Secondary Packaging

RFID value beyond compliance

Former Sara Lee exec Ray Hagedorn shares that company's lessons as he emphasizes looking for value in RFID.

October 31, 2005

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Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

ELAU robotic functionality cited

ELAU’s packaging robotic software library ends ‘black box’ robot controllers; functionality is nominated for VDMA Automation Award.

October 31, 2005

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Wago Corporation: Analog modules

Two new 4-channel analog modules round out Wago’s offering from the Wago-I/O-System.

October 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-speed RFID encoder/applicator

Markem Corp.

October 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

'Virtual' mechanical devices are mere graphical software elements

Rack-based, multi-processor control system makes carton filler easier and less costly to build, install, and operate.

October 31, 2005

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Keene Technology, Inc: Keene Technology, Inc: Packaging splicer

New from KTI-Keene Technology is the BK Series Packaging Splicer, designed to automate roll changes on web-fed packaging lines. The “roll on/no snag” splice is said to ensure a smooth transition throughout package forming process.

September 30, 2005

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Security system

The Intaweb™ security system from Sekuworks is said to cost-effectively integrate more than 20 partner authentication technologies in a single pass. Intaweb combines flexo, intaglio, holographics, rotary screen, variable data, numbering, laminating, and die-cutting controlled by proprietary software, assuring quality and accurate registration.

September 30, 2005

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Packaging Machines International: Packaging Machines International: Compact operator terminals

Compact PMIvisu diagnostic and operator terminals from Pilz Automation Safety are now available in a total of 5 screen sizes: 5.7”, 6.5”, 10.4”, 12.0”, and 15.0”.

September 30, 2005

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Panasonic: Fast, compact PLC

New from Panasonic Electric Works is the fast, compact FP-X series PLC, suitable for most applications and designed to save development cost. Ultra-high processing speed executes a 5 Kstep program in 1.9 msec, while its program capacity accommodates 16 or 32 Ksteps.

September 30, 2005

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Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Inline I/O system

Rexroth’s Inline I/O system is now available with a SERCOS interface to provide single-bus architecture for your entire control system. This single-bus structure provides a cost-effective, open motion/logic solution for automated machines, without compromising machine speed or flexibility.

September 30, 2005

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Festo Corporation: Festo Corporation: Linear actuator catalog

Festo offers a new, 220-page catalog that provides an easy way to select a ball screw or belt-driven linear actuator, or to design a complete multi-axis system from the company’s full range of electro-mechanical linear actuators.

September 30, 2005

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Oriental Motor USA: Brushless speed control

Oriental Motor has expanded its BX Series of brushless DC speed control systems to include high-output-power models of 200 and 400 Watts. Available with quiet GFH gearheads or in a round shaft version.

September 30, 2005

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Flexo/offset printing

Curtis Packaging introduces its proprietary flexo/offset printing process that makes metallic packaging effects more cost effective and timely by eliminating the need for foil-laminated board.

September 30, 2005