Abstract: A system, method and apparatus is disclosed for pushing coupons and marketing materials via mobile device application to consumers during buying decisions (as they shop), during the purchasing decision (marketing at the point decision); at or immediately before checkout of a retail outlet (confirming price accuracy and efficiently checking out the consumer The mobile device application can also collect purchasing information for future marketing and coupon offers related to the consumer's purchasing selections.

Abstract: The machine control system for a multi-spindle machine (10) includes a controller (42). The controller is operative to avoid machine down time by shutting down operation of the main drive motor (12) of the multi-spindle machine responsive to malfunctions as detected by a plurality of sensors. A controller is also readily programmable to modify the high and low shift points to optimize cycle times. The controller is further connectable to an administrative workstation (188) which includes a database (190) for producing a variety of analytical reports related to performance of the machine.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting stock includes a stock forming machine (10), a stock feeder which feeds stock into the stock forming machine, and a stock detector (32). The stock detector includes a housing (34), which includes a bore (42). The housing further includes a face (50) adjacent said bore. The stock detector further includes a piston (54), which is slidably mounted in the bore, and which is moved in the bore by the stock. The bore further includes a fluid filled chamber (74), which is located between the piston and the face. The pressure of the fluid within the chamber is increased when the piston is moved by the stock towards the face, and this increase in pressure in the chamber causes the piston to decelerate. The stock detector further includes a sensor (88) which is positioned in the housing adjacent the bore, for detecting the movement of the piston.