The 6th Annual RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition takes place April 15-16, 2009 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The General Manager and founder of Microsoft Robotics Initiatives Tandy Trower will deliver the keynote address on the first morning of the conference. The presentation, ‘Personal Robotics: Getting Some Perspective,’ will focus specifically on the […]
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Marked Increase in Sales at Bosch Rexroth for 2008
Hoffman Estates, IL — Bosch Rexroth AG, parent company of Bosch Rexroth Corporation in North America, announces $8.3 billion (5.9 billion Euros) in sales for 2008 – up 9.8 percent from the previous year. Sales in the Americas were up nearly eight percent in U.S. dollars. The company, a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, anticipates […]
Bosch Rexroth Introduces New MKK and MKR Linear Modules
Charlotte, NC – Rexroth has expanded its extensive range of linear modules with the new MKK hygienic modules and the MKK and MKR 12-40 miniature linear modules. MKR hygienic modules are ideal for food processing machinery and other food or packaging applications. The MKK and MKR 12-40 miniature modules have the smallest and most compact […]
Linear Motion Products Catalog
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Products is proud to release their new 144-page Linear Motion Products Catalog, the H835. Complete with a comprehensive technical section that outlines various automation applications, questions and solutions, the H835 also contains Techno’s updated linear motion product offerings. Divided into 5 easy-to-understand chapters, the H835 provides […]
This Cable Carrier Goes Only Where You Want it to Go
Because of its smooth, tubular design, “Triflex R”—‘R’ for ‘round,’ multi-axis cable carrier protects moving cables and hoses on 6 axis robots in demanding industrial environments, such as in automotive production plants or welding applications. The cable management system can move multi-dimensionally through all axes and can twist up to 380º per yard, making movement […]
New Cable Carrier for Cranes
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® has now launched a completely new generation of roller cable carriers. New “System P4” was unveiled in the States at the IMTS show in September and is available on request. The new cable carrier has achieved speeds up to 23 feet per second over distances of 400 feet in igus’ […]
igus’ T3 Cable Carrier
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus®’ ‘T3’ cable carrier for applications involving very high speeds and accelerations was one product to catch the attention of visitors to IMTS. The lightweight cable carrier runs extremely smoothly with minimal vibrations and virtually no noise: 33 dB(A) with 26.5 dB(A) of background noise. The polymer side bands are injection-molded […]
Linear bearings and guide systems provides design freedom and flexibility to customers
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers a maintenance-free alternative to re-circulating ball bearings and cumbersome, expensive linear guides. DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems are wear-resistant, self-lubricating, contamination and corrosion-free and have a low coefficient of friction. Igus manufactures four styles of linear guide systems, including DryLin T, DryLin N, DryLin W and DryLin […]
New iglide brochure specifically for the medical industry
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The availability of a new iglide bearings brochure, specifically geared towards the medical industry by Igus® Inc. “Iglide and DryLin for Medical and Laboratory Equipment” is igus’ latest informational flyer and includes product data about the company’s plain plastic bearings and linear guide systems, as well as various medical application examples. […]
Continuous-flex cables now available with over-molded connectors
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain® cable carriers, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, now offers Chainflex cables with over-molded connectors. Chainflex CF.INI increases the variety of options available to Chainflex customers by adding an easy to specify sensor/actuator cord set for process automation applications to igus’ line […]
