Controls & Machine Components

SICK, Inc: Wire draw encoders

Sick’s BCG EcoLine wire draw encoders provide an economical yet precise distance measurement solution with a scalable analog output (4-20mA or 0-10V) that easily interfaces with control systems.

May 3, 2010

Trends: Page 500

Controls & Machine Components

Eaton Corporation: Online resource for packagers

A virtual tour from Eaton Corp. illustrates how their control, interface, and sensing solutions help improve equipment effectiveness.

May 3, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Baldor Electric Company: Smart drives

Baldor’s new generation of smart drives, which are Powerlink-compatible, provide economic and space-saving solutions for many common single-axis automation requirements.

May 2, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Need for MES more critical than ever

Just as a new study from Frost & Sullivan underscores how important it is to integrate top-level business systems with packaging machines on the plant floor, we’re holding a conference in which major brand owners will discuss how they’ve been doing just that.

April 21, 2010

Workforce

Clemson recognizes outstanding packaging science student

This year’s Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award goes to Judson Thomas Valentine.

April 12, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: Continuous duty stepping motors

Oriental Motor’s 2-Phase PKE high-torque, high-efficiency stepping motors can be driven at continuous duty cycles.

April 8, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Johnson Electric: Compact driver

The Saia® Compact Driver from Johnson Electric is a fully integrated step driver/motor solution that reduces design and integration time and improves device performance by reducing parts count and providing greater immunity to electromagnetic interference.

April 8, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Industry watch

April 3, 2010

Contract Packaging

Packaging Summit to address topics across the value chain

If you are a contract packager or responsible for contract packaging services for your brand, and have responsibility for anything from concept to shelf, Packaging Summit 2010 is for you.

April 2, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

HMI/PC combo is a winning pair

A slender housing and a sleekly designed swing arm are among the features that Sig Combibloc liked about its new choice of HMI.

April 1, 2010

Contract Packaging

Economy aside, packaging salaries thrive

Yes, there were layoffs, job security worries, and fewer bonuses, but this IoPP/Packaging World salary survey reveals that packaging incomes stood up to 2009’s economic gut punch.

April 1, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

A how-to on improving line efficiency

Some seriously knowledgeable and experienced packaging professionals are convening to speak May 4 at the Packaging Automation Forum in Chicago.

April 1, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Omega Design hires new Business Development Manager

Omega Design Corporation has announced that Lee Brown will join its sales and marketing team.

April 1, 2010