The packaging automation channel includes machine controls, robotic packaging, servo drives and motors, sensors, system integration and much more.
Packaging Automation Benchmark Study Packagers increasingly are turning to advanced automation equipment to boost productivity and competitiveness, and they have high expectations of their vendors, according to the Packaging Automation Benchmark Study. Volume 1 is the first report in a year-long research project by the Reed Research Group. These studies deliver a comprehensive overview of automation technology and market interactions between packagers, machine builders and system integrators. more
Contract packager uses software to tie operations together Linda Casey, Associate Editor, 12/1/2008
QPSI prides itself on its innovation and flexibility. The supply-chain solutions company has specialized contract-packaging capabilities within a number of industries, including pharmaceutical, retail, promotional and sample packaging. In addition to its contract-packaging offerings, the company also sells direct-mail fulfillment and supply-chain solutions. More
Format-adjustment drives 01/01/2009
HIPERDRIVE® format-adjustment drives enable automated changeover on printing, packaging and metal-processing machines. The HRA25/35 and HDA30/45 drives represent alternatives to manual changeovers using handwheels, in machines with several adjustment axes. The drives can also act as alternatives to servo motors and other drive combinations.
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Oxygen analyzer 01/01/2009
The OpTech-O2 platinum, a new standard-setting oxygen analyzer, uses optical fluorescence technology coupled with electronics to give off light in an amount directly related to the amount of oxygen present. This fluorescence can then be read optically, making it suitable for nondestructive permeation analysis, headspace and dissolved oxygen analysis as well as leak determination in flexible an...
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Checkweigher 01/01/2009
A new checkweigher/electronic counting and weighing scale is designed with the co.'s patented variable-capacitance technology. Provides up to 1 million internal increments for precision in small-parts counting and up to 500,000 user-selectable displayed increments for accurate measurement. Slated for material handling, inventory control and packaging applications, it allows users to simply sele...
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Modular machine automation Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor - 01/01/2009
A steady shift from traditional can, bottle and carton packaging to standup pouch containers has been taking place on the shelves of the local grocery store for more than a decade. Drinks, food and nonfood items packaged in attractively printed, standup pouches are becoming commonplace rather than the exception.
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In-case bottle filling keeps Dial's detergents sudsing Lauren R. Hartman, Senior Editor - 01/01/2009
The Dial Corp., Scottsdale, AZ, one of the nation's largest laundry soap manufacturers, and part of the Henkel North America, recently had some container-filling decisions to make for its liquid laundry detergents, including those in its Purex® laundry detergent line. Steady growth and increased market share are good news, but to stay ahead of its competitors, the company had to continue ...
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