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Automaker Mitigates Downtime Risk by Switching to New Servo System

Non-technical personnel—whether a 10-year-old or a VP of manufacturing—can change out a failing servo drive or motor in minutes thanks to new servo technology that provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step procedures on fixing any problems. Skeptical automaker becomes a believer.

August 24, 2011

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Bar Glass Printing Equipment Maker Taps Omron for Motion and Ethernet-based Networking

Silk-screen on glass printing equipment manufacturer selects Omron Industrial Automation for 9-axis, Ethernet-based motion control, multiple HMIs and I/O. In addition to technology advantages, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) cites Omron Industrial Automation’s end-to-end application engineering and field support as a key benefit

August 24, 2011

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Non-destructive package testing

Oliver Stauffer of PTI Inspection Systems will give a presentation on "The Importance of Non-Destructive Testing" during the Pack Expo Conference Sessions at the upcoming Pack Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 26 - 28, 2011.

August 24, 2011

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Thin candy wraps

Moneta S in Ruzomberok, Slovak Republic, focuses on producing thin, economic flexible packaging materials and various boxes for the confectionery and dairy markets, and printing those structures on rotogravure and flexographic presses.

August 23, 2011

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Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds to explore trends

What does the future hold for packaging, what’s on the drawing board, and where will the next advances occur?

August 23, 2011

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Shorewood Packaging and AGI World merge to become AGI-Shorewood

International Paper and Atlas Holdings are combining their consumer packaging solutions businesses, pending regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

August 22, 2011

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Package Design Workshop Video Shorts: Elements of edgy packaging

What gives some package designs their edge? Is it their quirkiness? Their rule-breaking formats? Sarah Williams creative director of Beardwood & Co. attempts to answer these questions while presenting some examples of successful packages with an edge.

August 22, 2011

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Packaging Hall of Fame Class of 2011

The Packaging Hall of Fame Class of 2011 spans a range of expertise and even a generation or two.

August 22, 2011

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UPS ships food, supplies to aid African famine relief

Company leverages its global distribution network to ship 100+ metric tons to The Horn of Africa

August 22, 2011

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Don't miss Package Design Workshop

Registration is now open for Shelf Impact!'s popular Package Design Workshop.

August 19, 2011

Plant Operations & Equipment

Banner Engineering Corp.: EZ-ARRAY sensors with IO-Link handle high-speed, precise monitoring

Banner Engineering’s A-GAGE EZ-ARRAY 2-piece measuring light curtain with IO-Link output is a cost-effective measuring sensor solution designed for quick and simple installations.

August 18, 2011

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Pepperl + Fuchs: Multi-pixel array sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs’ RL31-8-H-800 Multi-Pixel Array Sensors are said to provide a sensing distance up to 3 times that of similarly sized sensors; can reliably and consistently detect objects of varied colors without requiring any adjustments or the need to “re-teach;” and quickly and easily adapt to multiple and evolving application requirements.

August 18, 2011

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Pro-face America: HMIs for bright-light environments

Three Pro-face touch screen HMIs have improved readability in bright-light environments using an enhanced reflective surface.

August 18, 2011