Heather Hall

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve…

The Mars helicopter team is awarded the Collier Trophy for being the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter flies with electric motors from the Swiss company maxon, a provider of precision drives. This prestigious award was presented on June 9th in Washington DC by the National Aeronautic Association…

ADVANCED Motion Controls has released a new 60A continuous FlexPro servo drive model FM060-60C-CM. This model is the second “machine embedded” version in this power range adding CANopen communication to the previously released EtherCAT version. The 60A continuous current rating means the servo drive can operate at the 60A peak rating continuously with no need…

Provider of flexible shaft products, S.S. White Technologies is supplying flexible shafts that transmit power to the hydraulic-activated Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems (TRAS) on Delta Airlines’ Pratt & Whitney GTF turbofan engines to power their first Airbus A321neo aircraft. Delta is committed to purchase a total of 155 Airbus A321neo platforms through 2027. S. S.…

Harold G. Schaevitz Industries (HGSI) has expanded its sensor product offering by adding resistive technology to its portfolio of linear position sensors. The LPPS-22 series of linear potentiometers offer a cost-effective solution to sensing requirements in the factory automation marketplace. LPPS-22 series potentiometers are expertly constructed to satisfy applications like automotive, robotic control, X-Y table […]

Festo announces the development of its UR+ certified multi-axis solution for Universal Robotics (UR) cobots. The certified UR system adds up to four axes of motion beyond the UR cobot six axes, and embodies Festo precision, reliability and longevity. This solution from Festo lowers customer engineering time and speeds startup as it arrives ready to…

PI, a maker of high-speed laser beam steering mirror mounts often used in optical communication and laser stabilization, also offers a compact motorized mirror mount family, for applications where large angles, high stability and lower dynamics are required. Motorized kinematic mirror mounts provide a means to control the pitch and yaw axes of a mirror,…

Encoder-maker POSITAL remains committed to supplying customers with absolute encoders with bit parallel communications interfaces. “Rotary encoders with parallel interfaces have been sold under the FRABA and POSITAL brands since 1972,” said Christian Fell, leader of POSITAL’s North American operations. Absolute encoders with parallel interfaces have always offered excellent dynamic response. However, the resolution of…

igus, manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced the E4.1R rol e-chain. The new rolling energy chain system dramatically reduces noise and vibration. Integrated roller links have been added to the standard modular system of the E4.1 energy chain series. This makes it especially easy for users to change over from…

Ontic, aerospace industry provider of ‘Extended Life Solutions’ for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) legacy and non-core products, has acquired electromechanical product lines from Marsh Bellofram. The products include Servotek TachSyn brushless DC tachometer and commutators, instrument-grade DC tachometers and rotary encoders. The products are on a variety of industrial and aerospace applications. Westcon AC/DC tachometers…

New Yorker Electronics announces Vishay Intertechnology’s release of the new miniature position sensor with a small 12.7 mm outer diameter. According to Vishay, the sensor delivers higher accuracy and resolution than similar devices of the same size, while offering increased reliability and durability for harsh military and industrial operating environments. In addition, its plug-and-play operation…

HELUKABEL, a manufacturer and supplier of cables, wires and cable accessories, recently announced two acquisitions to further grow its core competency in the field of industrial automation. The two latest companies to join the HELUKABEL Group are ekd gelenkrohr GmbH, a drag chain manufacturer, and Sangel Systemtechnik, an industrial cable assembly manufacturer. For the group, […]

Norstat now offers the 180 Series Beacon, a multi-color signal beacon that can also be equipped with an audible signaling device for additional effectiveness. The 180 Series Beacon is a basic signaling lamp that is available as a multi-color signaling beacon as well as in Tri-Color versions of Green, Yellow and Red or Blue, Yellow…

The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Future Leaders Award, respectively. As the charitable arm of the Power Transmission Distributors Association, the PTDA Foundation champions education, outreach and research initiatives relevant to the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry that enhance the…

Every year, Deutsche Messe presents the HERMES AWARD to a company whose product or solution demonstrates a particularly high degree of technological innovation. Only those technology solutions which have already been proven in industrial practice are considered. “We are delighted to finally be back at HANNOVER MESSE after a break due to the pandemic, and…

Norstat carries a cutting-edge line of foot switches in both open and covered versions that take on the flexibility and modularity issues other foot switches ignore. The PX & PA Series of single foot switches were designed to meet the demands of today’s ever-changing marketplace. These foot switches incorporate a multitude of features including conduit…

Rockwell Automation, a company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces the release of a new line of industrial monitors that can help machine builders differentiate their machines and meet a wide range of application needs. The new Allen-Bradley ASEM 6300M industrial monitors, part of the product family formerly known as VersaView 6300, offer…

Alliance Sensors Groups announces its SSx-7 series of LVIT subsea position sensors. Available in full scale ranges from as short as 1 in. (25 mm) up to 36 in. (900 mm), these devices are constructed of AISI 316 stainless steel to operate at depths of 12,000 ft. The SSx-7 body style easily fits into an…

The PI Group – globally known for its leadership in high precision motion control, automation, nanopositioning and piezo technology solutions – has started a comprehensive initiative to invest in the future. As the whole industry experiences a tight global supply situation, PI is taking decisive steps to get ahead of the curve. PI is focusing…

Whether mobile elevating work platforms, mobile cranes or truck-mounted concrete pumps, mobile machines have to consistently function as smoothly, precisely and efficiently as possible. This requires smart sensors that can reliably detect the complex movements of the machines. The functions of SIKO GmbH’s Pure.Mobile family of draw-wire encoders can be optionally extended to detect several…

In their tireless quest to provide customers with the exact product they need when they need it, Hamilton introduces their newest UltraGlide wheel series.  It’s Hamilton’s latest modular solution designed to reduce the amount of energy needed to move loads in manual or powered applications. Designed for ergonomic and AGV applications, the new UltraGlide still…

Kistler‘s new 4017A piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor combines excellent measuring features with universal applicability. Thanks to its compactness, innovative design and outstanding media compatibility it is optimal for use in engine development as well as hydraulic and pneumatic applications, in both hot and cold environments. Piezoresistive (PR) pressure sensors consist of a silicon-based Wheatstone bridge…

igus, a manufacturer of engineered motion plastics, has introduced a maintenance-free toothed belt axis specifically designed to improve sanitation in food manufacturing systems. The new drylin ZLW toothed belt axis is based on hygienic design principles and uses FDA-compliant materials. Cleaning complex machines and systems in food production leads to longer and therefore expensive downtime.…

Using Bosch Rexroth’s ROKIT Locator Software, the MP1000R is able to navigate autonomously in highly dynamic environments without additional infrastructure. The MP1000R is a flexible and scalable solution which can replace manual forklifts and tuggers in manufacturing spaces, leading to improved efficiency and help protect workers from potential injury. When used for industrial material handling…

AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman (HKP), a business unit of AMETEK, introduces the new 57 mm-sized brushless DC motor  in its IDEA Motor series. This EC057B joins the 42 mm EC042B product introduced in 2019 and enhances an already popular line of motors with integrated, programmable drives. The IDEA Motor combines a precision brushless servo motor…