[A lightly edited transcript follows …] DW: I originally met Adam at the Fluid Power Distributor Association’s conference in Lake Tahoe earlier this year, and I thought the company gave some really interesting value propositions from the IoT for companies in the industrial space. Adam, for our audience, can you please describe for us a…
Image sensor for machine vision
AMS has introduced a new global shutter image sensor for machine vision and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment which offers better image quality and higher throughput than any previous device that supports the 1-in. optical format. The new CSG14k image sensor features a 3840 x 3584 pixel array, giving 14Mpixel resolution at a frame rate […]
New ultra-high pressure transducer
To measure ultra-high pressure, Ashcroft now offers the compact and light-weight KM46 transducer. This rugged new sensor is constructed with all titanium wetted parts and can measure pressures up to 72,000 psi. A stainless steel case and a choice of electrical connections support an ingress protection rating up to IP69K, making it suitable for use […]
Women in Engineering: Loving the challenge
Lauren West Mechanical Engineer M3 Design Inc. In the world of product development, there are engineering challenges to be faced every day. But that’s what drives Lauren West — finding elegant solutions to complex problems daily. She works as a mechanical engineer for Austin-based M3 Design, a product design consulting firm. She focused on projects…
Ellen Holladay of Motion Industries wins PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award
Motion Industries Inc. announced that Ellen Holladay, SVP and CIO, was named recipient of the 2018 PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award. “To encourage more women to enter the power transmission/motion control distribution industry, the Wendy B. McDonald Award celebrates the women who not only excel at what they do but also bring innovation to…
New SWS steering wheel sensor for warehouse trucks
Allied Motion Technologies has introduced the SWS Steering Wheel Sensor, a compact steer-by-wire steering wheel feedback sensor designed specifically for warehouse vehicles like reach, counterbalance, and lift trucks. Steering wheels can be mounted directly to the SWS and connected to a CAN bus. Without the need for a mechanical connection, truck designers are free to […]
Women in Engineering: Sheila M. Schermerhorn, Renishaw Inc.
Name: Sheila M Schermerhorn Title: South Central Regional Manager Company: Renishaw Inc. Degrees: AAS in Mechanical Engineering, Alfred State College Talk about the culture at your company. What makes it inclusive or supportive of women? What do you enjoy about working there as an engineer? Renishaw is a fantastic company to work with and for. Our…
LEAP Awards finalists announced
Today at 2:00 p.m., VP, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney and Senior Editor Lisa Eitel unveiled the much-anticipated finalists for the 2018 LEAP Awards. Between two and eight finalists were announced in each of the 11 categories: Additive Manufacturing Advanced Materials Connectivity Embedded Computing Fluid Power Industrial Automation Mechanical Motion Control Power Electronics Switches &…
JW Winco opens new branch in Mexico
JW Winco Inc., A Ganter Company, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it has opened a new branch in Mexico at Parque industrial Makro, Bodega 10, Santa Catarina, N.L. 66359. The office phone number is +52(81) 2721-4021. The new branch in Mexico, which has more than 1,200 square feet of office space…
Women in Engineering: Sophie Morneau, Emerson
Name: Sophie Morneau Title: Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Automation Solutions at Emerson Company: Emerson (Danbury, Conn.) Degrees: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Université de Montréal (Montréal, Québec), B.S. in Materials Engineering, Université de Montréal, Associate Degree in Electronics, Montmorency College (Laval, Québec) Talk about the culture at your company. What makes it inclusive or supportive of women? What…
Executive Edition Podcast: Mike Rennie of Adaptall on trends in fittings, the effect of tariffs
[A lightly edited transcript follows …] DW: Welcome to Design World’s executive edition. I’m Paul Heney, VP and Editorial Director. Today I’m pleased to have Mike Rennie, the General Manager for Adaptall, in Mississauga, Ontario on the podcast with me. Welcome, Mike. MR: Thanks for having me, Paul. DW: Certainly. Well,…
Balluff M18 steel face sensors increase uptime in harsh environments
To combat the pervasive problem of premature sensor failure in harsh welding and stamping applications, Balluff has expanded its family of rugged steel-faced inductive proximity sensors to include additional models in the popular M18 tubular form factor. Compared to conventional plastic-faced sensors, the stainless steel sensing face fights failure from impact, abrasion, and erosion while […]
Epson Robots to showcase new Synthis T6 at Assembly Show
At the ASSEMBLY Show, Epson Robots will be showcasing its newly launched Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA robot and Force Guide, as well as a selection of other robots for factory automation. In addition, the company will lead two discussions for users new to factory automation. The SynthisT6 All-in-One SCARA robot can automate factories without wasting…
Posital upgrades family of analog programmable rotary encoders
Encoder specialist Posital has announced a new generation of analog rotary encoders for position control. Compared to the company’s earlier analog encoders, these new models feature improved accuracy, faster dynamic response and new programming options. They also accept a wider range of supply voltages, an advantage for mobile machinery applications. Posital’s analog encoders are designed for […]
Expanding the reach of digital twins
It’s incredible to think about how much engineering has changed, and continues to change, in the 25 years since I received my degree. Large and small steps forward each year in everything from CAD to 3D printing have bettered the manufacturing world and improved how we design for it. I’ve been familiar with the concept…
Make plans now for April’s Hannover Fair; theme is “Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence”
Smart sensors, intelligent drives, modular production, automated logistics systems and holistic solutions for intelligent manufacturing — Hannover Fair (Hannover Messe) has it all. From April 1-5, 2019, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology will open its gates under the motto “Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence.” The motto reflects the organizer’s desire to show…
FH-Series vision system introduces unique lighting solution for defect detection
Omron Automation Americas has developed a unique technology that can automatically detect small defects and subtle changes in color with great sensitivity. It can also simultaneously detect defects with different characteristics. One of the key technologies in this powerful vision solution is an advanced lighting technology that changes illumination angles, directions, and colors depending on […]
Lube nozzles oil the wheels of aviation gearboxes
Gearboxes used in aviation and other similar demanding applications are very specially designed, held to tight tolerances, and require precise and reliable lubrication. This is in contrast to how gearboxes in heavier, more industrial applications tend to be immersed in lubricant without the need for targeted lubrication. The delivery of precise, highly accurate and in…
PACK EXPO breaking records, new automation innovations on display
A month after the largest-ever IMTS show in Chicago, the crowds are here once again. PACK EXPO, here from Sunday through Wednesday, is jammed — I’ve had to rush to get to appointments on time, given the masses of people on the show floor today. But it’s a good problem, and it shows that the…
Back to college … via camp
My older son, Joshua, is a high school senior, and — without any pushing from me — has decided that he wants to pursue either biomedical engineering or robotic engineering. It’s been an interesting experience looking at colleges here at home and far away, everything from Case Western Reserve University to Georgia Tech, and Lawrence…
Seals for compact fuel cells from Freudenberg
In fuel cells, gas diffusion layers from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies ensure that hydrogen (as an energy carrier) and oxygen (as a reactant) are distributed across the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) as evenly as possible. The more homogeneously the gases flow into the membrane, the more electric current is generated onboard a fuel cell vehicle. These…
Dorner appoints Cassaretto as sales manager for Dorner Latin America
Carlos Cassaretto has been named new Sales Manager for Dorner Latin America. In his new role, Cassaretto will be responsible for all commercial activities throughout the region, as well as manage the entire Latin American sales force for Dorner. Cassaretto brings an impressive resume of leadership and accomplishments to Dorner. Prior to joining Dorner, Cassaretto…
Safety switches offer increased locking force, plug & play connectivity
Balluff’s newest family of mechanical safety switches boast an impressive locking force of 2,500 N and latching force of 10 N, making the guardlock insensitive to vibration even when unlocked. The line, which is “plug & play” thanks to the use of M12 connectors (5- or 8-pin), includes variants with and without mechanical guard locking…
Replacing linear potentiometers with a contactless solution
Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) has expanded its sensor product offering by adding a line of ILPS-19 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors using LVIT Technology; contactless devices designed for factory automation and a variety of industrial or commercial applications such as motor sport vehicles, automotive testing, solar cell positioners, wind turbine prop pitch and […]
Beckhoff expands operations in California with new Carlsbad office
Beckhoff Automation further strengthened the company’s sales and application engineering presence on the West Coast by opening a new San Diego-area sales office in Carlsbad, Calif. The 2,000-square-foot office provides sales and application support for Beckhoff customers in Greater San Diego, which is a thriving hub of technological innovation with high activity in IT, biotech,…