Controls & Machine Components

Wireless Network for Manufacturing Offers the Reliability of Wired IO-Link

The use of wireless in manufacturing plants is still met with a good deal of skepticism today. Much of this doubt is based on experience with traditional wireless, which is simply not reliable because it’s neither fast enough nor scalable.

April 20, 2021

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Converting equipment

Oryx Additive Launches scaWaterjet Cleaning Station

Oryx Additive

Oryx Additive announces the launch of its scaWaterjet water-pressure cleaning station designed to remove support material from multiple 3D printed models rapidly, with bulk and/or fine detail jetting options.

April 15, 2021

Controls & machine components

Ton Knipscheer Joins watttron as International Sales Director

watttron

Packaging expert Ton Knipscheer joins watttron, bringing years of experience from his association with various European packaging companies.

April 15, 2021

Digital Transformation

Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing

By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.

April 13, 2021

Cartoning

Cama Group Joins Smart Packaging Hub

Cama North America

A new Smart Packaging Hub will help visitors discover answers to their most pressing innovation and digitalization questions—across the entire packaging value chain.

April 12, 2021

Controls & machine components

Motion Announces Director of Corporate Development

Motion

Jim May was promoted to Director of Corporate Development, effective April 1. He will continue his involvement in Motion’s strategic planning but will take on direct responsibility for advancing the company’s acquisition strategy and processes.

April 7, 2021

Robotics

Rōbex Launches Automation Education Series

RōBEX

RōBEX LLC, announces the launch of Automation For The NOW, a new educational video series on YouTube. Viewers will receive a firsthand look at how RōBEX is introducing robotic automation into the manufacturing workspace.

April 7, 2021

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity Risk 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks

There are two categories of cyberattacks that increase cybersecurity risk and create a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.

April 6, 2021

Controls & machine components

nVent Electric Acquires Vynckier Enclosures

nVent Electric plc

nVent Electric plc acquired all the assets of Vynckier Enclosure Systems, Inc. The Vynckier product line is now part of nVent’s Enclosures business segment.

April 2, 2021

Controls & Machine Components

New Tech Comes to Heat Seal Bars

This packaging machinery OEM is pioneering the use of a brand new method of making heat seal bars that is adapted from printed circuit board manufacturing.

March 28, 2021

Controls & machine components

Fortress Uses ARM Microprocessors in Metal Detectors

Fortress Technology Inc.

Fortress Technology’s Interceptor and Interceptor DF, its latest generation of digital food metal detectors, feature the latest ARM microprocessors.

March 8, 2021

Controls & Machine Components

Food Manufacturing Data Management Software

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

Mettler-Toledo’s ProdX software aids food manufacturers prepare for digital transformation. It offers complete product inspection management, digital track and trace, automatic performance testing, and real-time logging of test and compliance data.

March 4, 2021

Coding/marking

Domino Launches the SafeGuard Augmented Reality App

Domino North America

Effective March 1st, Domino’s SafeGuard AR app is available to all its customers for remote technical support to showcase the potential of the AR-enabled remote support.

March 3, 2021