Automation & Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation: Industrial ethernet switch

Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 managed industrial Ethernet switch now includes an optional integrated hardware-based Network Address Translation (NAT) feature that allows high performance and simplified integration of IP-address mapping from a set of local, machine-level IP addresses to the end user¹s broader plant-process network.

August 5, 2013

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Carlo Gavazzi: Photoelectric sensors with background suppression

A new range of Background Suppression (BGS) Photoelectric Sensors in Carlo Gavazzi’s PA18 and PH18 housings provide precise distance detection and a fine distinction between a target and its background, with the flexibility of an industry standard housing.

August 5, 2013

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Applied Motion Products: Motor/drive with Ethernet

Six new STM24 integrated drive+motors with 100 MBit Ethernet from Applied Motion Products provide 60% more torque than size 23 motors but still mount like a NEMA23.

August 5, 2013

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Nalbach becomes Yaskawa “Motoman Strategic Partner”

As a “Motoman Strategic Partner,” Nalbach has access to the entire line of over 175 models of Motoman robots to offer fully integrated robotic solutions to meet the needs of the packaging industry’s picking, packing and palletizing needs.

August 5, 2013

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Berlin Packaging completes 80,000 sq. ft. Houston warehouse expansion with Dangerous Goods packaging production line

Berlin Packaging’s Dangerous Goods Division, a full-service supplier of packaging, labels, and placards for hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials, has completed its expansion on its existing 80,000-sq. ft. warehouse in Houston, TX.

August 2, 2013

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Top-Load Closer on display ADCO’s booth

ADCO Manufacturing, a leading U.S. manufacturer of packaging machinery and systems is pleased to announce that the ADCO model ZTC-30 Top Load Closer will be on display in booth #S-2367 at Process Expo 2013.

August 1, 2013

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A New Generation in Ergonomic Top Load Cartoning from ADCO - “ControlARC2”

ADCO Manufacturing, a leading U.S. manufacturer of packaging machinery and systems is pleased to display the CF-1200s “ControlARC2” Top Load Carton Former at Process Expo 2013 (Booth #S-2367).

August 1, 2013

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M&A heating up

Wasn’t it fascinating to read the July 29 news about Michigan-based Perrigo buying Ireland’s biotech company Elan for $8.6 billion?

July 31, 2013

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The importance of easy-to-open packaging

Consider this article an open letter to CPG companies about the importance of easy-to-open packaging.

July 31, 2013

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Markem-Imaje Corp. announces acquisition of RSI Systems

Integration of leading TIJ solutions integrator to bolster Markem-Imaje portfolio of marking and coding technology solutions and services.

July 30, 2013

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Social media and manufacturing

As I think about the future of packaging operations and manufacturing in general, I think that the introduction of social media to the factory floor could be the most significant stimulus for change over the next decade.

July 30, 2013

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Ten guidelines for effective front-panel design

While there are no hard-and-fast rules in front-panel package design, here are some guidelines to help you define your brand on today’s cluttered retail shelves.

July 26, 2013

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Summit Media Group looks forward with new leadership

Summit Media Group, Inc. has announced the advancement of Joseph Angel from Vice President to President and CEO.

July 26, 2013