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Igus to exhibit cutting-edge engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024
The company will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, highlighting its commitment to improving motion and automating factories efficiently and cost-effectively.
Join Zimmermann at IMTS 2024
The FZU22, a five-axis portal milling machine for the machining of various workpiece shapes, sizes and materials, will be introduced to the North American market.
New AI-powered dynamic slotting simplifies warehouse reslotting with click of a button
The software intelligently sifts through an abundance of warehouse data to serve up optimal slotting recommendations in minutes.
High-shear reversible homogenizer ensures abrasive product stability
The unit effectively wets out powders that are prone to float or stick together and provides fine grain emulsification.
Supercharge your career with an IMTS Elevate program
I At IMTS 2024, three impactful communities in the manufacturing industry — job shops, women and people from Spanish-speaking countries — will have the chance to connect, develop and grow through on-site IMTS Elevate program.
'Smart' vending machine dispenses bullets instead of snacks
The vending machines are beginning to show up in U.S. grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, with the company’s intent of making bullets ‘more available’ for customers.
Automating the impossible in any factory, in any country
Explore how Bosch Rexroth combined the Anybus Communicator with their Smart Flex Effector to bring industrial automation’s most versatile compensation module to the world.
Heracell incubators support the future of fully automated labs
These innovative carbon dioxide incubators deliver new features compatible with lab automation, supporting emerging automated cell therapy production processes.
Shade variations of black and gray for LSR pigments
Both standard and custom pigments for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are available, including a surprising variety of shades of black and gray.
Understanding the pH electrode
Gain clarity on the design and function of the pH electrode in sensing the pH of solutions.
Chemical process easily separates textile fibers for recycling
Because modern-day clothing is composed of multiple fiber types, researchers developed a new approach for chemically separating these fibers so that they can be recycled with ease.
Team creates perching drones with a hugging-wing design
PercHug can passively perch on vertical poles — such as scaffolding, towers or trees. Further, the drone uses an “upturned nose” for reorienting and also includes foldable wings for wrapping.
Hydrogen-fueled truck engine curbs emissions
The hydrogen-fueled Class-8 demonstration vehicle is intended to offer a zero-greenhouse gas emissions option to help decarbonize the long-haul trucking sector.
Compressors for comfort and industrial heat pumps cut energy use and emissions
These Danfoss compressors are designed for natural and low-global warming potential refrigerants.
Software simulates air taxi noise and performance
The NASA computer software tool is being applied by air taxi design engineers to predict aircraft noise and aerodynamic performance.
The unrivaled choice: Metal-free conveyors for specialty applications
Learn why plastic conveyors are ideal for metal detection and caustic/corrosive environment applications.
Comau unveils end-to-end hairpin stator solutions for e-motor manufacturing
Comau’s new hairpin stator manufacturing solution ensures efficient, flexible and highly accurate end-to-end production of hairpin stators, an integral part of electric motors.
Able Electropolishing acquires state-of-the-art inspection equipment to enhance precision and quality
The equipment further improves the precision and effectiveness of electropolishing to enhance the finish, fit and function of critical metal parts.
Personal air purifier keeps subway users breathing easier
The device reportedly creates a clean bubble of air that surrounds a user's face and features two fans that pass air through Spunbond Polypropylene (SBPP) filters that capture particulate matter roughly 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair.
Photovoltaic window coating offers energy and thermal benefits
A new coating for semi-transparent photovoltaic glazing that delivers remarkable energy yield and a low heat gain rate.