Materials and machinery

Equipped with the motion controller processor P2020 EtherCAT Master μRMC3, designed by Robox, a company that since 1975 has been designing and manufacturing axial motion controls, programming languages, development environments for robotics in general and for motion control.

Numerous the participants in the third edition of the conference organized September 17th by Proplast at the Parco Scientific and Technologico of Valle Scrivia (AL), to confirm the interest towards bioplastic, it uses and devlopments.

drinktec 2013, the Munich show for the liquid beverage industry, has gone beyond all expectations: the presence of over 66,000 visitors form 182 Countries (on the increase the flows from Russia, Asia and America), the quality of the technology and the innovation proposed by 1445 exhibitors from all around the world have reconfirmed the value of the key engagement.

Designed to protect the edges of rolls, paper towels and round or oval-shaped objects, including irregular ones, the pressed carton corners produced by Laim of Santa Maria a Monte (PI) can be neutral or tailored, studded or smooth, and represent the core business of the Tuscan company.

Image S presented at SPS the new JAI 3CCD color camera: a progressive scan and area model, able to detect even the slightest variations in color at speeds of 120 frames per second.

CONTROLS IN LINE Better performance, supplementary functionality and a broader range of models: Omron is launching FQ2, the new version of the FQ vision sensor, capable of tackling the most complex inspection and traceability applications.

Traceability is set to become a key factor for all operators in the pharmaceutical industry. Some solutions proposed by automatic machine builders to comply with the impending regulations.

Human protection Valmatic single-dose packs are part of the packaging range of Deisa Ebano Spa, which employs them for a newly conceived product in the Zig Zag line that is effective against pesky insect bites.

The industrial high definition printing system Z640Plus devised by Zanasi redefines the graphics and communication standards on secondary packaging.

 At the end of the summer break (September 12th to 15th 2013)  gates open in Istanbul for the  fair Eurasia Packaging

Cover srl (Reggio Emilia) is an ISO9001-2008 certified company that has been operating for over 30 years in the field of surface finishing of metals. In particular, it has developed a strong expertise in plasticizing and impregnation treatments of metals as well as anodic oxidation of aluminum and its alloys.

The Beckhoff and EtherCAT PC based control platform enable an increase in production speed, reducing control cabinet space by 20%: this was experienced in the field by PakTech, producer of study plastic handles that turn packs or bundles into packaging handy for storage and transportation.

Spumador (Refresco Group) marks an important milestone in the sector by installing the complete latest generation Sidel Matrix line equipped with solutions for packaging liquid foods.

BEVERAGE MARKETING Market ideas and products to be translated into reality Tips and ideas for innovative marketing and new business concepts: that´s what visitors to the Innovation Flow Lounge (IFL) at Drinktec 2013 can look forward to.

FIGURES AND TRENDS Focus on production, market trends and types of packaging for alcoholic beverages and soft drinks: analysis of 2012 and forecasts for 2013.

SEESAWING TRENDS Simei anticipates the findings of a recent survey
of the Italian market of soft drinks (including water), fruit-based juices and beers.

What do inks and the kitchen/cooking have in common ? The “K” of InKitchen, where Sun Chemical has organized “Cooking with you”, a “smart” event to present four lines of hi-tech, food contact barrier-varnishes. That enable the “lightening” of multilayer laminates, all to the advantage of the user, the consumer and the environment.

From July 9 to August 31, 2013, there will be a quiz on the web site of the Industrial Ethernet Book. Knowing the right answers to the questions centering around various aspects of Industrial Ethernet, participants can win attractive prizes.

To be competitive the food industry has to equip itself with innovatory and automated processing systems that ensure good production yields, flexibility and efficiency at contained costs. For this reason, in cooperation with Beckhoff, tna Australia has devised a hitech conveyor that enables the complete management of product speed and handling.

Quick setup, integration of all necessary functions for palletizing systems and strict adherence to regulations: in addition to these traditional strong points of ReeR safety barriers, with the new Mosaic controller it is now easier to build and update installations.