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New Laser Marker Solves Industry's Toughest Marking
Problems
The revolutionary KEYENCE ML-Z9500 CO2 Laser Marker features the world's
first simultaneous 3-axis (X, Y and Z) beam control. A breakthrough in
laser marking technology, the ML-Z9500 provides distortion-free marking
of products that have different heights, inclined, cylindrical,
spherical or conical surfaces. A 42mm variable focal length, variable
beam spot size and 300mm x 300mm marking area eliminate the need for
mechanical devices to move the marker or products to accommodate size
and shape variations. Details and specs.
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Impact of Lane Conditions on Bowling Ball
Speed & Motion
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Engineers used computer-aided tracking systems and velocity sensors
to determine how high-tech equipment may influence lane conditions and
scoring. One of the goals of the United States Bowling Congress in its
research on this topic was to gather data about the complex dynamics and
inner motion characteristics of today's advanced bowling balls. Click on
the headline to learn more about this research.
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China PLC Market Poised for Growth
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China's programmable logic controller (PLC) market is growing at
double-digit annual rates. Favorable business conditions are providing
ample investment opportunities for manufacturers worldwide to set up
facilities in China. Click on the headline to get more details from a
new market report on this topic.
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How Big Is the Mechanical Power Transmission
Equipment Industry?
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Did you know there are 235 establishments in the U.S. that produce
mechanical power transmission equipment? These businesses employ 16,013.
The NAICS code for this industry is 333613. Click on the headline to go
to the starting point for this and other U.S. Census Bureau business
data.
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***EDGE Motor: When Space is
Critical***
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RONKONKOMA, NY: Nanomotion introduces the new EDGE motor, one of
the smallest ceramic servo motors in the industrial market. The EGDE
motor provides 30 grams of thrust with a maximum operating velocity of
150mm/sec. Capable of driving linear or rotary motion, the EDGE is well
suited for applications in Aerospace & Military, Medical Devices, and
Industrial Automation. The Edge motor weighs .6 grams and operates at 8
Vrms. It is supported by Nanomotion's dual axis ASIC which can function
as a drive and control. The Edge motor is ideal for shutter/aperture
control, small medical pumps, grippers, and other devices. ---Nanomotion
Inc.
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***Encoders go wireless with BEI's
SwiftComm*#8482; interface***
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GOLETA, CA: Real-time wireless control is finally a reality with BEI
Industrial Encoders' introduction of Swiftcomm, a wireless interface for
encoders. SwiftComm provides an extremely robust wireless signal in
real time over a secure network. Fast boot-up and transmission time
allow it to seamlessly interface with existing control systems. Simply
connect the SwiftComm transmitter to your encoder and the SwiftComm
receiver to your control system and apply power. Costly and
time-consuming cabling can now be a thing of the past. The SwiftComm
system includes the transmitter-receiver pair, which communicates using
a point-to-point frequency-hopping 2.4 GHz RF protocol. SwiftComm's
proprietary radio protocols include a broad security code range, data
encryption, handshaking, and error checking that together provide a
secure and robust wireless interface system. ---BEI Industrial Encoders
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***Stainless Steel MultiTrac Ball Bushing
Bearings***
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WOOD DALE, IL: Thomson Stainless Steel MultiTrac Ball Bushing
bearings are constructed of 440 stainless steel components to resist
rust and corrosion and built to thrive in harsh environments with
temperatures up to 180°F (82°C). They feature a patented
multiple track design that delivers up to twice the load carrying
capacity, or 8 times the operating life, of conventional linear
bearings. Wear resistant, engineered-polymer retainers further reduce
inertia and noise levels for extremely smooth, quiet machine operation.
Thomson Stainless Steel MultiTrac Ball Bushing bearings deliver steady
state travel speeds up to 10 ft/s (3 m/s) and accelerations to 450 ft/s2
(150 m/s2), without the use of derating factors that are typically
necessary with competitive products. Thomson Stainless Steel MultiTrac
Ball Bushing bearings are available in 8, 12, 16, 20, 25, and 30 mm
sizes as standard, with adjustable, closed and open configurations.
---Danaher Motion
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2008 Manufacturing Expo & Conference -
Free Webinars
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What's ahead for US Manufacturing- The Future Is Your
Decision
An Exclusive Event Within the 2008 National
Manufacturing WebExpo & Conference
Sponsored By: Automation Direct
Time : 10:00am EDT
Presenting: Brian Beaulieu is a senior analyst,
economist and a principal has been with the Institute for Trend
Research (ITR. Mr. Beaulieu has been consulting and advising companies
throughout the US, Europe, and Asia on how to plan for and prosper
through the business cycles.
The economy is shifting and the road signs are getting
ominous for 2009. Find out what are the leading indicator trends
to watch and how you can prepare for the future, so that it will be what
you want it to be!
- US Industrial Production vs GDP
- Economic Outlook of US and impact of other world
market
- Good and Services as a % of GDP
- Winning and Negative Demographics
- US Worker Productivity
- Vertical Market Trends in Employment (Mining, Logging,
Nonresidential Building, Paper Products, Transportation & Warehousing,
Healthcare, Plastics, Fabricated Metal Products, Raw Steel, Rotary Rig,
Chemicals, Healthcare, Housing Starts, Aircraft, Food, Construction
etc…)
- Four Phases of a Company Life Cycle (Growth,
Prosperity, Warning, Recession) and Objectives for Each Phase
- Crude Oil Issues
- Mortgage Rate/Federal Fund Issues
- Industrial Production to Corporate Bond Prices
- Industrial Purchasing Index
Register Today!
Presentation topic: "Prepare your air to maximize
cylinder life.
An Instructive Tutorial for Use of Filters, Regulators &
Lubricators"
Sponsor: Bimba Manufacturing
Time: 2:00pm EDT
The presentation will discuss the elementary parts of air
preparation. Sizing the right filters is essential to prevent
contaminants migrating to your equipment and causing failures.
Regulators help with the consistent operating pressure your pneumatic
system. Choosing a good lubricator will help reduce excessive component
wear and also prolong your equipment life. We will also review unique
accessories that can help improve your system performance.
Click
here to register for this free event.
Presentation topic: "Designing Belt Power
Transmission Systems for Energy Savings"
Sponsor: Gates Corporation
Time: 3:00pm EDT
It’s a topic no one can afford to ignore. Companies are looking
for ways to save energy in power transmission operations. Put simply,
efficient systems save money.
Join Brent Oman, who has over 20 years of drive design experience with
Gates Corporation, for a free webinar on designing the most
energy-saving power transmission solutions. He’ll compare the
capabilities of V-belts and synchronous belts, so that you’re equipped
with the latest information on energy efficiency.
The one-hour webinar will help you answer these questions:
• What is efficiency?
• How do the various types of V-belts and synchronous belts differ?
• What are the energy efficiency advantages of each type of belt?
• What does energy cost?
• What are proven examples or case studies that show the benefits of
energy savings?
• How do I calculate savings and payback?
• What are the maintenance-saving advantages of synchronous belts?
• How can I design for energy savings?
You’ll walk away with practical pointers to start saving energy, and
money, in your drives.
The presentation concludes with an interactive, Q&A session, so bring
your questions.
Register
today!
Presentation topic: "Push. Click. Done. -
New Universal Push to Connect Assembly"
Sponsor: Parker Hannifin - Tube Fittings
Division
Time: 11:00am EDT
Parkers new Universal Push to Connect design takes the guess
work out of assembling fluid power connections. Current assembly of
threaded connectors is slow and relies on proper torques and assembly
procedures. Parker’s new
design saves time and money by eliminating the wrenching of hose
ends to fittings and the costly rework of improperly assembled
connections.
Simply insert the male hose end into the Universal Push to
Connect fitting and assembly is complete. If a hose needs to be replaced
or maintenance performed, a standard wrench is all you need. Because the
design utilizes standard
O-ring Face Seal (ORFS) fittings, an off-the-shelf ORFS hose
assembly can be used to replace any that are damaged, therefore
minimizing downtime.
Register today!
Join us May 21, 2008 for these free
webinars.
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Demos
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Your primary resource for interactive manufacturing and
industrial product demonstrations. Get an inside look at the integral
parts, see how they operate and make educated decisions during product
selection. Try before you buy.
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