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Conveyors support the shift to just-in-case manufacturing

March 3, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

New investments in industrial and manufacturing conveying technologies could reach $65.1B by 2026. That’s according to a new report from researchandmarkets.com. Continued push to automate material handling, assembly, and distribution operations are key drivers. Another is the pressure from regulatory changes forcing adoption of conveyors sporting gearless and other energy-efficient motor designs. Still another is […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Editor Blogs, Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: ABB

MK North America releases new CAD360! conveyor system configurator

November 16, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America now offers an all-new version of its online conveyor modeling tool, CAD360! with enhanced design tools and better access to equipment models. The tool makes it faster and easier than ever to design and share custom conveyor systems from the manufacturer. The CAD360! conveyor configurator allows […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

mk North America adds new conveyor models to VersaFlex line

September 16, 2021 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer, mk North America has introduced two new conveyor models to its VersaFlex flat top chain conveyor system. Both the A17 and A29 add length and width capabilities – so larger products or those requiring extra support, can easily make their way through the conveyor line. All while maintaining the […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

Dorner’s ERT250 Conveyor helps create zones for better control in accumulation and assembly applications

June 30, 2021 By Heather Hall Leave a Comment

As automation becomes more integrated into medium- and heavy-load accumulation and assembly applications, the need for conveyors with zoning capabilities increases. Dorner’s Edge Roller Technology (ERT250) precision edge roller pallet and tray handling conveyors are engineered specifically to handle zone functionality. Creating zones along a conveyor is an important feature for applications where product accumulates […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems Tagged With: Dorner, dornermfg, dornermfgcorp

Dorner’s virtual showcase now open with nine product demonstrations

January 20, 2021 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

As industry professionals are still unable to visit Dorner in person due to trade show cancellations, Dorner is bringing the trade show to them! Dorner is hosting its own virtual showcase that includes nine demonstrations covering sanitary, automation and industrial applications. Each demonstration contains a video narrated by Dorner experts who point out features, benefits and […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems Tagged With: Dorner

Pallet-handling conveyors: Harnessing the power and safety of all-electric peripheral components

January 15, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Pallet-handling conveyors optimize manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes by conveying product on workpiece pallets. The workpiece pallet provides consistent and stable conveying — regardless of the product’s current shape and future evolution down the line. By Kate Nadeau • mk North America Pallet-handling conveyor systems are reliable, durable, and highly intelligent systems that integrate and […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

Podcast: Planar motors and linear transfer systems in action (addressing COVID and more)

December 21, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In a recent podcast interview, we got the chance to talk with Jeff Johnson of Beckhoff Automation about linear-motor conveyors (also called intelligent transport systems) as well as the planar-motor system from Beckhoff called the XPlanar. Listen in:  Design World · Planar motors and linear transfer systems in action! Beckhoff engineer Jeff Johnson explains […]

Filed Under: Controls, Conveyors + linear transport systems, Drives + Supplies, Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: Beckhoff

What is a zero pressure accumulation conveyor?

November 6, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

zero pressure accumulation conveyor

A common function of a conveyer system is to accumulate products — in other words, to stop them from moving along the conveyor to create a buffer, establish a queue, or smooth out differences in material movement between upstream and downstream operations. But traditional accumulation methods allow products to bump into each other and stack up […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, FAQs + basics, Featured

What are rotate and transfer modules for conveyors?

April 2, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

conveyor transfer

Pallet conveyors — conveyors that move products on individual carriers, or pallets — offer significant flexibility for assembly, automation, and inspection processes, with the ability to move products asynchronously in virtually any configuration imaginable, including curves, turns, and small elevation changes. And beyond these basic movements, special modules for pallet conveyors can transfer products horizontally […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, FAQs + basics, Featured

Specialized conveyors and intelligent transport systems are growing technologies

April 1, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Conveyors and their subsystems such as in-line weigh stations and complementary inspection systems are seeing increased use. Many of these are run by motors that are more efficient than ever. The latest designs also include new forms of wiring and connectivity that satisfy the latest standards. Motor-driven roller or MDR conveying systems remain crucial in […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industrial Automation, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: Beckhoff, boschrexroth, mknorthamerica

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