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Rollon launches new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU) for enhanced performance and seamless integration
Rollon has launched its new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), designed to push the boundaries of collaborative robot applications. With a series of key enhancements, the latest CTU model offers improved flexibility, easier integration, and increased performance, making it the ideal solution for automation processes requiring extended reach. The new CTU introduces a range of updates…
Lanner unveils ICS-P770 industrial computer powered by Intel Xeon 6 processor
Lanner Electronics has launched the ICS-P770, a rugged computing platform certified to IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and EN50121-4 standards, designed for substation automation, virtualization, and network security. The ICS-P770 is a 3U rackmount industrial computer designed for digital substation automation and ICS/SCADA security. Equipped with the Intel Xeon 6 Processor, it provides reliable computing performance,…
Industrial Powerwise and ACE’s gas springs improve ergonomics and safety for tooling machine operators
Anyone who produces one billion metal pins per year around the clock can report that production is running smoothly. The art lies in making even the most difficult steps work easily to protect workers while reducing downtime and maintenance periods. KeyTec Netherlands, in cooperation with ACE Stoßdämpfer, has shown success in this area. As a…
The word of the day is… tariffs
Whether you’ve had a subscription to The Economist since college or know nothing about the taxing of imported goods, you’ve probably been thinking a lot more about tariffs than usual. The subject has overtaken the airwaves and the watercooler alike since mid-January, and when it will subside is anybody’s guess. The Trump Administration’s “on-again, off-again”…
Datasensing SH4 Category 4/Type 4 safety light curtains from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Datasensing SH4 series 14mm finger and 30mm hand safety light curtains that are available in basic models with automatic restart or standard models, which include external device monitoring (EDM) and an optional manual restart. Body protection models in 300 or 400mm resolution are available only in the standard version. The finger and…
Piezo nanopositioning stage provides 6-axis motion with frictionless guiding system
The P-562.6CD 6-axis nanopositioning stage from PI (Physik Instrumente) is an advanced multi-axis nanopositioning system. Engineered for cutting-edge applications in photonics, semiconductor metrology, super-resolution microscopy and nanomanufacturing, this advanced motion system delivers nanometer-level accuracy, repeatability, and high dynamic performance with millisecond responsiveness across six degrees of freedom (X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, yaw). The P-562 […]
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Industrial Powerwise and ACE’s gas springs improve ergonomics and safety for tooling machine operators
Anyone who produces one billion metal pins per year around the clock can report that production is running smoothly. The art lies in making even the most difficult steps work easily to protect workers while reducing downtime and maintenance periods. KeyTec Netherlands, in cooperation with ACE Stoßdämpfer, has shown success in this area. As a…
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Advanced Sealing Technologies for Reliable Electric Kick Scooter Performance
By Samantha J. Sexton, Marketing Communications Manager, Parker Engineered Materials Group As urban transportation faces the challenges of sustainability and efficiency, innovative sealing solutions are becoming essential in enhancing the performance and environmental responsibility of urban mobility vehicles, including electric kick scooters. According to IMARC Group, the kick scooter market is expected to reach $8.1 billion…
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AutomationDirect adds IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC input
AutomationDirect has added IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC inputs, featuring the same advantages as existing aluminum models. These gearboxes come in 30mm to 75mm frame sizes, with 10:1 to 100:1 ratios in most sizes, and require no maintenance. They are factory-filled with synthetic oil, and double-lip oil seals prevent leakage. These new models offer IEC […]
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The New High Speed Precision Conveyor
In today’s fast-paced automated manufacturing environments, the demand for efficient, high speed, high precision, reliable, and flexible transport systems is at an all-time high. The newest innovation from Motion Index Drives precision link conveyors is the Taktoflex, a revolutionary flexible high-speed precision conveyor designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. With its modular…
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Choosing the Right Gearmotor for Your Application
Strategic Questions to ask for Efficient and Effective Drive Integration. by Don Congdon, Corporate Trainer, SEW-EURODRIVE Selecting a drive for a new application or replacing an existing one need not be a daunting experience. The key to successful drive selection is methodically asking the right questions to understand the application’s requirements thoroughly. This guide aims…
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March 2025 Issue: Understanding linear actuator technology
Blending custom built with assembly line One of the more interesting site visits I’ve been on was a recent tour of Celebrity Cruises’ forthcoming ship, the Celebrity Xcel, at shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s drydock in Saint-Nazaire, France. The facility is the largest assembly dock in Europe, with 3,800 employees and another 6,200 contractors on…
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…
