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Making motion control setup and integration, quick and easy
Festo has taken HGO to a new level by offering the FMCP as a complete solution that can be ordered during the same configuration process
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Introducing The Alpha HSM
A High-Speed Label Applicator With a Modular Design
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Efficient, reliable, and flexible bagmaking and case packing
Ishida’s new snack food bagmaker and case packer: completely integrated and automated packaging room solutions
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AstroNova unveils newest digital color label printer
The QL-120 combines high resolution with the industry’s fastest print speeds at a fraction of the cost and time of outsourcing.
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Mettler Toledo optimizes checkweighing flexibility with new C-Series
Manufacturers can benefit from both high-precision checkweighing and optimized adaptability.
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Mettler Toledo’s X34 provides improved detection sensitivity for error-free product inspection
The Mettler Toledo X34 X-ray inspection system can identify very small contaminants in a quicker and more reliable manner.
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Advanced Light Curtain System Improves Flexibility and Safety
Rockwell Automation GuardShield light curtains bring innovative transceiver technology to safeguard perimeter of robotic work cells and other hazardous equipment
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Domino Introduces the Food Processing Advisory Council (FPAC)
Domino is excited to introduce the newest council to hit the North American marketplace – the Food Processing Advisory Council (FPAC). The Domino team has long recognized that, within the food sector, manufacturing is evolving at an accelerated rate. And…
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Domino launches a new series of videos focused on key sectors
Domino is excited to share the latest in their video series, focused on sharing insights and expertise within key industries, specifically food canning, flexible packaging and life sciences. These videos provide a brief overview of not only the Domino technology…
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Advanced Light Curtain System Improves Flexibility and Safety
Rockwell Automation GuardShield light curtains bring innovative transceiver technology to safeguard perimeter of robotic work cells and other hazardous equipment
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Yaskawa Motoman Introduces MotoMini: The Smallest and Lightest Weight Six-Axis Robot in the Industry
Dayton, OH (September 2018) — Offering superior, high-speed performance, the MotoMini is the smallest and lightest weight six-axis robot in the industry. The MotoMini’s seven-kg weight facilitates easy transportation and installation, making it ideal for tabletop-, floor-, ceiling-, tilt- or…
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Guide to handling a metal contamination food recall
Any food recall incident is a crisis situation that requires quick action to mitigate any longstanding financial and reputational damage. Metal detection specialist Fortress Technology examines the different factors that can make food operators vulnerable to a recall, even with inspection equipment in place.
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Stäubli Delivers Robot-Based Automation in a Germ-Free Environment at PACK EXPO
The world’s foremost authority on aseptic automated solutions demonstrates ways to improve efficiency and patient safety
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WAGO Expands PFC200 PLCs with enhanced speed and more memory
GERMANTOWN, WI — August 9, 2018— Nine new PFC200 controllers are the latest additions to WAGO’s line of Performance Class PLCs. With increased processor speed and more onboard memory, these new controllers offer gateways between multiple industrial fieldbuses and enable…
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Pilz appoints Systematic Fluid Power as new distributor
BARRIE, Ont. — As a world leader in safety automation, we appoint Systematic Fluid Power Ltd. to be our new distribution partner for the Southwestern Ontario region. Systematic Fluid Power Ltd., located in Kitchener, specializes in distribution of automation parts…
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Festo packaging two key systems so machine designers can shrink project footprints
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Festo is addressing the desire of machine designers for more compact control cabinet solutions to house key electrical and pneumatic control and monitoring systems in order to minimize project footprints. Festo’s compact VTUG plug-in valve terminal and…
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Festo’s new CPX-E: Compact automation control with great design flexibility
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – With its compact size and flexible configuration possibilities, Festo’s new high-performance CPX-E modular control system provides engineers and machine builders with a powerful yet economical option for automation systems’ I/O and motion control. Designed as an EtherCAT…
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METTLER TOLEDO’s CIVCore Dot Print Tool featured finalist in WestPack 2017 Innovation Award
The METTLER TOLEDO CIVCore Software was featured as one of five finalists in Packaging Digest WestPack 2017 Innovation awards. This latest development in the CIVCore Software, Dot Print Tool, is a unique tool used to detect variable inkjet printing, providing…
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Omron Releases NX1 Controller for IIoT Applications with OPC UA and SQL Connectivity
Industry-leading industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently announced the release of its latest NX1 series machine automation controller. This compact device builds upon previous iterations by integrating machine control with information utilization, quality management and safety. The NX1 enables smart factories at all levels by providing the link between compact machines and the Industrial Internet of Things.
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Introducing the Propack Synchronized Staging Transfer Model PSST/120
This economical, safe product delivery system uses stepper servo technology to receive randomly presented products from baggers, pouchers, and flow wrappers to synchronize product delivery to high speed cartoning machines. With a maximum packing rate of 120 PPM (single) to…
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Conveyor modularity increased with new motors
DynaCon parts conveyors give manufacturers more flexibility with new quick disconnect motor
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Manually operated control devices PITjog
Manual control units are used when work is being carried out in a plant or machine’s danger zone. Use manually operated control devices, for example, to control machine functions by hand while the safety gate is opened. The advantages of…
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METTLER TOLEDO’s X34 provides improved detection sensitivity for error-free product inspection
The METTLER TOLEDO X34 X-ray inspection system can identify very small contaminants in a quicker and more reliable manner. The system comes with advanced software that enables automated product set-up, dramatically decreasing the chance of human error and greatly reducing…
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Balluff Simplifies Integration Of Serial Devices With IO-Link
Latest solution is game changer for those using the RS232, according to Balluff.
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Industry’s first digital corrugated workflow ecosystem boosts productivity and flexibility
HP’s new One Package workflow suite is an ecosystem for digital corrugated printing opportunities.
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Omron to intro new i4 SCARA product family
Top-of-the-line SCARA in speed and precision is designed for easy integration into the production line with predictive maintenance functions.
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Magnetic Mounts Minimize Downtime, Maximize Productivity
Easy connect and breakaway feature ideal for quick tool and die changes from Balluff.
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Toppan USA Launches GL-EY
GL-EY called the world’s highest level of barrier film for nylon-based transparent deposition film.
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New Software From Markem-Imaje Improves Production Efficiency And Product Compliance
New Markem-Imaje CoLOS Version 6.0 information management system software provides real-time printer performance dashboards and historical reporting via smartphone, tablet and desktop devices, helping to maximize up-time by improving decision-making.
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Updated Motion Analyzer Software From Rockwell Automation Shortens Motion Control System Design Time
Updated software gives machine builders simpler workflows and improved design efficiency
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Simple New Solution For Automatic Tray Forming
New economical PopLok VS-series of automatic tray formers from the Paxiom Group created for the small business owner helping increase efficiency and productivity.
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Automation Outside The Cabinet Box
New from Pilz, the PSS67 PLC is the world’s first PLC controller for safety and automation with protection type IP67 – set outside the control cabinet.
