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Controls & Machine Components

InfinityQS International, Inc: Upgrade to statistical process control software

InfinityQS International’s ProFicient 4.4, the latest upgrade to its Statistical Process Control (SPC) software, analyzes machine utilization and provides enhanced control and visibility with real-time predictive analysis.

August 22, 2011

Workforce

Schools recognized for teaching PMMI competencies

Schools across Pennsylvania are establishing and being recognized for their ability to provide programs of study that teach the competencies underlying PMMI's first three mechatronics certificates.

August 21, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Miniature pneumatic products catalog for scientific/medical applications

Clippard’s miniature pneumatic products catalog for scientific/medical applications is illustrated in a color brochure featuring a complete line of miniature fluid power products for the medical, pharmaceutical analytical and dental fields.

August 18, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Maplesoft: Connector for dSPACE systems ensures fast engineering execution

MapleSim™ Connector for dSPACE Systems from Maplesoft™ provides streamlined solutions for rapid control prototyping with MapleSim real-time simulation.

August 18, 2011

Contract Packaging

Social media and packaging education

New learning vehicles could help younger packaging pros get up to speed.

August 17, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

New snack chip plant is LEED-certified and IT-powered

Opened in two phases in 2010 and 2011, Shearer's Foods' Massillon plant adheres to sustainable principles and leverages dynamic software solutions to optimize efficiency.

August 8, 2011

Contract Packaging

Temporary contract packaging lends near-instant fulfillment

Manufacturer of shrink sleeve applicators and heat tunnels sets up a shrink bundling line in its own plant to speed Barbasol’s club-store packs to market.

August 8, 2011

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

New controls, better conveyor optimize bagging system

New HMI, PLC, servo drive, and programmable safety controller combined with a modular discharge conveying system keep this bagger compact and cost-contained.

August 8, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: High-power brushless motor and driver

Oriental Motor’s BLV Power Brushless Motor and Driver System Series is their first DC input system above 100 watts.

August 4, 2011

Contract Packaging

What happens in Vegas? IoPP's packaging learning center

If your packaging team has the budget to attend just one all-encompassing educational program on packaging this year, this is it.

August 1, 2011

Contract Packaging

Cost Savings via waste elimination

The challenge on the Continuous Improvement journey is how to define “waste” via systems and processes.

August 1, 2011

Contract Packaging

The multifaceted benefits of sustainable packaging

The demand for sustainability in packaging has affected every aspect of packaging.

August 1, 2011