• Arrowhead Systems Inc. acquires packaging technologies from CCH Engineering

  Linda Casey, February 3, 2010
  Arrowhead Systems Inc. announces that it has acquired the proprietary can conveying and can handling technology from CCH Engineering.  More

• Illinois Tool Works acquires Allen Germany

  Linda Casey, February 3, 2010
  Norwood Marking System /Allen Coding Systems has announced that Allen Germany, has joined the ITW family of companies.  More

• Compact modules

  February 1, 2010
  CKK and CKR compact modules are now available in size 9-70 to simplify the handling of lighter loads in pick-and-place, assembly and other automated applications. Users can choose between ball-screw (CKK) and toothed-belt (CKR) versions with identical connection dimensions, common accessories and mounting components.  More

• Candy factory modernizes its robotic-palletizing

  Edited by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, February 1, 2010
  Hershey Co.'s Y&S Candies' licorice plant welcomes new palletizing robots, along with controls and simulation software, that handle 85 percent of the plant's palletizing requirements while also increasing productivity, flexibility and reliability.  More

• Sleeve labeling sets the pace

  Lauren R. Hartman, Senior Editor, February 1, 2010
  Contract packager/decorator Eastgate Graphics adds a VERSATILE BUT HEAVY-DUTY shrink-label applicator/shrink tunnel line to its flexible operation.  More

• Dispensing system

  February 1, 2010
  The 100-percent-metal-free DrumQuik® PUR high-purity chemical-dispensing system provides safe, easy and economic extraction of high-purity chemicals from drums, jerry cans and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) while reducing costly spills, containing hazardous fumes and enhancing workplace safety.  More

• Tray loader

  February 1, 2010
  A high-speed bowl and tray-loading system for HMRs and microwaveable trays can fill an entire container or a targeted section, the co. states. The system combines the co.'s A918 in-line combination weigher with a custom-designed rotary wheel depositor. Works with products such as proteins, vegetables, pastas and any other product that requires gentle placement into a container.  More

• Shrinkbander

  February 1, 2010
  The F-160 Evolution shrinkbander is a flexible system that applies shrinkbands around the lids of tapered and straightwalled tubs. Fully mechanical, the system uses no vacuum, pneumatics or spinning knives. The shrinkbander has dual servos for product handling and sleeve feeding. Compact components create a small machine footprint; the fully enclosed, stainless-steel version of the system can a...  More

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