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SSAB is launching Strenx, a new high-strength structural steel product brand, which offers an extensive portfolio of high-strength steels.
S mart 3D Optical Sensor System
Sensofar Metrology has released a new high-resolution 3D optical sensor system, the S mart.
Q-series Callboxes
Ritron Inc. introduces the Q-series analog callbox, a high-visibility, high-performance yet cost effective compact callbox for varied commercial and industrial environments.
Helix 200HDR Sensor
Perceptron has extended the performance range of its HELIX smart scanning sensor with the addition of a high power version, offering higher dynamic range.
ScanR CMM Laser Scanner
For more than 20 years Perceptron has pioneered the use of laser scanners on portable and fixed coordinate measuring machines.
Cascade e-Ion Plasma
The Cascade e-Ion Plasma from Micropyretics Heaters International Inc. reportedly revolutionizes traditional processes, such as tool bit coatings, nonstick surfacing, glass bending, brazing, sintering, CVD/PVD and surface cleaning among other processes.
Industrial Compact Systems Scales
Mettler Toledo's Industrial Compact Systems are a family of innovative, easy-to-use and robust compact scales.
M23 Series Connectors
The versatility of the M23 series connectors from Mencom makes it perfect for applications such as servo drives, motors, and encoders.
FIPALIFT Tube Lifter
The new FIPALIFT tube lifter series from FIPA Inc. represents the integration of all functions, ranging from picking to transporting and target placing.
2200 Series Precision Move Pallet System Conveyor
Dorner Mfg. continues its push into the assembly automation market with the debut of its new 2200 Series Precision Move Pallet System conveyor.
DuroSite LED Conveyor Light
Dialight announced the launch of it's next-generation DuroSite LED Conveyor Light.