Factory Floor Automation Systems
Crown Packaging Corp. is a leading provider of packaging solutions for businesses, delivering the supplies, equipment, and services required for your packing and shipping operation.
Recognized as one of the largest and most respected packaging companies in North America, Crown Packaging supports thousands of businesses, including the world’s top retailers, manufacturers, and logistics companies.
We offer all the essential packaging materials your business requires (such as boxes, tape, stretch film, and much more) along with packaging machinery (including stretch wrappers, case sealers, and other types of packaging automation technology) for simplified, streamlined procurement.
Our packaging specialists work side-by-side with your staff to determine the best solutions to meet your company’s specific needs.
We're proud to offer best-of-breed customer support and services, including vendor-managed inventory, local warehousing, and just-in-time delivery.
Crown Packaging also has on-staff equipment experts and service technicians to help you design packaging systems, implement new machinery, and maximize operational performance.
Learn more about Crown Packaging: www.crownpack.com.
Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling solutions. With more than 10,000 components, the Vacuum Automation unit includes suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete robotic gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example, in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters, servo hoists and workstation crane systems for industrial material handling applications. The Intelligent Factory solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible, productive and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. Schmalz now offers more packaging, food and pharma, ergonomic and robotic solutions, thanks to our investment in new technologies and the acquisition of products from Binar Handling, Palamatic and mGrip. For more information, visit our website at www.schmalz.com.
Schmalz continues to grow as a global leader in vacuum solutions for industrial automation. Safety, hygiene, and reliability are essential in the automated handling of food products. With the mGrip finger gripper and its wide range of configuration options, Schmalz always offers the right solution for direct food handling. Compared to mechanical gripper systems, pneumatic finger grippers are more adaptable and extremely sensitive when gripping a wide variety of sensitive workpieces. They are easy to control, lighter due to their design, and the risk of contamination is reduced by the absence of additional drives and the closed pneumatic circuit. More information available at www.schmalz.com.
Tourmaline Enterprises is a trusted provider of high-performance industrial inkjet printing solutions. We specialize in thermal inkjet (TIJ) and continuous inkjet (CIJ) technologies that meet the demands of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and building materials.
With a client base of over 500 companies across more than 10 countries, Tourmaline delivers proven solutions backed by a strong track record of performance, flexibility, and ongoing support. We proudly represent leading printer brands, including Moli, Linx, and Elried, offering cartridge-based TIJ systems known for their clean and low-maintenance operation, as well as CIJ systems designed for non-stop production environments.
Our printers apply variable data – such as codes and dates – directly onto packaging materials, including cartons, bottles, bags, pouches, lumber, and more. They are designed to reliably perform across a wide variety of surfaces.
Tourmaline's focus is on our distributor partners and providing a successful roadmap to profitability with our equipment. Ways in which we stand out include white-label services, strong margin opportunities, drop shipping, and comprehensive technical training. Our approach is centered on intentional solutions and unmatched service, giving our partners confidence in every stage of the marking and coding process.
ABM Equipment is a systems design and integration firm specializing in dry bulk product storage, conveying, milling screening, mixing, and packaging. They automate systems for producers in various industries by: selecting appropriate equipment, customizing it, integrating it, and providing service and support.
ABM is also Eagle PI's principal distributor performing custom application development, rentals, and service for product inspection X-ray. Their flagship software package, DSO Sentinel, vastly improves x-ray efficacy with detailed reports, alerts, and simplified operational processes, and is compatible with most X-ray suppliers’ equipment. For more information click the picture of the x-ray machine below.
ABM has also introduced a new mid-range dust-tight roller mill that solves a number of problems typical of mills in this segment including flooding prevention and resolution, roller position tracking, drift prevention, sealed bearings, and more. For more information click the picture of the mill below.
Dispense Works Inc. is a full-service manufacturer specializing in robotic capping, filling, dispensing, and assembly automation. We provide high-quality filling and capping machines for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing industries. Our team designs, builds, and supports customized solutions for filling and capping needs, from unscrambling caps and bottles to the final stages of filling and capping.
Our products are designed and manufactured entirely at our facility in McHenry, Illinois. We handle all aspects of production, including software and machine firmware development for motion control and software controls in-house.
We provide hardware and software solutions tailored to your needs featuring a full line of servo motion control products for the factory automation and material handling industry. Call our application engineering group today to discuss your automation requirements and ideas, we are here to help you.