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igus expands E4.1 e-chain modular system for long travels
igus has added glide pads and roller chain links to its highly successful E4.1 universal e-chain modular system, an energy supply system favorite for safely guiding cables and hoses on long travel applications. The new glide pads and roller chain links are quick retrofits that will reduce costs and extend the service life of the…
Wireless CAN bridge replaces CAN cables in marine and other extreme environments
Kvaser is pleased to introduce the Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS M12, a high-performance wireless CAN bridge with dust and water-resistant M12 connectors. Comprising a preconfigured pair of wireless units with integrated antennas and rugged housings, the Kvaser Air Bridge Light HS M12 reliably exchanges raw CAN data between two networks when a wired CAN […]
H.G. Schaevitz Alliance Sensors offer contactless inductive transducer series
The first spring loaded LVIT (Linear Variable Inductive Transducer) series from H.G. Schaevitz Alliance Sensors are contactless devices designed for dimension or position-measuring applications in factory automation and in various industrial and commercial applications, such as: automotive testing, mil/aero test stands, robotic arms and packaging equipment, where the sensing element cannot be attached to the […]
Aerotech now offers online distribution through Motion Plus
Aerotech Inc., a global leader in precision motion control and automation, and Motion Plus, an ecommerce distributor, recently announced a partnership to sell many of Aerotech’s most widely used standard products at www.motionplusmore.com. The Motion Plus marketplace offers a wide range of motion control products, including many in-stock Aerotech products available for immediate shipment. “With […]
Trim-Lok announces major midwest expansion
To better serve its existing customer base, Trim-Lok has announced a major expansion in the Midwest. The company has entered into an agreement to occupy a new, state-of-the-art facility on the Eastern border of the City of Elkhart, Ind. This new facility will be 150,000 sq-ft of manufacturing and warehousing space and add an additional…
The first ever patient with a fully digital 3D printed prosthetic eye…
If you’re a sci-fi movie fan, the idea of prosthetic eyes that can do amazing things is familiar. Thanks to 3D printing, we are a step closer to such developments. Fraunhofer IGD reports the development of a 3D printed prosthetic eye. Fraunhofer IGD has developed a number of technologies that supersedes the current and entirely […]
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Linear-Motion Solutions for the Design Engineer Tech Tips
Recirculating Slide Guides Recirculating slide guides excel in three areas: applications needing longer strokes, designs with space constraints and configurations where cost is a primary concern. Because of the unique design, travels are only limited by the maximum rail length of each profile size.
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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…
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Modern Wastewater: Perceptive Controls
ICC 2021 Discover Gallery finalist, Perceptive Controls, talks about their continued success with the Waterford, MI Department of Public Works In February of this year, we looked at a pioneering MQTT Sparkplug project at the Department of Public Works in Waterford Township, Michigan. Thanks to the work of system integrator Perceptive Controls, Waterford’s project went on to…
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WORKHORSE® Chain Offers Dependable Strength and Reliability for Bucket Elevators
In cement, mining, fertilizer and industrial aggregate applications, chain bucket elevators are used to transport bulk materials vertically. Demanding environments like these often challenge system reliability and require unique, innovative chain solutions. Balancing adequate strength with features that effectively defend against corrosion and abrasion can often be a challenge but is certainly feasible and should…
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A microdisplay breakthrough for AR glasses
A microdisplay breakthrough from University of Cambridge spin-out Porotech is set to accelerate the long-awaited commercialization of augmented reality (AR) glasses. The micro-LED pioneer has created the world’s first microdisplay based on native red indium gallium nitride (InGaN) – with an active area of 0.55 inches diagonally and a resolution of 960×540. Until now, it…
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November 2021 Special Editon: Motion System Applications
COVID-19 AND THE GREAT RESIGNATION SPUR AUTOMATION ADOPTION With no end to COVID-19-related supply-chain and labor woes in sight, myriad industries — from semiconductor manufacture to fast food and retail — have increased adoption of factory and process automation. It’s a response first observed to lesser extents during the past decade’s SARS and Ebola outbreaks,…
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Aerotech now offers online distribution through Motion Plus
Aerotech Inc., a global leader in precision motion control and automation, and Motion Plus, an ecommerce distributor, recently announced a partnership to sell many of Aerotech’s most widely used standard products at www.motionplusmore.com. The Motion Plus marketplace offers a wide range of motion control products, including many in-stock Aerotech products available for immediate shipment. “With […]
