On The Edge with Keith Campbell
Vision and Leadership for Packaging
On The Edge with Keith Campbell

Sponsored by Festo

May Product of the Month - CMMx-AS >>
Built-in Motion Control and Easy Commissioning
The CMMS-AS/CMMP-AS intelligent digital servos from Festo are designed to be easy to start up and operate. Singleaxis motion control included, we include sizing and operation software to ideally match these servos to our actuators.

Video: Multiple delta robots for high-precision applications >>
Video shows a high-precision robotic assembly operation consisting of two Tripod robots, a rotary table, and a load-unload unit, all controlled by Festo electric and pneumatic products.

FESTO'S PRODUCT of the MONTH - EGC and DGC >>
Electric or Pneumatic Actuation-Your Choice! The EGC and DGC actuators are designed with the same external dimensions, for easy selection of the right motion technology for your applications. Mix and match actuators with Festo, to combine the right performance with the right price.

EGC Electric Actuator >>
The EGC is designed for high dynamic speeds and high rigidity. Mount your motor to any of the four corners without a specific order code, thanks to our through-hole design. This modular actuator can be used with third party motors or as a complete system provided by one source - Festo.

DGC Pneumatic Actuators >>
All DGC actuators offer improved bearing quality, higher load values and torque capacity, compared with previous rodless actuators. With multiple mid-stop positions, greater power density, faster, installation, and optimized mounting options, the DGC has the right combincation of convenience and low cost.

CalendarKeith's Travel Calendar

Packaging Automation Forum 2010

May 4 | Chicago

PA Association of Workforce Investment Boards

June 16 - 18 | State College, PA

PA Association of Career & Technical Administrators

July 29 | State College, PA

PackExpo

November 1 - 3 | Chicago

Hannover Fair

June 5, 2008

April 19 - 21 | Hannover, Germany

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Keith Campbell
About Keith Campbell
Leaders learn from the past while looking to the future - and bring both to bear on the here and now. This is the philosophy that has steered Keith Campbell's 30+ years in manufacturing. It has worked for him in operations, maintenance, engineering, R&D, education, consulting and professional organizations--and now he's putting it to work for you--taking you to the edge of his thoughts on packaging operations.
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