Jim ParsonsOEEClear hurdles, trim FATsWith expectations not only to accomplish more complex packaging tasks, but to do so at pace while meeting a looming date circled on your calendar, FATs are known anxiety-producers. Here’s how to take at least some of the stress out.June 17, 2015SoftwareATEX-compliant industrial flat panel computers and displays for global applicationsNematron CorporationNematron, a Division of Comark, is pleased to announce the completion of ATEX Zone 2 & 22 safety compliance testing on its iPC-Series industrial computers and M-Series industrial displays, the first in the industry to receive this certification.April 27, 2015Controls/MotionProgrammable controllers expand communication flexibilityAutomationDirectThe Productivity2000, the newest addition to AutomationDirect’s line of industrial controllers, is a modular, rack-based system with a full lineup of discrete, analog and specialty I/O modules.April 27, 2015Controls/MotionNew Safety Functions for B&R's Servo Drive FamilyB&R Industrial AutomationWith the release of SafeMOTION version 1.9, B&R has updated the safety functions for its ACOPOSmulti servo drive family.April 27, 2015SafetyDual discrete laser sensors precisely measure small featuresBanner Engineering Corp.Banner Engineering has expanded its L-GAGE® LE family of laser sensors with the LE250 and LE550 Dual Discrete laser sensors.April 23, 2015Machine DesignCap lining machine manufacturer switches to PC-based controlCanada-based MMC Packaging makes the switch from PLC to PC-based control for more processing power and flexibility from its controller platform.March 30, 2015Controls/MotionTimer relays with flexible in-line jumpers that eliminate discrete wiringWAGO CorporationWAGO’s 857 Series Timer Relays are just 6 mm wide and feature a flexible in-line jumper system, eliminating the need for discrete wiring.March 17, 2015Controls/MotionPosition switches for sealing jawsPHD, Inc.Switches are able to sense up to four jaw positions throughout the jaw travel.March 17, 2015SafetySafety light curtain with QR code supportOmron AutomationThe new F3SG-RA global safety light curtain comes with stickers in eight languages—English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, German and Italian.March 17, 2015HomeProcessing technology for energy recoverySyntegonThe new patented energy recovery concept for hot water shower sterilizers from Bosch Packaging Technology enables users to achieve significant energy savings in heating and cooling during the sterilization process.March 17, 2015Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesBusiness IntelligenceE-Commerce Challenges and Opportunities for Craft ProducersAs the e-commerce channel grows for craft beer and spirits, producers need to work through legal and logistical challenges to successfully deliver products to consumers’ doorsteps.ManagementMondi Cuts Supply Chain Emissions with Alberta Pulp Mill PurchaseBusiness IntelligenceCraft Producers Investing in Label PremiumizationPACK EXPOPACK EXPO East Continues Growth Trajectory With Largest Show to DatePACK EXPOCompact Monoblock Unscrambler