Robotics

ABB Robotics: Compact industrial robot controller

ABB Robotics launched the second generation of its IRC5C compact controller; now up to 25% smaller than the original compact model, and 87% smaller than the standard cabinet controller.

March 13, 2015

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Secondary Packaging

Krones acquires Schaefer GmbH

Krones AG acquires pallet handling company Schaefer Förderanlagen- und Maschinenbau GmbH

March 10, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Bergami appoints Tim Faber Canadian Rep

Bergami USA promotes from within for greater Canadian presence.

March 9, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Automating your line has never been easier.

With Module++ lines from Bosch, you have unlimited possibilities of linking standard modules to create flexible processing and packaging solutions that fit. Whether you are automating your product handling to feed a single machine, or automating a complete line with primary and secondary packaging operations, our Module++ expertise makes the process easier for you.

March 5, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New pharma carotene is designed for speed, flexibility, ease-of-use

The brand new CT 200 Pharma Cartoner from MGS is easily convertible to be able to run blisters, bottles or tubes. The HMI mimics that of an Android phone.

March 5, 2015

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Craft brewer returns to sweet home Chicago

CAGR is at 50% over the past five years, so Lagunitas is hitting on all cylinders. The future looks even brighter since the firm opened a new brewery on Chicago’s west side.

March 3, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Semi-automatic case erector/pack station, sealer

The Bel 5150 from Wexxar/BEL, a Pro Mach company, is a semi-automatic case erector, pack station, and sealer all in one unit that features Dekka tape heads.

February 27, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Banding machine

The ATS Automatic banding machine from Wexler has a double infeed system for higher throughput, and because it uses a narrow band rather than shrink wrap, it scores serious sustainability points.

February 27, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Quick-change tray former

Tray former from Nuspark operates at speeds to 60 cartons/min, is made of stainless steel, and offers lots of flexibility in terms of carton size and changeover.

February 27, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Case erector has auto size change

Case erector and bottom taper from AFA Nordale uses sensors and sophisticated servo drives to switch automatically from one corrugated case size to another.

February 27, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Case erecting to case sealing

Case packing system introduced by Eagle Packaging Machinery for standup pouches goes from product to pallet. First is case erecting, then lane diverting, then case loading and sealing.

February 27, 2015

Cartoning

Novartis benefits from flexible pharmaceutical filling line

Filling and packaging line in Cairo, Egypt accommodates different products and packaging formats.

February 23, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Douglas' Vectra® Cartoner with robotic infeed eliminates change parts

Douglas' innovative robotic pick-and-place infeed eliminates over 30 star wheel change parts and manual adjustment points, reducing changeover by 20 minutes for single-serve cup applications. Integrated with Douglas' Vectra cartoner, the dual Fanuc M-3iA Delta robots provide no change in capital investment while gaining valuable production time.

February 15, 2015