AGR series motorized rotary stages offer significant improvements in speed, load capacity, and long-term positioning performance versus previous generations of worm-gear-drive stages. The AGR stages address a wide range of applications for general purpose positioning in laboratory and industrial uses. Innovative Gear Design A unique preloading scheme avoids changing wear characteristics, allowing orders of magnitude […]
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Quicksnap from igus facilitates simple installation and detachment of small Energy Chains
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – January 23, 2007 – The Quicksnap accessory from igus® Inc., the industry-leading developer of Energy Chain® cable carriers and iglide® plastic bearings, facilitates simple and fast installation and detachment of small Energy Chains. Quicksnap is affixed to the stationary point using a screw. A plastic tab extends over the end of the […]
Start saving with a free, on-site efficiency consultation
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Saving time and money in today’s uncertain economy is vital for engineering companies. To help its customers cut costs, igus® is offering free, on-site value analysis visits for cost reductions. An igus expert is available to review your bearing application on-site and recommend the most effective motion-control solution from its line of […]
Cognex Introduces Cost Savings Advisor Online Tool
Cognex® Corporation (NASDAQ – CGNX) announces the availability of a new on-line tool to help manufacturers understand the benefits that can be achieved through the use of machine vision and industrial identification. “In these difficult economic times, optimizing product quality and reducing manufacturing costs is more important than ever. Our new Cost Savings Advisor makes […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Appoints New VP of Operations
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced it has appointed Mike Citro, a 40-year veteran in the profession, VP of Operations. Citro will lead the company’s manufacturing, quality, purchasing and engineering teams. With an emphasis on Continuous Improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing operations, he will identify opportunities to continually improve and implement strategies […]
AquaGard™ Stainless Steel Conveyor
Dorner’s new AquaGard stainless steel conveyor can sustain speeds up to an industry-leading 260 feet-per-minute. It delivers best-in-class transfers and easy automation for baked goods, snack foods and confectionaries. AquaGard is an ideal solution for some applications in the fruit, vegetable, non-protein ready-to-eat, protein-packed snack, pharmaceutical, medical, and personal care industries. Pre-engineering and the use […]
EtherCAT Devices Receive Data and Power Over a single Ethernet Cable
The “Power over EtherCAT” enhancement makes use of IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) function and can be implemented with commercially available chips. Power over EtherCAT suits encoders or linear position sensors, which can now be designed to connect to EtherCAT and be powered using a single, standard Ethernet cable. Stub lines and star topology together […]
The Largest Plastic Cable Carrier in the World
The new Energy Chain® E4.350 is wear proof, maintenance free and resistant to seawater and mineral oil. It was developed for environmentally harsh situations such as those encountered on offshore oil-drilling platforms. E4.350 can move nearly 50 feet up and down, which guarantees any heavy hydraulic cables are protected and guided when a drilling rig […]
MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine […]
Needle Bearing Cam Followers
Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components announces a new line of high carbon steel needle bearing sealed cam followers, identified as the BBXCAM-CN… Series. They feature hardened and ground outer race and low-carbon alloy steel hardened studs and inner races. They are both hex-head or slotted-head type. They are available in nominal […]
