News of the NWPCA Pallet Design System™, LoadSync©, FastenerSync© and other output examples and how-to's.
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PDS Version 6.1 Product Release (Jan 2020)
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Administration
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1/13/2020
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PDS release V6.1 features increased performance for panel deck pallets. Example schematic included
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PDS Version 6.0 Product Release (Sept 2019)
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Administration
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1/13/2020
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PDS 6.0 Unit Load for Boxes is the most advanced tool in the world that considers the interaction between wooden pallets and corrugated boxes. The tool takes technology normally associated with space flight, race cars, and jet engines, and uses it to gain insight into wooden pallets and corrugated boxes.
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PDS Version 5.7 Product Release (May 2019)
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Administration
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5/29/2019
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The new structural analysis in the Pallet Design System™ V5.7© is the most advanced in its 34-year history. Improvements in the accuracy and reliability of block-class pallet structural analysis; Block dimensions are now drawn in order of width, length and height in the Pallet Specification and Production Order.
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White Paper: PDS Reduces Manufacturing Costs
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Administration
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9/14/2018
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"ACHIEVING THE PERFECT PRODUCTION BALANCE" Reducing Manufacturing Costs While Building A Better Pallet. 12-page white paper highlight how the use of PDS can reduce manufacturing costs.
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PDS Version 5.4 Product Release (March 2018)
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Administration
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3/2/2018
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The release of Pallet Design System™ V5.4© provides pallet specifications and analysis results in multiple languages: Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish.
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PDS Version 5.3 Product Release (Sept 2017)
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Administration
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9/15/2017
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NWPCA’s Pallet Design System™ (Version 5.3) contains major changes and advancements including:
- Safe maximum loads in all support conditions now consider strength of connections
- Safe maximum loads now consider compression strength
- Remanufactured pallets with recycled notched stringers can now be analyzed (all except RAL and 4 Corner)
- Pallets with strapping slots can now be analyzed
- An advanced quantitative analysis for lateral collapse resistance during transit is available
- Automated calculation of stacking patterns or custom positioning of individual containers by user.
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Guide to PDS Report, Block-Class Pallet
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Administration
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12/8/2015
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The PDS Pallet Specification Sheet provides complete details on pallet design, dimensions of all components, and specs for all materials used in construction. Metric.
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Guide to PDS Report, Stringer-Class
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12/8/2015
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The PDS Pallet Specification Sheet provides complete details on pallet design, dimensions of all components, and specs for all materials used in construction.
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PDS Printout, Stringer-Class Pallet
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Administration
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12/8/2015
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History of The Pallet Design System™ Link
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Administration
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11/25/2015
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Article by John McLeod, Director of The Pallet Design System™, providing background on the development of the PDS software program and future developments.
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LoadSync™ Newsletter (June 2013)
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Administration
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11/19/2014
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Newsletter intended to keep Users informed about issued related to LoadSync™ and its integration with The Pallet Design System™.
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FastenerSync™ Newsletter (March 2014)
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Administration
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10/28/2014
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Newsletter intended to keep Users informed about FastenerSync™ and its integration with the Pallet Design System™ and the Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets.
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