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AGV system with powered conveyor help increase productivity

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Creform’s AGV system with powered conveyor helps improve productivity with programmable control, spin/turn capability, speeds up to 164 fpm and load capacity up to 1,320 pounds.

Wood Pallet Trash Solution, Sustainable Outcome

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A turnkey engineered system helps manufacturers safely and efficiently remove wood pallet waste from the production floor, then convert wood and metal materials into sustainable secondary uses.

Automated Brazing and Soldering Machines

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fusion turns manual brazing and soldering processes into turnkey automation systems that help reduce labor costs, increase production and improve output.

Articulating Roller Forming with 3-Axis Servo Technology

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The BalTec ELECTRIC EA30 is a roller forming machine with 3-axis servo technology.

Fully Automatic Wire Harness Production

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Omega 750 S enables fully automated wire harness production for automotive manufacturers.

Spray Support from Start to Finish

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400

The right nozzle helps precision spray systems reduce defects, save fluid, ensure long‑term stability, and integrates smoothly into automated or robotic environments.

Precision Link Conveyor for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Motion Index Drives designed and manufactured a custom 9-inch precision link conveyor for an automotive application.

Automotive Trim Panel Clip Insertion Gear

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:50:00 -0400

Automatically feed and install metal or plastic clips with verifiable precision.

Digital Tools and Vision Systems Strengthen Automation Performance

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

From predictive maintenance sensors and cloud-based machine vision platforms to high-resolution inspection cameras and 3D vision-guided robotics, these technologies are helping manufacturers reduce downtime, accelerate setup, and improve quality across assembly and production operations.

Superior precision positioning products

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Sankyo Automation's IC80 precision link conveyor offers high load capacity, long-term accuracy and fast and flexible indexing.

New Technology Ensures Fast, Accurate Harness Assembly

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Here’s a look at some of the latest products for wire harness manufacturers.

As AI and Automation Expand, Manufacturers Are Rethinking the Network Behind the Factory

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Manufacturers are accelerating investments in automation and artificial intelligence, but many are encountering a common obstacle: the networks supporting those systems were not designed for the demands they now face.

New Products Advance Robotics and Automation

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers continue to broaden the capabilities and accessibility of robotic automation on the factory floor.

AGV system with powered conveyor helps increase productivity

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The AGV is a model HA-A50060 single-direction AGV drive unit with 90° and 180° spin/turn capability.

New Automation Products Emphasize Compact, High-Load Performance

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Several new products highlight recent innovations across industrial automation, focusing on compact design and higher load capacity.

New Tech Automatically Adjusts Stripping Process

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The equipment needed to cut, strip, crimp and assemble wiring is always changing. Here’s a look at some of the latest products.

Chassis Combines Walking Beam and Belt Transfer Systems

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Read about the CWB chassis from Stelron Components Inc. and other new motion control products in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

Dual-Cure Potting Compound and Other New Bonding Products

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Read about new adhesive and dispensing technology in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

Electric Screwdriver Is Precise

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Read about the new pistol-grip electric screwdriver from Sumake North America and other new fastening tools in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

Plasma Treater Is Designed for Wide Coverage and High Speeds

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:04:00 -0400

GERMANTOWN, WI—The Blown-ion 250 from Enercon Industries Corp. is a high-powered plasma treater that provides uniform treatment at widths up to 1 inch in a single pass. It is ideal for cleaning, etching and functionalizing plastic, metal and composite surfaces to improve surface wettability and bonding with adhesives, form-in-place gaskets, paints, coatings and inks.

New Technology Shortens Cycle Time for Leak Testing

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Leak testing is an essential part of the manufacturing process for a variety of products, and it is among the more time-consuming processes on an assembly line. New leak testing technologies are reducing cycle times and making the process more efficient.

Laserax Expands Portfolio with UV Laser Product Line

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:04:00 -0400

QUÉBEC, Canada—Laserax has launched a new line of UV lasers with a wide power range (1 to 55 watts) and full ultrafast pulse capabilities.

Linear Transfer System Is Precise and Flexible

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this month’s “New & Noteworthy,” read about a new direct-drive linear transfer system and other motion control technologies that promise to boost the performance of your next automation project.

New Fasteners Solve Unique Challenges

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400

New products include a thread-forming screw for light metals and a hidden fastener for securing panels.

New Products for Wire Harness Assembly

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

New technologies include a fully automatic harness taping machine and a heavy-duty crimping tool.

Universal Robots Introduces Fastest Cobot

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:15:00 -0400

DETROIT—The new UR15 cobot from Universal Robots has a maximum tool center point speed of 5 meters per second, making it the fastest cobot in company’s portfolio.

Electric Linear Actuator Is Compact

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The choice of pneumatic or electric actuators involves an evaluation of performance, component costs, system costs and productivity gains. Each has inherent advantages and disadvantages.
Perhaps one of these new motion control products can play a role in your next machine design.

Linear Axis Extends Range of Cobots

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Read all about four innovative new motion control products.

IPS Adhesives Introduces High-Performance Two-Part Adhesive

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:12:44 -0400

DURHAN, NC—IPS Adhesives, a manufacturer of high-performance structural adhesives, has launched SCIGRIP® SG2000 in North America. This two-part methyl methacrylate adhesive (1:1 mix ratio) is designed for ease of use, offering an extended working time of 100-120 minutes.

New Technology for Wire Processing and Assembly

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Cars, airplanes, appliances and electrical equipment have changed considerably in the past few years, and so has the wiring that goes into them. The equipment needed to cut, strip, crimp and assemble that wiring is changing, too.