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Pharma and medical device machinery of the future

PMMI's 2012 research reveals trends that will shape tomorrows machinery, and what machine makers must do today to accommodate manufacturers.

December 3, 2012

Packaging Technology: Page 290

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New indicator for monitoring the cold chain

New time/temperature indicator for use in monitoring the cold chain must first be activated before it begins functioning.

December 3, 2012

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Precision RTD temperature data logger

The OM-CP-RTDTEMP101A accepts 2-, 3- or 4-wire 100 pt RTD input and features a battery life of 10 years.

December 2, 2012

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PID controller

The PAX2C is designed specifically for process and temperature control applications.

December 2, 2012

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Stainless steel front operator interface computers

These ruggedized stainless steel front operator interface computers with IP66 stainless steel front bezels have been designed for use in: food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care products, pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging industries.

December 2, 2012

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Mold-Rite Plastics acquires Weatherchem Corporation

Mold-Rite Plastics, manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products, has acquired Weatherchem Corporation, Ohio-based maker of plastic dispensing closures.

November 30, 2012

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American Packaging Corporation wins Best Workplace in the Americas award

For the fifth time, American Packaging Corporation has been awarded the Best Workplace in the Americas designation “Best of the Best” 2012, for their exemplary human resources practices.

November 30, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Sinamics Drive System from Siemens

G 120D machine mount IP 67 close loop VFD. Integrated safety and interated IO. Mounts right on side of packaging machine without need for a cabinet. Also, compact drive with power system.

November 29, 2012

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Universal Labeling introduces all-electric print and apply applicator

PACK EXPO 2012: Utilizing Datamax print engine, this system is highly accurate at fast speeds. No air required!

November 29, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Rockwell Pack Expo booth tour continues with focus on the elimination of cables and panels, reducing size of cabinet.

Kinetics 5500 servo drives, multi-axis, shared bus, one cable to servo motor includes feedback and power, reducing cabling for sanitary machine design.

November 29, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Reduce Energy Consumption

Mitsubishi demonstrates energy optimization as revealed by infrared cameras. Variable frequency drive optimized with Mitsubishi’s excitation control runs cool blue and green saving real dollars. VFD not optimized drives a motor that runs red--hot and inefficient!

November 29, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Cognex Dataman 302 top side scanning of 1-D barcodes.

Reads through plastic, reads omni-directionally, including high-powered illumination for accurate reading of variable height packages. Readers can be networked together and integrated into a variety of systems.

November 29, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Cognex Dataman 302 top side scanning of 1-D barcodes

Reads through plastic, reads omni-directionally, including high-powered illumination for accurate reading of variable height packages. Readers can be networked together and integrated into a variety of systems.

November 29, 2012