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    <title>Conveying, handling and end-of-line equipment latest news on Manufacturingtalk</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Robots change end-of-arm tooling much quicker</title>
      <description>Schubert claimed that its automated method for coupling tools to its TLM robots typically reduces machine resetting time by as much as 8 min and cuts control failures.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Schubert UK Ltd</category>
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      <title>3D vision-based robot speeds handling</title>
      <description>A 3D vision-based robot automation system performs, for example, gripping of complex shapes and profiles, picking at variable heights and enhanced inspection and defect rejection.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RTS Flexible Systems</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rts/rts114.html</link>
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      <title>UV adhesive holds opaque RFID tags securely</title>
      <description>A specialised UV adhesive process has been developed to provide robust adhesion on a variety of opaque substrates for RFID tags used in harsh industrial environments.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Intertronics</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/icy/icy137.html</link>
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      <title>Packaging robots near automatic tool change</title>
      <description>Schubert has developed automated method for coupling tools to its TLM robots and is closer to achieving automatic tool change facility on its machines.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Schubert UK Ltd</category>
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      <title>Linx code printer reduces solvent consumption</title>
      <description>Linx Printing Technologies said that its latest continuous ink jet printer range can reduce solvent consumption by up to 40% while maintaining excellent reliability.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Linx Printing Technologies</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lnx/lnx152.html</link>
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      <title>Lantech system locks load to a pallet</title>
      <description>A load locking system from Lantech that locks a load to a pallet with a cable of film rolled into the bottom wraps and placed below the deck of the pallet now has a wider range of pallet heights.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Lantech</category>
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      <title>Robot picks and places 3kg at 110 picks/min</title>
      <description>Robots offer increased speed, higher payload and a smaller footprint, while the average cycle time performance has improved by over 20%, resulting in 110 picks/min at 3kg.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>ABB Robotics</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/abd/abd199.html</link>
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      <title>Heavy-duty conveyor avoids pallets contacting</title>
      <description>A heavy-duty conveyor system suitable for handling pallets of various dimensions and weights up to 1000kg precisely controls pallets and ensures there is no contact between them.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>European Conveyor Systems</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eop/eop108.html</link>
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      <title>Hygienic vertical scoop belting saves downtime</title>
      <description>To reduce decontamination downtime, hygienic vertical scoop belting has no pins, hinges and link joints to catch and foster bacteria growth.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Automation Supplies</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ahp/ahp123.html</link>
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      <title>Robotic grippers streamline palletising</title>
      <description>Designed to streamline the automation of depalletising applications, a robotic gripper system can secure handling and depositing of layers of products, with or without shrink wrap.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>KUKA Automation + Robotics</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kuk/kuk190.html</link>
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      <title>Patent awarded for innovative marking</title>
      <description>A patent has been awarded to new transparent marking pigment, activated by low-power CO2 laser, for application on clear films or substrates.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>DataLase</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/srw/srw206.html</link>
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      <title>Designing for environmental material handling</title>
      <description>Saving energy at every step is possible with today's innovative vacuum technology for your consumer goods manufacturing says Hala El Sheemy from PIAB.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>PIAB</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pia/pia130.html</link>
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      <title>CO2 laser marks PET bottles legibly</title>
      <description>CO2 laser coders for marking PET bottles has specific wavelength properties to guarantee perfectly legible contrast print and operates at temperatures up to 35 deg C.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Imaje UK</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/imb/imb145.html</link>
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      <title>Palletisation upgrade for Scottish drinks company</title>
      <description>Excel Automation has been contracted to upgrade the palletisation and automatic despatch facilities of Scottish drinks company Chivas Brothers.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Excel Automation</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/exc/exc108.html</link>
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      <title>Range of conveyor belts for panel board products</title>
      <description>Habasit Rossi has developed a range of conveyor belts for panel board products such as particleboard, MDF/HDF, OSB, LVL and plywood. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Habasit Rossi</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hnb/hnb108.html</link>
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      <title>Lifters with range of fully-powered attachments</title>
      <description>Packline has introduced the CPS series of stainless steel lifters with secondary electric feed function to power attachments and auxiliary equipment.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Packline</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pbl/pbl100.html</link>
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      <title>Transdev announce new service levels</title>
      <description>Attachment chain service is restructured with increased inventory, faster assembly turnaround and a realigned price structure</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Transmission Developments</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/tri/tri115.html</link>
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      <title>Aerotech launch linear positioning stages</title>
      <description>Aerotech's ATS115 and ATS165 linear positioning stages are competitively priced for high performance medium precision applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Aerotech</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/aro/aro152.html</link>
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      <title>Metal Detectable Engineering Plastic</title>
      <description>E-Components and Chains Limited of Pocklington UK are pleased to announce the launch of their Detectamet Metal Detectable Engineering Plastic Detectathene.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>E-Components and Chains</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/epo/epo141.html</link>
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      <title>ELAU Appoints Barr and Paatz</title>
      <description>Barr and Paatz of Totnes, Devon has been appointed UK systems integrator for robot solutions, by the world's largest and fastest-growing automation supplier for packaging machinery, ELAU.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Barr and Paatz</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/baj/baj113.html</link>
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      <title>Sigpack Systems meets the challenge</title>
      <description>A specialty pharmaceutical company making women's healthcare and dermatological products has adopted Sigpack Systems' state of the art packaging machinery to meet rising production demands.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Sig Pack Services</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/syz/syz102.html</link>
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      <title>Shrink wrapping benefits discussed</title>
      <description>Over the years there has been much debate about the advantages and disadvantages of shrink-wrapping versus corrugated board.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Aetna (UK)</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ayk/ayk163.html</link>
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      <title>Pneu-Power for 101 extraction and Conveying</title>
      <description>The Beckair Pneu-Power is a bladeless, motorless fan which provides either powerful vacuum or powerful flow for extracting and conveying all kinds of materials.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Beckair</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bwf/bwf100.html</link>
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      <title>Gebhardt conveyors on show in Dubai</title>
      <description>Gebhardt Fordertechnik and its UK partner European Conveyor Systems are joining forces to make maximum impact at the Materials Handling and Logistics Exhibition in Dubai next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>European Conveyor Systems</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eop/eop104.html</link>
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      <title>Conveyor system sparkles</title>
      <description>European Conveyors Systems has completed the installation of an automated system for the order picking and despatch areas in a new 6000m distribution centre</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>European Conveyor Systems</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eop/eop105.html</link>
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