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ShopBot Partners with Bishop-Wisecarver

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

ShopBot has selected a Bishop-Wisecarver linear motion solution for the PowerStick feature of its second generation “Buddy”. A major objective in the design of the next generation of the compact “Buddy” CNC was to reduce assembly time and cost. The existing method took about two hours to assemble, and required skilled labor. But they needed […]

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HepcoMotion® HDS2 Heavy Duty Slide System

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Pittsburg, CA – – HepcoMotion HDS2, now available from Bishop-Wisecarver, adds larger capacity bearings, assembled carriages, two new sizes of construction beam, and a host of improved features to the proven HDS product line. The advanced HDS2 system offers system capacities up to 68kN, and provides flexibility for many sizes and types of heavy duty […]

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Local Conferences on Configurable Components

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Cleveland, Ohio — Misumi Corp. presented a seminar Dec. 5 on using configurable components to speed design and manufacture of machines.  Attendance included 27 engineers from northern Ohio manufacturers.  This was one of a series of local seminars offered by this supplier. Misumi’s manager of engineering Chris Blaszczyk led the discussion, pointing out that machines […]

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PBC Linear Goes from Green to Greener

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Rockford, IL – PBC Linear has focused on eco-friendly motion solutions since the introduction of the self-lubricating Simplicity™ linear bearing in the 1980’s. Now a fight against pollution and unnecessary waste has driven the development of a “Green Committee”, putting new recycling plans into action. While other companies are designing products that use less grease […]

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Electric Ultran High Load Slides

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

(Monee, IL) – Bimba Manufacturing announced the availability of Electric Ultran High Load slides, Bimba’s first standard electric models. The slides achieve a new level of performance with higher positioning accuracy, smoother operation, and facility for positioning control. With a footprint similar to the Bimba Ultran High Load pneumatic line, the products are perfect for […]

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From the IMTS Show Floor

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

At IMTS, the usual focus is on machines.  A closer look, however, shows that “the guts” of the machine – the components – display considerable innovation. Here are a few highlights of the trends visible at IMTS. Vendors are introducing technology that helps eliminate components as well as the need for continuous operation. For example, […]

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Precision Motion Systems Catalog

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

A 75-page catalog displays a range of linear and rotary positioning systems. The stages have low runout accuracies and use mechanical linear bearings. The catalog includes single-multi axis precision stages with resolutions to 5 nm and built-in motors and controllers. It also details available drive mechanisms, such as ball screw, linear motor, and Piezo motor. […]

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From the IMTS Show floor

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Manufacturing communications – Again Years ago General Motors spearheaded a move to create a common communication platform that would enable all manufacturing devices to send data among each other. The goal was to increase efficiency. That effort was the Manufacturing Automation Protocol or MAP. Because GM was the “big Gorilla” in industry, nearly all vendors […]

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Bishop-Wisecarver Awarded Patent for Dualvee® Integral Guide Wheels

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Pittsburg, CA – Today, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee® guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, announced that it has been awarded a U.S. Patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office for its technology developed in the latest addition to its DualVee product line, integral guide wheels. Available in carbon […]

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PBC Linear Unveils Custom Products at IWF 2008

January 15, 2009 By Editor Leave a Comment

Rockford, IL – – PBC Linear has recently attended the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, GA. Exhibiting our most exciting new products: Uni-guide, linear actuators, and Integral V™ Technology (IVT), PBC Linear was met with a great deal of enthusiasm as to what it can offer the woodworking industry. Showing […]

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