Trends: Page 511

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa America, Inc: New Sigma Trac SGT Linear Motor Actuator Design

Yaskawa is pleased to announce the release of the new Sigma Trac SGT series of linear motor actuators.

October 21, 2009

Flexible packaging

A golden age of aseptic packaging?

Recent developments have some observers wondering if the U.S. is on the threshold of some kind of golden age of aseptic packaging.

October 20, 2009

Labeling

Label inspection

Sony FireWire digital cameras play a key role in this versatile system that reads UPC or 2D bar codes at speeds to 1,500 parts/min.

October 20, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Contract packager's blister machine delivers flexibility

New blister-packaging machine helps Contract Packaging Resources meet the demands of its pharmaceutical customers, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency.

October 20, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Lenze Americas: Communications now made easier with Ethernet/IP Protocol added to SMVector drive

Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive.

October 19, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

2010 legislation mandates energy efficient motors

Signed back on December 19, 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) goes into effect December 19, 2010, and has far reaching implications for packaging machinery.

October 13, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

P&G Donates Intellectual Property to Packaging Industry

In an effort to speed adoption of OMAC’s PackML standard, Procter and Gamble announced at PackExpo that they are donating their internal application guidelines to the packaging industry.

October 13, 2009

Controls & machine components

Sensor vision investment can yield rewarding ROI

Saving money and improving efficiency is the goal of discreet vision sensors.

October 6, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Technology providers illustrate potential new machinery applications

Spread amongst the vastness of Pack Expo are illustrations of what new and emerging technologies could accomplish in newly designed packaging machines.

October 6, 2009

Labels

Tamper-evident shrinksealer and shrink sleeve labeler

This machine, which does the work of multiple systems, is for manufacturers doing continuous production and for contract packagers who need equipment with a broad range of capabilities.

October 6, 2009

Contract Packaging

Retailers' role in package development: More work to do

Do retailers aid innovation? Many survey respondents say yes, but CPG companies are less inclined to agree. Progress will require more collaborative input involving suppliers.

October 5, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Packaging innovation marks syrup's debut

The closure is user-friendly and the filling system is ultra-clean. Soon, an in-line labeler will maximize shelf impact by neatly aligning neck and body labels.

October 4, 2009