February 2020

The latest in packaging, machining, electrical and more.

IEN Magazine February 2020

February 2020

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American Companies Lagging in 4th Industrial Revolution

Figure 1: Traditional power distribution designs might use independent fuses and power distribution blocks, but this Cooper Bussmann combination unit from AutomationDirect consolidates both functions into a single small-footprint component.

Save Money on Control Panels

VELO3D's SupportFree capabilities enable engineers to print a wider range of designs and parts.

Keep the Old Birds Flying

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How to Tackle Your MRO Inventory Issues

AZZ Inc. Expands Metal Coating Services with Acquisition

Nordson ASYMTEK Products Receive Innovation Awards

"Conformal coating has become an essential part of manufacturing in microelectronics and the automotive industry," said the company's president.

In the EcoInCure oven, air flows through the opening in the windshield and heats the body parts from the inside out with a high level of uniformity.

Dürr Chosen by BMW as General Contractor for Three Paint Shops

The application step of BMW’s Integrated Painting Process (IPP) in all three paint shops will be handled by Dürr painting robots with high-rotation atomizers of the type EcoBell3.

Protective Industrial Acquires Boss Gloves

Boss, considered to be America’s pioneer brand in the Safety industry, was founded in 1893.

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Grainger Donates $100K to Folds of Honor

It will directly fund 20 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to qualified, incoming college freshman who are pursuing degrees in engineering and technology.

Mill-Rose Celebrates 100 Years

With diminished demand for gun-cleaning brushes during the post-war period, Mill-Rose transitioned to manufacture twisted wire brushes for other applications that were primarily industrial.

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S. Himmelsten Announces ISO 17025:2017 Calibration Lab Accreditation

The lab demonstrates that they are technically competent and able to produce valid and reliable results.

Modbus Compatible Thermal Mass Flow Meters

For Modbus-based measurement and control systems, with air or gas flow rate components, FCI can now provide an optimal, highest value flow meter solution matched to the application.

M-series Winch

M-series’ updated trolley layout improves safety while better facilitating inspections and maintenance with the use of convenient and safe trolley walkways.

Proportional Isolation Valves

This patent pending stepper-controlled proportional valve offers performance and durability.

Automation Direct

VFD / Servo Cable with Signal Pair

These VFD cables utilize cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) conductor insulation with Class K, flexible stranded tinned annealed copper conductors.