Automation & Controls

Products • January 12, 2012

Model RS4 Drive Nut

As a design alternative to screw-based linear drive systems, the Amacoil-Uhing Model RS4 drive nut provides backlash-free linear motion and simplifies changes to linear pitch.

Articles • January 1, 2012 • Alan Richter

Speedy Comparison

Alan Richter takes a Look Ahead at an automated part-to-CAD verification system for a digital optical comparator.

Articles • December 1, 2011

A smooth transition into microparts

The Talking Shop column in the December 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering offers an interview with the president of RS Precision Industries. Look for the print article here, as well as a link to more of the interview online.

Articles • December 1, 2011

Are the Stars Aligned?

Manufacturing was a star in 2011 and looks to shine brightly in 2012.

Articles • October 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Flexible productivity

The Look Ahead feature in the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine mentions a CNC rotary transfer machine that approaches the productivity of a mechanically controlled machine and can produce microscale parts.

Products • October 1, 2011

3500i CNC

ACU-RITE's 3500i CNC control has been designed with innovative, operator-oriented enhancements that will facilitate an intuitive transition for customers to the next generation of control technology.

Videos • September 11, 2011

FANUC’s New Automotive Solution

FANUC FA America featured a seamlessly integrated automotive solution at the imX event held in Las Vegas Sept. 12-14. The new system integrates CNCs, robots, Rockwell Automation PLC Pack Motion and Enterprise Software solutions.

Videos • September 11, 2011

FANUC Robotics: Intelligent Machining Center

Joseph A. Cvengros, Marketing Director at FANUC Robotics, Rochester Hills, Mich., points out the new connectivity driving FANUC's Intelligent Machining Center: Fixtureless IR Vision, Force Sensing device and Machine Tool Connect software.

Articles • September 1, 2011

Which way to recovery?

CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks laments the long and winding road to economic recovery in this Lead Angle editorial in the September 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Products • August 1, 2011

Mycenter-Supercell400 HMC

Kitamura Machinery has expanded its machining center line-up with the Mycenter-Supercell400 horizontal 5-axis machining center.

Products • May 1, 2011

A3M60

SICK offers its new A3M encoder with integrated Profibus output.

Products • May 1, 2011

Carbon Footprint Calculator

Reid Supply Co. offers a free online Carbon Footprint Calculator and other calculators to help industry and education take proactive steps to lower their energy use.