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

Sponsored by Festo

EGSK/P - Compact PRecision Electric Actuator >>
Festo's new EGSP/EGSK electric actuators provide precision in a compact package. Great for end-of-arm/ 7th axis robot applications as well as short-stroke precise positioning to ±3 micron.

VUVG - The new value standard in valves >>
The VUVG line of directional control valves from Festo are designed to provide higher performance in a smaller, more compact package. The interchangeable electrical connection, captured screws, and robust manifold simplify installation.

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.

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.

DGC/EGC - 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.

For more information:
www.festo.com/us/egc
www.festo.com/us/dgc

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Category: Ethics


It's a New Year - What sort of customer will you be?

December 18, 2009

It's late December, and when the Christmas rush is over, our thoughts may turn to resolutions for the new year. I have a suggestionthat you might want to consider. Resolve to become a better customer....
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License to lie and steal

September 19, 2009

Corruption in business and government is becoming so widespread that we no longer recognize it when we see it. Our younger generation has become so jaded by what they've seen growing up, that my generation and theirs will probably disagree about what are acceptable and ethical practices. This past week, I experienced two major communications companies either lying to me or stealing from me. But what is worse, both companies...
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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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