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Tokyo 2020 Olympics to feature medals made from recycled electronics
For the 2020 Olympics and Paralympic games in Tokyo, recycled electronics will be used to make the needed 5,000 medals.
Student apprentices showcase skills for industry reps
Student apprentices graduating from a new automated equipment program will hold demonstrations in front of high-tech industry representatives in February and March at Oakland Community College and Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Calif.
Model RG Linear Drives
Amacoil-Uhing Model RG linear drives now feature an option for fine adjustment of maximum travel distance. On the standard Amacoil-Uhing drive assembly, the end stops limiting travel distance are set by hand. With the new option, the end stops ride on threaded rods with control knobs on both ends.
LR 35 Bin Handling Solution
The new Kardex Remstar LR 35 is designed for fast retrieval making it the perfect fit for spare part and MRO inventory handling, which can be expensive. According to the Pareto principle, 80 percent of a company's revenue is generated with just 20 percent of its inventory.
GARANT MasterSteel PickPocket Milling Cutter
The Hoffmann Group offers a universal milling cutter for cutting steel from the MasterSteel product range. The GARANT MasterSteel PickPocket is for all milling disciplines.
IceStorm90 Industrial Cleaning System
IceStorm90 is an efficient and environmentally friendly blasting unit, according to the company. The design basis focused on simplicity, which translates through to the exterior, operational controls, and internal workings of the unit.
Laser Scanning Technology
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced its new laser scanning technology is available for the portable Romer Absolute Arm with Integrated Scanner (SI) series. The RS4 scanner offers new optics and electronics, delivering a major performance leap with a scan rate nearly 60 percent faster than the previous model.
AMT: Manufacturing tech orders jumped 20% in December
AMT — The Association for Manufacturing Technology released its December 2016 U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report this week, noting that orders finished 2016 down 4 percent compared to 2015. But the report also holds some good news: month over month data showed December orders up a whopping 20.6 percent compared to November.
Eldorado M30-30T Twin-spindle Gundrilling Machine
The Eldorado M30-30T is a twin-spindle gundrilling machine with independent spindle control, which allows the machine to perform two independent drilling cycles at the same time. A separate 6.5" (165 mm) full-color control screen is installed on both sides of the machine to enable the operator to take full advantage of the independent spindle flexibility.
TENDO Slim 4ax Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder
With the SCHUNK TENDO Slim 4ax hydraulic expansion toolholder, it is possible to combine the complete outside geometry of heat shrinking mountings with SCHUNK hydraulic expansion technology. The slim mounting makes it suitable for use in series production, particularly in the automotive industry.
Tube Weasel Battery MILLHOG Beveling Tool
A battery-powered, boiler-tube beveling tool that delivers the same power as a pneumatic beveler but is truly cord-free, making it suitable for quick welding end preps is available from Esco Tool. The Tube Weasel Battery MILLHOG is a right-angle drive I.D. clamping welding end prep tool featuring an 850 Watt motor with a proprietary gear reduction system that delivers high torque at 43 rpm.
1/2 NPT Siphon-Fed Atomizing Spray Nozzle
EXAIR's new 1/2 NPT siphon-fed atomizing spray nozzle atomizes a variety of fluids in a round spray pattern where no liquid pressure is available and heavy application of liquid is needed. This corrosion-resistant type 303SS nozzle draws liquid into the airstream and mixes it internally while providing up to 24 inches of suction height.
