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OMAC Demo Impresses at European Packaging Show

The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) brought its interoperability demonstration unit to the Packology trade show in Rimini, Italy in June. UCIMA, the Italian packaging machinery manufacturers association, invited the standards group to bring the demo unit, introduced to the public by Nestlé at PACK EXPO 2012, to the European fair.

June 18, 2013

Automation & Digital Transformation

MES/MOM as a strategic business enabler

MESA International (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) has announced the launch of a new program aimed at showing the business value of MES/MOM (Manufacturing Execution System/Manufacturing Operations Management) solutions to company executives considering such investments.

June 18, 2013

Automation & Digital Transformation

A window into lean production

Plant floor and management visibility of OEE data provides European packager with better inventory control and a reduction in raw material use.

June 14, 2013

Plant Operations & Equipment

Cognex Corporation: Image-based readers boost shipping efficiency

Automating a consumer electronics shipping line’s scanning and verification process saved resources, boosted productivity, and saw an ROI of just six months.

June 14, 2013

Plant Operations & Equipment

Balluff: Infrared vision sensor

With Balluff’s BVS vision sensor with built-in infrared lighting and integrated daylight filter, visible ambient light cannot affect image quality or stability of an inspection, greatly increasing inspection and process reliability; and because the sensor’s light is invisible to the human eye, it removes intrusive flickering to the operator, eliminating the need for shielding or desire to tamper with the sensor to minimize the lights effects.

June 13, 2013

Plant Operations & Equipment

EMX Industries, Inc: Sensor detects luminescent materials

For applications, where the UV pigment concentration is low or the sensor has to be out of the way, the UVX-600 luminescence sensor is a perfect fit.

June 13, 2013

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Delkor celebrates with an Open House

A steady downpour could not dampen the spirits of Delkor president Dale Andersen and colleagues as they celebrated their move to a new facility with an open house event June 12. The sparkling new 114,000 sq.-ft. plant in St. Paul, MN, lets the growing firm combine all of its operations into a single, cohesive facility specially designed to maximize production and integrate all business operations.

June 13, 2013

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A managerial skill is knowing how to talk the talk

The management of packaging necessitates effective communications.

June 13, 2013

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UDI for medical devices at top of the GS1 Connect agenda

LIVE FROM GS1 CONNECT: Unique Device Identifier for medical devices promises a myriad of benefits, but questions remain.

June 12, 2013

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Rwanda conference focuses on sustainable packaging

In Central-East Africa, Rwanda's capital city of Kigali hosted a June 3-4 international conference titled "Sustainable Packaging for Competitiveness and Development on SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in EAC (East African Community) Region."

June 12, 2013

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New Heavy Duty HEPA Vacuum Available

EXAIR’s new Heavy Duty HEPA Vac attaches to an ordinary 55 gallon open top drum to turn it into a powerful, HEPA quality, industrial vacuum cleaner.

June 10, 2013

Automation & Digital Transformation

Omron Automation and Safety: New Websites from Omron

Omron Automation and Safety announces the launch of three new websites for the United States, Canada, Latin America—all accessible through Omron247.com.

June 10, 2013