Abstract: An apparatus (10) for sorting and transferring an object (1), such as wrapped photographic film, between two or more positions has a object holder (12) having a means for grasping and releaseably mounting the object (1) thereto. The object holder (12) is mounted for translational movement along a generally oval path (14). The object holder mounted to a first moving conveyance (16) moves in synchronization with a second moving conveyance (22), picks up the object (1) from the first moving conveyance (16), and then selectively sorts and releases the object (1) at one of several predetermined number of stations S.sub.1, S.sub.2, S.sub.3.

Abstract: An apparatus for drilling holes in flexible materials used for flexographic printing includes a table which receives single sheets of flexible material which are to be drilled by a downwardly moveable drill. An optical mirror, TV-camera and monitor serve as viewing means to directly view the exact position on the surface of the material to be drilled. The optical mirror occupies a first position between the moveable drill and the flexible material, the first position being directly below the drill and directly above a target location on a single sheet. The optical mirror is retractable to a second position away from the path of the moveable drill, the optical mirror being replaced in the first position after the drilling is accomplished.