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Beckhoff: 7-in economy panel PC

Intended for the HMI hardware needs of cost-sensitive machine builders and manufacturers, Beckhoff Automation’s new CP6606-0001-0020 “Economy” Panel PC is an all-in-one HMI and controller that combines a full color 7-in TFT touch screen display (800 x 480 WVGA), 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU, and 1 GB DDR3; ultra-compact microSD flash memory cards are used as the storage media.

August 4, 2014

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Uhlmann names Andy Span western regional sales manager

Pharmaceutical packaging provider Uhlmann Packaging Systems LP has hired Andy Span as its newest Western Region Sales Manager.

August 1, 2014

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JLS Automation names John Kertesz eastern region sales manager

Packaging industry veteran John Kertesz has been appointed Eastern Region Sales Manager for robotic solutions provider for JLS.

August 1, 2014

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ID Technology invests in new digital printing technology

ID Technology, powered by Pro Mach, has recently installed a new HP Indigo WS6600 Digital Label Press in ID Technology’s facility in Pewaukee, WI.

August 1, 2014

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Pilz: Integrated safety gate system

Combining safety gate monitoring, safe guard locking, and monitoring of either E-STOP and/or control elements, Pilz’s PSENsgate safety gate system provides personnel and facility with category PL e rated protection – the highest category of protection.

August 1, 2014

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Combi chosen for Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program

End-of-line packaging equipment manufacturer Combi Packaging Systems has been chosen as a Machine Builder Partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program, which includes a loyalty commitment from Combi to standardize on Rockwell Automation products and technology, and to commit to drive competency and training across the company.

July 31, 2014

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Sigma Stretch Film opens package assessment lab and training center

Industrial stretch film manufacturer Sigma Stretch Film has announced the opening of Packworx, its new Package Assessment Lab and Training Center in Shelbyville, KY.

July 30, 2014

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Specialization vs. diversification

Contract packaging companies may serve a vital role, but the packaging function is still just a blip in a much larger chain of value creation.

July 29, 2014

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Tea bag machine solution offers performance and sustainability

Acma Volpak introduces its new tea bag machine, T4 Modula, which produces 100% biodegradable, double chamber tea bags at up to 250 bags per minute.

July 28, 2014

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High-speed slicing and packaging line delivers flexible solution

GEA Food Solutions showcases its high-speed slicing and packaging line for the foodstuffs industry. The fully wash down machine line features a slicing machine, loader, high speed thermoformer and a lane converger and is designed to handle highly sensitive products.

July 28, 2014

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New blow-fill-cap machine for PET bottles

Serac’s Combox machine combines blow molding, filling, and capping all into one. The innovative, high precision machine is designed for low-speed applications up to 9,000 bottles per hour.

July 28, 2014

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Case Packer outputs up to 120 pouches per minute

The new case packer introduced by Meurer can achieve a production rate of 120 pouches per minute. The machine is hygienically designed with a stainless steel panel and modularly constructed allowing for different pouch and collation sizes to be easily produced.

July 28, 2014

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All stainless steel machine generates up to 250 packs per minute

Hastamat’s new RM-170 and RM-270, all stainless steel machines for the food packaging industry can deliver an output of up to 250 packs per minute. The hygienically designed machines are ___ and available with wash down options.

July 28, 2014