Operational Excellence

Lean: new concept that's old to packaging

“What’s old is new” is a truth that doesn’t only apply to fashion.

March 11, 2013

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Workforce

Expo Pack Guadalajara exceeds expectations

Actual attendance tripled pre-show expectations, so it's not surprising that exhibitors have already reserved over two-thirds of the space allotted for 2015.

March 7, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: Stepping motor

The PKP series is a 1.8° high-torque type stepping motor providing up to 1.2~1.7 times more torque than our PK Series stepping motors and is offered for the same list price.

March 7, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Advantech Automation Corp.: PROFINET-based remote I/O modules

Designed with 2,500 VDC isolated protection, these modules are very resistant to field interference.

March 7, 2013

Workforce

CSIA announces membership news

Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) has announced that Integrity Integration Resources of Plano, TX, and Thermo Systems of East Windsor, NJ, recently became recertified.

March 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Keyence Corp. of America: Laser marker

Keyence introduces the new, MD-F5100 Series, 50W 3-Axis Fiber Laser Marker to their product lineup.

March 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Compact linear motion module

Part of the complete Rexroth CKx family of compact linear motion modules, the CKL integrates an ironless linear direct drive motor with a Ball Rail® system for precise positioning and zero backlash.

March 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Stainless steel I/O solution

TURCK announces the company’s innovative I/O solution, BL Compact, is now available in a stainless steel model.

March 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Pepperl + Fuchs: Short barrel and square profile inductive sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs added new short cylindrical barrel and square profile models to its NBB family of inductive sensors.

March 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Kollmorgen: Motors

All stainless steel hygienic design promotes robust operation in harsh environments with frequent high-pressure washdown cleaning.

March 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Cognex Corporation: OCR reading software

Cognex Corporation announces that its industry-leading OCRMax™ technology now includes auto-tune.

March 6, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

FasTest Inc: Automated pneumatic connectors

FasTest announces the expansion of its FI and FE internal and external automated pneumatic connectors to include options with metric mounting holes, pilot ports and BSPP media ports.

March 6, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Pretzel maker navigates new twists in packaging

Toad-Ally Snax installs pouch vf/f/s and case coder upgrades to accommodate growing product demand.

March 6, 2013