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PEC 2020

unPACKED Podcast: Hall of Fame Packaging Tech Trends in 2021
Listen to the unPACKed with Packaging World podcast for Pat Reynold's top technology trends from PACK EXPO Connects.
April 22, 2021
unPACKED Podcast: Packaging Technology Trends in 2021
Report: Innovative New Machinery at PACK EXPO Connects
PMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the machinery category.
January 25, 2021
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Cobots Have Changed The Game, says Automation World's Dave Greenfield
Building a work cell where humans and machines can work side-by-side, even in the most robust industrial applications, check out this five-minute video report.
January 22, 2021
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Report: Innovative New Controls at PACK EXPO Connects
PMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the controls category.
January 12, 2021
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Technology Matters: New Servo Drive, Robots, and Flexible Feeder System
Highlights of several new automation technologies showcased at PACK EXPO Connects, including Lenze's new i950 servo drive, Omron's HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot & FH 3D vision sensor, and Epson Robots' IntelliFlex flexible feeder and C12XL 6-axis robot.
December 22, 2020
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Smart Glasses Ease Troubleshooting Communication
Beumer has added augmented reality to the tools available to its customers while servicing equipment, enabling faster, easier support. The OEM even used the smart glasses technology to commission and install new equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 13, 2020
Using Beumer Smart Glasses provides operators with hands-free troubleshooting, and helps to mitigate the costs of a technician traveling to the customer site.
Overcoming Obstacles at PACK EXPO Connects
Spee-Dee Packaging shares with UnPACKed with PMMI podcast how it adapted when hurdles presented themselves and what the company will do to remain engaged with PACK EXPO Connects through March 31, 2021.
December 3, 2020
Dave Navin shares how Spee-Dee Packaging kept on keeping on during PACK EXPO Connects.
Technology Matters: Material Handling, IIoT PLC, Connected Workers
A report on new automation technologies showcased at PACK EXPO Connects, including Beckhoff's Xplanar floating tiles for material handling, Emerson's new PACEdge IIoT, and ServiceNow's 4Industry connected worker platform.
December 3, 2020
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Exhibitor Initiative Drives PACK EXPO Connects Achievement
The experience continues online through March 31, 2021
November 18, 2020
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Robotics Integration in End-of-Line Packaging
Showing how various modules can be integrated into a packaging line with robotic capabilities, Brenton highlighted innovations in case packing and linear servo tracks.
November 13, 2020
The Brenton RP1000 robotic palletizer with integrated Orion MADX stretch wrapper.
Motor/Drive Systems Maintain Speed Regardless of Load
Oriental Motor highlighted its BMU and BLE2 series of high-performance, IP66 motors that feature speed and torque monitoring.
November 13, 2020
Bryan Nguyen, engineering manager at Oriental Motor, demonstrates the BMU and BLE2 series of brushless motor and drive systems.
Blister Machine Features Vacuum System for Reject/Transfer
In the compact TF1pro blister machine, a vacuum arm lifts ‘good’ blisters, precisely lowering them to the transfer actuator. Another key safeguard: an upper seal plate that retracts when web motion stops to prevent unnecessary heat exposure.
November 13, 2020
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