igus now offers plastic mounting clamps for energy chains on cobots that are easy to assemble and minimize risk — ensuring a safe interaction between humans and machines. Users of cobots and industrial robots are already using igus’ three-dimensional and round triflex R e-chains for energy and data supply. igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion…
METCASE TECHNOMET SL front panel at 18° incline for optimal viewing
METCASE has launched a new sloping front version of its advanced TECHNOMET desktop instrument enclosures. TECHOMET SL is designed for applications including medical and laboratory instruments, test and measurement, industrial control and communications. TECHNOMET aluminum enclosures are engineered to fine tolerances. Diecast metal front and rear bezels fit flush in the case body – the…
AttaBox fiberglass and polycarbonate enclosures from AutomationDirect
AttaBox Robroy Enclosures offers large selections of non-metallic corrosion-resistant polycarbonate, fiberglass-reinforced polyester, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) enclosures for equipment protection in a wide range of applications. AttaBox non-metallic industrial enclosures offer significant economic savings over metallic alternatives such as stainless steel while providing comparable or superior physical properties. AttaBox models are available from AutomationDirect in…
Smalley wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence award for 6th consecutive year
Smalley was presented with the 2017 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award, marking the sixth consecutive year Smalley has achieved this prestigious honor. 175 suppliers were presented with this award in 2017 … but Smalley was just one of five who have received it six years in a row. GM has been recognizing its notable…
Herrmann Ultrasonics delivers new options for flexible ultrasonic manufacturing
Manufacturers are always looking for ways to increase machine efficiency to save cost. This is a recurrent theme and is a constant challenge to find new ways to push the envelope. As an industry leader in ultrasonic welding technology, Herrmann Ultrasonics recognizes these challenges and looks for ways to apply cost and time saving measures…
Medical Device Manufacturing with Herrmann Ultrasonics’ HiQ DIALOG
From prototyping and product development to full scale manufacturing, medical device manufacturing can be a complex process – successful collaboration is vital. During the early stages of a project, Herrmann Ultrasonics is more than just a consultant — the company is a partner to help design the device for successful ultrasonic assembly, minimizing long term…
SPIROL launches eCommerce for Coiled Spring Pins
SPIROL now offers a new, secure, and easy-to-use eCommerce platform at Shop.SPIROL.com. While all of SPIROL’s engineered components will eventually be available for purchase through Shop.SPIROL.com, the first product available for online purchase is the Coiled Spring Pin. As the inventor of the Coiled Spring Pin in 1948, SPIROL has set the industry standard for this…
Emerson Automation in Las Vegas — New technologies for packaging industry
Pack Expo in Las Vegas this year was a huge success with more than 29,500 attendees and dozens of new design solutions of display. One supplier at the show making quite a number of important announcements was Emerson Automation. Emerson’s technologies help packaging lines gain flexibility by accommodating numerous package sizes and complexities; reduce losses…