Operational Excellence

Bottles and boxes and jars, oh my!

Approximately 12 million hazardous-materials packages were shipped in 2012 in the United States, but only 0.001 percent of those were found to be leaking in transportation.

November 7, 2013

Trends: Page 396

PMMI News

Pack Expo Las Vegas breaks records for processing and vertical markets

Final data adds to list of records broken by PMMI’s 10th Las Vegas show

November 7, 2013

Workforce

Six events to be staged together in Milan

An extensive program is planned for May 19 to 23 as Ipack-Ima, Fruitech, Intralogistica Italia, Converflex, Grafitalia, and MeatTech will be staged together at Fieramilano in Milan, Italy.

November 5, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Molex: Ethernet modules

Compact 30mm digital HarshIO modules deliver IP67-rated on-machine Ethernet connectivity between I/Os and control systems using a PROFINET fieldbus.

November 5, 2013

Operational Excellence

Five tips for working with suppliers on projects

Here are five tips for working with suppliers on projects.

November 4, 2013

Workforce

Food Fraud Overview MOOC

Register now for Michigan State University’s next Food Fraud Overview MOOC (Massive Open Online Course).

November 4, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

GE: Software for automation and control systems

Designed to improve production processes from common tasks to critical emergencies and minimize errors and risk, reduce waste, and ensure compliance, Proficy Workflow Version 2.1 from GE Intelligent Platforms is a software solution that also makes it easier to integrate with existing automation and control systems, speeding response to out-of-spec HMI/SCADA conditions with appropriate action.

November 4, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Kollmorgen: Safe motion modules

Kollmorgen Safety Modules™ (KSM) help OEMs deliver higher productivity by combining Machine Safety logic and Safe Motion into one powerful package that integrates seamlessly with Functional Safety Devices.

November 1, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Automated changeover for better CIP

Schneider Packaging demonstrates an automated solution for adjusting processes and boosting OEE for new or retrofit applications.

October 31, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech: Compact lift stages

Aerotech’s MPS-SV series lift stages provide high-performance elevation motion in a compact, cost-effective design.

October 31, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

InfinityQS: OEE dashboards improve real-time visibility of quality, availability, and performance metrics

Powered by a Statistical Process Control (SPC) software analytical engine, ProFicient 5.1 from InfinityQS International, Inc. heightens visibility across the enterprise with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) dashboards within the web-based Manufacturing Intelligence portal, ProFicient InSight, and helps executive-level management to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.

October 31, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Is the U.S. dairy industry ready for better process control?

More tightly controlled automation systems can help dairy processors turn waste into resources and make the most of export opportunities. Is the slow-to-change dairy industry ready to invest in new technology?

October 30, 2013

Workforce

2014 Packaging Conference to focus on key issues

Major brand owners and suppliers will be discussing their latest packaging initiatives and emerging technologies at The Packaging Conference 2014.

October 30, 2013