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The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization.…

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization. Unitronics was in full force at PACK EXPO to showcase the Unistream automation system.

With a $17 million investment, ABB has expanded LV motor production to India, launching the country's first locally made…

With a $17 million investment, ABB has expanded LV motor production to India, launching the country's first locally made IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors.

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling…

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling networking in harsh industrial environments where resistance to shock and vibration is a necessity.

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized…

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized interface to the safety control system, enabling simple and scalable automation.

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact…

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact design and reliable contrast recognition for high-volume environments limited in space.

The new CF/CS30 electromechanical power relays feature ATEX certification compliance, making them suitable for use in…

The new CF/CS30 electromechanical power relays feature ATEX certification compliance, making them suitable for use in hazardous environments where flammable and combustible materials are used.

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in…

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in fluid controls, actuation, electrical motion, and communications to PACK EXPO.

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in…

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion…

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion solutions that boost speed and flexibility for modern packaging automation.

HIWIN’s PACK EXPO booth demos included high-speed, precise, and flexible packaging applications, bringing attention to…

HIWIN’s PACK EXPO booth demos included high-speed, precise, and flexible packaging applications, bringing attention to the company’s extensive lineup of motion systems, servo drives, and robots.

NORD Drivesystems exhibited IE5+ motors, NORDAC drives, and condition monitoring at PACK EXPO, highlighting connectivity…

NORD Drivesystems exhibited IE5+ motors, NORDAC drives, and condition monitoring at PACK EXPO, highlighting connectivity across motion solutions as the next advancement of packaging systems.

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O…

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O technologies for IIoT-ready packaging systems.

Weidmuller offers machine builders a helping hand by enabling secure access to machine data using industry-approved…

Weidmuller offers machine builders a helping hand by enabling secure access to machine data using industry-approved protocols that are not brand-specific.

C‑Motive demonstrated the capabilities of electrostatic motors at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The technology offers high…

C‑Motive demonstrated the capabilities of electrostatic motors at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The technology offers high torque, low heat, low noise, and magnet-free efficiency for packaging motion.

Robots are a good thing, but robots built around a strong system of integration partners and turn-key solutions to solve…

Robots are a good thing, but robots built around a strong system of integration partners and turn-key solutions to solve nearly every packaging automation challenge? That’s a great thing.

Palletizing and food-grade applications were the central theme of FANUC’s PACK EXPO exhibit, providing tailored…

Palletizing and food-grade applications were the central theme of FANUC’s PACK EXPO exhibit, providing tailored examples for robotic solutions across the packaging industry.

ABB Robotics’ new OmniCore EyeMotion is a fully integrated vision system that combines hardware and software, enabling…

ABB Robotics’ new OmniCore EyeMotion is a fully integrated vision system that combines hardware and software, enabling OmniCore-powered robots to “see” and interact with their environment.

Yaskawa provided a host of concrete examples of AI in the packaging industry, from part presentation and inspection to…

Yaskawa provided a host of concrete examples of AI in the packaging industry, from part presentation and inspection to palletizing and package sorting using a variety of industrial robot models.

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors…

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.