What makes RFID systems industrial strength?

The retail environments where products are sold look nothing like the industrial environments where they are produced, yet the same RFID products developed for retail stores and supply chain operations are heavily marketed to manufacturers for production operations.

Flexicon BULK-OUT bulk bag weigh batch unloading system

Flexicon manual dump station with conveyor

Flexicon has released a manual dumping station with integral FLEXI-DISC tubular cable conveyor that collects dust created during manual dumping from bags, boxes, pails and other containers.

Metal fabrication on the path to the IoT

Automated RFID-based tool identification has modernised production at the SMS group.

FUTEK LLB130 button load cell

Miniature load buttons are traditionally not known for their high accuracy; however, the LLB130 offers a non-linearity of ±0.5% and deflection of 0.05 mm nominal.

Continuous systems increase food production volume

Food processors around the world are increasing production volumes and efficiencies by incorporating more advanced, continuous cooking and chilling systems.

Flexicon BULK-OUT BFC Series weigh batching system

An automated bulk bag weigh batching system from Flexicon meters ingredients into a FLEXI-DISC tubular cable conveyor that transports batches of a specified weight to downstream processing equipment, dust-free.

Balluff BIS VU-320 short-range read/write head

The BIS VU-320 is a compact UHF read/write head with IP67 protection features.

Balluff BIS M-4008 RFID reader

The BIS M-4008 is an all-in-one 13.56 MHz RFID reader with an integrated processor and IP67 protection.

SAP and UPS to collaborate in on-demand 3D printing

SAP and UPS plan on-demand manufacturing innovations across logistics, manufacturing and supply chain in 3D printing network.

Rockwell Automation expands motion control business

Investment in independent cart technology strengthens offering for packaging, automotive and medical device manufacturers.

YPB signs MoU with Orora for packaging security and anticounterfeiting

YPB will work with packaging giant Irora to provide anticounterfeiting and packaging security solutions worldwide.

Leuze electronic DCR 200i camera-based code reader

Leuze electronic's DCR 200i camera-based code reader is used for detecting and identifying barcodes, stacked codes and DataMatrix code.

Flexicon BULK-OUT low-profile bulk bag discharger

Flexicon's updated series of BULK-OUT half-frame bulk bag dischargers features frames of variable heights and offsets to fit restricted areas.

Flexicon TIP-TITE mobile drum tipper

The TIP-TITE mobile drum tipper allows dust-free transfer of bulk materials from drums into process equipment and storage vessels.