Belden Universal has announced plans to move into its new, state-of-the-art production facility. Construction of the new, 40,000 sq-ft factory is progressing rapidly in Hillside, Ill., in close proximity to Belden’s current headquarters in Broadview. Relocation will proceed in staged phases this fall and expected to conclude by late 2017. The expansion was fueled by […]
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Revamped PTDA Canadian Conference called a success
With a 30% increase in distributor delegate registration, more networking opportunities for all, three dynamic speakers and a fully booked DM-IDEX (one-on-one appointment scheduling session between distributors and manufacturers), the new and improved Canadian Conference was well received by participants. “The DM-IDEX was very, very productive and this has been a very good event overall—the […]
Wittenstein recognized for its skilled labor apprenticeships
Wittenstein in Bartlett, Illinois has been recognized as a “Young Adult Employer Champion” by the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. The award was presented to Wittenstein’s President and CEO Peter Riehle during the National Fund’s 2017 Leadership Convening event, held at the Philadelphia Loews Hotel on June 15, 2017. Wittenstein was one of nine manufacturers recognized […]
Baldor at Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) 2017 conference in Tampa
The annual EASA conference and convention will be held this year June 25-27 at the Tampa Convention Center. If you’re attending, visit Baldor at Booth #501. “As a supporter and exhibitor at EASA for more than 30 years, we value our relationship with the organization and its members. They are our service arm for electrical […]
Quiet slotless, brushless motors from Koford
Koford Engineering’s new line of 2.3 in. (60mm) slotless brushless motors are designed for low noise and high efficiency. They are available with a variety of windings and in either sensorless or Hall sensor configuration. Rated output is up to 800 W continuous power with no load speeds from 3.864 to 25,104 rpm. The slotless […]
Programmable thru-bore encoder Model 58TP now available from Encoder Products Co.
Encoder Products Company (EPC), a leading designer and worldwide manufacturer of motion sensing devices, has introduced the all new Model 58TP — a 58 mm, thru-bore, programmable encoder. Contained within the rugged industrial housing of the Model 58TP is an advanced set of electronics that allow the encoder to be programmed for exact application needs. […]
Warner XS-Series brake applications: Quiet and powerful braking in airline seats and more
XS-Series spring-actuated electrically released brakes from Warner Electric — part of the Altra Industrial Motion Corp. — are specifically designed to meet stringent compactness requirements in weight-sensitive applications. They boost reliable braking performance in a package weighing as little as 27 g. The XS brakes are also statically engaged holding so can stop moving loads in […]
PI recognized as 2017 Finalist for Manufacturer of the Year and for Contribution to Skills and Training
Motion control and nanopositioning application solutions expert PI (Physik Instrumente) is celebrating a second consecutive year of recognition at the 2017 Motion and Control Industry (MCI) Awards, receiving finalist status last month for Manufacturer of the Year and Contribution to Skills and Training at the award ceremony held at the National Conference Centre, near Birmingham, […]
Dodge Quantis gear reducers and gearmotors now in higher ratios
The Baldor Dodge Quantis product family — a full line of modular gearmotors and gear drives — has expanded to offer four and five stages of gear reduction for all three types of gear arrangements; in-line helical (ILH), offset parallel (MSM) and right angle helical bevel (RHB). Quantis reducers and gearmotors can now be configured in ratios over 7,500:1 […]
Motion-platform maker standardizes on Sensoray I/O for measurement and control
Servos & Simulation Inc. is a manufacturer of motion platforms and control loaders. Recently the systems builder picked a Model 826 analog and digital I/O system on a PCI Express board from Oregon-based Sensoray for the primary measurement and control interface for their full product line. Servos & Simulation provides motion platforms and control loaders […]