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E4-1: The durable, maintenance-free plastic cable carrier for virtually any application
Looking for a modular and reliable cable management system? Try the E4-1.
Coupling with high torsional stiffness boosts packaging machine throughput
A customized disc coupling provided the extra torsional stiffness needed and allowed for increased volume throughput of a packaging machine.
Sorting with unfailing precision
The young company Unchained Robotics uses ifm's 3D sensor O3D to automate sorting and pick and place tasks by robot.
Distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
The system combines motor, frequency converter and gear box as one complete solution in a motor-mounted and wall-mounted version.
Video: Ultra-low temperature solutions for COVID-19 vaccine storage
A fleet of ultra-low temperature freezers capable of storing approved vaccines, regardless of variable temperature stability requirements, is under development.
3D cutting with the precision and speed of plasma
XPR robotic plasma can replace up to seven machines - marking, coping, punching and more.
ABB processing and packaging robots showcased in virtual exhibition
With postponement of the 2020 Processing and Packaging Machinery Association show, ABB created a virtual exhibition stand demonstrating its latest products and solutions for processing and packaging applications.
Engineered plastic solutions for material handling automation
igus® offers a variety of innovative plastic solutions for pallet storage, retrieval machines, industrial trucks and more.
Custom doormats created with Epilog
From seasonal themes to abstract patterns and family names, a coir doormat can be personalized in nearly any way, making it a fantastic gift idea for all kinds of occasions.
IDX offers technology solutions for today’s packaging industry
Meeting the contradictory demands of producing more, practicing environmental responsibility and remaining profitable requires a review of all processes and raw materials.
Video: High tech transport device helps organs, vaccines keep their cool
Vaccines and donor organs have been transported in enclosures as technologically sophisticated as beverage coolers, until now.
Pack Expo going virtual
The annual international show transforms into a weeklong digital event.
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Hairdresser collecting discarded hair for oil-absorbing device
In a bid to clean up oil spills in the world’s oceans, an initiative led by a French hairdresser is amassing discarded hair from hair salons and barbershops to fill an oil-absorbing nylon device.
Suturing and sealing alternatives for the healthcare industry
Researchers from all over the globe have devised solutions, some of which were inspired by nature, for sealing and healing wounds without the traditional sutures and staples.
Researchers develop a device for non-destructively assessing food quality
Researchers from the University of Cordoba in Argentina have developed a non-invasive means for determining the quality of food using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
New material could potentially prevent heat from penetrating building walls
Researchers from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have devised a new method for preventing heat from penetrating a building’s walls, thereby lowering the cooling load on buildings during the hot summer months.
Video: Pick and place case packers load bags and other products
Automated robotic case and tray packing solutions accommodate the unique demands associated with handling bags, pouches and other products.
Sustainable product packaging lowers impact on the planet
As the effects of climate change become more prevalent, consumers are expecting brands to be more socially and environmentally friendly.
Netherlands startup creates living coffins
Loop, a startup in the Netherlands, has developed a living coffin composed of woodchips, moss and mushrooms that decomposes while simultaneously composting human remains.