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Smart Alternative to Hoists & Air Balancers
The award-winning power and intelligence of the G-Force® Lifting Device is now available in a
660 lb capacity. Gorbel's new Q and iQ Intelligent Lifting Devices
combine human responsiveness with mechanical power to offer more precise
placement than traditional hoists and better responsiveness than
traditional air balancers. Click here to learn about improving operator safety,
product quality, and overall productivity with the G-Force®. ---
Gorbel, Inc.
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How Big Is the Pallet & Container Industry?
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Did you know there are 2,837 establishments in the U.S. that produce
wood containers and pallets? These businesses employ 52,190. The NAICS
code for this industry is 321920. Click on the headline to go to the
starting point for this and other U.S. Census Bureau business data.
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***"Three-in-One" Wave Exit
Conveyor***
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FALL RIVER, MA: All-in-one conveyor system features full-ribbed
belting, cooling tunnel, and holding zone. It will transfer and cool hot
circuit boards from the wave solder exit to a unique brush surface board
holding zone. SmartMove's unique full ribbed belting provides minimal
surface contact while transferring 450 degree circuit boards. Accepts
boards from the output of the wave solder machine by matching its angle,
height and speed, and gradually declines the boards through cooling
zone. The cooling zone, Gradient Cooler, works with ambient air
temperature to provide a high cfm air flow to gradually cool wave solder
boards. The unit provides 130 cubic feet per minute (cfm) of ambient
airflow parallel to the belt travel for superior stress relieved
cooling. Hot items are moved toward the cooling unit where they are
bathed in a stream of air that gradually cools them to room temperature.
When circuit boards reach the end of zone, they are stopped and the
surface bristles easily deflect around or under board components without
causing any damage to belt or product. ---SmartMove Conveyors
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***First Vision-Guided Industrial Mobile
Robot***
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PITTSBURGH, PA: GT3 autonomous tugger employs Seegrid's Industrial
Mobile Robotics (IMR) technology which enables it to move through
manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations utilizing stereo
cameras to build a reliable 3D map of the environment. The GT3 then uses
the map and its own reasoning ability to navigate a predetermined path
to complete its assigned transport task. The GT3 transports materials
and finished goods without wire guides, magnets or lasers. It is
designed to free up skilled employees by taking care of such tasks as
pulling carts, delivering palletized materials and positioning supplies
in tight areas. The vehicle is highly flexible and can be implemented
quickly and easily with no workflow disruption. ---Seegrid Corp.
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***Sky-Box on-board mobile network for
industrial vehicles***
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NEW CASTLE, DE: Designed as a computing and connectivity module,
the Sky-Box provides power to all aftermarket additions to any forklift,
AGV, or other industrial vehicle. It also has the ability to receive
transactional and/or location data from onboard sensors or transaction
tools. This functionality combination creates and onboard mobile
network; allowing all aftermarket vehicle additions to plug and play
together with great ease. The basic function of the Sky-Box consists of
the compact internal computer which gathers sensor data several times
each second. The data collected is then processed and depending on the
application reveals vehicle location, load ID recorded and transaction
data collected during a pick-up or put-away. The Sky-Box communicates
all data collected via a wireless connection with the "host-system" or
WMS. Other internal Sky-Box components include a DC power converter,
analog-to-digital signal conversion, and an Ethernet switch. ---Sky-Trax
Inc.
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events
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Online Events
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Sponsor: Bimba Manufacturing
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Presentation topic: "Prepare your air to
maximize cylinder life.
An Instructive Tutorial for Use of Filters, Regulators &
Lubricators"
Time: 2:00pm EDT
Sponsor: Bimba Manufacturing
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.
Topics to be covered:
* Basics of the components
* Filters
* Regulators
* F/R Combo unit
* Lubricators
* Accessories
* Slow start valve
* Oil Filters
* Vapor Filter
* Connectors/Porting
* Additional Air Prep products
* Applications – Sizing example
The Manufacturing WebExpo and Conference brings you and your management
team the advantages of a traditional trade show without any of the
travel cost! Participate in a webcast, visit a trade show booth and pick
up valuable literature – all from the comfort of your office.
To register for this free event, click
here.
*** Uncover Better Processes, Better Intelligence, and
Better Technology ***
*** Compete Better Against Foreign and Domestic Foes ***
*** Become More Competitive -- Attend This Free Online Conference ***
Compete better against rivals in domestic markets and low-cost
countries. Uncover better processes, better intelligence, and better
technology that can help your company boost its competitiveness. The
free Manufacturing Competitiveness online conference will give you
strategies and tactics that can help your company enhance its
operational processes. Choose from a variety of sessions during this
two-day online event, April 29-30. Don't forget to invite your
co-workers!
To register for this free event, click here.
2008 Online Manufacturing
WebExpo & Conference
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by New Equipment Digest and Machine Design
Free Registration
The Online Manufacturing WebExpo and Conference brings you and your
management team the advantages of a traditional trade show without any
of the travel cost! Participate in a webcast, visit a trade show booth
and pick up valuable literature - all from the comfort of your
office.
Webcasts
Tune in to any or all of the Webcasts. To date, presenters
include Bimba Manufacturing, Parker
Hannifin Tube Fittings Division, Gates
Corporation and AutomationDirect.
Trade Show
Visit booths at the virtual trade show from Smalley
Steely Ring Company, Bimba Manufacturing, EFD, Sealevel Systems,
AutomationDirect, FactoryMation, Parker Hannifin - Tube Fittings
Division, Strong-Hold Products, Columbus McKinnon, Tolomatic, Lapp USA,
Gates Corporation and more. Learn about new manufacturing and
industrial products, subscribe to newsletters and download white papers
or literature.
Stay for an hour or stay all day - you decide. Without burdensome travel
costs, you can invite your whole management team to view a Webcast or
review company products and literature.
To register for this free event, visit www.newequipment.com/webexpo
People who should attend:
All types of Engineers, Plant Managers, Facilities Directors, Production
EngineersManagers, Maintenance, Plant Operations, Analysts, Research
and Design, VP of Operation, Managers, Directors, CEO, President, and
Safety Directors.
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