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 […]
Industry news
Bosch Rexroth Miniature Ball Rail® System
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 […]
New Thomson MS46 Positioning Slides
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, […]
Fourth Straight Year of Growth for Bosch Rexroth
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 […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Appoints Ringball Corporation Exclusive Canadian Master Distributor
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 […]
Rapid-and-Reduced Cost Delivery Program
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 […]
Positioning Slides for Lighter Loads
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 […]
MD&M Expo sets its stage out East
From June 11 through June 14, 2007, the Jacobs K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY was crowded with engineers, quality control specialists, manufacturing executives, and others for the Medical Design & Manufacturing East Conference and Exposition. Attendees had the chance to see new-to-market products, as well as the latest advances in plastics/disposables; testing […]
Global Semicon Automation Partnership
Pleasanton, CA – The Bosch Rexroth Corporation announced it will provide precision linear motion solutions for a leading semiconductor automation company located in Fremont, CA, with manufacturing in Asia. Under the agreement implemented from its Technology Center West in Pleasanton, CA, Bosch Rexroth will supply Ball Rail linear motion guides with cleanroom greases. Also in […]
Miniature Slides For Linear Motion Applications
SKF® miniature slides deliver high carrying capacity, smooth motion, and precision guidance for linear motion applications requiring short strokes. Their compact dimensions ideally suit the smallest design eAnvelopes. Typical applications include a wide range of equipment and devices in the fiber optics, medical, pneumatics, semiconductor, microassembly, and electronics industries, among others. These miniature slides are […]