Capability and Complexity of Packaging Machine Designs

April 14, 2011
The capability (and complexity) of packaging machine designs have evolved over time and use multiple power supplies. A Control Design reader thinks that upgrading to newer, higher-efficiency power supplies that his company has heard about would be a good option. He understands that overall machine power consumption will be reduced, but are there any drawbacks in terms of cost, heat generation, form factor, flexibility or other areas?
The capability (and complexity) of packaging machine designs have evolved over time and use multiple power supplies. A Control Design reader thinks that upgrading to newer, higher-efficiency power supplies that his company has heard about would be a good option. He understands that overall machine power consumption will be reduced, but are there any drawbacks in terms of cost, heat generation, form factor, flexibility or other areas?

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