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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.
PMG Staff
Jan 25th, 2021
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Robotics
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.
PMG Staff
Jan 22nd, 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.
PMG Staff
Jan 12th, 2021
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Robotics
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.
David Greenfield
Dec 22nd, 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.
Plant Maintenance
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.
Aaron Hand
Nov 13th, 2020
Dave Navin shares how Spee-Dee Packaging kept on keeping on during PACK EXPO Connects.
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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.
Sean Riley
Dec 3rd, 2020
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PEC 2020
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.
Dec 3rd, 2020
Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots
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Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots
Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.
Aug 31st, 2020
The Brenton RP1000 robotic palletizer with integrated Orion MADX stretch wrapper.
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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.
Aaron Hand
Nov 13th, 2020
Bryan Nguyen, engineering manager at Oriental Motor, demonstrates the BMU and BLE2 series of brushless motor and drive systems.
PEC 2020
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.
David Greenfield
Nov 13th, 2020
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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.
Keren Sookne
Nov 13th, 2020
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Sentient Labeling Machine Self Diagnoses
Sentient is a human term, which means to feel and perceive.
Natalie Craig
Nov 13th, 2020
With Aveva Insights, users can see details showing the specific operating parameters that have been crossed by the motor, the consequences of motor failure to the line, and prescriptive actions he can take to solve the issue.
PEC 2020
Guided Analytics Software Streamlines Equipment Maintenance
Aveva demonstrates how the guided analytics capabilities of its Insight software alerts users to performance anomalies, directs repairs, and provides deep, user-specific equipment details.
David Greenfield
Nov 13th, 2020
Brian Jeppesen, automation engineering supervisor at Omron Automation’s Technology Center, explains the Traceability 4.0 concept.
PEC 2020
Improving Product Quality with Automated Traceability
Omron Automation demonstrates how it uses the MQTT industrial communication protocol to track work-in-process and finished goods.
David Greenfield
Nov 12th, 2020
Machine-centric robotics is about merging the robot controller into the machine controller so that users can manage servo control, I/O, and visualization from one industrial PC.
PEC 2020
What Is Machine-Centric Robotics?
End users’ increasing retrofits of machines to process more SKUs is driving the integration of ABB’s robots with B&R’s control system to speed up cycle times, minimize dwell times, and eliminate extra hardware like external encoders for tracking.
David Greenfield
Nov 12th, 2020
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Opportunities for Robotics in Omni-Channel Fulfillment
Fanuc shares stats on e-commerce growth as well as provides insight on the opportunities for using robotics in a number points along the logistics supply chain.
Anne Marie Mohan
Nov 12th, 2020
The Vision Robot Unit, or VRU, is designed for accurate and flexible inspection of vials, syringes, cartridges, and more.
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Human-Like Robotic Visual Inspection for Vials, Syringes and More
With deep learning, the Vision Robot Unit is designed to meet emerging “smart factory” needs for a fully automated, flexible inspection system that enhances control process reliability.
Keren Sookne
Nov 12th, 2020
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SIKO Adds IO-Link to Positioning Drives
With the open standard of the IO-Link interface, integration options are available for machine control from a variety of providers.
Stephanie Neil
Nov 12th, 2020
Rich Carpenter, general manager, product management of machine automation solutions at Emerson Automation Solutions, demonstrates the capabilities the Movicon.NExT software adds to the forthcoming PACEdge IIoT.
PEC 2020
New Edge Computing Platform Combines Data, Analytics, and Control
The forthcoming PACEdge IIoT controller from Emerson Automation Solutions combines Emerson’s technologies with those from its recent acquisitions of GE Intelligent Platforms and Progea.
David Greenfield
Nov 12th, 2020
Shawn Cheney, Chief Controls Engineer at Pearson Packaging Systems,
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End-of-Line Automation: Risk Reduction Through Digital Twin Technology
See how digital twin technology can speed design and concept level processes for risk reduction and faster machine development solutions.
Kim Overstreet
Nov 12th, 2020
The new machine platform offers complete versatility: High performance, flexible formats and functional modules, including the OPTIMA Zero L1 for feminine hygiene and light incontinence products.
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Modular Platform for Healthcare Manufacturing
Optima's new Zero machine platform offers extreme flexibility in packaging for a range of products in one system, including feminine hygiene and light incontinence products.
Keren Sookne
Nov 12th, 2020
Yaskawa Motoman HC20XP
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A Cobot for End-of-Line Palletizing
Yaskawa Motoman’s HC20XP collaborative robot with a 1.7 meter reach is IP67-rated, easy to program, and safe and flexible enough to work alongside people or move between conveyors.
Stephanie Neil
Nov 12th, 2020
For more information on how to make the most of your PACK EXPO Connects experience, visit the Attendee Resource Center.
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The Beat Goes On at PACK EXPO Connects
Don’t be left behind, register now as packaging industry’s biggest 2020 event hits the homestretch.
Sean Riley
Nov 12th, 2020
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