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Bossard Inc., Proving Productivity with Fastening Technology

October 7, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Making a quality product is critical for most manufacturing applications. From delicate electronics and optics to durable automotive and rail projects to dynamic industrial applications – connections matter. Though the size and type of fastener may vary, Bossard Inc. has developed cutting-edge solutions to support them all. Bossard Inc….

Festo Expands Portfolio of Solutions for Automating EV Battery Manufacturing
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Festo Expands Portfolio of Solutions for Automating EV Battery Manufacturing

October 4, 2024 Festo has created a new solution for high throughput dry-room electrode assembly of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. It’s the latest in a series of innovations Festo has developed for the entire battery lifecycle. In 2022, the Festo electric mobility initiative demonstrated an automated degassing cell. In 2023, the company developed an automated chemical processing solution…

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New Compact Safety Gate System PSENmgate from Pilz

The complete system for safe guard locking and operation – Compact, combined safety – Energy-efficient guard locking + operation! October 2, 2024 Miniaturisation is an important aspect of industrial transformation. It ensures efficient and sustainable processes. Because “smaller” solutions save space and energy. Pilz supports this aspect with safe sensor technology solutions, among others: The…

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Liquid Level Sensing Using Reed Switch Technology

October 2, 2024 Liquid level sensors have been on the market for many years, used in industry sectors such as food and beverage, industrial, medical, printing, agriculture, automotive, and in white goods for leak detection or level measurement. When measuring discrete levels of liquids, reed switch technology is simple, inexpensive and reliable.celduc® offers liquid level sensors with…

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ABB’s Pressductor® Technology: 70 Years of Unbeatable Load Cell Performance

October 2, 2024 ABB is marking the 70th anniversary of its Pressductor® transducer which was developed in Västerås, Sweden, in the early 1950s and patented in 1954. When it came on the market, the innovative technology offered a step change in the reliability of load cells for tough industrial environments such as paper mills and steel…

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Your Guide to Electromechanical Relays

October 2, 2024 What Are Electric Relays? Electromechanical relays are electrically operated switches that control circuits by opening and closing contacts. They receive an electrical signal from an external source and transmit it to other equipment by toggling the switch on or off. This mechanism allows relays to manage high-power applications with low-power signals, ensuring safe…

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Transforming Logistics Industry with Machine Vision in Scan Tunnels

October 2, 2024 The logistics industry is experiencing a transformative shift with the integration of machine vision technology in scan tunnels. This technology enhances operational efficiency and sets new standards in quality, speed, and precision.  Essential for tasks such as measurement, quality control, object recognition, and traceability, machine vision is becoming a fundamental component of…

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PCMM2G – The Next-Generation Programmable Motion Controller

October 1, 2024 The PCMM2G programmable controller / multi-axis master delivers industry-leading performance and flexible support for both Kollmorgen and third-party systems. Full-featured and simple to use, this compact, multi-axis motion controller scales easily to handle everything from small, simple machine modules to large, highly complex automation environments. High Performance The PCMM2G uses a 1.5…

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HELUKABEL’s Quality Connections for Photovoltaic Solar Energy

September 30, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Quality cables and connections for photovoltaic (PV) systems are critical to ensure safe and long-lasting setups. HELUKABEL has provided cables, wires, and accessories for infrastructure and energy applications for more than 45 years. Their comprehensive portfolio of products is trusted by manufacturers, installers, and operators of PV systems worldwide…

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HELUKABEL Places New Variations of their HELUPOWER® Solar Cables on the Market

September 30, 2024 An Even Larger Selection of solar cables for Operators of Photovoltaic Systems New to the program is the HELUPOWER® SOLARFLEX®-X H1Z2Z2-K UL. With this product, HELUKABEL claims to be the first manufacturer to offer a solar cable constructed according to UL 4703, which is an important criterion for system manufacturers focused on exporting…

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Bossard Showcases Advanced Fastening Technology at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida

September 30, 2024 Bossard Inc., a leader in industrial fastening and assembly technology solutions, announces a live demonstration of its innovative fastening technology at the 2024 FABTECH show in Orlando, Florida. Bossard’s Fastening Innovations: Enhancing production and manufacturing processes is crucial for success as we face a rapidly growing industry. However, challenges such as skilled…

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ANCA and Tetralytix Announce Strategic Partnership for Virtual Cutting Tool Design

September 27, 2024 Introducing sophisticated digital interface solutions that reduce development time and cost ANCA, a market leader in CNC grinding machines who is this year celebrating 50 years of innovation, and Tetralytix, a developer of simulation software for superior metal cutting technology, are pleased to announce their strategic collaboration in the field of virtual…

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IIN Integrates Mecademic’s Supercompact SCARA Robot in Its New White-Label Robot Cell

September 26, 2024 International Innovation Network Oy (IIN), a Finland-based automation solutions company, have partnered with Mecademic, an industrial robot arm manufacturer based in Montreal (Canada), to integrate the MCS500 — the world’s most compact, most precise SCARA robot — as a central component in their soon-to-be-released white-label desktop robot cell. According to IIN’s CEO…

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Teradyne Robotics and Siemens Announce a Strategic Collaboration for The Siemens Experience Centre at MxD to Showcase the Future of Automation in The U.S.

September 26, 2024 Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) and global leader in advanced robotics solutions, is jointly developing a robotics showcase at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) with Siemens, a global leader in industrial automation hardware and software. The collaboration will be showcased at MxD innovation centre in Chicago, IL, a non-profit organization serving as a hub…

Universal Robots Updates Payload Capacity for UR20 and UR30
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Universal Robots Updates Payload Capacity for UR20 and UR30

September 26, 2024 Enhancing the strength of high-payload cobots will boost throughput and productivity for customers. Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, is now increasing the payload capacity on its new-generation, high-payload cobots UR20 and UR30, enabling customers to lift more at no additional cost. The updates raise the total payload, including end-effector, to 25 and…

Pilz: PSENini Inductive Safety Switches
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Pilz: PSENini Inductive Safety Switches

September 17, 2024 Safety switch for safe position detection The inductive safety switches PSENini enable the safe detection of positions within a machine. They detect the approach of metallic objects without any contact, thereby supplying the necessary safe signals about positions and end limits. The inductive function principle minimises wear and increases the service life. You work safely, with…