Automation

In the field of packaging, the use of robotics is often the only answer to meet both the performance requests (i.e. the combination of technical characteristics such as speed, productivity, overall dimensions and energy optimisation) and the flexibility requests (i.e. the possibility to adapt differing cycles, products, batches, dimensions and directions).

APPLIED RESEARCH Created following a far-reaching global survey and consisting in numerous models with open architecture that respond to users’ diverse needs, the new Unidrive M range launched by Control Techniques, with one eye on the present and the other on the future, is an innovative line of drives for electric motors dedicated entirely to manufacturing automation.
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PRECISION ASSEMBLY A long history of competencies, a present made up of advanced solutions, distributed or made in house according to need; and tomorrow? Innovation - the only true “cure” against the crisis - at least in the opinion of ARS Srl, which proposes itself as a problem solver for every necessity, committed to studying its own robotic assembly and vision systems even for niche or non-conventional applications. Luciana Guidotti

MANAGEMENT Harmonizing production and logistics to achieve enhanced performance and maximum customer satisfaction: Sada Ondulati reaches these goals adopting RTS Sistemi management solutions.

EVERYTHING IN A MODULE How to drastically contain maintenance costs and maximize productivity? B&R suggest the use of predictive strategies based on permanent condition monitoring. A function this totally integrated in its traditional control systems.

PRODOTTI AND STRATEGIES The Omron’s Sysmac platform includes a wide and optimised range of devices integrable in EtherCAT, which enables the automatic, integrated, speedy and accurate control of all machine functions.

A POWERFUL ALLIANCE Sight is the most complex of all the senses found in biological or artificial systems. At the same time vision provides the greatest benefit. There is a good reason that processing visual stimuli consumes the most energy in the brain, involving approximately 60% of the cerebral cortex. Abdelmalek Nasraoui*

In this month's column, we're looking at the subject of diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

MACHINES FOR PHARMA GF SpA grows on markets east and west thanks to a series of winning decisions in terms of technology, positioning and service. And with the support of Schneider Electric, its primary partner in the field of automation.

Pack Expo 2012 is an important packaging sector show-event, scheduled 28th to 31st October in Chicago. Cama USA, the US branch of the Cama group, will be taking part as a leading light, offering a preview on the US market some of its secondary packaging lines which are sure to arouse interest.