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PI adds 6-axis option to F-141 PINovAlign fiber system
PI (Physik Instrumente) has added a 6-axis version to its F-141 PINovAlign automated fiber alignment system. The F-141 is a compact alignment platform that provides precision motion with 2, 3, 4 or 6 degrees of freedom for industrial testing and assembly of photonic integrated circuits, fibers and fiber array units. Built for space-limited setups, it…
SPIROL adds Press-N-Lok pins to Shop.SPIROL.com catalogue
SPIROL announced an expansion of its e-commerce platform, Shop.SPIROL.com, to include the Press-N-Lok Pin for plastic enclosures. The Press-N-Lok Pin is designed for simple installation and high pullout strength to retain two plastic components. Raised barbs angled opposite the direction of insertion help hold the pin in place and support tamper-resistant assembly. The pins are…
binder adds HEC connector for harsh outdoor applications
binder’s Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) is designed for outdoor applications where equipment faces dust, moisture and frequent cleaning. The connector uses sealed construction and corrosion-resistant materials for use in agricultural equipment, industrial machinery and renewable energy systems. With an IP68/IP69K rating, the HEC helps protect against dust ingress, contamination and high-pressure or steam-jet cleaning. UV-stable,…
30 on-demand webinars — check them out
In 2025, Design World produced 30 editorial webinars designed to educate machine builders on established, new, and emerging components and systems and their integration. Many of them remain available for on-demand viewing. Listed below is a sampling of some on design engineering and warehouse automation. See a few that relate to your work? Expand your…
Xtium 3 PCIe Gen4 frame grabbers add CLHS support
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, has released the Xtium 3 PCIe Gen4 family of frame grabbers for industrial imaging applications. The first model, Xtium3-CLHS PX8, builds on the Xtium2 platform and supports the Camera Link HS (CLHS) standard over a PCI Express Gen 4.0 interface. The single-slot, single-cable card supports up to seven CLHS…
DigiKey launches 2025 DigiWish Holiday Giveaway for engineering community
DigiKey has started its 17th annual DigiWish Giveaway, which runs from Dec. 1 to 24, 2025. The giveaway offers entrants a chance to win DigiKey product prizes during the holiday season. To enter, participants fill out a form on DigiKey’s website and select one in-stock DigiKey product valued up to $100. One eligible entrant will…
New Chip Vac filter bag offers enhanced filtration and improved durability
EXAIR’s Chip Vac pneumatic vacuum now includes an upgraded filter bag designed to handle industrial use and reduce the chance of dirt and debris returning to the workspace. The new filter bag is made from singed polyester fabric and is intended for cleanup in shops using equipment such as CNC machines, mills, lathes and routers.…
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PHD launches new electric actuator for high load and flexible use
PHD, Inc. announced the release of its Series ESW Heavy Duty Dual Rail Electric Linear Actuators. The Series ESW is designed to provide strength, durability, and versatility in a compact form for a range of industrial applications. Engineered for performance The ESW actuators are suitable for standalone operations or multi-axis Cartesian or gantry systems, providing…
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Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach
A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to…
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Elmo debuts new Titanium line and Platinum servo drives at SPS 2025
Elmo Motion Control is expanding its servo-drive portfolio and will introduce new products in its Platinum and Titanium lines at SPS 2025 in Hall 4, Booth 261. The Titanium line includes new multi-axis servo drives with integrated Functional Safety*. New products include the Titanium Castanet, a miniature dual-axis servo drive with Functional Safety* in a […]
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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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November 2025 Special Issue: Casebook
This issue of Design World (the 2025 Casebook) details how smart motion is redefining manufacturing. For example, hydraulics retrofits recently doubled throughput in one Canadian operation. Another operation’s robotics are now scalable through advanced embedded control. Across applications, mechanical precision is meeting digital intelligence to transform decades-old equipment as well as new installations. Whether…
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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…
