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Machine Automates Assembly of Insulin Pens

Syntegon’s assembly system employs a variety of automation components from Festo.

May 6, 2021

Diabetes is on the rise worldwide. Some 10 million people are diagnosed with the disease every year. That unfortunate statistic has led to increased demand for insulin pens. These medical devices are used by diabetics to inject insulin.

Promess Introduces Lightweight Servo Presses Designed for Robot End Effector Mounting

March 18, 2021

Promess, Inc. has introduced a new line of lightweight press systems intended for use as end effectors in robotic assembly applications. The L-Series Robot Presses weigh up to 51 percent less than first generation Promess Robot Presses and will initially be available in sizes up to 50 kN capacities offering a 200 mm stroke and 300 mm/sec speed.

OPPOSING FORCES: An Unbiased Comparison of Hydraulic & Servo-Electric Presses

March 8, 2021

While much has been written about the benefits of servo-electric presses, they are not always the best solution for assembly or forming operations.

Promess Adds 45,000 Square Feet of Manufacturing Space to Meet Growing Demand

January 5, 2021

BRIGHTON, MI—Promess Inc. has significantly expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of a fully equipped 45,000-square-foot facility here. The building includes manufacturing, office, engineering and laboratory space, and the entire manufacturing space is accessible by one of five overhead cranes.

Servo Press Adds Punch to Machine for Balancing Transmission Component

John Sprovieri

October 15, 2020

Imagine a disc-shaped part, such as a bicycle wheel, with a weight taped to the rim. When the bike is lifted off the ground, the wheel will rotate and come to rest with the weight at the bottom.

Saving Money by Replacing a Hydraulic Press with a Promess EMAP

September 2, 2020

Hydraulic presses cost less than servo presses, right? Wrong. The up front price of a servo press is almost always higher than that of a hydraulic press, but the benefits of a servo press more than make up for the difference.

Promess Produces PPE for the COVID-19 Fight

May 29, 2020

BRIGHTON, MI—Promess Inc., a manufacturer of servo controlled assembly presses, torque test systems and monitoring equipment, has turned its manufacturing expertise to the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the fight against the COVID-19 virus.

Smart System Slashes Scrap for Auto Parts Assembler

The Rotational Electro-Mechanical Assembly Press from Promess helped automotive supplier IFA Group cut its scrap rate by 90 percent

Glenn Nausley

May 4, 2020

Global automotive supplier IFA Group makes driveshafts and other components for cars, trucks, tractors and industrial machinery. The company has assembly plants in Germany, Poland, China and the United States.

Integrating Presses Into Assembly Systems

As the stand-alone, product-dedicated press becomes more obsolete, workcells and assembly lines with integrated presses are becoming more flexible and productive

Jim Camillo

September 9, 2019

Load cells and sensors used with presses measure several key variables, such as ram force, distance and time, and help ensure they stay within allowable tolerances.