Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. has chosen MTEK’s MBrain, a method-centric software tool, to digitize its high-volume/high-mix manufacturing operations at its plant in Columbia City, Indiana. The goal was to connect a diverse array of machines, including CNCs, hydro presses, delta robots, and testers, to read, visualize and analyze machine and […]
Women in Engineering — Cheryl Potter
Cheryl Potter Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from Marquette University M.B.A. from Bowling Green State University. Cheryl Potter has been a Value Stream Manager for Warner Electric, part of Altra Industrial Motion since 2015. While serving in this role, she had P&L responsibility for Warner’s linear actuator business along with moving it from…
Warner XS-Series brake applications: Quiet and powerful braking in airline seats and more
XS-Series spring-actuated electrically released brakes from Warner Electric — part of the Altra Industrial Motion Corp. — are specifically designed to meet stringent compactness requirements in weight-sensitive applications. They boost reliable braking performance in a package weighing as little as 27 g. The XS brakes are also statically engaged holding so can stop moving loads in […]
Warner Electric introduces new clutch and brake video series
A series of informative Warner Electric clutch and brake videos has been produced to clearly show proper installation steps, troubleshooting, and maintenance tips for various clutch and brake…