At every IMTS, manufacturers from around the globe announce new products and machinery for the machine-tool industry (and others that come to borrow the most adaptable technology). This year’s IMTS 2016 is no different. The show continues for two more days yet, but this is my last day reporting from Chicago before heading out. Here […]
Morning preview at IMTS 2016 for Wednesday September 14 — Global automation
The third day of IMTS 2016 is getting into full swing here at McCormick Place in Chicago. Today’s schedule is special in that a co-located summit on the IoT is taking place in Room W196-C. More specifically, this is a Global Automation & Manufacturing Summit held during Industrial Automation North America 2016 from the hosts of Hannover MESSE. In fact, the IIoT […]
IMTS 2016 for Monday September 12 — Fantastic innovation
At every IMTS, manufacturers from around the globe announce new products and machinery for the machine-tool industry (and others that come to borrow the most adaptable technology). This year’s IMTS 2016 is no different. Exciting news for end-of-arm tooling at IMTS 2016 What we’re seeing this first full day of the show is a lot of new […]
Redesigned linear stages improve designs by up to 98%
Aerotech’s PRO series industrial linear motor and ball-screw positioning stages are now available in new sizes and with new features and significantly improved performance. In addition to the performance and feature improvements, two new sizes were added to the PRO-LM (linear motor) series stage line – the PRO115LM and PRO190LM. Up to 98% improvement in […]
Mitutoyo releases latest generation of linear measurement scale
Mitutoyo now offers the ABSOLUTE AT1100, the latest generation of assembly-type linear measurement scale that incorporate Mitutoyo’s electromagnetic induction technology. This technology provides resistance against contaminants such as cutting fluids, oil and water. The ABS AT1100 will be on display in booth E-5215 from September 12-17 during the International Manufacturing & Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick […]
Steinmeyer Xi-Plus line of precision ball screws: Smoothest raceways ever deliver quiet performance
Steinmeyer now sells a new ball screw line called Xi-Plus. These screws feature the manufacturer’s smoothest raceway surface ever to get significantly quieter operation with reduced vibration for every application. More after the jump. Xi-Plus precision ball screws are manufactured in Germany like all Steinmeyer products. The ball screws undergo a proprietary finishing process that removes micron-sized defects […]
PTDA Business Index reveals flat growth for Power Transmission and Motion Control (PT/MC) Industry in 2Q 2016
The PTDA Business Index for 2Q2016 indicates flat growth with a reading of 50.4, slightly lower than the 50.9 reading in 1Q2016. The PTDA Business Index reading is lower than the June 2016 PMI Index of 52.6. Distributors reported an index reading of 53.7, signaling expansion. However, this is still down from a 1Q16 index of 56.9 […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) invites students to its third annual Manufacturing Day
Join Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) for its third annual Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 7th. Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) is celebrating manufacturing in America. The manufacturer will host two sessions (morning and afternoon) on that day — and it welcomes and encourages students and schools to attend. Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) is long-time supporter of FIRST Robotics and encourages FIRST […]
Linear and angular magnetic measurement for applications in hazardous areas (ATEX)
Some applications (such as the oil and gas industry and some chemical processing) need sensors that are ATEX-certified (ATmosphères Explosibles). The ATEX certification is used in the area of explosion protection. New sensor for applications in potentially explosive areas Designed by SIKO GmbH for use under ATEX conditions, the magnetic sensor MSK320SKF came about in the course of […]
New Thomson Web Video
Thomson Industries, Inc. has released an educational video that demonstrates how design engineers can synchronize multiple Thomson WhisperTrak actuators quickly and easily. These products are exceptionally quiet and boast a low sound level of less than 45 dBa, the same as an average library. “Once the actuators are installed and fully retracted, you only need […]