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New! ALL electric palletizers

Fast, gentle, reliable, and energy efficient -- the new E series high and low infeed palletizers have eliminated all the problems with pneumatics.

September 15, 2014

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Beckhoff: EtherCAT servo terminal

Beckhoff’s new EL7211 servomotor EtherCAT Terminal with integrated resolver interface or with the One Cable Technology (OCT) solution is a complete compact servo drive with an output current of up to 4.5 ARMS at 50 V DC integrated into a space-saving, 24-mm wide terminal housing.

September 15, 2014

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B&R: Ultra-compact panel PC

Available with single-, dual-, or quad-core processors, the computing power of B&R’s Panel PC 2100 – which uses the latest Intel Atom technology – is fully scalable, and can be used as a single, integrated control for standard machine control, HMI, CNC, and robotics.

September 15, 2014

Automation & Digital Transformation

GE Intelligent: Operator interface solutions

GE Intelligent Platforms announces its QuickPanel+™ operator interface (OI) for the Industrial Internet now features multi-touch technology, providing the same pinch-to-zoom functionality as today’s popular consumer touchscreen devices.

September 12, 2014

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Robots and packaging

Robots have made themselves mighty comfortable in packaging operations lately.

September 12, 2014

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Bagging and sealing products has never been easier or less expensive!

Bagging and sealing products has never been easier or less expensive!

September 11, 2014

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Servo technology enhances performance for tightly wrapped products

Packaging and bag making machine supplier, B&B MAF introduces their latest stretch packer, which uses modern servo technology that allows for very tightly wrapped products without an additional shrinking process. Their new rotary die cutter developed for the perforation of laminated woven polypropylene materials that is ideal for applications requiring a perforation accuracy of less than five microseconds is also presented.

September 10, 2014

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Ergonomically designed machine is ideal for gentle mixing

GLASS presents their VSM type machine, which uses a unique folding action to gently mix sensitive and delicate products. The hygienically designed machine allows for easy loading and unloading and is available in various sizes to accommodate any batch size and can be customized according to customer specifications.

September 10, 2014

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New generation of wrapping equipment prolongs shelf-life

The Olympus, the first breakthrough to come out of ILAPAK's alliance with IMA, wraps candies in twist-wraps with an inner flow-wrap, prolonging the shelf-life of confectionery products. A fully integrated system from B&R including HMI, PLC, and drives helps keep the flow of motion under control at machine speeds of up to 1,000 pieces per minute.

September 10, 2014

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Intelligent process machine affords modularity and scalability

Optima exhibits their ImmuCoat® line designed to automatically coat microplates for ELISA test kits. The flexible, modular design allows the machine to be fitted with various process modules for handling liquid dispensing, washing, aspiration, incubation, and packaging, and the modules can easily be modified and scaled up at any time according to changes in customer specifications.

September 10, 2014

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Track & trace applications enhanced with Mark and Verify technology

The new track and trace machine from inspection systems provider, Laetus combines a check weighing unit with Mark and Verify technology, enhancing quality and reliability. A visualization system from B&R makes this pharmaceutical machine suitable for an array of applications, with panels available in 12, 15, and 21 inch versions.

September 10, 2014

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Hartness collaborates on brand new beer line

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. chose Hartness Systems group to design and integrate one of the industry's quietest beer lines. Click to see how Hartness' DYNAC-centric line design, GlobalPack place packers and robotic palletizers ensure gentle handling of this craft brewery’s newest state of the art bottling line.

September 10, 2014