ESS Technologies, Inc. Press Releases

New WA Series Wrap Around Case Packer Offers Compact Footprint ESS Technologies, Inc.’s new WA Series Wrap Around Case Packers uses a servo driven loader to create a wrap around style case packing system. The modular design can be ordered in one of three base machine lengths, depending on the requirements of the application... Read full release

TaskMate(TM) Robotic Loading System Demonstrated with Alloyd Blister Sealing Machine at Pack Expo The ESS Technologies, Inc. TaskMateTM Robotic Loading System combines a FANUC LR Mate mini robot with ESS-designed equipment to create a system that reduces repetitive motion in loading blister sealing machines and other types of packaging machinery. ESS Technologies, Inc. will be demonstrating the TaskMate™ with our OEM partner, Tegrant Corporation — Alloyd Brands at PackExpo 2011...Read full release

Robotic Cartoner Infeed Reduces Required Space and Increases Productivity ESS Technologies, Inc. new robotic cartoner infeed integrates with new or existing automatic cartoning machines, allowing manufactures to easily automate manual carton loading processes or retrofit other bulkier types of product infeed systems... Read full release

Operator-Friendly Compact Horizontal Cartoner Easily Integrates Into Packaging Lines May 2011, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc. introduces the SC Series Automatic Horizontal Cartoners. The compact design is available in two configurations to accommodate either narrow or wide pitches, allowing the cartoners to handle a range of carton sizes...Read full release.

Robotic Flexible Feeding System Eliminates Expensive, Bulky Bowl Feeders February 2011, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc. TaskMate Flexible Feeding Systems offer a cost-effective, compact alternative to bulky, expensive bowl feeding systems...Read full release.

Monoblock Filler/Capper Servo Capping and Torque Stations Provide Precise High Speed Cap Handling September 2010, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc.’s next-generation monoblock filler/capper design features servo driven cap placement and torque systems. Able to operate at speeds up to 120 bottles per minute, the unique design allows caps... Read full release.

New Automatic Top Cap Former Integrates With Robotic Pallet Cell for Retail-Ready Displays
July 2010, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc., introduces an automatic top cap forming system that allows manufacturers to fully automate the creation of retail-ready display pallets and pallets that require top caps between layers for additional stability...Read full release.

Robotic Machine Loading Reaches Top Speeds by Integrating the New FANUC M-1iA Robot
May 2010, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc. has developed a robotic system that integrates FANUC’s new M-1iA delta style robot. The system incorporates custom ESS-designed end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT) and programming to create a very compact system...Read full release.

Monoblock Filler/Capper with Integrated Net Weigh System Offers High Precision Filling
January 2010, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc. integrates net weigh capability with its Monoblock Filler/Capper to create a very precise filling system for bottles, micro-tubes, vials, and syringes....Read full release.

V 30P Robotic Case Packer/Palletizer Cell Reduces Required Floor Space for End-of-Line Packaging
November 2009, Blacksburg, VA — Designed specifically for packaging facilities that have limited floor space, the ESS Technologies, Inc. Model V 30P...Read full release.

ESS Technologies, Inc. New Monoblock Filler/Capper Design Eliminates Infeed Conveyor for Exceptional Handling of Micro-Tubes and Micro-Vials
September 2009, Blacksburg, VA — The ESS Technologies, Inc. Monoblock Filler/Capper for Micro-Tubes and Micro-Vials incorporates the latest technology to create a high speed system for automatic precision filling and capping....Read full release.

New High Speed Robotic Pallet Cell Integrates Pallet Dispenser and Flow-Through Conveyor for Very Small Footprint
April 2009 — ESS Technologies, Inc. has created a complete system for high speed palletizing of RSC cases in a very small footprint. Able to palletize 25-30 cases per minute...Read full release.

Robotic Systems Increase Flexibility and Productivity in Multi-SKU Packaging Lines
March 2009 — Ongoing demands for faster production speeds, greater flexibility and faster return on investment make the TaskMate Robotic System ideal for multi-SKU packaging lines...Read full release.

Custom Components Increase Flexibility and Performance of Monoblock Fillers/Cappers
February 2009 — The Monoblock Filler/Capper incorporates custom components to create a complete system for filling and capping bottles, vials, ...Read full release.

End-to-End Solution for High Speed Diagnostic Test Kit Assembly and Packaging
April 2008 — ESS Technologies, Inc., custom designed and built a complete end-to-end solution for the high speed assembly and packaging of diagnostic test kits. The system integrates material handling, product feeding and packaging equipment..Read full release.

ESS Technologies, Inc. Offers Monoblock Filler/Capper with Intrinsically Safe Controls
February 2008, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc. introduces the "MB-XP" Monoblock Filler/Capper with intrinsically safe controls...Read full release.

Integrated Robotics and Custom End-of-Arm-Tooling Provide Solutions for Automated Machine Loading
January 2008, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc., an authorized FANUC system integrator, integrates a FANUC robot with ESS custom-designed end-of-arm-tooling to create the TaskMate™ Robotic Loading System. The TaskMate™ is ideal for automating machine loading... Read full release.

Robotic Palletizer Cell Offers Small Footprint and Flexible Configurations
November 2007, Blacksburg, VA — The ESS Robotic Mini Palletizer Cell incorporates a FANUC M-16iC robot to create single pallet, dual pallet, and multiple pallet cell configurations...Read full release.

Servo Controls Drive ESS Technologies, Inc. Precision Monoblock Powder Filler/Capper
October 2007, Blacksburg, VA — The ESS Technologies, Inc. Monoblock Powder Filler/Capper incorporates a Spee-Dee® servo-driven auger filler and touch screen controls to simplify powder filling in pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic test kit, and cosmetics applications...Read full release.