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Near Field Communication, or NFC, is a short-range wireless technology that is already used by consumers in Japan, South Korea and some European cities, mainly for inexpensive retail transactions and train rides. Reports that Apple might embed NFC chips in its upcoming iPads and iPhones has reinvigorated interest in the technology in the U.S. The technology NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and transfers data at up to 424Kbit/sec. over very short distances -- no more than 4 centimeters (about 1.6 inches). NFC operates as both "read" and "write" technology and works between a phone or other device and a

Global demand for packaging machinery is projected to expand 4.9 percent per year through 2010 to over $33 billion. Developing parts of the world will provide suppliers with some of the best sales opportunities going forward. Industrialization-related fixed investment activity, rising per capita incomes and growth in packaged goods production will all contribute to increases in equipment demand in these areas, most notably in Asia and Eastern Europe. China will record the largest gains of any national market, surpassing Japan to become the second largest market in the world behind the U.S. Sales conditions are also expected to be strong in India, Russia, Mexico,

Global demand for packaging machinery is projected to expand 4.9 percent per year through 2010 to over $33 billion. Developing parts of the world will provide suppliers with some of the best sales opportunities going forward. Industrialization-related fixed investment activity, rising per capita incomes and growth in packaged goods production will all contribute to increases in equipment demand in these areas, most notably in Asia and Eastern Europe. China will record the largest gains of any national market, surpassing Japan to become the second largest market in the world behind the U.S. Sales conditions are also expected to be strong in India, Russia, Mexico,