Originally Published PMPN October 2006
Web Sightings
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Avalon Vision Solutions
www.avalonvision.com
A vision systems provider recently launched an interactive forum through its Web site. The Machine Vision Forum is a blog that allows registered users to post questions and answers on subjects involving machine vision for plastic injection mold protection and other general applications. The blog was designed to foster dialogue among machine vision users. Other topics the company proposes for discussion include lighting and optics or methodology questions, hardware capability comparisons between different lines of vision system machines, and auctions between customers for replacement hardware and parts for machines offered by the company. The blog also features a keyword search engine. Blog users are asked to provide basic contact information to allow other users to contact them. An optional e-mail link to other users is provided for people who want quicker responses.
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MG America
www.mgamerica.com
A supplier of capsule-filling and end-of-line packaging equipment has redesigned its Web site to provide more-complete information about its machines that is easy to access. Color photos, design descriptions, and technical specifications are provided for the company’s cartoners, case packers, capsule fillers, ancillary capsule-filling equipment, and other machines. The site’s reference library of downloadable files and news and events sections are still being expanded. Links to the online service and support division, MG Techline, as well as the supplier’s parent company and other industry, links are also provided.A packaging supplier has expanded its Web site by adding a new section called Topics. The company specializes in airless packaging systems that are designed to prevent air from entering the dispenser, thereby protecting formulations from contamination. The new section presents the company’s pharmaceutical range of packaging options, including bottles and pouches and airless equipment. Through the Topics page, users can access product specifications for the Nova and Orion pouch system lines and the Albion piston system line, link to images of the airless machines, and download the machines catalog.
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Copac Inc.
www.copacinc.com
A company has launched its new Web site, which features vibrant photos and drop-down navigation tools all conveniently located at the top of the pages. The company, a printed-packaging solutions provider, offers a secure account-management tool called Customer Access through the site. The tool allows customers to release inventory from stock, check the status of their orders, and track shipments. The profile and capabilities pages provide illustrated information on the company’s products, services, and history.
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Pepperl+Fuchs
www.am.pepperl-fuchs.com
A designer and manufacturer of packaging and process automation equipment has redesigned its Web site with an emphasis on improving usability and ease of navigation. Scrolling has been minimized. The home page is clearly divided into three starting points: process automation, markets and applications, and factory automation. Each section has illustrated product and application information, news releases from that division, and literature and software downloads. Each section also links to an “Ask an Expert” feature that promises a personal response within one business day. Literature available includes a white paper on the packaging page called “Color-Blind No More: Contrast and Color Sensors Open Eyes to Packaging/Converting Applications” and a PDF brochure on the material-handling applications page called “Sensor Technology for the Material Handling Industry.” The Contact Us page provides links to ask questions and request quotes as well as to find general contact and shipping and warranty information. The page also has a “Where to Buy” feature with step-by-step instructions to locate factory automation distributors, a distributor inventory search engine, and product information.
If you would like a Web site to be considered for this feature or if you are interested in providing a review of a site that you have found useful, please send information to editor Daphne Allen at daphne.allen@cancom.com.
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