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DIN-Rail-Mount Unmanaged Ethernet Switches
Mencom's entry-level DIN-rail-mount unmanaged Ethernet switches offer a reliable, robust, and cost-effective solution to most of the simple network topologies. With IP30 rating, all of the unmanaged switches are certified for Industrial EMC (EN61000-6-4 and EN61000-6-2), and support redundant power-input for enhanced safety that can be connected simultaneously to a wide range of DC power sources.
Maxumizer Air Blower Systems
Maxum says its Maxumizer Air Blower systems feature durable, long lasting, science-based designs that use less energy than conventional systems and are optimized for powerful blow-off and parts drying. This permits them to provide higher output with less energy in the bes- performance range for surface blow-off and drying applications.
StepSERVO Integrated Motors
HEIDENHAIN Corp. has partnered with Applied Motion Products Inc. in the development of their StepSERVO integrated motors for high-performance motion control applications. Utilizing's HEIDENHAIN's RENCO-brand RCML 15 rotary encoder inside, StepSERVO reportedly offers the next evolution in step motor technology, combining the high-torque capabilities of step motors with the closed-loop dynamic control of servo systems.
HIPERFACE DSL Open Interface
SICK is opening up the HIPERFACE DSL interface and, in doing so, is making the technology available to all users. The market is now set to be provided with yet more extensive solutions. Manufacturers of servo drive technology will benefit from an enhanced product portfolio and gain the security of working with an open and established interface.
MTD Micro Molding: How to Avoid the Top 8 Micro Design Mistakes
According to MTD Micro Molding, nothing is more frustrating for micropart designers than to spend countless hours on a new drawing, only to get to the manufacturing phase and find out they need to make significant revisions or compromises. Their tooling department provides eight recommendations to help improve the manufacturability of your next micropart design.
Free Test Trials of InspectionXpert Quality-Management Software
The K2D-KeyToData GmbH (K2D) now offers free test trials of the quality management software InspectionXpert. The trial version will open all available file formats, is fully functional and runs without restrictions for 15 days.
NanoDiamond-enhanced Electroless Nickel Plating
Nanodiamond material specialist Carbodeon of Finland has worked with metal finishing specialist CCT Plating of Germany to develop a new NanoDiamond-enhanced electroless nickel plating with significantly improved performance in sliding applications. Electroless nickel coatings offer many advantages over other coating types, such as excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance, creating an even coating thickness over complex geometries and at relatively low cost, according to the company.
WRP60P and WRP45P High-Accuracy Touch Probes
Marposs has announced the availability of its new WRP60P and WRP45P high-accuracy touch probes with multichannel radio transmission. The se probes are for high-accuracy 5-axis machining centers and milling machines, which address high precision industries such as die and mold, aerospace, aeronautics and biomedical.
Management Suite Software
ANCA's new Management Suite provides customers the technology to monitor the performance of their machines remotely and enables companies to run smart factories by providing live production information to make data-based decisions for operational improvements.
hyperMILL 2017.2 CAM Software
OPEN MIND Technologies AG has introduced hyperMILL 2017.2, the company's newest release of the hyperMILL CAM suite. OPEN MIND has further enhanced hyperMILL, providing users a broad array of features designed to improve their manufacturing process with unmatched speed and flexibility, according to the company.
BARRIERTA K Greases
Klüber Lubrication provides BARRIERTA K greases for automotive, electrical and precision engineering applications. These greases are based on perfluorinated polyether oil (PFPE) to provide a long component life over a wide service temperature range.
Toolholding plays important role in process reliability
In 2016, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. installed new manufacturing systems for machining structural parts made of aluminum. To achieve the desired surface quality and precision during high-speed milling operations, the aircraft manufacturer continuously relies on the solutions provided by Haimer: a large selection of toolholders and the corresponding shrinking and balancing machines.
