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DropZero Modular Zero-Point Clamping System
New Carr Lane Roemheld DropZero Modular Zero-Point Clamping System enables an end user to completely machine a workpiece in one setup, significantly reducing setup time and fixturing costs. With a few turns of a wrench, DropZero locates, supports and securely clamps the workpiece from underneath, providing full machining access to five sides.
Digi-Check No. 258 Series Height Masters
The L.S. Starrett Co. has announced the introduction of its Digi-Check Height Masters with electronic digital readout. The new Digi-Check No. 258 Series Height Masters combine the accuracy of Starrett-Webber Gage Blocks with a precision micrometer head and digital readout display.
QUANTiC Encoder Series
Renishaw has launched a new encoder family for linear axes, which offers exceptionally wide installation tolerances and axis speeds of up to 24 meters per second. The QUANTiC encoder series produces a digital signal output directly from the readhead and eliminates the requirement for additional bulky external interfaces.
ServoStep Integrated Stepper Motor
JVL Industri Elektronik A/S introduces a new compact and slim stepper motor. The new ServoStep integrated stepper motor series MIS171 to MIS176 have a NEMA 17 42x42 mm flange and include controller with six different industrial Ethernet protocols, absolute multiturn encoder, closed loop and M12 connectors.
Texas ranked No. 2 on list of top states for aerospace manufacturing
Texas could be in line to land thousands of additional aerospace-related manufacturing and engineering jobs if companies in the fast-growing sector heed a new ranking of the most competitive places for them to operate. The report by PricewaterhouseCoopers lists Texas behind only Washington state as the top location in the United States for "aerospace manufacturing attractiveness."
Happy Manufacturing Day!
In preparation for this year's celebration of Manufacturing Day on Oct. 5, I read the book "Finding America's Greatest Champion: Building Prosperity Through Manufacturing, Mentoring and the Awesome Responsibility of Parenting" by Terry M. Iverson, president of machine tool distributor and rebuilder Iverson & Co., Des Plaines, Illinois.
Ultrafine Coolant Filtration Systems
When grinding tools, ultrafine coolant filtration is clearly a worthwhile proposition for the tool manufacturer or regrinder: The cleaner the grinding oil is and the less often it has to be replaced, the more it will save on coolant costs, minimize waste, and reduce tool costs and machine downtimes.
FABTECH tracking the rising trend of women in manufacturing
The metal fabrication and manufacturing industry has adjusted in recent years to meet the demands of an evolving global economy, impacted by social, political, economic and technological advancements that effect all aspects of the industry.
Will a robot take my manufacturing job? Yes, no and maybe
Robots and the programming they rely on have certainly made huge leaps in recent years. But manufacturers have little use for jumping or cuddling machines. They need performers that can do specific production jobs. Do robots fit the bill? Will they replace all our manufacturing employees?
Criterion Boring Kits
Allied Machine & Engineering adds three new Criterion boring kits to its line-up. The kit selection includes a kit for 1.00" cylindrical shank, a kit for R8 shank and a kit for #4 Morse taper shank.
EcoLine Biobased Rubber Revitalizer
Cortec's main goal is to provide practical corrosion solutions that are more environmentally and user friendly than their traditional counterparts. Cortec also offers an excellent companion solution for revitalizing rubber parts that frequently come into play when restoring and preserving metal equipment.
New Version of HALCON 18.11 Software
MVTec Software GmbH will release the new version 18.11 of its standard software HALCON on Nov. 30, 2018. Many highlights in the new release are the result of MVTec's ongoing development of AI technologies, such as deep learning and convolutional neural networks (CNNs).
