In a recent interview, we had the chance to chat with Biren Patel, motion control engineering manager at maxon motor, about the company’s new EPOS4 next-generation positioning controllers. This is a controller with two different power ratings and connector board to allow quick integration into machinery. The position controllers are suitable for dynamic control of […]
Heavy duty oil rig robot takes top prize
The project from Norwegian company Robotic Drilling Systems has been awarded the most creative Energy Chain application system in biennial awards. Every two years, igus presents its “vector awards,” celebrating unique and creative uses of Energy Chain cable carrier systems. This year, the gold vector was awarded to Norwegian company Robotic Drilling Systems, for their […]
Wynright Corporation Support ROBOTICA 2016
Top engineers from Wynright Corporation, the leading provider of intelligent material handling solutions for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, will be sitting on panels at the AVUSI New England’s ROBOTICA 2016. Giovanni Stone, Director at Wynright Corporation, will be adding his vast experience in multiple supply chain and manufacturing segments to the “Robotics in Logistics and […]
New Rotary Stage Collet Closer Handles Cylindrical Goods With Ease
Bell-Everman Inc. has developed a compact, air-driven collet closer that can precisely secure cylindrical goods in the company’s rotary stages. The collet closer solves a common workholding problem in inspection, metrology and laser engraving applications. This new collet closer squeezes into through-hole openings as small as 15 mm and extends just 42 mm from the […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Group announces most creative award winners
Bishop-Wisecarver Group, a WBENC-certified, woman owned family of companies that offer guidance solutions, contract specialty manufacturing and mechatronic-based engineering services, recently announced the Most Creative Award winners from the recent Contra Costa County Science and Engineering Fair (CCCSEF). More than 200 students showcased 145 projects at the 11th annual event held at Los Medanos College […]
Harmonic Drive LLC introduces harmonic planetary gearheads
Harmonic Drive LLC, a leader in high precision motion control adds Harmonic Planetary HPG gearheads with helical gearing and low reduction ratios to its current planetary gearhead lineup. Harmonic Gearhead products are available with quick lead times. The new models, HPG-R, add low-speed ratios from 3:1 through 10:1 including all integer ratios in between. HPG-R […]
Compact DriveLine actuators for positioning applications
DriveLine actuators from SIKO GmbH are particularly well suited to optimizing processing and setup times thanks to their special power and control electronics, absolute sensor and integrated position controller. The new AG26 actuator is the same as the AG06 as far as electric motor and gearing are concerned. In addition to the data interfaces that […]
PTDA’s 2016 Cross Industry Compensation Survey Report provides benchmark on distributor compensation and benefits packages
The 2016 Cross-Industry Compensation Survey Report co-sponsored by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) and conducted by the Profit Planning Group assists distribution business owners by providing a benchmark of the latest information on compensation and benefits available today. Prepared in two volumes, the 2016 Cross-Industry Compensation Survey Report analyzes 2015 compensation data submitted by 958 firms for over 6,000 […]
PTDA Business Index reveals significant growth for industry
The PTDA Business Index for 1Q 2016 indicates significant growth for industry with a reading of 50.8, a higher reading than 35.7 in 4Q 2015 and is the first reading above 50 since 1Q 2015. The PTDA Business Index reading is nearly identical with the April 2016 PMI Index of 50.9. While both distributors and manufacturers […]
Allied Motion releases new responsive industrial-products website
Allied Motion today announced the launch of its new responsive industrial-products website with enhancements that elevate the user experience and provide additional resources about the company’s motion control products and systems that support a variety of industries. The new website features the addition of more products to the company’s online store, QuickShip, which provides expedited shipping of standard products to customers. […]