At IMTS 2012, igus® launched a new cable management solution called Liftband, a modular chain strip designed for extremely high vertical travel applications in which space is limited. The Liftband system comprises three basic elements: straight and curved polymer strips and clip-on cable clamps. The connected strip segments determine the basic shape of the whole […]
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Large Aperture Rotary Tables In Medical Research Tomography Applications
In the study of human diseases and potential treatments, small animal models play a crucial role in bridging the gap between in vitro and in vivo studies. When considering imaging techniques for small animal studies, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is well suited to the measurement of highly specific molecular interactions (e.g., glucose uptake, target-receptor binding, […]
Fabco-Air’s Pneumatic Linear Slides Catalog
Catalog of linear slides includes pick-and-place units, thrusters, and thin parts placers. A quick reference guide facilitates product selection. Comprehensive engineering data simplifies sizing and options selection while assuring that application performance requirements can be met. Models are offered in a broad range of sizes for lightweight to heavy-duty applications. Guide shaft diameters range from […]
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Introduces The BGS04 Linear Rail System
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces the BGS04 Linear Rail System—the first model in a linear rail platform designed specifically for high moment loads. The roll, pitch, and yaw moment load capability of the BGS04 allows the system to maintain tight accuracy and repeatability even in applications requiring significant cantilevered loading. At the heart of the BGS04 […]
HELUKABEL® USA will feature cable solutions at IMTS
Representatives from HELUKABEL® USA will be in attendance at the 29th International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, IL from September 10-15, 2012 to discuss their cable solutions for the manufacturing industry. HELUKABEL® USA will be exhibiting within the Industrial Automation North America Pavilion at booth E-4256 located in the East Building of McCormick Place. […]
Bishop-Wisecarver President To State Workforce Investment Board
Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation® President Pamela Kan will appear on KCBS radio to discuss the state of California’s workforce, the role of manufacturing in reviving the economy, and her recently announced appointment to Gov. Jerry Brown’s California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB). The interview airs live at 9:20 a.m. Aug. 31 on San Francisco Bay Area stations 740 […]
High-flex control cables available with 600-volt UL AWM compliance
igus® has significantly upgraded two of its top-selling cables designed for flexing applications on automated machinery. Chainflex® CF5 control cables and shielded CF6 cables now comply with 600-volt AWM styles. The new, improved cables are available immediately from stock and at the same price as before. By increasing the operating voltage to 600 volts, CF5 […]
LINEARSTEP series stepper motor for direct linear motions
Nippon Pulse’s LINEARSTEP series, which are permanent magnet type stepper motors that allow linear motions even without using any mechanical transformers. The linear stepper series offers a simple motion at a lower price than that of traditional linear motion systems and conventional rotary stepper motors. The product has various customizable options including bipolar or unipolar […]
Heason Technology’s economically priced motorized positioning stages
The range of stepper motor driven miniature positioning stages from Heason Technology are economically priced and suit various low-cost applications in laboratory and research. The modular and comprehensive range is also ideally suited for medium precision use and includes rotary, linear, goniometer as well as vertical elevation stages along with DSP controlled microstepping drives. Featuring up […]
LEE LINEAR’s Cost-Effective Assemblies and Systems Offer High Performance
LEE LINEAR® offers combinations of individual shafts and rail components. Their pre-engineered systems save time and money while delivering the reliable performance associated with the LEE LINEAR® name. LEE LINEAR® offers ready-to-mount linear systems that can be easily incorporated in almost all drive control applications. U.S. manufactured aluminum shaft support rails in standard lengths of […]