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of attaining 18 cycles per minute, the robot palletizes upto 35 cartons per minute. JMP Engineering, +64 9 8283304, www.jmpengineering.com.Skid-configuration palletizerThe robotic CPC palletizer features a skid configurationwith a Kawasaki industrial robot, pallet magazine andpallet conveyors attached to the main support frame.Prior to delivery, the robot is docked for transport, whilethe pallet conveyors are folded up around the palletmagazine and robot, permitting the unit to be transportedin a single 20-foot shipping container. The system canbe installed in four hours by a single engineer. Wiring forlight curtains is located inside the base frame. CapableCOVERYOUR ASSETS!1-800-328-8456 www.industrialnetting.comFree Sampleswith RackGuard Containment Netting• More economical than woven nets• Reduces damage• Improves safetyPlastic pallet manufacturing machineryThe Luminaplastic palletprocessingsystem enablessustainabledesign, manufacturingandproduction ofplastic pallets.As a turnkeymanufacturingprocess,the equipmentrequires minimal floor space to enable in-house creationof plastic pallets. The system produces any size palletin quantities from 150,000 to 800,000 pallets per yearfrom a single machine. Other features include the abilityto process either 100% recycled material or co-mingledresin using either structural foam or gas assist manufacturingmethods. Wilmington Machinery, 910-452-5090,www.wilmingtonmachinery.com.Optical positioning systemThe integration of an optical positioning solution withthe VisiblEdge RFID lift truck package enhances flexibilityand accuracy when tracking assets in place of,or in conjunction with, RFID portals or handhelds. Thesystem integrates RFID data collection with load locationinformation to support automatic receiving, staging orshipping. Data is sent to a backend WMS or ERP, withaccuracy to within 1 foot. Offered as a turnkey packagedsolution, the system combines RFID data collectiondevices, load detection sensors, and positioning datawith software. Rush Tracking Systems, 913-227-0922,www.rushtrackingsystems.com.Easily networked controllerThe ILC 170 ETH 2TX controller features two Ethernetports for easier networking in small applications. Thecontroller includes a built-in Ethernet switch, eliminatingthe need for a separate switch in certain applications andenabling daisy-chain connection of multiple controllers.An optional SD card memory provides program transferbetween controllers. Further, 512 KB on-board data andprogram memory and 48 KB retentive memory enhanceoperation. With eight digital inputs and four digital out-44 J UNE 2009 / MODERN MATERIALS HANDLING mmh.com