Packaging Automation & Controls

Insight for packagers seeking to increase productivity and flexibility through the use of automation.

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
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
Robotic palletizing is a slick operation

Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, February 1, 2012
A 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
High failure rate on China packaging inspections

John Kalkowski, January 30, 2012
AsiaInspection, 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, 2012
RSLogix 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, 2012
ISA 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
Sustainability, cost control seminars added at WestPack

Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 24, 2012
The packaging trade show—scheduled Feb. 14-16 in Anaheim—has expanded its educational schedule with seminars focusing on sustainability, and automation and cost control. More
Ethernet switches

Jack Mans, January 20, 2012
StrideTM Ethernet products line now includes industrial-grade managed Ethernet switches, designed with redundant power inputs with surge and spike protection and auto-crossover.The Stride managed Ethernet switches' proprietary Real-Time RingTM technology provides the fastest recovery of all the redundancy options on the switch. More
AIA Unveils Vision for the Future

Jack Mans, January 20, 2012
AIA, the global industry trade group for vision and imaging companies, recently unveiled its Vision for the Future-a new brand identity emphasizing AIA's commitment to advancing vision and imaging technology worldwide. The new brand identity premiered at the 20th Annual AIA Business Conference in Orlando on January 18, 2012. More

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