Meter/Mix/Dispense

Understanding Net Weight Filler Configuration and Performance

Gravimetric or net weight fillers have replaced other fill methods in the CASE industry due to their ease of automation, flexibility, and accuracy.

Steve Schmidt

March 27, 2020

While many filling technologies exist, gravimetric or net weight fillers remain a predominant fill method in the CASE industry. These fillers utilize a scale to measure the precise amount of product dispensed to a container.

DISPENSE WORKS INC.: Benchtop Vision-Guided Dispensing System

Dispense Works reports that all motion, vision, and control system software for this dispensing system is written in house.

March 10, 2020

Dispense Works Inc. recently announced that its RP series robotic dispensing system with an optional vision-guided component performs pattern recognition and edge/hole detection for simpler setup and fixturing while assuring repeatability.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Retains #1 Spot and Adds Second Story to Top 5

An announcement regarding Henkel’s new facility in India retains its number-one position on our list, while the company's Mexico footwear business divestment comes in at number two.

Susan Sutton

March 9, 2020

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Focke Meler Officially Opens New Headquarters Facility in Spain

Focke Meler celebrated the official opening of its new headquarters on January 31, 2020.

March 6, 2020

Focke Meler recently announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters in Arazuri, Spain.

Wheeler Appointed to Graco Board of Directors

Kevin J. Wheeler serves as president and CEO of A. O. Smith Corp., a position he’s held since September 2018.

March 4, 2020

Graco Inc. recently announced that Kevin J. Wheeler has been appointed a member of the company’s board of directors, effective February 28, 2020.

Top 5 News that Sticks

New Henkel Facility in India Leads the News

An announcement from Henkel regarding its latest manufacturing facility drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

March 2, 2020

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ViscoTec Asia Moves to Larger Facility

ViscoTec Asia’s new facility reportedly includes more office, lab, and storage space, as well as a larger meeting room.

February 26, 2020

ViscoTec Asia recently announced that it has completed its move to a new facility.

ASYMTEK Receives Best New Product and Service Excellence Awards at IPC APEX 2020

A closed-loop flow control system earned ASYMTEK the New Product Introduction award, while the Service Excellence Award was presented as a result of high customer service ratings.

February 25, 2020

ASYMTEK, a part of Nordson Electronic Solutions, recently announced that it received two awards at IPC APEX Expo 2020: New Product Introduction and Service Excellence.

Sulzer to Showcase Dispensing Systems at NACE Corrosion 2020

On display in booth #1946 at NACE Corrosion 2020 will be three members of the MixCoat family.

February 20, 2020

Sulzer Mixpac USA, Inc. recently announced that it will showcase its MIXPAC MixCoat cartridge-based dispensing systems at NACE Corrosion 2020, which will be held June 14-18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

VISCOTEC: Ceramic Dispenser Rotor

The ceramic rotor is reportedly compatible with the dispensing and mixing systems of the ViscoTec RD dispenser series (both one- and two-component systems).

February 18, 2020

ViscoTec recently announced that it has developed a ceramic dispenser rotor for the reliable dosing of abrasive fluids such as thermally conductive one- and two-component gap fillers, one-component heat-conducting pastes, or highly filled two-component adhesives.