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   Power Transmission Technology Update       December 12, 2024

Continental Focuses on Sustainability in the Aftermarket Business

Continental's CONTI NXT Multi V-belt from the ContiTech group shows it will also be possible to power auxiliary units in cars using renewable raw materials and recycled materials. CONTI NXT Multi V-belt will use tension cords made from recycled PET bottles, a textile cover layer made from organic fibers as well as rubber certified according to the mass balance standard and recycled carbon black. Overall, the belt is made of almost two-thirds of more sustainable materials compared to conventional V-ribbed belts. The CONTI NXT will be available in the spring of 2025, in addition to the conventional Multi V-belts of the Continental brand – initially in 25 different types for the most common repair needs.

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Motion Enters into Agreement to Purchase Conveyance Company

Motion Industries, Inc. has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of U.S. based International Conveyor and Rubber (ICR). The transaction is expected to close at the end of December 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Fenner Launches New Strategy Focused on Global Product Families

Fenner Precision Polymers recently announced the formal launch of a new strategic realignment of the company structure. Fenner Precision Polymers' transformation is designed to benefit customers by enhancing their overall experience. Built on a new global product family approach, the realignment aims to simplify interactions, reduce complexity, and build trust across different products and regions. The global family of brands are now organized under one of three product families: Industrial Motion, High-Tech Coated Fabrics, and Air & Fluid Handling.

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Get American-Made Shafting from PBC Linear Today

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CHASSIS AND PANEL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE & CONTROLS SOLUTIONS

CHASSIS AND PANEL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE & CONTROLS SOLUTIONS

WorldWide Electric controls protect your equipment while starting, stopping, and running at operating speed. We have an extensive inventory of chassis and packaged variable frequency drives, chassis and packaged soft-starters, across-the-line starters, and a wide range of ancillary devices, such as contactors, overload relays, pilot devices, and disconnect switches.

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Maxon Unveils High Efficiency Joint Drive

Maxon Unveils High Efficiency Joint Drive

Maxon proudly announces the launch of the High Efficiency Joint (HEJ) Drive 70-48-50, the newest addition to its High Efficiency Robotic Joints portfolio. This advanced actuator sets new standards in torque density and efficiency, catering specifically to autonomous mobile robots operating in unstructured environments such as humanoids, quadrupeds, exoskeletons, or mobile manipulators.

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