TDR Sensors Monitor Corn Surge Hoppers Monitoring the continuously changing level of corn in the surge hopper of an ethanol production facility can be challenging, since the environment is very dusty. Guided wave radar is unaffected by dusty environments... Learn more
Switch from CMM to Optical Scanner Saves Inspection Time Centrax, producer of gas turbines and turbine components, has reduced the time required to inspect turbine blades 97% by switching from a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to the Maxos optical scanning system. Learn more
Foam Tubes Help Sign Maker Cut Packaging Costs Instapak foam packaging is helping a neon sign maker protect its custom-made products during shipment worldwide while saving on packaging material costs. . . Learn more
Job Shop Gives Abrasive Waterjet High Marks A precision abrasive waterjet cutting system,originally purchased to cut laminated panels, has increased productivity and opened up new markets for a full-service job shop. . . Learn more
Forklift Scales Promote Safer Trucking When palletized distribution network PalletForce decided to improve its process for weighing loads, it tested 7 different designs of forklift truck scales before selecting scales from Avery Weigh-Tronix. . . Learn more
Pushback Pallet Racks Call for Better Training Proper training prevents forklift and pallet rack damage on pushback rack systems that maximize warehouse storage and selectivity. . . Learn more
Toolholder Improves Productivity, Ergonomics Implementing a more reliable toolholding system for its milling machine operation has yielded major benefits for a global aerospace product provider. . . Learn more
Efficiency for Small Container Blow Molding An experienced blow molding processing system manufacturer has turned its attention to overcoming challenges in blow molding small containers at high speeds. . . Learn more
Video Surveillance Solution Protects Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport A fuel tank farm asset at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport is being protected from potential threats and unwanted events by a powerful wide area surveillance system. . . Learn more
Load Cells Play Role in Protecting Our Troops Our soldiers are a little bit safer, thanks to a protection system tested with a rod-end tension load cell designed by Futek and installed on the Army's Humvees. . . Learn more
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