NEW PRODUCTS
Obstacle Detection Sensor
Activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged, SenseStat works in all weather conditions to provide location of any obstacle within 4 individual areas behind vehicle, accurate to within 1 in... Read More.
Panic Alarm Signaling System
Operated by hand, finger, or arm, PASS alarm can be used as emergency call system to summon assistance when personnel are under threat in high risk situations... Read More.
INDUSTRY LINKS
Plant Engineering at National Manufacturing Week, Sept 23-25, Rosemont (Chicago), IL. Innovation in Plant Engineering Technology Starts Here. Interested in increasing safety, reliability, and productivity while reducing costs? Find real solutions at the premier event for plant engineering professionals. For FREE expo hall admission,
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Screwdriver Challenge: PB Swiss Tools will give a free screwdriver to any industry professional willing to put it to the test! Afteryou've tried it out, the company will ask you to complete a brief feedback survey: Learn more.
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NEW FLAT CLAMP PROVIDES COMPACT, LARGE STROKE CLAMPING
New Carr Lane Roemheld clamps are designed for clamping flat workpieces on machine tools and for welding. Double acting, this compact clamping element compensates for transverse forces at the clamping point, and has a large clamping stroke, with high protection against metal chips and weld splatter. Maximum operating pressure is 7500 psi. Learn more here.
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VarioFlow Conveyors: The Design Details That Matter
 For quick conveyor system design, engineering, installation and start-up, choose Rexroth VarioFlow conveyors. For food and packaging, assembly and material handling applications, VarioFlow blends design details that enhance material handling efficiency and flexibility with an extensive selection of system components. High conveyor chain tensile strength means lower maintenance and energy costs, plus longer life. Learn More.
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Bearings Speed Bikes
Ceramic bearings for mountain, road, velodrome, and BMX bikes are now offered by the Boca Bearing Co. Similar to the heat absorbing, super resilient tiles on the Space Shuttle, ceramic bearings are well suited to controlled riding environments like road and velodrome racing... Full Story |
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5 Ways to Leaner Die Handling
Vertical automated storage and retrieval systems address five lean manufacturing goals for stamping die storage options, contributing to lean goals of reducing waste and optimizing process flow... Full Story |
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XCEEDER CHAIN
Xceeder™ Chains from U.S. Tsubaki start with special-coated pins and oil-impregnated bushings for long operation without additional lubrication. High-density felt seals lock in lube while keeping dirt and abrasives out. Xceeder Chain works with standard sprockets, provides the same maximum allowable loads as U.S. Tsubaki’s ANSI standard chain.
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PROBLEM SOLVERS |
Birds Abandon Roosts in UPS Depot
Birds love warehouses and shipping depots, and their presence can be a problem. For one UPS building, the answer to getting rid of birds was a bit fruity -- Concord grapes. Or their odor, to be exact... Full Story
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It’s been several months since our last robotics update, and some interesting stuff has been going on. On the small end of the airborne robot scale, there’s the DelFly Micro, now camera equipped -- dwarfed on the other end of that spectrum by a newly planned UAV called a pseudo-satellite due to its ability to stay aloft for weeks or even years.
