Packaging Automation & Controls
Insight for packagers seeking to increase productivity and flexibility through the use of automation.
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WestPack crowds soaked up live product demos
John Kalkowski, February 17, 2012
The West Coast's largest packaging show drew large crowds during its three-day 2012 run, which ended yesterday. Robotics was prominent at the Southern California show, with a number of manufacturers highlighting speed and flexibility in packaging applications. More
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Anti-static pillow film
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 16, 2012
PILLOW PAK anti-static film enables packaging operations to produce static-free pillow packaging material onsite. One inflated roll of the Quilt Medium anti-static film, with a height of 7/8 in., reportedly makes the equivalent of four full bundles of traditional 1/2-in. bubble material, 48 in. wide and 250 ft. long. More -
Slideshow: Top 5 Automation & Control Trends to Watch in 2012
Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, February 7, 2012By Rob Spiegel, Senior Editor, Automation & Control, Design NewsRunning the plant has become a matter of adopting technology and adapting to it. 2012 will see an expansion of new technologies as tools introduced in 2011 get deployed, resulting in higher productivity, greater throughput, and safer plants.
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Better bagging transforms Better Made
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 1, 2012
Integrated seasoning and bagging systems give Better Made Snack Foods a cohesive packaging operation that increases output by 40 percent. More
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Warehouse scale software
Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 1, 2012
The new Versa Warehouse in-line scale control was designed for demanding distribution warehouse environments. It can weigh each package-corrugated cases, padded mailers, envelopes, totes and more-100+ times as it travels across the scale to deliver accurate weight data for packages up to 110 lbs without compromising line speeds. More
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Robotic palletizing is a slick operation
Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, February 1, 2012A robotic palletizer at Consumers Co-operative Refineries Ltd. (CCRL) features unique end-of-arm tooling to automatically handle cases and pails of fabricating oils, as well as empty pallets, without operator intervention. The plant, which is located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, produces retail and industrial packages of lubricating oils ranging from 1- to 10-L bottles and 5-gal pails. More -
CBW Automation robots aim to capture flip-top closure market
Heather Caliendo, January 31, 2012
While many claim that robots threaten to push U.S. manufacturing workers out of their jobs, one packaging industry supplier says automation keeps American companies competitive, leading to employment growth. More
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High failure rate on China packaging inspections
John Kalkowski, January 30, 2012AsiaInspection, a provider of quality control services for businesses importing from Asia, announced figures that show 51 percent of food inspections conducted in China during 2011 failed. The fact that over half of all Chinese food inspections fail is even more alarming when compared to an average failure rate for non-food products of about 30 percent
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Software
Jack Mans, January 27, 2012RSLogix 5000 software is for machine builders and manufacturers who require a compact control system. The software provides the elevated performance of an integrated control device and has motion capabilities on the IP/EtherNet network to the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controller series. The combination of RSLogix 5000 v20 software and appropriate control system components enables users to upgrade from 200 to 10,000 I/O points via a single control platform. More -
ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships
Jack Mans, January 25, 2012ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships are awarded to college or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation and control. The scholarship awards support tuition and related expenses and research activities and initiatives. To apply you need to submit the application form or call 919-549-8411 by February 15, 2012. More
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Adventures in Packaging
December 21, 2011
The case of the crazy case
“KC,” she exclaimed, “my codes are wandering all over my...
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Adventures in Packaging
October 17, 2011
The case of the busted bar code
My phone’s bleat told me it was urgent. I answered it to find Johnny, one...
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You’ve got to be kididng meit’s so transparently clear...
Jaylin– 2011-30-11 14:14:21 EST
in response to The case of the busted bar codeKHS Bartelt still manufactures the IM poucher featured in this story. It still...
Christopher Sol– 2011-17-10 22:44:00 EDT
in response to Pouches do the jobToo funny. Sometimes the best solution is the most simple...
Than Nguyen– 2011-17-10 14:11:10 EDT
in response to The case of the sunshiney day
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