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Goodman Packaging Equipment is the world’s first machine builder to apply the new PacDrive iSH Series Intelligent Servo Module from ELAU in a machine introduced at last fall’s PACK EXPO.
Goodman Packaging Equipment (PACK EXPO Booth S-1241) is the world’s first machine builder to utilize the new PacDrive iSH Series Intelligent Servo Module from ELAU (Booth N-3429).
According to ELAU technology evangelist Tom Jensen, modular software design benefits packaging automation for the same reason that World Batch Forum (WBF) recommends modularity in process automation. His presentation at the WBF 2006 Forum in Atlanta demonstrated that when implemented with ISA-88 (IEC 61512) principles in the IEC 61131-3 international standard automation programming languages, modularity becomes a powerful tool for both machine builders and users.
Italian packaging machine builders introduced a range of new, ELAU PacDrive-equipped machines at IPACK IMA in Milan in 2006, the result of a record year of growth for ELAU Systems Italia in 2005.
APSOL Automation Packaging Solutions specializes in the design and manufacture of end of line packaging machinery for beverage as well as food, home and personal care products. APSOL’s design philosophy stresses 3 critical elements: simple and reliable mechanics, compact and ergonomic design, and cutting edge control technology.
Packaging industry speakers at BevOps included Krones Inc. director of systems engineering Heiko Feuring and ELAU global marketing manager John Kowal, along with operations, warehouse design and material handling experts. Strides in machinery were documented in a presentation compiled by ELAU.
Finpac introduced its new SHM HS 9-axis servo shrink labeler, which combines high production speeds with quick changeovers and ease of use. The new design takes advantage of integrated motion and logic control in a single program running in an ELAU PacDrive C400 automation controller. PacDrive also enables Finpac’s remote diagnostic capabilities and modular software design to reduce its customers’ Total Cost of Ownership.
Kappa Herzberger, specializing in high speed packaging machinery for the beverage and food industries, is the largest company in the Kappa Packaging Group with over 100 subsidiaries and turnover of over 3 billion Euro. At drinktec, the company announced its merger with Smurfit-Stone, creating a global packaging powerhouse.
New at PACK EXPO, the Servo Jet 400/80 is a continuous motion side sealer for applications up to 80 cycles per minute from Kallfass Packaging Machinery. Because the Servo Jet is a true mechatronic design, Kallfass guarantees 15% material savings over the customers’ previous equipment.
