In booth #505, experience how Bosch Rexroth takes your assembly operations from start to finish with its complete portfolio of automation solutions. Start your journey towards a streamlined factory automation experience with Bosch Rexroth’s linear technology eTools portfolio, which makes it easier for users to plan, design and order Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion systems required…
High strength, NASA low outgassing approved epoxy
Supreme 10HT has demonstrated superior strength properties, proven by several research studies. Master Bond Supreme 10HT has demonstrated superior strength when used to bond surfaces under challenging conditions. It is a toughened system that is cryogenically serviceable from 4K to 400°F. It withstands mechanical and thermal shocks, meets NASA low outgassing specifications, and withstands 1,000…
Plane assembly takes swift flight with help from igus cable guides
A Spanish manufacturer is using industrial robots equipped with cable guides from igus for quick and efficient riveting of aircraft fuselages on one of the world’s most widely-used planes. LOXIN (ARITEX GROUP) relies on cable guides made of high-performance plastic manufactured by igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics. The guides are used on the […]
Bosch Rexroth to showcase Factory of the Future technology at The Assembly Show
Bosch Rexroth will showcase its intelligent, step-by-step approach to building the Factory of the Future in booth 531 during The Assembly Show 2019, October 22-24, 2019 at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The company will have booth exhibits demonstrating a full range of integrated mechatronics concepts and transport systems that can […]
Disassembly demonstration key to robotic remanufacturing
Engineers at the University of Birmingham have successfully designed a robotic system that can perform an important task in disassembling component parts.
Aerospace assembly uses vision-guided Kawasaki robots for unique cell
Kawasaki’s R-series general purpose robots, in combination with 3D vision software, are helping an aerospace manufacturer increase product quality and throughput.
Multistep Self-Assembly Opens Door to New Reconfigurable Materials
Self-assembling synthetic materials come together when tiny, uniform building blocks interact and form a structure. However, nature lets materials like proteins of varying size and shape assemble, allowing for complex architectures that can handle multiple tasks. University of Illinois engineers took a closer look at how nonuniform synthetic particles assemble and were surprised to find…
SPIROL now sells Model CL compression-limiter installation machines
SPIROL now sells a new line of standard installation equipment specifically designed to post-mold install Compression Limiters into plastic assemblies. Available in two models, the CL1000 (1,000 lb maximum installation force) and the CL2000 (2.000 lb maximum installation force), the Model CL Compression Limiter Installation Machine can install a single Compression Limiter or multiple Compressions Limiters simultaneously into a variety…
Stainless steel assembly pins offered by JW Winco
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, announced the offering of GN 2342 Stainless Steel Assembly Pins. These RoHS compliant assembly pins are characterized by their use in diverse applications. Depending on the requirement, there are three washer types to choose from, which place the bolt in an axial position in its insertion direction. The washer…
JW Winco Introduces Leveling Feet in Hygienic Design, with Mounting Holes
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, announced it now offers GN 20 Leveling Feet in Hygienic Design, with mounting holes. These hygienic leveling feet with mounting holes are certified according to European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group guidelines, making them ideal for use in hygienic applications, as the bottom seal protects the area beneath the…
PEM® FHL™ and FHLS™ Self-Clinching Flush-Head Studs for Thin Metal Sheets Feature Low-Displacement Head Design Enabling Close-to-Edge Installation
EM® FHL™ and FHLS™ self-clinching flush-head studs from PennEngineering® feature a unique low-displacement head design enabling close-to-edge installation of the fasteners in thin metal sheets. The studs provide ideal attachment solutions compared with weld studs and other conventional hardware by promoting easier and cleaner installation with fewer production steps and more reliable performance in service.…
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA Adds A New Climate Controlled Room
After surviving one of the hottest and most humid summer seasons on record, Solar Atmospheres of Western PA decided to construct a climate-controlled environment for the daily operation of its all-metal hot zoned vacuum furnace. The critical climate within this room is controlled utilizing a high quality HVAC system and is equipped with dehumidifiers and…
PEM® VariMount® Fastening System Enables Use of Self-Clinching Fasteners
The PEM® VariMount® fastening system from PennEngineering® enables the use of PEM® self-clinching fasteners for attachment applications in composites, plastics, metal, and any rigid material or panel. The system integrates a self-clinching nut, stud, or standoff pre-installed permanently into a steel or stainless steel base plate. The base plate with multiple radial holes effectively becomes…
Contactless Thumbwheel Roller Works in Joysticks and Industrial HMIs
Curtiss-Wright Industrial division has announced the launch of the JC050, a Hall-effect thumbwheel roller that is suitable for integration within joystick hand-grips and other in-cab human-machine interfaces (HMI) in specialty off-highway vehicles. Designed by the Corporation’s brand family of Penny & Giles, the JC050 features a low under-panel depth of 23mm and return-to-center functionality over…
Etched and formed micro metal parts sport features down to 3 mils
Tech-Etch combines photochemical etching with precision metal bending to create extremely small formed features in thin metal parts. A staff of talented and creative tool and die makers utilize state-of-the-art techniques to manufacture tools capable of forming features down to 0.003 in. in a wide variety of metals. Tech-Etch continues to push the manufacturing envelope…
Modular conveyor system for quick assembly
Noise reduction is an increasingly attractive way to improve factory work environments. VarioFlow plus is one of Bosch Rexroth’s major contributions to noise reduction, with particularly low-noise operation thanks to sliding bars with lateral fixation, low-friction materials and patented hinge bolts. At the same time, modular chain conveyor system provides optimum sliding properties for reduced…
Keyence’s LumiTrax Makes Easy Imaging of Challenging Part Features
LumiTrax technology provides a clear advantage for this industrial inspection and assembly equipment manufacturer.Since 2003, Vantage Corporation in Livonia, Michigan has been a provider of automatic inspection and assembly systems. The company designs and builds a wide variety of specialty products, including connecting rod gaging equipment, sorting devices for springs and other components, fuel injector…
PEM self-clinching blind nuts feature ‘closed-end’ design
PEM® self-clinching blind nuts from PennEngineering® permanently install into thin metal sheets to provide reliable and re-usable metal threads for accepting mating screws and completing final component attachment in an assembly. Their “blind,” closed-end design effectively creates a barrier to protect the nut’s threads against foreign matter and to prevent potential damage to internal components…
Loctite® 4090™ Structural Instant Adhesive Hybrid — Combines Speed and Strength
Loctite® 4090™ is a new patented hybrid adhesive from Henkel Corporation. Loctite® 4090™ combines the bond strength of a structural epoxy with the speed of an instant adhesive. Join this webinar to learn more about the many unique benefits of Loctite® 4090™ and how this innovative hybrid adhesive can solve your design and assembly challenges. Attend this webinar…
J.W. Winco, Inc. Plastic Hinges Are Stable and Torque Resistant
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers EN 222 Technopolymer Plastic Hinges with four Indexing Positions, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant hinges are very stable, and notable for a high resistant torque of 3 Nm in four indexing positions. All detent positions have a guaranteed resistant torque of…
Simplify Machine Data Logging and Traceability
The Sysmac NJ Machine Automation Controller from Omron Automation and Safety now provides direct connectivity to SQL databases, including Microsoft SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, MySQL and Firebird. This enables OEMs and end-users to improve machine performance by eliminating the maintenance complexities associated with PCs and middleware, while reliably collecting data for analysis and optimization. “Sysmac…
J.W Winco Stainless steel levelers have rubber pad options
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 340.5 Stainless Steel Leveling Mounts with Tapped Socket and Rubber Pad, in inch and metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant leveling mounts feature a tapped socket of stainless steel with a shot-blast finish. They are available with two pad options: black pad…
J.W. WINCO STAINLESS STEEL AND ALUMINUM HINGES
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 128.2 Stainless Steel or Aluminum Weldable Hinges. These RoHS-compliant hinges are produced from drawn weldable profiled stainless steel or aluminum extrusions. The hinge pin is retained in the lower half. Offered materials include European Standard No. 1.4308 cast stainless…
Industrial Wheel & Caster Innovation
Albion, MI Caster Concepts has developed an exciting new motion solution the TWERGO wheel (Multiple Wheel Ergonomic). Designed for a wide variety of industrial applications, casters that utilize TWERGO wheels provide easier movement of loaded carts or vehicles. The TWERGO wheel and caster is a new concept that embodies all the necessities required of…
MISUMI Introduces Nitrogen Gas Springs with Enhanced Safety Features
MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962), announced it is now offering a series of high quality Nitrogen Gas Springs to customers across North America. Manufactured in Italy to stringent quality standards, the gas springs offer unique safety features, rugged construction, high performance and high reliability. Designed…