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Part Finishing and the New RoHS and ELV Directives The compliance of popular plated finishes is often in question; manufacturers should reexamine their options and prepare for change. Good communication and planning can help to mitigate the potential effects of these new regulations. Learn more Integrated Building Monitoring and Control A building controls network at the Philips Semiconductors plant in Albuquerque, NM, has dramatically improved both safety and security by replacing disparate systems with a single interface. Learn more Equipment Troubleshooting: Equipment Can't Talk Back But People Should When equipment fails, take the time to conduct a thorough troubleshooting and failure analysis effort to determine the real human performance root causes that often are the reasons underlying equipment problem(s). Learn more A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Information Flow Using an integrated control architecture to integrate plant floor controls and top floor business systems enables manufacturers to make good business decisions. Learn more UPS Backup Powers Station During Katrina A Baton Rouge, LA television station was able to provide uninterrupted, round-the-clock news coverage during Hurricane Katrina, thanks to an advanced VSSDC flywheel power system from Pentadyne Power Corp. Learn more Packaging For Sales and Savings Factors as varied as home improvement TV shows, the rise of big-box retailers, and consumer demand for more appealing and more functional packaging all contribute to the packaging challenges facing material handling today. Learn more Lead Screw Allows Creation of Quick, Cost-Effective Case Packer RPT Motion teamed up with Kerk Motion Products, a manufacturer of non-ball lead screws, for a challenging retrofit project involving a tissue manufacturer whose operation was getting bottlenecked at the case packing stage. Learn more Robotics Provides 114-Yr-Old Manufacturer 55% Productivity Gain A robotic palletizing solution from FKI Logistex adds staffing and production flexibility, avoids worker injuries, and yields floor-space savings. Learn more In-Mold Labeling Delivers Superior Design, Cost Savings Proprietary technology from Avery Dennison enables in-mold labeling without mold modification, creating more attractive and durable products at lower cost. Learn more New for 2006: The Warehouse Management RFP Template Selecting the right WMS solution for your unique business is critical to your company's future success. Learn more |
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