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B&R: Panel PC

Combining new display sizes with multi-touch operation, B&R’s new Panel PC 900 system with multi-touch functionality uses state-of-the-art processors – up to and including Intel Core i7 technology – and offers full compatibility with the previous device generation.

February 20, 2014

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Global Vision releases Proofware Packaging Inspection Suite

Global Vision, developer of innovative proofreading technologies, has announced the release of Proofware, an all-in-one, cloud-based, packaging inspection suite that allows users to secure their brand packaging end-to-end with a suite of advanced Quality Control (QC) tools to inspect text, artwork, spelling, Braille, and barcodes, and annotate.

February 18, 2014

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Hytrol hires Dan Nasato as Director of Market Development

Hytrol Conveyor Co., automated material handling solutions provider, has hired Dan Nasato as Director of Market Development to direct the company’s business efforts for expanding into parcel handling, airport baggage handling, third party logistics, as well as other new markets.

February 18, 2014

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Beckhoff promotes Aurelio Banda to VP of Sales and Marketing

Beckhoff Automation LLC has promoted Aurelio Banda to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, taking on this new role at the Beckhoff North American headquarters in Savage, MN (Minneapolis area).

February 18, 2014

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Scholle hires Lani Craddock as VP, Food market Sector

Scholle Packaging, performance packaging solutions provider, has hired Melania (Lani) Craddock to lead their global Food Market Sector group.

February 18, 2014

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At the CPG item level, will it be R.I.P for RFID?

The application hasn’t lived up to forecasts, but is it too soon for obituaries?

February 18, 2014

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Langen Packaging Group to change name, logo, approach

Starting February 28, 2014, Langen Packaging Group plans to change its company’s name, visual identity, and key aspects of its approach to the market, as it prepares to meet the challenges of a global market.

February 14, 2014

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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

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