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Spray Nozzle Coats, Cools, Treats and Paints in Tight Spaces

EXAIR's 1/4 NPT internal mix deflected flat fan atomizing spray nozzle atomizes fluid and sprays at a right angle to the nozzle orientation. This allows spray to be placed precisely where it is needed when the mounting and work areas are limited. These nozzles are ideal for coating the inside of enclosures and ductwork.

December 15, 2015

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Automation & Digital Transformation

COMAU and B&R: Assimilation of robotics into machine control

With the introduction of openROBOTICS, partners COMAU and B&R are collaborating on robotics integration for machinery and production lines; the solution is based on a full lineup of COMAU robots that handle payloads ranging from 3 to 650 kilograms.

December 15, 2015

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QA1 carbon fiber driveshafts win award

The American Composites Manufacturers Association presents QA1 with a Materials and Process Innovation Award for its nanosilica-infused resin.

December 14, 2015

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Klöckner's Intertrans Carrier Company becomes V3-Certified for veteran hiring

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recognized Intertrans Carrier as a leader in the state.

December 11, 2015

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Reduce unplanned downtime with this new generation of print engines

Learn how your company can improve OEE with an improved printer, and learn when the best time is to upgrade

December 9, 2015

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Find out how Frain adapted its approach to dealing equipment to accommodate shifting manufacturing trends

Editor Pat Reynolds learns more about disposable manufacturing practices providing new flexibility to packaging machinery users

December 9, 2015

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Ibuprofen Patch Developed to Deliver Pain Relief Directly Through Skin

University of Warwick (U.K.), and its spinout firm Medherant say the patch will deliver the drug through the skin to where it’s needed, and at a consistent dose rate. Commercial use expected in about two years.

December 8, 2015

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Beckhoff Automation: HMI system

The newly announced TwinCAT HMI system from Beckhoff Automation leverages IT standards such as Microsoft Visual Studio for the engineering, HTML5 for the design, and Websockets and HTTPS for secure communication.

December 8, 2015

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Space-Saving Tub Serves Up New Country Crock Recipe

Country Crock introduces a new and more convenient rectangular package and adjusts its buttery spread recipe with simpler ingredients.

December 7, 2015

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Watch Cavanna Packaging Group’s loading system for irregular round shaped products

This animated two-minute video shows how the Cavanna loading system can load up to 1700 irregular products, sandwich biscuits and cookies.

December 2, 2015

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Aerotech: Family of industrial PCs

All Automation Motion Server products are shipped with a fully tested and verified installation of Aerotech’s A3200 motion controller operating in a 64-bit Windows operating system.

December 2, 2015

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Easy remote access via Internet

Thanks to an industrial VPN router that mounts to a DIN rail in the machine control cabinet, this maker of end-of-line packaging machinery saves big on tech support costs.

December 1, 2015

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It’s natural to want a clearer definition

A lot of packagers don’t like regulations, except when they do. But both reactions are sensible.

November 30, 2015