Abstract: The present invention pertains to hinge lid packages, for example cigarette packages, with features that reduce the force required to open and close the package, keep the lid tightly closed when not in use and/or improve the luxurious feel of the package during opening and closing, in comparison to similar packages that do not include these features.

Abstract: A system for probing circuit elements, includes a panel fixture, probe holder and stage. The fixture has a platen surface to support a work piece having work piece surface. The work piece surface is substantially parallel to the platen surface and has a target element thereon. The probe holder is configured to support a probe for detecting a characteristic of the target element. A stage rotates the probe holder about an axis substantially orthogonal to the platen surface, to align the probe with probe locations associated with the circuit element, so that the characteristic of the circuit element can detected by the probe. Fixturing motion can be optimized for efficient work piece manufacturing. Calibration and vision subassemblies are also provided.