Secondary Packaging

Reducing case packer cost and complexity

Brenton engineers did everything they could to make a faster and simpler case packer. Creativity—and new technology—were the keys.

March 1, 2012

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Carlo Gavazzi: Solid state relays and contactors

Carlo Gavazzi’s RG Series is a new range of AC and DC solid state switching devices designed for switching resistive, slightly inductive and motor loads using a reduced size per unit: starting at only 17.5mm width, up to 85AAC (15Hp) switching, nominal ratings at 40ºC, and high SCCR rating of 100kA.

February 28, 2012

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Eaton Corporation: Single communications card provides four protocols

Eaton’s new communications options for motor protection and soft starters, the C441 Ethernet series of communications cards, allow users to select from Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, HTTP web services and Modbus RTU communication protocols in a single card.

February 24, 2012

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Packaging Machine Builder Meets Cost and Time-to-Market Targets with Omron PLC

To increase throughput of its single-head plastic bottle leak-testing machine, ALPS dumped a proprietary, embedded circuit board in favor of commercial, off-the-shelf brick PLC from Omron.

February 23, 2012

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Omron Global Support Proves Key to Overseas Success for Circuit Board Manufacturer

When a major printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer asked Circuit Automation to redesign a machine for its Chinese operations, Omron technology helped meet production requirements, while Omron global support satisfied the customer on the frontline.

February 23, 2012

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Belden Inc: EtherNet/IP I/O modules

Belden’s Lumberg EtherNet/IP I/O modules fully support device level ring (DLR) protocol and line (daisy chain) topologies and are suitable for machine tool, material handling, filling and packaging machinery applications.

February 4, 2012

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Rockwell Automation: On-machine motor controllers

The Allen-Bradley ArmorStart LT distributed on-machine motor controllers from Rockwell Automation provide simplified installation and space savings for machine builders.

January 24, 2012

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Siemens Industry Inc: Scalable motion control system

Siemens’ Simotion Scout, the engineering system used for configuring Simotion motion controllers, has been updated with a wide range of usability improvements.

January 19, 2012

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January 16, 2012

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Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Pneumatics brochure provides standard, custom solutions

The new 20-page color SC-OV brochure from Bosch Rexroth features sophisticated and extensive pneumatic solutions.

January 15, 2012

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7 tips on servo motor control topologies

Discussed in a new white paper are functional and economic factors to be considered in choosing integral control and fieldbus-enabled brushless servo motors.

January 13, 2012

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Vision for machinery integration

ODVA has announced the availability of a new white paper, Optimization of Machine Integration (OMI), which outlines a strategic vision for an open and interoperable communication framework in the industrial sector.

January 13, 2012

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Make plans now for The Automation Conference

The Automation Conference is the one event you won't want to miss in 2012.

January 13, 2012