Products for Packaging
EtherNet/IP to PROFINET IO Device Gateway
- ProSoft Technology, Inc.
ProSoft's gateway allows you to transfer data between EtherNet/IP™ and PROFINET® controllers.
Easy OPC Client Development
Looking for a comprehensive OPC DA, A&E, or UA client toolkit? You’ve just hit the jackpot. Certified for OPC UA.
Thermoplastic Housings
Meet Top quality & Low cost Thermoplastic Insulating Enclosures. Save up to 60% Compared to Standard Hoods and Bases!
One platform – all networks
- HMS Industrial Networks Inc
With an Anybus CompactCom gain access to any fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network with one development project.
CX9020 Boosts Small Controller Performance
- Beckhoff Automation
The DIN rail mounted CX9020 is remarkably compact, robust and equipped with a powerful 1 GHz ARM Cortex‚Ñ¢ A8 processor. The CX9020 is suitable for a wide range of PLC and motion control applications in small and medium sized machines, systems or buildings.
HARTING Ha-VIS eCon Switches
- HARTING Inc. of North America
- Harting Inc. Of North America
Due to the compact design and the diverse port configurations, these switches can be integrated into any application.
Need a custom protocol or function?
- ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Need a custom protocol or function? Prosoft Technology’s Linux Development Modules for ControlLogix or CompactLogix are the answer.
Meet Universal Robots at IMTS
Lightweight, flexible robot arms offer fast and precise operation with intuitive programming. ROI: 3-8 months.
Trapped Key Safety System
- AutomationDirect
- AutomationDirect
Safely control access to running equipment and machinery with Dold trapped keys from AutomationDirect.

Columbia/Okura announces miniPAL mobile palletizer
- Columbia Okura LLC
The latest design showcased at ATX includes two safety mats and two area scanners that detect when people enter the work envelope, allowing the system to meet higher speeds when not in collaborative mode.
Mitsubishi Electric announces iQ Monozukuri Packaging and iQ Monozukuri Converting tools
The Printing and Converting packages provide a way to create projects using preconfigured cam profile function blocks, sample programs and sample GOT screens. Both products have been released for years in Japan before coming to North and South America.
Eastey introduces EXS-100 semi-automatic strapping machine
The semi-automatic EXS-100 strapping machine is designed to apply a plastic strap around user’s packages, preventing them from opening during handling and transit. The EXS-100’s bottom seal design is a solution for low to medium volume users that need additional security beyond case taping.
SOMIC introduces ReadyPack end-of-line case packing system
ReadyPack is a smaller version of SOMIC’s 424 T2 (D) machine and completely different than the larger SOMIC FLEXX III that was introduced a year ago. ReadyPack is also designed with a slower collating speed.
Universal Robots announces UR16e collaborative robot
The UR16e combines a 35-lb payload capacity with a reach of 900 mm and pose repeatability of +/- 0.05 mm making it suitable for automatingtasks such as heavy-duty material handling, heavy-part handling, palletizing, and machine tending.
Columbia Machine introduces HL4200 high level palletizer with Smart Diagnostics
The HL4200 also features Columbia’s Smart Diagnostics for feedback related to fault detection and an optional video playback to assist the operator in identifying the cause of a machine stoppage.
Flirtey introduces Flirtey Eagle drone delivery technology
Flirtey’s system is designed to safely get packages to customers with the delivery goal of less than 10 minutes using drones.
Beckhoff Automation to introduce eXtended Transport System (XTS) into the U.S. market at Pack Expo 2019
- Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff will showcase a lineup of updated automation hardware, software and gigabit communication via EtherCAT G for packaging machinery during the trade show, which runs September 23 – 25, 2019, and is expected to draw 30,000 attendees.
Sterling Systems & Controls announces Bulk Bag Packaging Systems
- Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
- Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
- Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
The Bulk Bag Packaging Systems include adjustable upper frame to accommodate square and rectangular containers. Heavy duty weighing controls are built to withstand the rigors of industrial use. Weighing control systems offer a host of process and weighing control functions.