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MILWAUKEE, Wi – PACK EXPO this year, Rockwell Automation (Booth No. N-4457) will demonstrate how its wide range of integrated control and information systems can provide manufacturers with significant productivity and cost savings benefits while helping OEMs enhance their competitive position. With a “What Matters” theme, the Rockwell Automation booth will explore issues that are […]

New sizes for constant natural frequency mounts As a result of their embedded internal gaps and supports, the Series V10Z24 constant natural frequency type mounts, will increase their stiffness proportionally with an applied load for better machine support. The V10Z24M10040LD handles 400-1,000 lbs, the V10Z24M10040HD handles 700-1,900 lbs, and the V10Z24-575175 is for equipment to […]

SPS/IPC/Drives show in Nürnburg is a break out show!  Today I spent the majority of the day walking the show and here is what left an impression: Dozens of companies showing and demonstrating drives and motion controls.  It reminds me of the Tokyo System Fair that I attended ten years ago in which company after […]

Wow! What a show. I thought is was crowded yesterday, but by mid-morning most hallways were so packed, you almost felt you were at a sporting event! Surprises coming from companies not usually known for having motion products such as motors/drives/controllers/software, are now bringing it out at the SPS show. Pilz, known as a world […]

Charlotte, NC – Bosch Rexroth has recently expanded its offering of miniature Ball Rail® Systems. The new offering now covers sizes 7, 9, 12, 15 and 20 in the standard version and sizes 9, 12 and 15 in the wide version. Single-piece profiled rails up to 2000 mm in length simplify assembly, with stainless steel […]

WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson introduces MS46 Series Positioning Slides – the most cost-effective, versatile and modular line of premium positioning slides available today.  Unlike competitive products that are limited by fixed slide lengths, MS46 positioning slides are available in virtually any desired length, allowing users to design their machine to meet the application needs, […]

Lohr, Germany – Bosch Rexroth AG, parent company of Bosch Rexroth Corporation (Hoffman Estates, IL www.boschrexroth-us.com), increased sales in 2006 by 7.1 percent to approximately $6.2 billion (4.9 billion Euros). The company achieved this growth in all technology fields and in all regions. Under the brand name of Rexroth, the company offers all drive and […]

Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee® guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, has appointed Ringball Corporation as the Canadian Master Distributor for its full line of linear motion products.The exclusive agreement also includes Ringball distribution of HepcoMotion® product lines. With five Ringball branches and their network of authorized […]

WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson introduces Bearings Now! – a new inventory program that promises same day and next day shipping, from local inventory, on most Thomson Ball Bushing Bearing products. Inventory is available from three strategic locations throughout the United States. The goal is reduced delivery time and shipping costs to distributor locations across […]

The MS46 positioning slides are lightweight, come in almost any length, and handle light to medium loads. Strokes are to 1634 mm (64 in.), with a load capacity to 330 N (74 lbf). The slides are available in pre-loaded ballscrew, lead screw, and belt-drive methods of linear actuation. Belt-drive models allow twice the slide length […]