Controls & Machine Components

Portescap: Closed-loop disc magnet motor

Portescap introduces the P760 series disc magnet motor, which outperforms standard brushless DC motors in various applications.

May 13, 2014

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Controls & Machine Components

Pepperl+Fuchs: Ultrasonic sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs’ IO-Link compatible Series IO ultrasonic sensors with pushbutton programming provide fast and easy on-site sensor parameterization without software, and unlock a series of control functions that customize the sensor for installation in the most challenging environments.

May 12, 2014

Workforce

Generating student interest in the 'working world'

Third-party logistics firm creates interactive educational experience for children aged 8 to 15.

May 12, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell: Manufacturing software

Features improved quality, reporting with FactoryTalk Historian software and OSIsoft PI System.

May 12, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Baldor: Motors with bearing protection ring

Minimizing the effects of shaft currents that can be present in adjustable speed motor applications, Baldor Electric Company’s Reliance Super-E motors with internal AEGIS Bearing Protection Ring are now available with 28 new ratings consisting of 1 to 40 HP, open drip-proof motors, 200 volt and 575 volt, as well as 5 to 15 HP totally enclosed fan-cooled designs for 200 volt.

May 12, 2014

PMMI News

Setting the pace at interpack: notable firsts in plastic and one remarkable servo application

Sardines in a plastic retortable can wasn’t the only interpack example of shelf-stable food in a plastic can.

May 11, 2014

Labels

Sleeve-label conference attendees visit world's largest decorator

At the recent AWA Sleeve Label Conference, attendees visit the world’s largest contract decorating company in the world to view its technologies firsthand.

May 10, 2014

Flexibles

Performance Packaging hires new sales & marketing vice president

Blair M. Vance chosen for consumer goods and packaging, in particular aseptic and shelf-stable food packaging.

May 9, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: Gateway module

WAGO Corporation’s new 750-658 I/O module easily links CAN field devices to the 750 Series WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.

May 9, 2014

PMMI News

Technology advances at interpack

From new applications of digital printing to a robotic cartoner that needs no human involvement for EOAT change, technology breakthroughs were in no short supply at interpack 2014.

May 9, 2014

Operational Excellence

Industry report: Global traceability and serialization in pharma

Report presents the results of the latest Pharmaceutical Serialization & Traceability 2014 Survey.

May 8, 2014

Operational Excellence

Live from interpack: PMMI talks robotics and retail-ready innovation

Online platform helps attendees locate more than 100 PMMI members showcasing processing and packaging innovation at the May 8-14 event in Düsseldorf, Germany.

May 8, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Miniature contactors

AutomationDirect’s CWC series miniature contactors are a complete solution for switching and controlling motors.

May 8, 2014