MD&M West 2014: Automation products

Drive- and control-based products, including Sercos bus system designed for safety; open core engineering tool that connects IT and PLC systems. Offer API programming interfaces, so software designers can develop solutions for machine control. Also, a demonstration of Android app that simulates motion that helps machines connect with one another on the floor to a higher-level control system.

Mar 1st, 2014
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The wearable Kinexon SafeTag warns the user, audibly and visually, when the physical distance with another employee has been compromised.
Technology Steps Forward for Social Distancing
As more manufacturers are allowed to resume production amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping their workers distanced will be key to keeping them healthy. Here are some innovations to help achieve that.
May 28th, 2020
Videoconferencing tools enable MG2 technicians to meet with customers remotely, testing machines, and running FATs.
Remote Technologies Keep Pharma Companies Operational
Equipment supplier MG2 has expanded its remote service capabilities, including wearable technologies combined with videoconferencing to perform FATs, as well as on-site repair service at its headquarters.
May 26th, 2020
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Healthcare Market Equipment Investments Poised for Growth in 2021
Personal care and pharmaceuticals /medical devices are two markets that, not surprisingly, are holding their own and even expecting growth during COVID-19.
May 15th, 2020
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COVID-19 Brings Increased Visibility to the Role of Robotics
Presidents and CEOs of Fanuc, Universal Robots, Fetch, and Schunk discuss how robotics and automation are helping manufacturers through the pandemic and what the lasting effects might be.
Apr 28th, 2020
With new equipment for secondary packaging that includes three Fanuc six-axis robots, Pearson was able to exceed Medline’s rate expectations, delivering 160 products/min.
Wet Wipes Case Packed via Robots at 160/min
Medline Industries replaces an aging case-packing system with one that allows for robotic case erecting, packing, and case sealing, as well as semi-automated operations for smaller batches.
Apr 23rd, 2020
Mobile robots use ultraviolet light to disinfect hospitals and other facilities.
COVID-19 Provides Use Cases for Mobile Robotics
Robots can tackle the three Ds they are known for to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Mobile robots are suited to disinfecting facilities, providing surveillance, and delivering goods.
Apr 2nd, 2020
The semi-automatic RRA enables PCI to establish a flexible auto-injector assembly process with a minimum of downtime between batches.
Burgeoning Auto-Injector Market Demands Flexible Production Options
Injectable drug delivery is surging, and auto-injectors are helping patients self-administer more easily. PCI Pharma Services turned to an assembly machine from Syntegon Technology to provide the needed flexibility and scalability.
Mar 10th, 2020
The complex structure of Roche’s cobas plasma separation card consists of a carrier layer with a bonded nonwoven fabric and an upper layer for protection and labeling.
Flexible Production Makes Roche’s HIV Test Innovation a Success
Roche designed a plasma separation card that greatly simplifies blood sampling and transport. Beckhoff Automation made production of the card cost-effective with its flexible, compact eXtended Transport System.
Mar 6th, 2020
Peter Zornio of Emerson Automation Solutions sets the scene for the day's digital transformation discussions between CPG manufacturers and OEMs.
CPG Manufacturers and OEMs Collaborate on Digital Transformation
In a meeting co-hosted by PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network and Industry Relations Committee, manufacturers and machine builders shared their plans and concerns about IIoT in a discussion aimed at creating a digital transformation roadmap for PMMI members.
Feb 27th, 2020
Kuka's KMR iiwa combines its LBR iiwa lightweight robot with a mobile, flexible platform.
Robotics Industry to Shift from Fixed Automation to Mobile Systems
New market report forecasts that of the 8 million robots that will be shipped in 2030, nearly 6 million will be mobile.
Jan 4th, 2020
Just one box of Plumpy’Nut—containing 150 packets of a peanut-based high-energy therapeutic food that treats severe malnutrition—is enough to bring a child from the brink of death to healthy development.
Automation Helps Non-Profit Reach More Starving Children
Adding automated equipment, process control, and analytics to its operations has enabled Edesia Nutrition to almost triple the output of its ready-to-use therapeutic foods, helping to reach the most vulnerable populations around the world.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Jonathan Shaffer, corporate safety engineer, Optimation Technology
How to Safely Implement Collaborative Robots
As collaborative robots continue to be introduced in manufacturing, some key safety hazards need to be addressed before collaborative robots can be safely implemented on the line.
Dec 16th, 2019
ACG's BMax NXT from its NXT Series, with AR and IIoT capabilities.
ACG Group: NXT Series of Smart, Sophisticated Pharma Production, Inspection and Packaging Equipment
The company’s USER approach, the NXT Series comprises future-ready machines and improves operator experiences.
Dec 10th, 2019
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In the Trenches with Collaborative Robots
P&G’s Mark Lewandowski walks us through a risk assessment for successful robot applications from an engineer’s perspective.
Nov 21st, 2019
Banner Engineering's SC10 Series Safety Controller
Banner Engineering: Safety Controller
SC10 series safety controller is made for monitoring safety devices on smaller machines with hazardous motion.
Aug 23rd, 2019
Werum IT Solutions: Biometric Authentication; Detailed Scheduling; Mobile Execution
Werum IT Solutions: Biometric Authentication; Detailed Scheduling; Mobile Execution
PAS-X features facilitate more secure and efficient production processes on the shop floor in pharma and biotech factories.
Jun 21st, 2019
The machine that Makro demonstrated at PACK EXPO International 2018 was equipped with one pressure-sensitive labeling station.
Tech OEM Application Note: It’s the Age of the Adaptive Machine
The next frontier in packaging equipment is the adaptive machine, where machines are able to adapt to each product instead of running batches that conform to a fixed setup.
Jan 8th, 2019
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company, a global medical technology company, recently launched a new software application designed to help hospitals and health systems identify drug diversion.
BD: Medication Management Platform
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global medical technology company, recently launched a new software application designed to help hospitals and health systems identify drug diversion.
Jan 3rd, 2019
For laser coder ranges, the interface is designed to create a smarter, more connected and reliable factory for Industry 4.0 applications.
Domino: EtherNet/IP Interface
For laser coder ranges, the interface is designed to create a smarter, more connected and reliable factory for Industry 4.0 applications.
Jan 2nd, 2019
piCOBOT®, an end-of-arm (EOAT) vacuum tool designed specifically for the cobot market.
Piab: Vacuum Grip End Effector
Piab's piCOBOT gripper is small, powerful, and ready to collaborate with human and cobot workers. Recently, it has been certified by Universal Robots.
Nov 19th, 2018
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Catalent’s Bloomington facility serializes and aggregates vials and syringes.
Fitting Track and Trace into a Patient-First Culture
Catalent’s Bloomington, IN facility meets U.S. and European regulatory deadlines via a turnkey approach on a vial and syringe packaging suite.
Nov 12th, 2018
User interface, expert diagnostics, analytics and guides help enhance everyday coding performance and maximize line productivity.
Videojet: 1580 CIJ Printer
User interface, expert diagnostics, analytics and guides help enhance everyday coding performance and maximize line productivity.
Nov 1st, 2018
Juno Step Motor Control ICs represents a new step for Performance Motion Devices, as it has the highest PWM frequencies ever offered by the company and the smallest IC parts, measuring 7.2 mm x 7.2 mm.
Integrated Circuits for Precise Step Motor Control and Safety
Healthcare Packaging EXPO: Juno Integrated Circuits (ICs) on display, targeted for machine designs with limited space that require controlled noise, vibration and power consumption.
Oct 15th, 2018
New Horizon Control & Information System provides a way for manufacturers and operators to visualize live status, to receive timely advice.
Heat and Control: Control and Information System
New Horizon Control & Information System provides a way for manufacturers and operators to visualize live status, to receive timely advice.
Sep 19th, 2018
B&R’s Acopostrak technology provides mix-and-match product flows with customized packaging and individual tracking, enabling manufacturers to produce a ‘batch of one.'
The Factory Faces the Amazon Effect
Confronting new consumer demands for customized products—from food to pharma—manufacturers are in search of technology that can economically move them from mass production to batch of one.
Sep 13th, 2018
MVA3 Pharma is designed for sachets containing granulated, liquid, paste, powdered or solid pharmaceuticals in a single-dose format.
ProMach: Compact VF/F/S for Pharma
MVA3 Pharma is designed for sachets containing granulated, liquid, paste, powdered or solid pharmaceuticals in a single-dose format.
Aug 17th, 2018
The Web 4.0 is an Industry 4.0-ready UV digital printing system for web-fed foils that prints up to 60 meters/min, with a 720 x 720 dpi resolution.
PLC Fits Modular Design Approach For Inline Printer
Tailored for printing pharmaceutical packaging materials, Hapa’s Web 4.0 meets internal control requirements while delivering key customer benefits.
Aug 16th, 2018
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Jun 19th, 2018
ATSFOUR enterprise-level serialization software ecosystem manages serialization data flow for pharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturers.
Antares Vision: Level 4 Track and Trace
ATSFOUR enterprise-level serialization software ecosystem manages serialization data flow for pharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturers.
Apr 6th, 2018
Sovensky Preston (front) and Janice Jackson (rear) analyze OEE data on Packaging Line 2 at Pharmavite in Opelika, Alabama.
A Software Supplement for OEE, Engagement
A new software system improved employee engagement and provided actionable intelligence that boosted OEE by 20%, improved product quality, and reduced labor at this nutraceutical company.
Apr 4th, 2018
Online demo platform serves as a user-friendly tool to “test drive Cloud-based Adents Prodigi traceability offering.
Adents: Cloud-Based Pharmaceutical Serialization
Online demo platform serves as a user-friendly tool to “test drive Cloud-based Adents Prodigi traceability offering.
Feb 5th, 2018
Digital cameras are used in multiple environments, including medical and bio technology and biometrics.
EVT: EyeVision Supports FLIR Cameras
Digital cameras are used in multiple environments, including medical and bio technology and biometrics.
Jan 3rd, 2018