Automation & Controls

Products • May 1, 2014

CQ4 Capacitive Proximity Sensor

SICK announced the launch of the CQ4 capacitive proximity sensor for detecting and monitoring a wide range of objects and materials.

Products • April 1, 2014

P-763.22C Nanopositioning Stage

PI's P-763 XY nanopositioner is a new affordable addition to PI's range of piezo stage solutions. This compact two-axis nanopositioning system is geared towards cost-sensitive applications in OEM and research where very high precision, high throughput and fast step& and settle in a few milliseconds are required.

Products • April 1, 2014

Artis CTM V6 Monitoring System

Marposs Corp. has introduced its new generation Artis CTM V6 tool, machine and process monitoring system.

Products • February 1, 2014

R/IR ZoneControl Sensors

SICK has announced R/IR sensors for zero pressure accumulation applications.

Products • January 1, 2014

SAM Inductive Sensor

SICK announced the launch of the SAM inductive sensor for speed and acceleration monitoring.

Products • January 1, 2014

HMC 6 Hybrid Motor Cable

All motors normally need two separate cables: one for the motor speed encoder and the other for the motor power supply. With the Hybrid Motor Cable Project called HMC 6, HEIDENHAIN has integrated the encoder lines into the power cable so now only one cable is needed between a synchronous motor and electrical cabinet.

Products • November 13, 2013

DryLin W Linear Guide

DryLin W from igus Inc. was originally developed as a lubrication free, inexpensive alternative to linear guide systems that run on ball bearings.

Products • November 13, 2013

RoundTracks Trolleys

Kurtz-Ersa, a European manufacturer of solder equipment, has switched from box assembly to flow assembly. This conversion enables them to process the rising number of orders without having to extend the shop floor. The machines which weigh several tons are transported through the assembly stations by means of RoundTrack technology from STROTHMANN Machines and Handling.

Products • October 13, 2013

Model RG Rolling Ring Linear Drives

Amacoil/Uhing has announced a linear speed control option for Model RG rolling ring linear drives.

Products • October 13, 2013

TNC 320 Control

HEIDENHAIN has released the newest software for the compact but versatile contouring control, the TNC 320.

Products • October 13, 2013

Inspection and Gaging Products

After significant product introductions and strategic corporate acquisitions, HEIDENHAIN Corp. now offers a comprehensive line of inspection and gauging products.

Videos • October 5, 2013

Linda Tooling: Operation documentation

David Holmes, the production manager at Linda Tool in Brooklyn, N.Y., recently pointed out the growing shop's emphasis on documentation. Here, Holmes offers a quick walk through of the company's DMG/Mori Seiki NL2000 lathe.