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Servo-driven blister machine for quick change-over

PACK EXPO 2012: The TF2 blister machine from Pharmaworks features a format size of 300 mm by 60 mm, a new, reengineered feeder, servo-driven independent stations, and front-loading tools for quick change-over.

November 27, 2012

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Easy-open induction-seal material

PACK EXPO 2012: At Pack Expo 2012, Selig demonstrates its Lift ‘n’ Peel™ seal material designed for convenience, safety, protection, leak prevention, freshness, and tamper evidence.

November 27, 2012

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Create more efficient control panels with Smart Wire from Eaton

PACK EXPO 2012: Lean automation platform features PLC embedded in operator interface, eliminates control wiring and saves cabinet space.

November 25, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Rockwell focuses on “small machine” components for low-cost control

Micro 800 small modular platform offers up to four axis of motion. Component Panel View offers full-color display for OEM market. Now, with free software. Kinetics 3, stand-alone indexing drive, coupled with HMI and small controller, can run small machine effectively for less than $3,000.

November 25, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Optimizing Manufacturing Performance

Parsec measures far more than just down time and up time. What kind of quality KPI’s can you analyze? TrakSys offers detailed data on line quality. Can I see breakdown of rejects? Why am I experiencing poor quality? Improve productivity throughout your value chain.

November 25, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Reduce energy consumption on machines and throughout factory

Mitsubishi demonstration shows three independent servos turning three independent motors. Every time the servos stop, the motors dump energy. Alternately, one servo amplifier can drive three motors, not only saving space, but when three servos share common DC bus and the motors stop, normally wasted energy gets transferred to next servo, saving 36% in energy cost.

November 25, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Energy monitoring module measures amount of energy per item being filled

With Mitsubishi, you can now trend in real time actual power usage per product packaged, per minute, per hour. Operations, maintenance and production can make changes to line to arrive at real ROI savings rather than estimates.

November 25, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: TIA Portal new generation programming environment.

Program controller logic in PLCs, HMI, and networking between devices all in one user environment. Modern navigation, very graphical and intuitive. Changes automation programming approach to a system view.

November 24, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Omega demonstrates inference for e-pedigree—unique solution for bottling line

Fail safe system insures physical aggregation before data is created. 360 degree inspection station must pass three steps: Is code readable? Does it belong in our database? Have I successfully created an accurate correlation between temporary bottom or top code and serialized label

November 24, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Omega demonstrates inference for e-pedigree—cartons to case.

Manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic solutions for serialization. Complete a case with a high degree of data integrity and know which bundles are in your case, and which products are in each bundle. Fail safe operation rejects all packs that do not meet strict criteria, or in case of loss of communication or software problems.

November 24, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: High-speed robot can be mounted on wall or ceiling

Agilus series of robots from KUKA are designed for high-speed picking and packing, and they can be mounted on the floor, on a wall, or even on the ceiling.

November 24, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Siemens Integrated Safety

One complete safety certified system with standard PLC integration and safety integration, plus mobile panels with safety e-stops and wireless safety solutions.

November 24, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Networking and connectivity from Siemens

Sinamics drive system, PLC, IO and HMI offer complete connectivity--ethernet-based Profinet, Profibus, Canbus, Modbus, Ethernet IP, etc. Drive, HMI and I.O. network is not a special configuration, but a selection embedded in the system all ready to work. Delivers seamless, peaceful coexistence of multiple networks over the same wire.

November 24, 2012