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Ormec: 'Soft' motion control

Ormec (Rochester, NY) introduces ServoWire®SM, a new approach to “soft” motion control that is said to reduce the cost and complexity of open PC-based motion-control solutions.

Feb 28, 2002

Provides OEMs a cost-effective method for controlling from 1 to 8 servos directly from a standard PC using a standard IEEE-1394 network. New technology combines PC hardware and software standards, soft-motion technology, and IEEE-1394 (Firewire) servodrive networking.

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'Born in Japan, Brewed in Wisconsin'

Asahi invests in localizing the brewing of its fast-growing Super Dry lager by acquiring Octopi Brewing in Wisconsin and installing a brand new 20,000 bpm bottling line.

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Taylor's Port, Zamora Company, and Bullards Spirits Reduce Packaging

Harry's D2C mailer, left, opened like a gift but gave a store nothing to work with, with no peg hook and no clear view of the razor. The retail version, right, moves to a paper-based carton with bold product photography, a hang tab, and a molded orange tray that puts the razor on display.

Live at E-comm Pkg & Label Expo: How Harry's & Glossier Moved from D2C to Retail

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