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High-speed, deterministic control

Delta expands its EtherCAT product offering to include remote I/O modules.

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User-friendly, intuitive software interface for robotic palletizer

As product sizes change more and more frequently in an era of SKU proliferation, changing the palletizing pattern can be a cumbersome process. Intelligrated’s Matt Wicks, VP, product development, used the demo at booth C-3906 to show a user-friendly solution to smooth the changeover.

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Soft end effector/gripper gently handles disparate shapes

Soft Robotics and JLS teamed up in this case packer with a unique robotic gripper to carefully, gently handle product with a lot of variety in size, shape, weight, and consistency. It also does so in a sanitary way with easy washdown, demonstrating case packing of raw poultry.

September 26, 2017

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Matrix Morpheus XL for even wider bags

For frozen, fresh-cut, and IQF packaging, a single new Morpheus XL vertical form/fill/seal machine from Matrix has extra wide jaws that can do the work of two older and less capable f/f/s machines.

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Lowest-cost colorant is launched in solid pellet form

Carolina Color says its G3 solid pellet colorant has usurped liquid color’s position as the lowest-cost colorant technology. Able to be used on virtually any resin system, G3 achieves 20% or more increased loading levels in PE and PP, without penalties in terms of processing rate or pigment diversion.

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All-in-one SCARA robot handles simple applications

Part of Epson Robots’ new T-Series all-in-one robot line, the T3 offers an easy-to-integrate and install automation solution for simple applications such as pick and place, assembly, parts handling, and dispensing applications in industries ranging from automotive and medical development, to lab automation, consumer electronics, electronic components, and industrial. The robot’s controller is housed in the base of the robot and requires no battery, reducing factory downtime for maintenance.

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Transparent soup container denotes freshness, wellness

To address a trend toward wholesome, healthy food, this polypropylene container from Berry Plastics turns to transparency.

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Mitsubishi shows new oxygen absorption

Shelf-life extension technology, particularly relevant to organic and natural foods, will be a key focus area for this Mitsubishi division.

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Robotic neck tag applicator

On display at Graphic Packaging International was a robotic neck tag applicator that uses a Motoman Yaskawa robot to pick, pre-break, and place paperboard hang tags on bottles at 150/min.

September 26, 2017

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Cobot bag loader

Automated Packaging Systems has incorporated a dual armed ABB YuMi robot into an Autobagger bag loading system.

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IIoT-Enabling Platforms for Machine Automation

Delta Products showcases cloud and networking platforms in booth C-3400, allowing machine builders to design leaner, greener systems that reduce overall costs.

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Multi-purpose case packer tackles retail-ready

This dual-threat, two-in-one machine offers both traditional case packing and retail-ready applications in a single machine.

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Barrier film compatible with digital printing

This barrier film is one of the first to enable digital printing.

September 26, 2017