 |
| The source for the latest
Packaging news and product information.
|
April 16, 2009
|
|
Laser Displacement Sensors…How they Work and
How to Use Them
KEYENCE LK-G CCD Laser Displacement Sensors measure height, position,
thickness, warpage, profile, runout, and vibration on any
material/surface. They also measure fast moving, vibrating or rotating
objects. How do they work? How can you use them? What are the technical
factors that contribute to their accuracy, linearity and repeatability?
This 14 page illustrated book contains details on triangulation
principles, received light intensity and waveform, optical design,
measurement capabilities, measuring different surfaces and lots more. More info
|
|
|
|
|
Active RFID in China
The US and China vie for the title of the world's largest RFID
market, this year seeing them level pegging with $1.3 billion of
business, which is looking to quintuple in the next ten years. In 2007,
the IDTechEx Knowledgebase of over 3,500 RFID projects in 109 countries
added 156 new RFID projects in the US. China was number two by this
measure, with 105 projects, which though fewer in number, were larger in
size. In the US, much of the RFID use consists of active RFID where
there is a battery in the tag. Examples are tracking military assets and
Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) for staff and assets in hospitals. By
contrast, China has been pre-eminent in using passive tags, notably
contactless ID and payment cards, tickets and tagging of library books.
However, RFID is a government priority in China, both to create a new
industry supplying RFID and to see greater use of it in order to
increase the competitiveness of the nation. To these ends, active RFID
is now a priority as well.
|
|
|
|
|
EPA Gives RFID Thumbs
Up
The U.S. EPA has commented that RFID may be an invaluable tool in
solving critical environmental issues. The agency's studies concluded
any such concern was negligible. In fact, Angie Leith, EPA senior policy
analyst, said the agency currently has no interest in regulating this
fast-growing technology. Potential environmental benefits of RFID use
identified through research include reducing millions of tons of waste
each year, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, preventing hazardous
waste problems and saving significant amounts of energy.
|
|
|
|
|
Flexible Packaging Market Grows to
$25.6 Billion
Sales of flexible packaging rose to $25.6 billion in 2007. The
latest increase continues a decade-long compound annual growth rate of 4
percent, according to the 2008 State of the Industry Report published by
Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Linthicum, Md. Flexible packaging
also represents about 18 percent of sales in the $135 billion packaging
industry and remains the second largest packaging segment in the United
States. Not surprisingly, 85 percent of survey participants rank raw
material cost and availability as the "most important" issue for 2008,
followed by labor, competition, imports and economy/interest
rates.
|
|
|
|
|
Rapid Fill® Packaging System
DANBURY, CT: Packaging operations now have a faster and more
effective void-fill solution with the Rapid Fill® system from Sealed
Air. The new automated system inflates a void-fill bag within an
enclosed carton, offering maximum protection by minimizing movement of
the package's contents. Available in six different sizes to meet a wide
range of void-fill needs, Rapid Fill® air bags have a one-way valve
that allows air in but not out. The system enables a single operator to
easily clip the Rapid Fill® air bag to the inside corner of the
carton, fold the carton flaps, and send it through the case sealer. The
carton briefly stops while traveling through the sealer, where air is
automatically injected through the carton and into the air bag. The
Rapid Fill® system uses sensory technology to measure the exact
amount of air needed to fill the void in the carton before it continues
through the case sealer and down the conveyor line. The minimal amount
of operator involvement required to run the Rapid Fill® system
increases productivity while decreasing the risk of damage. ---
Sealed Air Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
Sensor-Based RFID Forklift Systems
LOWELL, MA: Sensor-based RFID Forklift System automatically records
an RFID tagged pallet's exact storage location during handling and
slotting processes, without requiring the operator to initiate
traditional manual data collection methods, resulting in superior
accuracy and efficiency throughout the supply chain. New or existing
forklifts can be retrofitted to work with the M/A-COM Technology
Solutions sensor-based RFID Forklift System. The system utilizes an
acoustic sensor, broad beam antenna and controller logic to identify an
RFID pallet tag after it has been loaded onto the forklift. The System
then identifies a pallet storage location, utilizing a narrow beam
antenna, laser-height sensor and controller logic to confirm that the
specific pallet has been picked up or dropped off at that location.
These slotting transactions are fed to the enterprise system via WiFi
connectivity. --- M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
Thermal Transfer Labeling System
CARLISLE, PA: MARKINGenius all new, high-speed desktop thermal
printer for industrial labels is ten times faster than a regular plotter
system and can be quickly installed on your PC via LTP or USB ports.
Using thermal transfer technology to produce identification and labeling
media for wire marking, terminal blocks, cables, tubing, panel building
components and equipment of all types, the MARKINGenius prints True Type
fonts in black and over 4,000 other colors. This system is also capable
of printing Clipart images, drawings and bitmaps down to very small
dimensions. One of the main features of the MARKINGenius is its speed.
There is no warming up or positioning process. For example, to print
1000 wire or terminal block labels with 8 characters takes one hour
using a plotter, but with the MARKINGenius, the same task can be
accomplished in just over six minutes. Printed markers are available for
immediate use since the deposited pigment from the ribbon dries the
moment it is printed. This saves the user time because the markers can
be installed without having to wait for the ink to dry. ---
Automation Systems Interconnect
|
|
|
|
|
 QC Industries - Low-Profile Belt
Conveyors
Automation Series conveyors offer high speeds with a
single-piece extruded aluminum frame and feature tool-less belt
changes, unique rotatable drives, and rotate-to-replace drive
bearings.
 RAVAS USA, LLC - iForks, New
Generation Scale Forks for Forklift Trucks
RAVAS, The Mobile Scale Company, introduces iForks, the first
completely wireless scale forks for forklift trucks, reach trucks and
narrow aisle trucks.
 For other free Packaging Equipment
& Supplies product demos, visit www.industrialproductdemos.com.
View product videos for Bagging Equipment, Case Sealers, Labeling
Equipment, Labels, Marking Equipment, and more!
|
|
|
|
|
|
To Subscribe to this eNewsletter, CLICK
HERE
This eNewsletter was sent to: #email#
To Unsubscribe CLICK HERE
Copyright 2009
New Equipment Digest Magazine
Penton Media, Inc.
1300 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-696-7000
|
|
|