Having a Ball: The Technology Behind the Ball Drop
More than a billion people around the world unite to ring in the New Year, their eyes set upon the glittering New Year’s Ball in Manhattan. Thousands are gathered at Times Square — the famed “Bow Tie” of Midtown — braving the December cold and peering through glasses with numerically shaped frames. Millions more tune in from their various screens at home.
Sumitomo and Lafert Offer AGV Solution at Logimat 2023
Sumitomo Drive Technologies and Lafert Group will be jointly exhibiting a new version of their drive for applications in automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems at Logimat 2023 from April 25 to 27 in Stuttgart, Germany (Booth F45, Hall 6). The Smartris Drive Compact is a compact drive that is just a quarter of the size of the standard model.
Plug & Produce Sensor Production
With its flexible multiproduct line for rotary encoders, Sensata has developed a sustainable solution. The heart of the precise sensor assembly system: The Smart Function Kit for pressing processes. The complete mechatronic package with preinstalled software reduces the programming to a minimum. Engineering, commissioning, and quality assurance become quicker, easier, and more cost-effective.
NORD IE5+ TEFC Motors: Highest Gearmotor Efficiency in a Compact Design
NORD’s IE5+ PMS motors are engineered to achieve high efficiency over a wide torque range. The fan cooled TEFC design is ideal for applications where ventilation is required. Additional surface protection options are available including IP69K or patented nsd tupH Sealed Surface Conversion System. IE5+ motors are the latest addition to NORD’s product offering.
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AST Bearings for Power Transmission Applications
AST Bearings is your complete, one-stop supplier for industrial bearings, power transmission components, and related value-added services. We also offer custom bearings and rotary sub-assemblies, manufactured per your specifications. Discover how AST provides “Value Beyond The Part™” at significant cost savings.
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Protect Uptime with reliable Grove Gear® IRONMAN® gear reducers
When durability is critical, look to Grove Gear© IRONMAN©, the heavy-duty gear reducer that handles the environmental assaults, shock loading, frequent reversing and continuous duty cycles typical in many industrial applications. See more drive features that protect uptime and keep operations running smoothly here: RegalRexnord.com/IRONMAN
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Portable Low Frequency Induction Heaters
Bearing manufacturers recommend induction heating as the ideal heating method. Using the latest technology today’s heaters offer many advantages, including temperature control, energy and time efficiency and safety for the operator and part. Get better control over the heating process with QBC/BEGA induction heaters. Explore all the models available.
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R+W Expands its manufacturing base in the U.S.
R+W is currently ramping up to produce the majority of its precision bellows couplings, elastomer couplings and line shafts for the North American market in a new production facility in west suburban Chicago. The project includes a major expansion to the depth and variety of products being produced domestically.
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Lafert North America: Right Angle Worm Gearboxes
Lafert North America offers SITI Right Angle Worm Gearboxes in a variety of input and output mounting combinations and ratios from 5:1 to 100:1 for single stage reduction or 10000:1 for combination gearboxes. Hollow or solid output shaft in single or double design and stainless-steel output shafts are available.
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JIE JRT series gearmotor
Premium Quality, Local Inventory, Great Service, Quick delivery; Options are helical inline, parallel shaft, helical bevel and helical worm; Available in both cast iron and stainless steel housing.
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Cobot Feeder: We Built It, Use It, and You Need It
The Cobot Feeder assists most cobots and other robotic applications by providing a continuous arsenal of machinable parts over a much longer time frame. Without a Cobot Feeder, a cobot may only run for thirty minutes to an hour with a single tray. With our Cobot Feeder, cobots can continuously cycle through seventeen trays and achieve overnight productivity.
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Choosing the right servo
For your servo motor applications, download this Servo Motor Portfolio from SEW-EURODRIVE. It lists frame sizes, torque and inertia ratings, and brake options for our rotary, linear and decentralized servo motors. Other options also include brake, connection, and feedback options.
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