Harmonic Drive LLC, a leader in high precision motion control introduces FHA-C-H series rotary actuators. Available in four sizes, these new super-flat actuators feature IP65 protection With IP65 and 480V, the FHA actuator is well suited for machine tool, packaging, and wash-down applications. The new product will be on display at Automate 2017 in Chicago. […]
Glide-Line ZP (zero pressure) accumulation conveyor at Automate 2017
Glide-Line, manufacturer of the most versatile pallet-handling and multi-strand panel conveyor solutions available in the industry, introduces Glide-Line ZP, Zero Pressure Accumulation Conveyor, an innovation in assembly conveyor technology. Glide-Line ZP is a gentler and more reliable and energy efficient conveyor solution by eliminating 100% of backpressure caused by accumulation. With traditional conveyors, there is often backpressure from […]
Direct from Chicago: New motion technologies at Automate 2017
There’s a lot of excitement at the Automate 2017 show here in Chicago. The event has more than 400 exhibitors this year, and some 20,000 attendees have made the trek to Chicago for it. We’ve been tooling around to see some of the latest motion control, linear designs, and robotics for automation on display. Here are some highlights […]
Harmonic Drive introduces 480-V actuator with IP65 protection at Automate 2017
If you’re at Automate 2017 in Chicago, visit Booth 847 for a live demo of a new actuator. Harmonic Drive LLC now offers FHA-C-H series actuators. Available in four sizes, these new super-flat actuators feature IP65 protection With IP65 and 480V, the FHA actuator is well suited for machine tool, packaging, and wash-down applications. FHA-C-H rotary […]
Toronto Gear Works ULC. launches new website
Toronto Gear Works ULC. has recently launched www.torontogear.com — offering a new web interface that is user friendly and scaled to effectively display on multiple devices such as phones, tablets, and computers. With thorough part detail pages and a convenient online belt length calculator, this new website will provide help in finding information on precision and […]
DESTACO’s GTB series servo-positioning rotary tables offer exceptional torque in compact design
DESTACO, the industry’s leading global provider of high-performance automation, workholding and containment solutions, is excited to announce that it will debut its new family of GTB Series Servo Positioning Rotary Tables in Booth No. 1436 at the Automate 2017 Trade Show, held from April 3-6, 2017, at McCormick Place in Chicago. More after the jump. […]
Dorner exhibits 3200 Series conveyor with ARB Technology and more at Automate 2017
Dorner is exhibiting its new 3200 Series Conveyor with ARB™ Technology, along with its SmartFlex® and Precision Move platforms, in Booth No. 1059 at Automate 2017, April 3-6 in Chicago’s McCormick Place. Dorner manufactures packaged and custom conveyor solutions to meet the industrial, packaging and sanitary conveyor automation needs for a variety of industries. Dorner’s […]
Interroll’s modular conveyor platform takes the spotlight at ProMat 2017
Interroll (a global supplier of material handling equipment and systems) will showcase its modular conveyor platform (MCP) at ProMat 2017 next month. Interroll will display a fully functioning conveyor at Booth S-1029 at McCormick Place in Chicago — April 3 to 6. Smart, economical and flexible, Interroll’s new generation of conveyors is the durable solution material handling professionals […]
STSPIN250 STMicroelectronics launches tiny 2.6-A brushed dc motor driver for portable, battery-powered IoT devices
The STSPIN250 single-chip 2.6A driver for brushed DC motors extends STMicroelectronics’ family of miniature, low-voltage, energy-efficient drivers for battery-powered portable and wearable applications. The driver integrates a full power-MOSFET bridge and fixed off-time PWM current controller in a tiny 3mm x 3mm package that saves space in portable equipment. The low on-resistance of the power stage (200mΩ […]
David R. Arguin named President of Helix Linear Technologies
Helix Linear Technologies, a global leader in the linear motion and factory automation industries, is pleased to announce that David R. Arguin has earned the promotion to President and member of our executive team, reporting to CEO Christopher Nook. Arguin will have oversight of the strategic direction, expansion and operation of the company. Arguin has […]