Better Blending : Mathis Announces Partnership with Tote

Fredericton, NB, Canada and Burleson, TX, USA -- Mathis Instruments and Tote Systems International have partnered to provide the complete package for automated, wireless blending control using their effusivity sensor systems. The successful output of this new venture will allow simple, scalable migration from formulation to manufacturing environments. This advancement is consistent with the PAT framework that is being advocated within the pharmaceutical industry.

“This automation project will give users what they have been asking for – uninterrupted feedback on their blending process, including endpoint and lubrication”, says Dr. Nancy Mathis, President and CEO of Mathis Instruments. “Beyond the science, we want to make implementation simple by offering a complete solution through our partnerships.”

“This is a three way win. Mathis brings the science, Tote brings the containerized material handling technology and the customer brings their process control requirements,” says Wade Meyer, Director of Business Development at Tote Systems. “Our combined knowledge brings a full solution to the customer.” Tote will provide an optimized mechanical interface for bins to work seamlessly with the effusivity sensors. This design is planned to be generic enough for all bin types and not be exclusively for Tote blenders.

About Mathis Instruments

Established in 1995 and based in Fredericton, NB, Canada, Mathis Instruments Ltd. has developed innovative sensor technology to provide solutions for Process Analytical Technology (PAT) environments. The Mathis technology uses thermal effusivity to evaluate, monitor and control the uniformity of powders, liquids and creams in real time.  For more information about Mathis Instruments contact Nadine Chiasson, Sales/Marketing Coordinator toll free 1-877-827-7623 or via e-mail at Nadine@MathisInstruments.com or visit www.MathisInstruments.com

About Tote Systems

Tote Systems International is a leading supplier of containerized material handling and process systems. Having invented the first Tote bin in the 1940’s, Tote has continued to improve and expand the intermediate bulk container (IBC) concept to ensure safe, efficient and flexible handling of both liquids and powders.  For more information about Tote Systems International visit www.totesystems.com.

EXTRUMA : International Trade Fair for Extrusion Industry

Frankfurt, Germany -- Suppliers and operators of will be provided with their own market place by EXTRUMA the International Trade Fair for Extrusion Technology, which takes place for the first time from February 23-25, 2005 at the exhibition center in Frankfurt. Consolidated and concisely arranged, this new trade fair offers cutting edge technology, up-to-date technical solutions and procedures for all important extrusion applications to an international audience.

“Focusing on the essentials.” With this motto EXTRUMA fulfils the necessity of a technically oriented, effective and cost-efficient trade fair. Furthermore it provides extrusion specialists world-wide with a centrally located exhibition center and a future oriented trade fair for the extrusion industry.

Compared to vast polytec fairs, EXTRUMA focuses on the complete process chain of extrusion. The product fields of EXTRUMA reach from raw materials and auxiliaries, extruders and components over extrusion dies, ancillary equipment, pre- and post-processing machines, complete extrusion lines to extruded products.

The clear thematic line-up and the focus on professional contents, as well as the manageable dimensions of the trade fair make EXTRUMA a contact- and work fair. It targets face-to-face conversations amongst specialists which consequently leads to an exchange of information and therefore creates the perfect atmosphere for successful business. This means that on three days in Frankfurt a variety of important international contacts can be made which represents a maximum of efficiency to both visitors and exhibitors.

An attractive supporting program including professional conferences, symposiums and workshops, as well as the EXTRUMA-CAMPUS where universities and research facilities present themselves, complement the offer. Moreover, in the EXTRUMA-FORUM exhibitors can present their products or hold lectures.

For further information contact:
Michael Gronwald
DEMAT GmbH
P.O.Box 11 06 11
D-60041 Frankfurt
Germany
Phone: 49 (0)69 – 27 40 03 75
Fax: 49 (0)69 – 27 40 03 45
Email: gronwald@demat.com
Web site: http://www.extruma.com/

Packaging : Flexible Robot Palletizes 50 Pails Per Minute

Vista, CA -- Pacific Robotics has developed a high speed robotic palletizer to palletize different size pails with the same tooling. By using a robot with a cycle time of 6 seconds and a vacuum tool with a row of vacuum cups that picks up 5 small pails per lift, the robotic palletizer achieves a throughput of 50 pails per minute. A second row of 4 vacuum cups on the same tool picks up a row of 4 larger pails to achieve a line speed of 40 pails per minute for that product.

The robot is taught to handle both products by jogging the robot so that the tool is placed with the appropriate line of vacuum cups over the product and the vacuum system activated to pick up the pails. By maneuvering the load to the appropriate place on the pallet and releasing the load, the complete pallet pattern is taught and registered in the robot control system for recall when that product is to be palletized.

Pacific Robotics' focus is on robotic palletizing systems. They have supply arrangements with several robot manufacturers. They integrate the robots with sensor systems and tooling to create a work cell for loading product on shipping pallets. Also, they supply infeed conveyors, pallet conveyors, pallet and slip sheet magazines, and safety barriers at the customer's option.

For more information contact:
Paul Sager
Pacific Robotics, Inc.
1495 Poinsettia Avenue, Suite 146
Vista, CA 92081
Telephone: 760-560-0707 or 800-304-5860
Fax: 760-560-0709
Web site: http://www.pacificrobotics.com/

Lincoln, NE -- Snyder Industries, Inc. the industry leader of innovative plastic designs for material handling, introduces their new dry material “Flowmaster” Bin and Silo Systems. Standard Hopper Bin sizes are 20, 40, 60, and 80 cubic feet and feature an all-plastic base with leg extension capabilities.

Custom design options are available using Snyder’s design engineers to meet specific application requirements. A complete line of ancillary equipment and accessories compliment the line including discharge stands, fill stations, multiple bottom valve options, filling stations, grounding systems, anti-static options, casters, flex-socks, and weigh platforms.

Semi-Bulk Storage Silos are available in a variety of diameters and sizes up to 2000 cubic feet.

Snyder Industries is the recognized leader in the design and manufacture of plastic storage, processing and transportation tank systems. Snyder has five major manufacturing facilities in the U.S. including the world’s largest rotational molding facility.

Snyder Industries
4700 Fremont Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
Phone: (402) 467-5221
Fax: (402) 465-1220
Email: info@snydernet.com
Web site: http://www.snydernet.com/

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