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Controls & Machine Components

Ethernet capability

AC Technology now offers a 10/100 mbps Ethernet port on its Model 940 PositionDrive.

March 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

THK America, Inc: THK America, Inc: High-efficiency actuator

THK’s new Type VLA Actuator has fewer components and a low overall cost, by using a TLK LM guide for its base.

March 9, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

SAP: Printer networking

Now available from Loftware is a new technology for connecting SAP® enterprise systems to the company’s Printer Server® to solve the “last mile” connectivity problem for SAP customers, who usually drive SAP-derived data to networks of printers.

March 9, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

SAP: Printer networking

Now available from Loftware is a new technology for connecting SAP® enterprise systems to the company’s Printer Server® to solve the “last mile” connectivity problem for SAP customers, who usually drive SAP-derived data to networks of printers.

March 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Ultra-fast Ethernet

B&R Industrial Automation offers Ethernet Powerlink, a platform with a completely open, 100% software-based system that can utilize Gigabit Ethernet to run 10 times faster than other real-time Ethernet options on the market.

March 9, 2007

Conveying & accumulation

New labelers benefit from high-speed serial network

Simplified programming and smooth coordination of all axes of motion are key benefits gained now that a new-generation PLC has been incorporated in these labelers.

March 9, 2007

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

CAN-based concepts run food slicing machine

A CAN network links I/O, a checkweigher, and an optical weigher over a distance of 164’.

March 9, 2007

Flexibles

Gourmet sweets in a 'green' package

Winning a Gold Award for Environmental Achievement was Northern Flair of Maple Plain MN. Its 5-oz stand-up pouch of Malto Bella Gourmet Malt Balls, filled by a contract packager, is produced by C&H Packaging (www.chpack.com) from a three-layer adhesive lamination of 48-ga polyester/48-ga metallized polyester/low-density polyethylene heat-seal layer. The clear polyester on top is reverse-printed in seven colors on a flexo press.

March 9, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Daisy Brand grows with RFID

The company automates its RFID processes using a print-and-apply applicator to tag all of its pallets with smart labels.

March 8, 2007

Tamper-evident machinery

Flexible filler doubles pack speeds

Dual-head auger filling system with integrated checkweigher easily adapts to different powder density, humidity, and temperature conditions.

March 8, 2007

Contract Packaging

The power of a label: Customization on a small scale

Packaging for specialty stores is more than just the container that holds the product. The package must also position the brand as a premium, “available here only” purchase and fit seamlessly with the store as a brand.

March 8, 2007

Contract Packaging

Conference To Focus On Innovation And Sustainability

The Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), will take place May 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The event will focus on sustainability solutions for day-to-day implementation on materials and packages, and how to develop and implement innovative projects. Current developments in materials and containers, as well as contract packaging services, will also be discussed. To register, visit www.pkgsummit.com, or contact Don Browne at 262/782-1900, or e-mail him at [email protected].

March 8, 2007