Bossar Announce Sales and Marketing AllianceBossar Packaging, SA, Barcelona, has partnered with AlliedFlex Technologies as its exclusive North American Sales and Marketing Partner to handle its complete Pouch Packaging Systems Program.Coding, printing & labelingIntegrated Labeling Strategy Helps Cannabis Company GrowMedical marijuana startup Grow Ohio employs a combination of label software, printing systems, and label materials to meet compliance regulations and branding for six different packaging formats.MachineryPlastic Chain ConveyorsQC Conveyors introduces the Flextrac Series of modular plastic chain conveyors designed for packaging, automation, and part handling applications. They can handle loads up to 850 lb with speeds up to 160 fpm.Controls & automationCompact Safety Magnetic SensorsThe MC36C Series from Carlo Gavazzi is designed for safety-related applications, such as the monitoring of swinging, sliding, or removable safety guards.Supplier NewsKrones’ Contipure AseptBloc Receives 3-A certificationKrones’ Contipure AseptBloc series received the 3-A certificate from the independent 3-A Sanitary Institute. All future Contipure AseptBloc systems will be permitted to carry the 3-A certificate.RoboticsEOAT Vacuum ToolPiab’s piCOBOT EOAT is now configurable with any collaborative robot or smaller industrial robots.Coding, printing & labelingPrint and Apply Labeling SystemsMatthews Marking Systems launches the MPERIA A-Series of print and apply labeling systems.HomeEpson to Showcase its Latest Robots Solutions for Real World Automation Application Needs at ATX WestEpson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, will show how its latest robots meet the needs of high-performance precision parts automation applications in simulated demos at the Automation Technology show, ATX West.
