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Protocol Gateway Series
Mencom Protocol Gateway series can provide an efficient and economical solution for the cumbersome network update by seamlessly integrating new protocols into the existing layout and connecting them to outdated protocols. The supported protocols are Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Profinet RT/IRT, DNP3.0 Ethernet, DNP3.0 Serial, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850 devices, and PLCs.
eCATALOGsolutions Technology
As of now, component manufacturers can enrich the 3D CAD models of their electronic product catalog based on the eCATALOGsolutions technology by CADENAS, with individual textures and material properties and thus present their products even more realistically.
25mm Fiberglass-Reinforced Auto-lock Utility Knife (XH-AL)
The OLFA XH-AL is designed with a cushioned rubber grip on a chemical-resistant handle for long lasting use. It features a stainless steel blade channel that extends the full length of the knife to support heavy-duty cutting for industrial materials such as gaskets, flexible conduit, belt synthetics, rope, laminates, plastics, fiberglass and rubber.
MAC motor With Built-in Controller
JVL's newest additions to its portfolio is a complete, high-capacity MAC motor with rating of 3,000W. MAC motors are complete servo systems including a high-dynamic AC servo motor, hall-sensors, encoder, power supply, driver and positioning controller and Nano-PLC, as well as facilities for incorporating various control modules such as Bluetooth, WLAN, ZigBee, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, Nano PLC, RS232/RS485/USB and Process Control.
Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development adds 21st member
Scappoose, Oregon; September 21, 2018 – The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) continues to grow its company membership with the recent addition of IMS Software, based out of Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development adds 20th member
Scappoose, Oregon; September 20, 2018 – The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) continues to grow its company membership with the recent addition of global cutting tools manufacturer Seco Tools, LLC.
Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute hires Chandra Brown
CHICAGO (Sept. 19, 2018) – The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) announced today that former federal executive and startup trailblazer Chandra Brown has been named executive director effective Sept. 26, 2018.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc. creates innovation team
WORCESTER, MA, USA (September 6, 2018) – Saint-Gobain Abrasives, one of the world's largest abrasives manufacturers, announced the introduction of its new division, Performance Grinding Solutions (PGS).
5 questions for Rachel Ciullo
CTE Managing Editor Greg Bartlett spoke with Rachel Ciullo, owner and president of toolmaker Composite Cutter Technology Inc., Volo, Illinois, about her business and life. The company manufactures PCD cutting tools, PCD wear parts and precision-machined parts for customers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, optical and other industries.
Use your time wisely
It started with the email from "Sarah." "Dear Friend. We are precision CNC machining manufacturer from China. Please try us, so that you will cost-down 40 percent at least!" I hate junk mail. Next to robocallers and those dirtbags who leave ominous voicemails threatening legal action by the IRS, spammers are the worst.
When Singer Manufacturing Co. built the best .45-caliber pistol
The .45-caliber pistol, aka the M1911A1, is one of the most iconic handguns ever made. Perhaps the rarest of this common breed are those made by Singer Manufacturing Co. Best known for manufacturing sewing machines, Singer produced a handful of .45s on the eve of World War II.
Automation abounds at The Assembly Show
While attending The Assembly Show, it seems that I saw robots and other automation equipment everywhere I turned. The trade show and conference took place Oct. 23-25 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
