Controls & Machine Components

Faster encoder interface

The bidirectional EnDat 2.2 interface from Heidenhain is now available with a clock frequency of 16 MHz for high-response applications with direct drives, especially those found in the electronics industry.

April 4, 2008

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Controls & Machine Components

Resolver-based drive

Lenze-AC Techhas released the resolver-based Model 941 PositionServo Drive.

April 4, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Universal microroller driver

Holjeron has introduced a new Universal Controller for powered rollers used in conveyor systems, capable of driving standard motor-driven rollers or mechanical brake rollers and applying electronic braking to either.

April 4, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Incremental encoders

SICK STEGMANN’s DFS 60 Incremental Encoders are now available in blind hollow shaft versions.

April 3, 2008

Flexibles

Packaging trends in healthcare packaging

The pulse of pharmaceutical, medical device, and biological markets beats ever faster as the pace of packaging chance accelerates worldwide.

April 3, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Servo capper

New England Machinery has introduced its newest capper, the NESHC-S single-head servo capper in response to a growing need, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

April 2, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

New BHS Flexline Compact installed at Boelter Industries

Boelter Industries, Inc. (www.boelterindustries.com) increased printing and converting capacity with the installation of a second BHS Flexline Compact flexographic press from Gallus (www.gallus-packaging.org).

April 2, 2008

Sustainability

Helping customers develop 'solutions' to two of today's real challenges

We sell solutions! The phrase has become so overused that nearly everyone states it and nearly everyone ignores it, except when they are the ones saying it.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

Member-to-member sales of packaging products near

It has been determined that Contract Packaging Association members in either membership category will be able to offer excess, or no-longer-needed, packaging products to other members at a reasonable price.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

CP initiatives among focus areas of conference at Packaging Summit

Effective strategies for contract packaging will be one focus of this year’s fourth annual Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (www.iopp.org).

April 1, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Bundle wraps answer today's promotional challenges

If stacking strength is essential, consider cartons. But when thick-film packs with carrying strength and message flexibility are key, bundle wraps are an emerging option.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

Four steps to get you in the innovation game

The pace of technology is quickening. But while keeping up, also remember to look in unlikely places in and beyond your contract to control costs and leverage capabilities.

April 1, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

At Coca-Cola, innovation equals 'lean'

The operative word among product manufacturers today is "lean."

April 1, 2008