The winners of the 2024 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday across several categories. This year’s winner in the Mechanical category is electromagnetic clutches and brakes manufacturer, Ogura Industrial Corp. GOLD Ogura Industrial Corp Power-Off Micro Clutch This brand-new product is an electromagnetic power-off clutch intended for low power consumption, small…
LS Electric XMC EtherCAT motion controllers and EtherCAT bus coupler from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added the powerful LS Electric XMC motion controller to provide full EtherCAT master motion control. With a blindingly fast processor (scan times as low as 5ns) and built-in support for 8 or 16 axes of EtherCAT-based motion control (depending on the model), the XMC controller can handle virtually any motion control application. These…
DigiKey to highlight growth in Europe with new product offerings at electronica 2024
DigiKey invites attendees to visit its booth, #B4.578, at Electronica, Nov. 12-15, 2024, in Munich, Germany. DigiKey will highlight top products from leading suppliers, showcase technical capabilities and tools, and give away exciting prizes at the show. At DigiKey’s booth, the DigiKey Moment studio will host top suppliers, including Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), Littelfuse, STMicroelectronics,…
DigiKey adds more than 611,000 products and 139 new suppliers
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to announce its expansion in both supplier partners and new product introductions (NPI) during the third quarter of 2024. This includes the addition of 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative…
Additional Murrelektronik field wireable connector options from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added M12 field wireable connectors with additional cable size options from Murrelektronik. New 5-pin A-coded connectors are available for 4-8mm/26-18 AWG cable sizes, in axial or 90° male or female connector styles. New D-coded connectors offer 4-pin configurations for 4-8mm/26-18 AWG cable sizes, in axial or 90° male connector styles. The L-coded connector…
Endress+Hauser intrinsically safe analog input isolators from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser intrinsically safe analog input isolators to provide cost-effective galvanic isolation for process instruments located in hazardous locations. This ensures that only a safe amount of energy resides in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Endress+Hauser RN22 0/4 to 20 mA input isolators are offered in 1-channel, 2-channel, or signal doubler options. They feature…
Cleveland is calling: Fastener Training Week is November 18-22
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) will host its final Fastener Training Week of 2024 in Cleveland, OH, November 18-22. This five-day advanced fastener training program will be held at Industrial Fasteners Institute and is presented by Birmingham Fastener. FTI offers three Fastener Training Weeks each year. Graduates are eligible for Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CFS) designation upon…
Siemens at IMTS 2024
Last month, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, tens of thousands of registrants and exhibiting companies flocked to McCormick Place’s 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. To hit the ground running, this year I checked-in with some of the larger companies early. Big companies like Siemens — with a global reach in many different…
Smart new colors for METCASE’s TECHNOMET premium instrument enclosures
METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET instrument enclosures are now available in an additional new standard color scheme. These elegant desktop and portable enclosures are ideal for medical and wellness electronics, test and measurement, industrial control, peripheral devices and interfaces, switchboxes, communications, and laboratory equipment. The new color choice is traffic white (RAL 9016) for the main case…
RHINO PSE-S Series encapsulated chassis mount power supplies from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added the RHINO PSE-S series power supplies which are fully encapsulated in ultra-compact, low-profile housings and ideal for space-limited applications. These cost-effective power supplies offer a wide input voltage range, up to 89% efficiency, and are available in 5, 12, 15, and 24 VDC output voltage options with up to 4.1A/50W. Select models…
OKW’s DATEC-TERMINAL plastic enclosures now in two versions
OKW’s popular DATEC-TERMINAL plastic enclosures are now available with or without a separate terminal section. Tough, stylish DATEC-TERMINAL is ideal for data collection, security and access control, measurement and control, HVAC, medical/wellness, and point-of-sale devices. A wide choice of lids and covers (accessories) adds IP 54 ingress protection and makes these ergonomic desktop and wall-mount…
Joyful Joyful: igus at IMTS 2024
It’s been six months since the DW team met with igus for the launch and open house of the company’s Michigan-based “Enjoyneering” Center last winter. For a company that has historically moved on new initiatives as quickly as Igus, six months is actually a fair amount of time. So I was excited to sit down…
Handheld ergonomic gear for high torque
Visumatic’s VSC-900 automatic screwdriver is an affordable way to begin your automation process. This simple handheld screw feeding and driving system is perfect for higher torque applications. The screwfeeder bowl is filled and the screws are then oriented and fed to the tooling tip. The automatic screwdriver installs each fastener to the proper torque. The…
Small arms deserve love too – Chieftek at IMTS 2024
Last week, Design World took a moment to catch up with Chieftek Precision USA Product Marketing Specialist Henry Chou on the show floor at IMTS. Here’s what he had to say. What is it about big arms? On the beach, in an action film, or in the robotics industry — the larger arms get…
CRS Series adjustable stainless steel shock absorbers at IMTS 2024
Today I had the opportunity to speak with ITT Enidine National Sales Manager Rob Marshick about the company’s range of small bore adjustable industrial shock absorbers and mounting accessories. The New Corrosion Resistance Series (CRS) Stainless Steel Shock Absorbers are now available with a 17-4PH stainless steel cylinder, piston rod, and piston cap. Marshick stated…
New Hexagon quality inspection innovation combines laser tracking and non-contact measurement
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced a new technology to reduce quality inspection delays in large-scale manufacturing operations. Combining laser tracking with laser radar functionality, it enables manufacturers to measure detailed features and meet tight assembly tolerances from tens of meters away. Built on established measurement and positioning technology, the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 offers…
igus cable carriers promote efficiency in autonomous hospitality robot
igus has supplied its E2.10 series of e-chain plastic cable carriers as part of JEEVES, an autonomous robot from Robotise Technologies that can autonomously navigate its environment and replace up to 300 hotel minibars. Constructed from high-performance plastics, the igus cable carriers are critical to the robot’s performance, guiding the system’s energy and data cables.…
LR80 FMCW radar level sensor from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added the new Flowline LR80 EchoBeam® FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar level transmitter featuring Flowline’s 80 GHz radar technology that is unaffected by most media, processes, or environmental factors. Using the change in frequency between the transmitted and reflected signals, the EchoBeam level sensor can measure liquids up to 32.8’ (10m) or…
DigiKey wins seventh consecutive Panduit Top Global E-commerce Distributor Award
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, was honored with Panduit’s 2024 Top Global E-commerce Distributor Award for the seventh consecutive year. Panduit, a 25-year DigiKey partner, is a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, serving as a…
Mitsubishi Electric Automation celebrates 50 years at IMTS 2024
Join the celebration at Booth 338136 in the South Building to experience our latest automation innovations and advanced machining through interactive demonstrations. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is celebrating 50 Years of “The Difference in Your Machining” at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) from September 9-14 in Chicago. Since 1974, Mitsubishi Electric Automation has been…
IronHorse ACG Drives from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added general-purpose AC drives to the IronHorse brand. These new VFDs support three control modes, including V/Hz, slip compensation, and sensorless vector, and come in various voltage and horsepower ratings at a very affordable price. The 230 VAC models can support AC motors up to 20hp with 230 VAC three-phase power and up…
HEIDENHAIN at IMTS 2024
HEIDENHAIN is set to showcase its latest innovations in digital manufacturing at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024, from September 9-14 in Chicago, IL. Attendees are invited to explore HEIDENHAIN’s cutting-edge solutions at booth #339440 in the South Building, Level 3, and at the Student Summit booth #121000. Innovation Meets Sustainability HEIDENHAIN will be…
Wiha screwdrivers, nutdrivers, tool storage, and more from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of world-renowned Wiha tools to their ever-expanding Tool and Test Equipment lineup, including various types of standard, insulated, electric, and precision screwdrivers, multi-bit drivers, nutdrivers, standard and insulated t-handle hex keys, wing and flag handle torx keys, tool pouches, tool bags, tool backpacks, many tool set choices, and much…
The next step towards industrial production using metal 3D printing
. Presenting the next generation of wire-laser metal deposition technology. The Meltio M600 metal 3D printer makes printing large metal parts easier and more reliable than ever while being tailored perfectly to the needs of industrial manufacturing with 24/7 production cycles. . The unique combination of wire deposition, Blue Lasers, a large (300x400x600mm – X,…
Motion to open new repair shop in Houston
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce a new Motion Repair & Services location at 20710 Sharmon Road, Houston, Texas, 77038. The new shop, which is entirely dedicated to repair and services, is slated to open in September 2024.…