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

Sponsored by Festo

CoDeSys Embedded Controller >>
Complete integration of Electronic Drives, Pneumatics and IO on the same platform making Festo's CPX-CEC, the complete automation solution. Operability with the CoDeSys platform makes programming, code-sharing, de-bugging and visualizations very easy.

Pneumatic Mini Slide >>
Festo's DGSL pneumatic actuator provides precise positioning and high load capacity in a compact, east to install package. With accuracy of 0.01mm, the DGSL is perfect for pick-and-place applications.

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.

VB12 - Economical, Universal and Flexible Valve Manifold >>
Up to 35 valves, one electrical connection and the proven poppet make the VB12 the choice for economical manifolds. Flexibility is at your fingertips with the use of cartridge fittings and single screw mounting.

Versatile Pneumatic Valve Manifold >>
Festo's VTSA pneumatic manifold offers the highest degree of flexibility in a valve manifold. Have it your way; 5/3, 3/2, Ethernet/IP, multi-pin, it’s all standard with the VTSA.

CalendarKeith's Travel Calendar

PMMI Mechatronics Workshop

January 10 - 11 | Chicago

ARC Forum / OMAC

February 7 - 10 | Orlando

PA Association of Career and Technology Administrators Conference

March 3 - 4 | Hershey, PA

PMMI Operations Conference

March 8 - 10 | Tampa

Packaging Automation Forum 2011

April 26 | Chicago

Interpack

May 12 - 18 | Dusseldorf

PackExpo

June 10, 2008

November 1 - 3 | Chicago

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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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