Controls & Machine Components

Ranpak Corporation: System automation software

Ranpak (Concord Township, OH) has released its Packaging Automated Logistics System, a networked, Windows™-based software that brings system automation to its packaging station.

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International agreements

Amcor Twinpak-North America Inc. (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) has signed an agreement with CNC Containers (Tumwater, WA) that gives Amcor a 100% equity position in CNC.

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Converting technologies into solutions (sidebar)

OMAC at CMM

February 28, 2001

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Converting technologies into solutions

CMM’s 13th biennial exposition in April plans to offer answers for converting and package printing industries, through what it calls its most comprehensive educational program ever.

February 28, 2001

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

'Enlightened' registration slashes tube scrap

A move to an upgraded vision sensor for tube registration helps filling at Access Business Group stay out of the dark. Literally.

February 28, 2001

Secondary Packaging

Coupling smooths packer's pick-and-place motion (sidebar)

Tech talk

February 28, 2001

Secondary Packaging

Coupling smooths packer's pick-and-place motion

Servo motor coupling provides smooth and accurate pick-and-place motion in a case packer at Jersey Juice.

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Controls & Machine Components

Vestil Manufacturing Co.: Ergonomic products

Vestil Manufacturing (Angola, IN) has published a brochure on its full line of ergonomic products. Includes descriptions and photos of battery powered lifts, foot pump lifts, hydraulic elevating carts, manual carousels, gantry cranes, worker positioners and other equipment aimed at protecting employees from injuries.

January 31, 2001

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Tri-Seal, a Tekni-Plex Co.: Cap liners brochure

Tri-Seal (Blauvelt, NY) has released a 4-page brochure that compares the types of bottle cap liners and heat seals now offered by 5 leading suppliers.

January 31, 2001

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Motoman Robotics: Programming software

Motoman (West Carrollton, OH) has developed offline programming software called MotoSim. Software is designed to increase uptime, simplify operation and improve productivity.

January 31, 2001

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Galil Motion Control, Inc: Motion control

Galil Motion Control (Mountain View, CA) has released a 96-page motion control product catalog. Provides information on its 3 controller lines: the Optima, Econo, and Legacy Series.

January 31, 2001

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DT Industries: Line set-up service

To help implement a successful packaging line, DT Industries (Springfield, MO) offers a service called DT Engineering Services. The company has assisted in more than 100 installations within the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical device, hardware, confectionery, consumer goods and food industries.

January 31, 2001

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Enercon Industries Corp.: Validation program

Enercon (Menomonee Falls, WI) is offering a new service to its cap sealing customers to assist them in meeting their validation requirements. Well-suited for pharmaceutical packaging operations.

January 31, 2001