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WAGO: Potentiometer signal conditioner

Wago’s JUMPFLEX line of signal conditioners and relays includes the new 857-809 potentiometer signal conditioner, which offers conversion of a potentiometer signal to a variety of standard analog signal types as well as a convenient and economical option for programming and monitoring.

February 13, 2014

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Automation & Digital Transformation

Festo: Communication node for EtherNet/IP

The new CPX-FB36 node for EtherNet/IP communications from Festo is suitable for production and process automation environments requiring diagnostics from the operational and master controller level on down to the field level.

February 13, 2014

Plant Operations & Equipment

TURCK: Rotary position sensor

Designed from the company’s rotary inductive sensor technology, the QR24 rotary position sensor provides contactless position detection and wear-free performance in a variety of industrial applications ranging from solar energy plants and harvesters to crane vehicles and AGVs.

February 13, 2014

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The new Ionized Air System reduces energy usage

The Ionized Air System by Paxton Products efficiently removes particulates, dust and contaminants using powerful ionization coupled with Paxton's industry-leading centrifugal blowers and air delivery systems.

February 12, 2014

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Drying and blow off for electronics and solar applications

Blower-generated air is more energy efficient than traditional CDA. High efficiency blowers from Paxton Products are coupled with custom-engineered air delivery devices to provide better drying and blow off, while reducing energy usage by 60 – 80%.

February 12, 2014

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Drying and blow off of food, food packaging, beverage cans and bottles

Whether canning, bottling, packaging, cleaning or processing, Paxton Products provides air delivery systems that fit...for foods and beverages.

February 12, 2014

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Paxton Air Systems dry and blow off in all types of applications

Paxton blowers, available in sizes ranging from 3 hp to 20 hp, are coupled with custom-engineered air delivery systems to dry, blow off and convey in all types of applications.

February 12, 2014

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Remove excess coating to reduce costs and improve product quality

Using a Paxton Air System, excess liquid can be removed from products quickly and efficiently. Blower-driven air and custom-engineered air knives shear the liquid from the surface. Surface defects are reduced or eliminated; drying costs are reduced; and energy usage is 4 – 5 times less than when using compressed air.

February 12, 2014

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'Dusty' Geritol graphics get reenergized

Legacy supplement brand Geritol gets package refresh designed to appeal to a younger demographic, enhance shopability, and provide a point of differentiation on shelf.

February 7, 2014

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Guided video tour of cartoning at Bob's Red Mill

This step-by-step tour a Bobs Red Mill provides close-up views and informative voiceover of grain-based food products progressing from overhead conveying and loading to the discharge of corrugated cartons using the Econocorp Spartan horizontal cartoner.

February 7, 2014

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Appeal to the subconscious through package design

In order for packaging to work as an effective branding tool, it must evoke positive emotions, memories, and personal context in a conscious and subconscious manner.

February 7, 2014

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B&R: High-power servo motors

Available in two sizes with speeds up to 3,000 rpm, B&R’s highly-efficient 8KS series servo motors provide up to 140 kW of power and stall torque up to 555 Nm.

February 7, 2014

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WS Packaging Group to expand operations in Knoxville, TN

Printing and flexible packaging provider WS Packaging Group, Inc. has announced it is expanding operations in Knoxville, TN, consolidating production from five separate facilities to a single site in the Westbridge Business Park, investing $43 million over the next two years, and expanding its employment base.

February 6, 2014