Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Flow switches

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FSD series flow switches monitor liquid media and provide reliable flow detection for various flow applications.

August 21, 2013

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Controls & Machine Components

SICK: Incremental encoders

Low-cost encoders are ideal for light duty applications with limited installation space.

August 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

EVT: 3D-sensor

The EyeVision image processing software by EVT now also supports the new 3D-sensor EyeScan VR 3D.

August 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Johnson Electric: Small magnetic latching solenoid

A new magnetic latching solenoid platform for compact locking mechanisms.

August 20, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Mitsubishi Electric: CNC platform

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the M70V Series computer numerical controllers (CNC).

August 20, 2013

Contract Packaging

T.H.E.M. adds to leadership team

To enhance its position as a single-serve packaging manufacturer, Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (T.H.E.M.), the company credited with commercializing stick packaging in North America, has announced three additions to its leadership team.

August 19, 2013

Workforce

MSU event to demonstrate how packaging impacts health outcomes

Healthcare Packaging Immersion Experience (HcPIE) creates learning experience with simulated ER and home healthcare learning experiences.

August 16, 2013

PMMI News

Technologies for keeping baked goods fresh

Pack Expo Las Vegas will showcase a wide variety of packaging machines and materials that can play a key role in keeping baked goods fresh.

August 12, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Linear servo motor permits unique cartoning system

All in a very small footprint, this integrated packaging system forms, loads, and closes cartons thanks to its “racetrack” conveyor powered by servo linear motors.

August 9, 2013

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August 9, 2013

PMMI News

Industrial Internet comes to Pack Expo

Smart controllers, skillful manipulation of Big Data, and people power—these are the three legs of the Industrial Internet stool as outlined by GE Intelligent Platforms. And what, pray tell, is this Industrial Internet?

August 9, 2013

Workforce

Cal Poly forum explores packaging innovation

The Graphic Communication Institute (GrCI) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo developed and hosted a July 24 Executive Forum entitled “Innovation in Marketing Through Packaging Technology.”

August 7, 2013

PMMI News

Food safety education a highlight of Pack Expo

At Pack Expo Las Vegas September 23-25, The Food Safety Resource Center's newest sponsor will present critical educational sessions on how advances in technology and software can contribute to food safety in manufacturing and packaging.

August 6, 2013