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Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: 2-phase stepping motors

Oriental Motor USA introduces the new 1.97 sq” (50 sq mm) frame size PK25 series of miniature 2-phase stepping motors. The series is the latest addition to the PK product line offering high torque and compact size.

August 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

Pepperl + Fuchs: Pepperl + Fuchs: New safety nodes

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces two new SafetyNodes. The G2 style module is IP67 rated for field-mounted applications with the AS-i Yellow Flat Cable, while the KE1 style is IP20 rated for enclosure applications on DIN rail.

August 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact Inc: D-Sub connectors

Phoenix Contact’s solder-and crimp-free Subcon D-Sub connector is now available in either a 37-pin version or a high-density 15-pin version. The Subcon product family provides a way to make D-Sub cable assemblies with no hassle, which is suitable for use in field installations in uncontrolled environments.

August 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

Microscan Systems: RSS readers

Microscan offers multiple product solutions for reading the new space-efficient Reduced Space Symbology and Composite Symbols. With both imagers and laser scanners to choose from, manufacturers no longer have to compromise on performance or features when selecting a bar code reader for RSS or Composite Symbols applications.

August 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

Renco Encoders Inc: Commutating encoder

Renco Encoders announces the new sub-miniature commutating encoder, Model R22i, which achieves both brushless motor commutation and incremental position in a small package size of 0.866” in dia by 0.59” long without mounting tabs.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Drug companies test RFID on pharma bottles

A group of pharmaceutical manufacturers is shipping bottles of prescription medications with radio-frequency identification tags as part of a test nicknamed “Project Jumpstart.”

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

HEALTHPACK CALL FOR PAPERS

October 1, 2004, is the deadline for submitting papers to be presented at HealthPacksm 2005, scheduled March 23-24 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio, TX.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New, or enhanced Web sites

Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

People

Roman M. Eckols was named president and CEO of B&H Labeling Systems.

August 31, 2004

Flexible packaging

Companies

Rovema Packaging Machines appointed Resolutions Technologies Corp. as its Western Canada agent.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Playing catch-up

NFPA asked FDA for a 60-day extension, to September 3, 2004, for the comment period on rule making regarding nutrition content claims in food labeling.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Trans fat labeling...continued

The Grocery Manufacturers of America and the National Food Processors Assn. offered their comments to the Food and Drug Administration on how trans fat information should be included on food labels.

August 31, 2004