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Unwrapper and destrapper

FleetwoodGoldcoWyard offers its Unwrapper, designed to effectively remove the stretch wrap from incoming loads of palletized product.

October 10, 2006

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Integrated sensor technology

Alpha gear drives has developed a method to integrate torque and force sensors directly into the housings of its range of motion-control solutions—from precision gear reducers to TPM integrated gear and motor products.

October 10, 2006

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Software tool for palletizing

ABB Robotics is launching an efficient software tool for palletizing called PickMaster 5.0.

October 10, 2006

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Fill height tester

Agr Intl. will display its Fill Height Tester, which offers precise, highly repeatable, automated fill height measurement for glass, plastic, and metal containers, replacing difficult, time-consuming, hand-measurement methods.

October 8, 2006

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New carton concept

MeadWestvaco recently unveiled a new carton concept that utilizes multiple substrates to provide superior shelf presence and packaging flexibility.

October 8, 2006

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Honoring the 2006 Hall of Fame inductees

Four outstanding packaging professionals will be inducted into the 2006 Packaging Hall of Fame™ during ceremonies at the Hyatt McCormick Hotel immediately after the close of Pack Expo International 2006 on Tuesday, October 31.Packaging Hall of Fame nominees are reviewed and inductees selected by a commission made up of representatives from various sectors of the packaging community. Tickets for the induction ceremony are available for $50 and can be purchased at www.pmmi.org/tickets.asp.

October 8, 2006

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Insulated dessert shipper

TCP Reliable now offers an insulated shipper designed for transporting specialty desserts.

October 7, 2006

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All-electric glue valve

Valco's 900 series glue valves are all-electric for enhanced system performance on contact and noncontact high-speed gluing applications.

October 7, 2006

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Multi-axis robots

Paal offers 2 new types of robotic modules with 4 to 6 axes, each featuring continuous motion by means of line tracking and each accommodating loads of 6 to 600 kg (13 to 1,323 lb).

October 7, 2006

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Field-Programmable Object Array

MathStar™ announces the Arrix Family of Field Programmable Object Arrays, a second generation of high-performance, reprogrammable FPOA that operates at speeds to 1 gHz.

October 7, 2006

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Tunnel vision improves induction seals

A customized sealing head accommodates pesticide manufacturer's oversize caps and improves seal quality.

October 6, 2006

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New standard will formalize an OEM's approach to machine safety

The recent approval of B155.1 could bring a profound change to the way packaging machinery is designed and built, say these three machine safety experts.

October 6, 2006