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Maple Systems: HMIs with advanced features

Three new HMI models from Maple Systems including a 7-in. (HMI5070P), 12.1-in. (HMI5121P), and 15-in. (HMI5150P) TFT touchscreen display, are housed in a sleek aluminum enclosure that is compact and resistant to corrosion, and are specifically designed for efficient graphic animation and heavy data processing.

August 13, 2012

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Beijer Electronics: Operator panels

The new TxB operator panels and TxC panel PCs from Beijer Electronics both featuring the latest iX 2.0 HMI software, extending their TxA operator panel line and offering more functionality and higher performance.

August 13, 2012

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Readers’ picks: Top 10 Packaging World countdown

With just a few exceptions, articles on packaging design—both structural and graphic—were the most popular with readers of packworld.com through the first half of 2012.

August 10, 2012

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Want more production out of packaging equipment?

More and more packaged goods companies are turning to the performance indicator known as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to wring more production out of existing packaging equipment.

August 10, 2012

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EPSON Robots launches new, improved website

EPSON Robots, producer of advanced robotic technology, has announced the launch of their new and improved website (at www.epsonrobots.com.), a sleek, interactive and easy-to-use hub of EPSONRobots information with enhanced new features to help customers locate exactly what they require for their automation projects.

August 10, 2012

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Global aseptic packaging forecast to grow 24% in next five years

New study estimates that by 2016, the world market for aseptic packaging will reach 153 billion liters, in 333 billion packs, with the majority of additional demand coming from South/Southeast Asia and China.

August 9, 2012

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Spee-Dee to be represented by Alex E. Jones in Canada

James P. Navin, President of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc., has announced that Alex E. Jones, based in Toronto, will be representing the company’s family of dry fill packaging equipment solutions in Canada.

August 9, 2012

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New dual hardness vacuum cups launched by Singapore-based Flexy Vacuum Cups Pte., Ltd.

Flexy Vacuum Cups, a new Singapore-based sales and marketing company specializing in flexible vacuum cups made from casted polyurethane, has launched its products internationally.

August 7, 2012

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Nercon white paper discusses advantages of adjustable guide rail systems

The new white paper, “Packaging Line Changeover: Conveyor Technology that Cuts Time,” published by Nercon Eng. & Mfg., Inc. provides an analysis on the purchase cost, changeover time and production time gained for a range of changeover solutions using adjustable and automatic guide rail systems.

August 7, 2012

Automation & Digital Transformation

Beckhoff Automation: EtherCAT box for incremental encoder connection

Designed for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485), Beckhoff’s EP5101 EtherCAT Box is an IP 67-rated I/O module that synchronously reads encoder values via high-precision EtherCAT distributed clocks, and supports I/O connectivity to a wider range of devices outside electrical cabinets.

August 6, 2012

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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals selects customized dose indicator

Aptar Pharma’s Landmark device helps patients dose dry nasal aerosol Zetonna for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

August 3, 2012

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CPA research and events help you keep-up with Continued industry growth

As I meet and listen to this industry’s vendors, clients and service providers it is apparent that most of us have stood back up, brushed ourselves off, and have regained our sight.

August 2, 2012

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KBA waterless printing for short or long runs on many substrates

KBA MePrint, a subsidiary of the printing press manufacturer, has developed the Genius 52 for printing on plastic, labels, paperboard and other materials, for short runs with setup in less than 5 minutes and 10 sheets. The waterless technology provides high quality, consistent print production regardless of run length. Since the late 1990s, KBA has partnered with B&R Industrial Automation for control technology.

August 2, 2012