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Novotechnik U.S., Inc: Touchless rotary position sensor

The Vert-X 22 Series of touchless sensors from Novotechnik feature a permanent magnet that is secured to the rotating object so that there is no direct mechanical linkage between the shaft and the measuring system, resulting in no wear.

May 4, 2011

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Red Lion: Option card adds MPI connectivity

Red Lion’s G3MPI option card increases the communications capabilities of G3 operator interfaces, allowing G3 HMIs to communicate with Siemens' devices that support the MPI protocol, without requiring the use of a converter cable.

May 4, 2011

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Balluff: Long-range inductive sensor

Balluff’s Q40 inductive proximity block sensor with Factor 1 technology delivers sensing ranges up to 40mm to solve difficult application problems.

May 4, 2011

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10 ways inflatable packaging systems can reduce protective packaging costs

New white paper from Pregis presents detailed cost-justification information for switching to inflatable packaging systems for protective packaging, cushioning, and void-fill applications.

April 29, 2011

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What's next in packaging?

The Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (ioPP) is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Summit on the future of packaging.

April 28, 2011

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Understanding best practices for combination product package stability and validation

Hear Synthes USA’s Packaging Validation Supervisor Laure L. Larkin explain FDA governing documents as well as the ISO counterparts.

April 28, 2011

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Wynalda Packaging announces name change

As the business of Wynalda Litho evolves, it is apparent that “litho” no longer defines the company.

April 28, 2011

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BluePrint Automation exhibits at 2011 FIRST Robotics Competition Virginia Regional

On April 8 - 9, BluePrint Automation exhibited on Technology Row during the 2011 FIRST Robotics Competition Virginia Regional in Richmond, Virginia, bringing excitement to students and parents onTech Row with a FANUC M1iA Robot.

April 27, 2011

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OnTrack detects wet cases before they reach the pallet

When containers break or leak inside the shipping case, luid can spread to other cases, putting the entire pallet and possibly other pallets at risk. The Wet Case Detector from OnTrack Automation removes damaged cases before they reach the palletizer.

April 27, 2011

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Missing the boat: who's not going to interpack

Skip interpack at your own risk. It is the world’s biggest packaging show, it invariably launches major packaging breakthroughs, and it doesn’t happen again until 2014.

April 27, 2011

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Is OMAC right for you?

The OMAC Packaging Workgroup can help you increase productivity

April 27, 2011

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B&R Holds First International Press Conference

Interpack preview draws 40 journalists from 16 countries to Salzburg, focuses on packaging. Nestlé briefing steals the show.

April 27, 2011

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Vision sensor for print verification

April 26, 2011