Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced that it will expand its leading product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot. UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of innovative, next generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as the award-winning UR20. Despite its compact size,…
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New Caster Bracket Kits Allow TAB Wrapper Tornado to Move Without Lift Truck Orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has introduced portability retrofit kits. Developed to allow the company’s patented TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrapping machines to be moved safely without requiring a lift truck, the new kits feature four casters with…
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ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCoreTM controller in addition to its collaborative robots. This makes ABB the first robot manufacturer to offer an easy-to-use, no-code programming tool for cobots and six-axis industrial robots, lowering barriers to automation for…
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Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces Emerald™ Gen2, its new state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor family. Built on Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, this new family delivers enhanced performance, making the new sensors ideal for a wide range of machine vision uses, outdoor surveillance, and traffic detection and monitoring…
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R.A Jones Introduces User-Oriented Human Machine Interface, Helping Customers Address Labor Concerns
Coesia OptiMate provides operators with a modern and intuitive HMI system that streamlines operations and improves machine experience Today, companies across all packaging sectors are experiencing increased challenges within the workforce, such as labor shortages and turnover. To address these concerns, R.A Jones is launching Coesia OptiMate, its new human machine interface (HMI), across a…
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Fisher FIELDVUE DPC2K digital process controllers reliably upgrade performance, safety and compliance by making more data available to operators Emerson has announced the release of its new Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DPC2K digital process controller (DPC2K). The DPC2K can be used to upgrade Fisher Wizard pneumatic controllers and pneumatic controllers from other manufacturers. The result is greatly improved closed-loop…
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Emergent Vision Technologies, a pioneer in high-speed GigE Vision cameras and zero-data-loss vision technologies, introduces a new 10GigE line scan camera, the PACE LR-4KG35. Through its 10GigE SFP+ interface, the camera reaches a top single line rate of 172KHz. The LR-4KG35 line scan camera features the 4Kx2 Gpixel GL3504 CMOS image sensor, with a 3.5×3.5µm…
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The integration of CoreTigo’s advanced IO-Link Wireless technology into Schmalz’s products showcases the company’s commitment to continuous innovation and dedication to customer satisfaction. By eliminating the need for communication cables along robotic arms to the pump, this collaboration brings various benefits, such as ease of use, reduced complexity, improved flexibility, and minimized dress packs, to…
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Pilz, an innovative leader in machine safe automation technology is adding a new sensor to its portfolio of safety locking devices with the addition of PSENslock 2. Built on the tried and tested product PSENslock, slock 2 offers increased robustness and an optimized hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components. The…
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How the Industry Can Keep Up With the Pace of Packaging Innovation By Nash Lawson, global product line director at Industrial Physics The global packaging industry is currently experiencing a significant level of transformation, and the integration of technologies, such as automation, can support the industry in meeting key quality and safety objectives. To capture…
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DeltaV Edge Environment provides a sandbox to deploy and run applications with easy, secure, contextualized data access Global technology and software leader Emerson has launched the DeltaV™ Edge Environment, a first-of-its-kind integrated software solution that expands the capabilities of the evolving DeltaV automation platform to provide an operational technology (OT) sandbox for data manipulation, analysis, organization…
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Human machine interface ensures goods make their way through the factory floor. By Mikko Urho, CEO, Visual Components Packaging equipment comes in many shapes and sizes. Cartons, bottles, boxes and sacks are just some of the containers used to house goods and send them down the supply chain and into the hands of consumers. Alongside…
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Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Manufacturing Environments By Barry Turner, Technical Business Development Manager, Red Lion Controls (www.redlion.net) The worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) in manufacturing plants have traditionally functioned independently of each other. The goal of OT was to keep the plant running smoothly, while IT managed all…
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Kinetic Technologies, a leading innovator of positioners, fixtures, and tooling for industrial automation cells, is proud to announce the launch of their newest positioning system for cobot welding, the HT headstock-tailstock positioner family, a transformational addition to their product portfolio. The positioners will disrupt the world of cobot welding and offer performance, quality, and efficiency…
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Today’s consumers are increasingly incorporating technology and digital tools into their everyday lives. They use smart devices to stay connected and informed, manage work and personal lives, and assist in household and shopping tasks. According to a recent GlobalData survey, consumers are very interested in digitally advanced solutions, with 64% saying they look for “high-tech”…
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The Crucial Role of Coding and Marking Technology in the Packaging Industry By Josh Roffman, senior vice president marketing and product management at Loftware The packaging industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While these changes have been influenced by various factors such as shifting industry demands as well as the evolving regulatory…
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Increased lightweighting, down-gauging and savings in both energy and materials compared to conventional injection molding can create interesting sustainable solutions for Thin Wall Packaging production Bart van der Aar, Sr. Scientist Technology & Innovation Rigid Packaging, SABIC Reto Gmür, Product Manager Packaging, NETSTAL Maschinen AG The packaging industry is facing several challenges, including reducing weight…
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The Transition to Next Generation Barcodes By Devna Dayal from Matthews Marking Systems, with Steven Keddie senior director of GS1 standards The familiar linear barcode we’ve used for five decades is in transition. It’s had a good run, revolutionizing supply chains and retail processes. But the pressures for data to support the need to track…
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How to Choose the Right Case Packer By Billy Goodman, managing director of Cama North America Retail-ready packaging, also known as shelf-ready packaging, has been around just a mere 18 years or so and its popularity is growing rapidly. In 2021, this market was valued at $62.9 billion and is projected to grow across the…
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New Vulnerabilities Require New Solutions By Maria Ferrante, vice president of education and workforce development for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The concept of cybersecurity is not a new one. Every connected device at an operation—from phones to computers to wearable smart devices—can potentially be exploited in a cyberattack. Manufacturers must be…
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