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E-709 Low-cost Digital Piezo Nanopositioning Controllers
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P has expanded its E-709 family of low-cost digital piezo nanopositioning controllers with a new plug-in module for the C-885 PIMotionMaster modular controller system.
Earplug Dispenser for Commercial-Industrial Use
Protecting workers from harmful noise on the job is an important component to worker safety programs. Honeywell has released a new earplug dispenser for commercial-industrial use that makes it easier than ever for companies to achieve better hearing protection for their employees.
VariBlast Compact Safety Air Guns
EXAIR's new VariBlast compact safety air guns are a small and lightweight cast aluminum air gun capable of handling tough jobs. Because of the engineered variable flow trigger they are able to produce light, medium or heavy force upon a target simply by pulling the trigger.
Industrial Wireless Access Points
To secure the sensitive data, Mencom says it offers Industrial Wireless Access Points providing a reliable, robust, rugged, and cost-effective solutions to industrial applications that require a wireless connectivity. They are suitable for a wide array of applications and withstand harsh conditions typically found in the harsh manufacturing environment.
MarWin Millimar Cockpit Software and Millimar N 1700 Modules
Mahr announced the launch of MarWin Millimar Cockpit software and Millimar N 1700 modules, an interactive new MarWin-based gaging software and modular-based gaging system that allow users to configure and implement simple to complex gaging solutions quickly and cost effectively.
Throwback Thursday: History of Tools
With the August 1985 issue, Cutting Tool Engineering launched a decade-long series of articles titled, "History of Tools." The first installment, which you can download and read by clicking here, began as the ultimate Throwback Thursday endeavor: urging readers with their eyes on the future to recall the machine tool industry's humble beginnings. So, yeah, The Stone Age.
Mastercam 2019 Public Beta
Mastercam 2019 Public Beta is now open to all currently maintained Mastercam customers. Shops all over the world, from small job shops to Fortune 100, get a chance to test-drive Mastercam 2019 before it is released and provide valuable feedback to help shape the final product.
ATX Series Linear Positioning Stages
Aerotech's ATX series linear positioning stages combine the performance capabilities of a high-precision crossed-roller-bearing positioner with the convenience and simplicity of a ballscrew drive mechanism. Enhanced motion performance and a variety of advanced options and features offer value and make the ATX series a suitable choice for use in high-performance applications.
AMO LMF 9310 Multisection Linear Encoder
HEIDENHAIN announces the addition of the AMO LMF 9310 multisection linear encoder to its line of robust linear encoders. This TTL encoder is specifically designed for applications over 10' on manually operated machines and is compatible with HEIDENHAIN's ACU-RITE brand of digital readouts.
Time to sell or buy a used CNC?
Some tool builders in the expanding economy are having a hard time obtaining machine components, which is delaying production, said Logan McGhan, technical salesman at KD Capital Equipment LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz., a machinery dealer specializing in used CNC machinery, plastic molding machinery and sheet metal fabrication.
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If you're reading this, it means that Earth wasn't destroyed. On Feb. 9, the asteroid 2018 CB passed overhead with just 39,000 miles to spare—well within the moon's orbit and, by outer space standards, way too close for comfort.
