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Product Review

Mirai Inter-Tech—Low-Cost Servo Actuator Includes Sequencer

The Dyadic Mechatronics Cylinder now includes the ability to string multiple moves together from within the controller! This reduces the load on your PLC by tasking the cylinder to run sequences, time-rs, and more.


Weiss North America—The Better Cam Indexer

The innovative cam tables and rings from Weiss North America allow for maintenance free operation. Weiss offers an industry best four year warranty standard on all indexers. Our tables and rings come filled with oil and sealed for life.


Industrial Transmission Equipment—Steel Conveyor With Emphasis On Safety

Heavy-duty ES-Series Conveyor features a safe finger protection chain along with a heavy-duty chain protector to provide optimal safety.


PHD’s Clamp Division Series PNC Number Cruncher®

PHD’s Clamp Division has the best solution for cost-effective parts marking.


Physicom Corp.—Signature Analysis H/W & S/W

DIGICONTROL software allows complete configuration of controller parameters into individual measurement programs and creation of multiple configurations. It displays graphical co-ordinate sets allowing you to zoom in on specific points on a signature curve and collect data.


ATI Industrial Automation—Automatic/Robotic Tool Changers

ATI Industrial Automation is the leading supplier of Automatic/Robotic Tool Changers. Tool Changers provide flexibility to robot applications by allowing the robot to change end-effectors (e.g. grippers, vacuum cup tooling, pneumatic and electric motors, weld guns, etc.) automatically, using a patented fail-safe locking mechanism.


Global Automation—Tabletop Soldering Robot

The Global Automation TR300 introduces a PC-programmable table robot for automatic selective and point-to-point soldering.


Spirol International—Compression Limiters & Installation Technology

Compression Limiters isolate the plastic host from bolt torque loads and ensure jointed integrity of the assembly. SPIROL’s Model PH, platen style, installation machine simultaneously installs up to 12 Compression Limiters at a time.


The Arthur G. Russell Co.—High Speed Automation

A. G. Russell designs and builds turnkey factory automation equipment. High speed assembly machines and packaging machine loading systems for Medical Device and Disposable Consumer Goods products.


Orbitform Group—Introducing SpiralformTM

The Orbitform Group’s new Spiralform technology displaces material using an eleven-sided spiral pattern. As the forming tool contacts the surface, material uniformly flows out from the center, providing superior strength and surfacing.


ACE Controls Inc.—Rotary Dampers

Minimize noise, shock, and safety hazards. Soft and smooth motion enhances functionality and provides that touch of quality.


Robotic Industries Association—2008 Robotics Industry Directory

The only free directory that specializes in robot suppliers, integrators and consultants. More than 200 company profiles.


Stäubli Corp.—New Stericlean Robot from Stäubli

Stäubli’s 6-axis Stericlean robot is the first fully VHP™ (Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide) resistant robot. Suitable for the sterilization VHP™ process, it can fully automate operations in an isolator or cleanroom environment.


ROBOTUNITS INC.—New RobotunitsTiming Belt Conveyor

Robotunits is constantly enhancing its family of conveyors, linear motion units, safety fencing and guarding to exceed your expectations while reducing time and money.


AMARA OHRMANN LTD.—Reliable Internal Seal Assembly

Whatever level of automation you choose, the TYPE 10 assembly system will assure that seals are prop-erly installed without any additional tooling or time consuming secondary operations.


Cincinnati Test Systems—Calibrated Tracer Gas Leak Standards

Test Systems offers A2LA accredited, N.I.S.T. traceable tracer gas leak standards for those low leak rate applications from 10-10 to 10-1 atm-cc/s.


Balluff Inc.—More Sensitive Gripping

Balluff has a full range of analog sensor-based gripper solutions. Analog sensors can accurately report gripper finger position over their entire range of motion, not just when fully open or fully closed.


Fusion Systems Group—Turnkey Production Machines

Fusion Systems Group draws upon over 50 years of assembly expertise to build turnkey systems that provide years of cost-efficient production.


Techcon Systems

Tired of sending products out for repair? The new TS7000 Interchangeable Material Path Auger Valve allows operators to make components replacement without compromising performance.


PennEngineering—Flare-In Access Hardware (Bulletin PF11MF)

PEM® threaded flare-in access hardware introduces a captive screw assembly for permanent installation into most any panel hardness or material.


Creform—Ergonomic Part Presentation Stand

Angle flow rack gravity feeds containers from load end to point-of-use, then second angle tilts container for convenient part presentation orientation and ergonomically efficient component retrieval.


SCHUNK's New Sizes of 2-Finger SWG Angular Grippers

Sizes 10 and 12 complete the efficient spectrum of pneumatic angular grippers type SWG. The SWG grippers stand out through their low weight and high gripping torque allowing high cycle times in very dynamic systems.


GAGE BILT—Ergonomic Split Riveting System

Gage Bilt now offers the GBP703DSR split riveting system. It is ideal for bench top stations and other special riveting applications.


C-Flex Bearing Co.—Frictionless Pivot Bearings

In limited rotation applications and high accuracy requirements, or long cycle life expectancies, C-Flex pivot-bearings are free from performance limitations exhibited by other bearings.


JDV Products, Inc.—New! VESSEL Clip Mounted Stat/Buster (SDJ-08S)

VESSEL’s new SDJ-08S Stat/Buster prevents static electricity when assembling electronic parts and components.


Magneforce Inc.—Insert Heater

Heat Station 2500 heats large inserts quickly and repetitively. Effective on brass, steel, or stainless.


Magneforce Inc.—Soldering Station

Heat Station solders terminals up to 10X faster than a soldering iron. Single head heats all sizes through 00 gauge.


Banner Engineering Corp.—Wondering About Wireless?

Banner’s SureCross Wireless Developer’s Kit includes a Gateway, one Node transceiver and all the educational literature you need to start testing applications on-site where your specific range and response time requirements can be examined.


J.W. Winco Web Site Offers eStore, 3D-CAD

J.W. Winco, Inc.’s Web site includes an eStore for online purchasing. Check pricing on over 18,000 parts, and purchase by credit card.


Hernon Manufacturing—New Autobonder 2101 Liquid Dispenser

The Autobonder 2101 can dispense a wide variety of liquids with a range of viscosities


Stäubli Connectors Toolchanger

Our tool exchangers are the result of our expertise in fluid-circuit connections and robotics.


Stäubli Robotics TX40

The TX40 robot features an articulated arm with 6 degrees of freedom for high flexibility.


USVibra, LLC—Miniature Vibratory Linear Drives & Feeders

USVibra, LLC —TDS Series Miniature Delivery Systems are available for a multitude of standard and special applications, tooling, tracks and escapements.


RS Technologies

RS Technologies has introduced electronic hand torque wrenches with a tri-color LED element.


Mirai Inter-Tech—Want To Know Our Secret?

Sanki Piezo-Electric vibratory feeders move parts smoothly and at high speed using reliable piezo crystals and composite leaf springs.


PAS—Model FS20 Ultrasonic Welding System

PAS introduces their new Model FS20, 20 kHz ultrasonic welding press.


Magneforce, Inc.—Induction Heating

An ideal heating solution for connector and component soldering, preheating of inserts, heat staking, shrink fit, brazing, annealing, and curing.


Pfeiffer Vacuum, Inc.—Helium Leak Detector

The SmartTest™ portable helium leak detector is simple to operate, rugged and easy to use.


Molded Fiber Glass Tray Co.—Trays for Static Sensitive Assembly

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company manufactures a wide range of sizes and styles of reinforced composite trays and boxes for the protection of static sensitive devices during assembly operations.


Physicom Corp.—Signature Analysis for 100% On-line Verification in manufacturing processes. Single- and Multi-channel configurations.

DIGICONTROL software allows complete configuration of controller parameters into individual measurement programs and creation of multiple configurations.


Production Basics—Modular Workstations From Production Basics

To inspire productivity in your facility, choose a C-Leg Series workstation.


Sonobond Ultrasonics’Metal Welders

Sonobond Utrasonics’ metal welders feature unique patented technology that combines high vibratory force with low amplitude coupling.


Henrob Corp.—Portable Self-Pierce Riveting Tool Runs On Standard Outlet

The Henrob single-acting hydraulic tool is a portable, affordable method of installing self-pierce rivets.


Michigan Pneumatic—N-DuraPulse Series

The N-DuraPulse Series, featuring a unique single bypass inertia pulse mechanism, offers adjustable yet stable tightening torque while extending the oil life of the tool.


PHD’s Clamp Division to Release Shot Pin Cylinder

Series PSP Locating Pin Cylinders offer an exceptional solution for the automotive industry.


Varian’s VS Series Leak Detectors

The simplicity of two-button operation combined with advanced system intelligence.


SCHUNK Inc.—Universal 3-Finger Gripper JGZ:

The new JGZ three-finger centric gripper is extremely economical, contains all essential features, and lends itself to a variety of applications.


Wiha Quality Tools—Professional Insulated Tools

Wiha Tools has introduced new 1000Volt Insulated Wrenches, L-keys, Knives, Cable Cutters and Sockets.


Orbitform—Orbital Riveter Provides Quick Cycle Times

The Model B-310 fastening station combines power with precision.


OK International PS-900 Soldering System

The PS-900 Soldering System, powered by SmartHeat® Technology, increases productivity by performing a range of applications, and is suited for lead-free processes, multilayer boards and thermally demanding components.


OK International launches e-Commerce Site in North America

OK International’s new e-Commerce website is now live.


Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc.—Ultrasonic Welding Solution

Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc., your partner for ultrasonic solutions, offers premier local manufacturing of Sonotrodes and Anvils.


CTS Introduces Manual Sealing Connectors For Leak Test Applications

Cincinnati Test Systems, Inc. now offers the CTS Connect™ Manual connectors that provide an effective, leak-free seal for nearly any leak testing application.


AMARA OHRMANN LTD—High Speed / High Efficiency O-Ring Assembly Stations No Lubrication Required

Ideal for Medical & Gas Valve Applications.


SCHUNK's Sealed 3-Finger Centric Gripper DPZ-plus

This sealed 3-finger centric gripper is sealed to meet IP 67 requirements against the penetration of contaminants and is therefore ideally suited for handling rough and dirty workpieces.


PennEngineering—SpotFast™ Fasteners

PEM®SpotFast™ self-clinching fasteners can permanently join two pieces of sheetmetal without pro-trusion from either side of the panels, providing a clean, smooth appearance.


DEPRAG Inc.—HIGH-TORQUE MINIMAT®-E Screwdrivers

The electric Minimat-E Screwdriver series has been expanded to include high-torque models in inline-, pistolgrip-, and angle-head designs!


SAS Automation

Automating Packaging or Palletizing? End Effectors, EOAT (end-of-arm tooling) for all makes of ro-bots. Modular systems reduce robot wear. Get a grip!