Rexroth has expanded its compact drive offerings, with the second generation EMC electromechanical cylinder. Featuring a hygienic design and IP65 protection class, they are suitable for applications with frequent cleaning cycles in the food industry. The new size EMC100-XC-2 increases the power density for feeding forces of up to 56 kN, particularly for applications in […]
Linear induction motors launch riders up Cedar Point’s Wicked Twister
The Wicked Twister at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is a unique take on a roller coaster. Instead of carrying riders up a hill, the ride uses a horizontal launch to propel riders up and down two 450° spiral towers. In the second installment in Design World’s Summer Tech Vacation video series, I spoke with […]
Plastic conveyor chains for safe transport
iwis drive systems, Indianapolis, is presenting SafeTopChain conveyor chains from Flexon for the first time at this year’s CeMAT in Hanover, Germany. The closed upper surface of these plastic chains guarantees the safe transportation of individual items and workpiece carriers in conveyor systems. The chains can be used in industrial automation or logistics systems, the […]
