16/02/2017 Harnessed dress-packs provide maximum cable protection for welding robots igus offers fully assembled dress-packs for rapid replacement of energy chain systems on welding robots. A custom designed, drop-in replacement, these can be connected quickly and easily to the ...
20/01/2017 Compact rotation module for tight spaces Motion plastics specialist igus has developed a compact rotation module (CRM), which revolves around its own axis, even in confined spaces. As with all rotary energy chain systems from igus, the CRM ...
05/01/2017 Schneeberger recirculating units available from LG Motion Schneeberger has launched its range of compact recirculating units, featuring unlimited stroke with linear motion, in the UK through LG Motion.
23/12/2016 Plug & play compact handling system simplifies commissioning and reduces time to market Festo has introduced a compact handling system that combines kinematics, controller and software in a single kit to enable engineers and OEMs to save time and money.
28/10/2016 Cost efficient automation with accumulating pallet recirculation system The accumulating pallet recirculation system SPU 2040 is integrated into mk’s transfer systems range. It is said to enable cost-effective and dynamic feeding, buffering, positioning and separating of ...
27/09/2016 Delivering Industry 4.0-ready intralogistics Festo has announced the Multi-Carrier-System (MCS), its Industry 4.0-ready linear motor track system, jointly developed with Siemens. MCS is an adaptable, modular transport solution for manufacturing ...
07/09/2016 NSK extends high load actuator portfolio NSK has enhanced its range of compact actuators for high load applications in industrial machines. The Toughcarrier series, which adds to the company’s existing Monocarrier MCH family, is a ...
05/09/2016 Improved roller guideway MR 45 from Schneeberger A new generation of roller guideway, the Schneeberger Monorail MR 45, is now available from LG Motion.The Swiss German manufacturer has collated customer feed-back on the performance of its products ...
21/07/2016 Curved sections for modular belt conveyors Modular belt conveyors are robust and offer opportunities for virtually any transport application. They are more wear-resistant than belts and can also be used where sharp-edged goods need to be ...
12/05/2016 Miniature linear guideway with position feedback Schneeberger has released the MINISCALE bearing system, a high precision miniature guideway combined with an optical measuring system, all in one unit. The range has been developed in order to meet ...
08/04/2016 Inductive linear sensor suits harsh environment high speed processes Novotechnik has released the TF1 linear position sensor, which is available in the UK through Variohm EuroSensor. The position sensor utilises an inductive measuring principle that is claimed to be ...
04/04/2016 Modular, compatible, versatile pallet transfer system The mk Technology Group has developed the Versamove, a modular, compatible and versatile pallet transfer system. It can be expanded and adapted to the specific requirements of the individual ...
31/03/2016 Next generation of plug-in e-chains Igus has introduced the readychain speed 2.0, a development of its plug-in readychain product. As with the first generation of pre-harnessed energy chain system, it is ready to fit directly onto a ...
27/01/2016 Accurate and rigid linear guide systems HepcoMotion’s HLG and MLG Linear Guide System is claimed to offer exceptional accuracy and rigidity.
22/01/2016 Direct drive linear stage delivers high throughput for step and scan applications Dover Motion’s XMG series of miniature micropositioning stages feature a linear motor design that is claimed to deliver up to five times more force and twice the force density when compared to ...
21/01/2016 Thermoplastic VersaRack opens up new motion control applications Nexen Group’s latest generation of rack and pinion gears is said to provide new opportunities in precision motion control. An alternative to traditional metal racks, the thermoplastic Versa Rack is ...
15/01/2016 World’s largest plastic energy chain for offshore applications Igus has announced the E4.350 ESD energy chain, claimed to be the largest plastic energy chain in the world, developed specifically for offshore applications, and other industries where oversized ...
13/01/2016 Lightweight energy chain retraction system for industrial robots Igus has developed a lightweight and effective retraction system for feeding tubes for rivets and screws on industrial high-speed assembly robots. Triflex RSE is claimed to prevent looping of the ...
23/10/2015 Schaeffler track rollers now available in premium X-life quality Schaeffler has extended its premium quality X-life product family with a range of high performance track rollers that is said to offer a higher load carrying capacity and a longer rating life than ...
19/10/2015 Festo extends its Optimised Motion Series Festo has added three actuators to its Optimised Motion Series (OMS) of electrical positioning systems. These cost-effective and simple-to-use products have been designed to allow machine builders ...
16/10/2015 Carbon fibre linear guide is lightest in the world Igus has constructed its dryin W linear guide system entirely of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) to meet the growing demand for weight saving, whether in the aerospace, automotive or medical ...
14/10/2015 A lightweight alternative to corrugated tubes Igus has extended its range of energy supply systems with the introduction of ‘e-skin’, a lightweight, versatile alternative to conventional corrugated tubes. The easy-to-open hose is said to be ...
25/08/2015 Durable ERD stainless steel linear actuators Motion Control Products Ltd has introduced the ERD22 electric rod linear actuator series. The actuators are said to be a replacement for pneumatic cylinders and an alternative to manual processes. ...
23/07/2015 Magnetostrictive sensor improves reliability in linear motors MTS Sensors has released the Temposonics A-Series 'Duo' linear encoder. This compact, rugged device features two output channels - an incremental interface and a synchronous serial interface (SSI).
13/07/2015 Custom brakes are the smallest on the market Warner Electric, part of Altra Industrial Motion, has developed the X-Small brake range of electrically released, spring-set holding brakes which are designed to offer the same performance ...
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