ABB has introduced the IRBT 2005, a flexible, compact and modular medium track motion platform for both robots and transfer applications. It is designed to accommodate rapid product changes in applications that require an extended working range and high degrees of speed and accuracy, including arc welding, material handling, machine tending, and sealing and dispensing. […]
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Online app has guides and calculators for selecting jacks, cylinders and bearings
Nook Industries, a leading innovator of linear motion components and systems, now offers a DesignGuidePro application, which lets engineers and designers quickly find the appropriate worm gear jack, bevel gear jack, electric cylinder and bearing products for their application. The application makes for easy navigation when searching for design considerations for worm jacks, bevel jacks, electrical cylinders […]
Enhanced Thomson website offers rich library of mechanical motion products
Thomson Industries, a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has launched a new, multilingual website that improves access to its extensive library of mechanical motion product and application solutions. The new Thomson website has a smart, modern design which is responsive to differing mobile, tablet and PC screen sizes. It saves user’s time with […]
IoT is possible with new linear magnetic sensors from SIKO
Hot trends in industry — functional safety and Industry 4.0 — will increasingly let plant operators manage new tasks with digitalization in production. Ultimately, machines could come to independently control and monitor short-term (production) changes, without posing a risk of danger or death. Right now, machine safety to satisfy Machine Directive 2006/42/EC is paramount. Tests generally […]
New small size actuators offer through-hole design and customization for compact OEM requirements
To simplify assemblies and save space, the number of OEMs looking for a way to insert their equipment directly through a Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) is on the rise for medical, scientific, and analytical laboratory instruments. In response to this increasing demand, BEI Kimco has introduced a family of linear unhoused VCAs with aperture sizes […]
New magnetic sensor for linear and angular measurement
One new magnetic sensor MSK320SKF from SIKO is an Atmosphères Explosibles or ATEX incremental encoder for use in applications located in hazardous areas. Some applications — including those in oil and gas and chemical processing — need sensors that are ATEX-certified … especially where explosions are a concern. The sensor’s resilience makes it versatile. In continuous use, SIKO sensor technology is cost-effective; because the MSK320SKF is […]
Dorner completes building addition to meet current and future conveyor production needs
Dorner Mfg. Corp’s newly completed 25,000 square-foot facility expansion, which became fully operational in mid December, better positions to company to become even more responsive to customers, meet future production goals and anticipated growth in the low profile conveyor market. The new area houses machining equipment that is used in the manufacturing of frames, stands […]
Dorner appoints Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Lincoln Frazier has been appointed Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Dorner Mfg. Corp. In his new position, Frazier will be working with sales channel partners and key accounts to grow the company’s industrial and sanitary conveyor business throughout the Southeastern United States. Frazier brings strong sales and regional management experience from an extensive career in […]
Lift and transfer-systems maker Serapid announces new staff members
Serapid, a leading supplier of lifts, quick die change and horizontal transfer systems, is pleased to announce the addition of three new employees to its staff. Chris Fugedi has joined as Sales Account Manager for Industrial Sales. Chris will be responsible for generating new business for the industrial sector, including aerospace manufacturing, composites and tube […]
Velmex launches new website
Velmex, Inc. announces the launch of its new, redesigned website at www.velmex.com. The site features improved navigation and functionality. The cleaner, simpler design will enhance the user experience providing a consistent presentation of product information across all the Velmex brands. The intuitive navigation takes visitors to extended product information. The product pages offer features and benefits, […]