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The HG+ gearbox used in this application aids in precise motion, but it had to be nickle-plated to survive.

Among the factors driving the rapid growth in the application of machine vision technology is the creation of new industry standards, according to industry leaders.

Douglas Machine Inc., Kliklok-Woodman and Nercon Engineering & Manufacturing will have the opportunity to increase market awareness with customers, expand into new market sectors, and improve technical and functional excellence.

PMMI’s support will enable OMAC’s volunteer leadership to expand its membership domestically and internationally, plus engage customer and supplier teams in further developing OMAC standards, including PackML.

Automation.com, March 2011 The largest material handling event of the year will take place later this month in Chicago, ProMat 2011. New automation solutions will be on display. Perhaps the automation solutions for material handling in the food sector carries the most unique requirements for palletizing robots, stretch wrapping equipment, labeling systems, pallet control systems and laser-guided automatic vehicles.

The AIOE’s purpose is to bring together operations professionals from consumer products companies and solutions providers to address key industry issues.

Kowal is the first Supplier Member to be elected to the PMMI board, a recognition of the key role suppliers play in the advancement of packaging technology.

Automation.com, November 2011 By Bill Lydon for Automation.com Rockwell Automation introduced the new low-cost Micro800 PLC product line suited for standalone machine applications - a completely new architecture and not based on or compatible with the Logix Platform and Integrated Architecture.

Simionato is a manufacturer of integrated flexible packaging systems based in Mestrino, Italy.

Adept will acquire InMotx in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4.3 million. InMoTx specializes in packaging equipment for the food industry.

September U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $399.76 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

By TURCK Pro Pack Systems’ Pro Print/EBS-HS-2 packaging machine will print, erect and seal a corrugated shipping case. Pro Pack uses TURCK proximity sensors and AIM I/O module stations on the machine for I/O acquisition and control.

Schneider is FANUC’s largest integrator in the case packing and palletizing segment in North America.

Senior management at U.S. manufacturing companies is once again optimistic, according to a Grant Thornton November survey.

FANUC sold its 100,000th robot in North and South America to Schneider Packaging.

Previously, Martin was Director of Sales at Holt Electric, Inc., a major Midwest electrical distributor based in Hartland, WI.

AMT senior staff, in cooperation with the Board of Directors, will oversee ongoing programs and day-to-day operation.

Orders decreased 19 percent in the fourth quarter but full-year EBIT nevertheless reached a record $4.6 billion.

Visit the PLCopen Organization booth and see how PLCopen member companies are committed to control software standards that improve your quality and productivity.

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