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Rod-style electric actuator designed to meet hygienic standards
The actuators improve repeatability and reduce contamination potential of hygienic machine designs for the food, beverage, medical, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Robot for heavy payloads to ship in Q1 2022
Designed to help manufacturers to increase output and maximize production line efficiency, the robot is powered by the FANUC R-30ib Plus Controller.
Video: Multi-cable bushing system with large clamping range solves high-density requirements
Up to 30 entry points are available to accept cables, wires, conduits and pneumatics and media conduits.
Robust 36 mm encoder from Wachendorff
The encoders are suited for high pressure/steam jet cleaning and are specially designed for applications in harsh environments.
NORD’s redesigned 100 frame asynchronous motors usher in a new era of modern engineering
Redesigned 3 and 4 HP motors provide additional strength, stability and cooling advantages.
WALTER Surface Technologies launches new magnetic drilling unit to maximize safety on worksites
A permanent magnet base in the drilling unit operates without electricity for continuous magnetic hold even during power shortages.
Video: Robotic hand deftly crushes cans, handles eggs
During testing, the robotic hand could also press buttons, use tweezers to handle small objects, squeeze soccer balls and cut sheets of paper using scissors.
Faulhaber raises the bar with new AM3248 stepper motor
Offering up to 10,000 rpm, the motor can achieve five times the speed of comparable stepper motors.
Video: DoraSorter helps FedEx drive smart logistics
DoraSorter sorts parcels, weighing up to 10 kg each, according to destination via an onboard barcode scanner. It also features a drawer-shaped gripper that seamlessly connects with the conveyor belt.
Piedmont Plastics branches out in New York
The distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube and film has its newest branch location just north of New York City.
Attend this AGMA detailed gear design course
Explore all factors that go into good gear design from life cycle, load, torque, tooth, optimization and evaluating consequences.
WALTER increases US footprint by expanding its team of metal working field experts
The provider of productivity and safety solutions for the metal working industry has expanded its solution expert team coverage across the U.S.
Video: New shafted miniature encoder for small spaces
The high resolution encoder is about 40% smaller than the company's next smallest shafted encoder.
Magswitch introduces magnetic gripping cobot
The integrated sensing technology can be used to determine or confirm that the proper part is picked. The parts are taught to the tool through a simple learning process.
Refrigeration solution keeps COVID vaccines cool
A commercial refrigeration container was redesigned to ensure COVID-19 vaccines remain at ultra-low temperatures during long transport and while locally stored.
Cobot designed for machine-tending applications
Kassow Robots is releasing the 7-axis KR810 with a payload of 10 kg and a reach of 850 mm, allowing high production speeds and the ultimate flexibility in tool movement.
Case study: Actuators aid ultrafiltration processes
A water treatment plant in Texas has installed hundreds of Rotork’s K-TORK rotary vane actuators for use in its ultrafiltration system.
Automated quality inspection solution for fasteners
Robotic quality inspection is improving productivity and containing manufacturing costs for a U.K.-based producer of fastener equipment.
Improved performance and assembly with new SMP connector
A new right-angle cable plug is designed for easier assembly and improved performance for telecommunications and military applications.
Video: Energy-efficient rotary screw compressor is also smart
The compressor can adapt and optimize its operation for any application while delivering energy savings of 60%.