News 2019

Intelligent pyrometer for automatic hotspot detection
The intelligent thermoMETER TIM 8 pyrometer offers automatic hot and cold spot detection in industrial applications which enables effective and reliable temperature control. Designed for standalone operation without a PC, it combines the advantages...

NewAge® Industries Announces 100% Employee Ownership
Tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries is now 100% owned by its employees through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). The ESOP is a retirement benefit that gives employee-owners a true stake in their futures. Ken Baker, CEO, sold portions of the...

Underfill Epoxy Offers Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Insulation
Master Bond EP29LPTCHT is a two component, low viscosity epoxy compound that can be effectively utilized for underfill and encapsulation applications.

Smalley Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 7th Consecutive Year
4,000+ GM suppliers worldwide 432 Recipients of the Supplier Quality Excellence Award 13 Specific quality requirements showing above standard performance 0 Defects in parts and components 1 Smalley

Award Nominated, Delay Cure Adhesive to be featured at MD&M WEST, Anaheim
EpoxySet Inc. will be showcasing the FLASHBOND™ UV-5608DC, delay cure epoxy at MD&M West scheduled February 11-13, 2019 in the Anaheim Convention Center in Booth 645.

Leadshine 2-phase Digital Stepper Drives from AutomationDirect
Leadshine Technology is an industry leading motion control supplier offering high value steppers that are simple, easy to use, long-lasting, and reliable at very affordable prices.

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Pinlock Timing Belts Reduce Replacement Time from Hours to Minutes
Eatontown, NJ, November 11, 2019 – Timing belt replacement is a routine part of machine maintenance that can sometimes cause production delays. To significantly reduce downtime, especially on conveying machines that might require complicated disasse...

“driven” explains the factory of the future
Digitization and automation will completely change the way we develop and produce products. But what exactly does that mean? And what is behind the terms commonly used to refer to the smart factory? This issue of driven – the maxon motor magazine – ...

Compact Hydraulic/Pneumatic Position Sensors
Novotechnik U.S. introduces the TM1 Series of magnetostrictive linear hydraulic and pneumatic position sensors with compact housing.

Large No Drip Internal Mix Atomizing Nozzles Conserve
EXAIR’s new 1/2 NPT No Drip Internal Mix Atomizing Spray Nozzles work in the same way our standard atomizing nozzles do, but have the added benefit of positively stopping liquid flow when compressed air is shut off.

Thermally Conductive, Electrically Insulative Potting Compound Resists High Temperatures
Master Bond Supreme 121AO is a NASA low outgassing approved epoxy suitable for bonding, sealing and potting applications. 

New Catalog - 20,000 Stock Metric Gears
We're excited to announce that we have expanded our offerings. KHK USA now offers 200 styles and over 20,000 configurations of metric gearing. With our USA based warehouse stock and the additional factory inventory in Japan, we are able to deliver most...

B&R standard motors now suitable for all safety applications
B&R is now equipping all standard motors with a safe encoder mount. They can therefore now be used for safety applications without restrictions. A special safety motor is no longer necessary. The delivery times and prices of the standard motors remain ...

ams launches extended operating range dToF module enabling smartphones with space-saving accurate distance measurement
New TMF8801 enables laser detection auto-focus for a smartphone camera to zero in on the target with accurate distance measurement even when the cover glass is smudged or dirty

High Tg, Ultra Low Viscosity Epoxy meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications
heat curable system with a very low viscosity of 50-200 cps and a long open time of 2-3 days

PERFECT FOR HIGH-DATA-RATE TRANSFER APPLICATIONS: NEW RIGHT ANGLE VERTICAL MATE MICRO-COAXIAL FULLY SHIELDED CONNECTOR WITH OPTIONAL MECHANICAL LOCKING MECHANISM
AUSTIN, TX,  February 22, 2019 – The new CABLINE-UM Micro-Coaxial Cable Connector from I-PEX Connectors was designed with a 360-degree EMI shielding feature to protect components against noise in high-speed transmission environments.  The ...

Launch of world’s smallest digital IR proximity sensing module paves way to smaller, lighter, always-available earbuds
New TMD2635 from ams occupies a volume of just 1mm3 proximity detection triggers help extend longer listening between battery charges

AutomationDirect adds ProSense Vibration Fork Liquid Level Switches
Switch Tuning Forks Vibrate at their Natural Frequency

Economical, Compact and Lightweight Vacuum/Pressure Pump for Portable Devices
As a partner to equipment manufacturers, KNF introduces a new oil-free swing-piston pump that addresses the demand for a more compact, high performance, and economical solution for portable devices

AutomationDirect adds headless C-more Remote HMI without attached display
C-more® EA9 series remote (headless) HMI unit provides all the functionality of an EA9 touch panel without the extra cost of a touchscreen interface

Revolutionary, Delay Cure, Light Activated Chemistry to be featured at THE ASSEMBLY SHOW
EpoxySet Inc., An international, innovative supplier of Epoxies, Urethanes, Silicones, Thermal Greases and UV Cured adhesives will be exhibiting in Booth #1343 at THE ASSEMBLY SHOW, October 22-24, 2019 in Rosemount, IL.

Top-Loading, Slim-Line, 20mm Coin Cell Holder
These low contact resistant holders securely retain cells under shock and vibration. Their narrow profile feature allows users to stack two 2016 cells on top of each other to achieve 6V of power.

UV Curing Adhesive Passes NASA Low Outgassing Specifications
Master Bond UV Curable Adhesives

FlashSet™ UV-5608DC Revolutionary, Light Activated, Delay Cure epoxy

Kollmorgen Launches New Version of Motioneering
A Faster, Feature-Rich Online Servo Sizing Tool for Machine Builders

LINEAR BUSHINGS & SHAFTING
Isotech’s Linear Bearings, Bushings and Shafting offer the engineer and designer a wide array of choices for mechanical motion and power transmission applications. Our rotary ball splines, linear ball bearing bushings and slide shafts feature smooth ru...

New Orbex Brushless Servo Motors Enhance Efficiency

Advanced rotational control

B&R shapes the future of OPC UA over TSN
The unified communication standard of the Industrial IoT has been chosen OPC UA over TSN will be the unified communication standard of the Industrial IoT. Standardization and ongoing development of OPC UA at the field level will take place und...

EU competition authorities give the green light
"Find out more about B&R and our pursuit of "Perfection in Automation":"

Fast, flexible filling with SuperTrak

From simulation to operation with a click of the mouse

Hand-in-hand with tripods
B&R brings safety to delta kinematics B&R now offers SafeROBOTICS functions for tripods to safely monitor all types of delta kinematic systems. Serial axes can also be included in the calculations, for example when tripods are mounted on mov...

Muting function blocks save costs

Optimum lighting for every situation
B&R introduces lighting system for its machine vision solution B&R’s integrated vision system features innovative lighting components. The flexible light bars and backlights ensure optimum results even in difficult lighting situations. Lighting co...

Performance boost for the Automation PC 910

Ready to use on systems from any vendor
2017 EMO: Operator panels for machine tools independent of the CNC controller

MISUMI RELEASES NEW MECHANICAL AUTOMATION COMPONENTS CATALOG
MISUMI, a global manufacturer and supplier of mechanical automation components, is excited to announce the launch of the 10th Edition Mechanical Automation Components catalog. The free catalog is available to order via the MISUMI website, misumius...

MISUMI® RAPID DESIGN™ FAST-TRACKS COMPONENT ENGINEERING
New Software Expands Possibilities for Unmatched Catalog of MISUMI Part Configurations

Power Machine Tray Cable Cut-to-Length from AutomationDirect

3/8″ Standard Air Wipe Dries, Cools & Cleans Small
The split design can be clamped around continuously moving material such as wire, cable, pipe, hose and extruded shapes.

Metrol Precision Limit Switches from AutomationDirect

Safety Components on Guard - White Paper from AutomationDirect

Carl Stahl Sava Industries Launches Innovative New Website
Carl Stahl Sava Industries has recently launched a totally new website that allows customers the ground-breaking ability to browse, to the finest detail, the company’s comprehensive family of over-the-counter products, submit an electronic RFQ and enga...

Lee Spring Acquires The Kirk-Habicht Company

Kollmorgen Recognized as a Top 50 Global Robotics Company on Robotics Business Review’s 2019 RBR50 List
Kollmorgen’s second consecutive year to be included on the prestigious RBR50 list

Meet 'Blade', The World's First 3D-printed Hypercar
With the decreasing cost of 3D printers and additive manufacturing in general, the automotive industry is making use of it in all sorts of car parts. In the past few years, we’ve seen the biggest names in the industry, from Audi to Ford, take on tec...

Toughened Epoxy Polysulfide Hybrid Offers Advanced Chemical Resistance
Master Bond EP21TP-2NV is a two part epoxy polysulfide formulated for use as an adhesive, sealant and potting system.

C&U Americas Cited for Exceptional Quality & Delivery Excellence in 2018 by BorgWarner
Award recognizes supplier excellence for single row deep groove ball bearings used in OEM Starters and Alternators

Bal Seal Engineering Achieves USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 Compliance for Medical Sealing Polymers
Foothill Ranch, CA – U.S.A. – March 12, 2019 – Bal Seal Engineering, a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered sealing solutions for medical applications, has achieved USP Class VI compliance for its SP-191 and SP-23 seal materials. It has ...

U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Post Modest Gains in May
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report published by AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

More BRX Analog and Temperature I/O Expansion Modules from AutomationDirect
Discrete and analog I/O to the BRX PLC system.

Non-Premixed and Frozen, One Part Epoxy for Chip Coating

SPIROL Completes Major Expansion at Connecticut World Headquarters
SPIROL employees, company executives, board members, state representatives, and other honored guests gathered to celebrate the completion of the major expansion to SPIROL’s world headquarters and largest global manufacturing facility located in Northea...

maxon launches additional EtherCAT motion controllers
The EPOS4 product family is now complete. With the EPOS4 series, maxon is offering a reliable and extremely versatile platform of high-performance motion controllers. It addresses the needs of system integrators and fulfills the requirements of a varie...

Narrow Profile, 2032 & 2025 Coin Cell Retainer
Designed for battery insertion and removal from both directions, the New Keystone Narrow-Profile Retainers for CR2032 and CR2025 Coin Cells feature dual springs to ensure low contact resistance and connectivity, as well as clearly-marked polarity indic...

New, Color-Keyed, SMT Test Points
Improve PCB production testing, service troubleshooting and identification of test points in high-density PCB packaging with these New, keystone SMT Test Points with Colored Insulator Bases.

Optically Clear, Low Viscosity Epoxy System Features High Flexibility
Two part epoxy, Master Bond EP88FL, is a low viscosity, optically clear system featuring good flexibility for high performance bonding, coating, sealing and potting.

Rotary connector for rotating components
Rotary connector for rotating components

SWLD Series
Push-in Socket-Weld Fitting Plugs

American Control Electronics Releases DCR300/600-60 Series
Regenerative Low-Voltage PWM Drives for DC Motors

FMX Expands the Tough Drive Line
FMX TD200 Sub-Micro AC Drives Available at FactoryMation

KNF Announces a Revolutionary Low Pulsation Liquid Diaphragm Pump Delivering up to 12L/min.
KNF announces a new liquid diaphragm pump

Compact ams time-to-digital converter provides high precision in optical ranging and 3D scanning
AS6500 in small 6mm x 6mm package measures time intervals to a resolution of 10ps

EO-21M-5, Low Viscosity, Electrically Conductive Adhesive

Need More Flow? KNF Delivers.
KNF introduces new micro gas pump NMP830 HP

Control and Signal Cable in Specified Cut Lengths from AutomationDirect

EFC International Announces Redesigned Website

Redundant Coil Voice Coil Motor
NCC08-18-025-2R2C an example of the multiple coil design

1.50" Diameter Linear Voice Coil Motor with a 0.75" Stroke Is Vacuum Compatible!

Dual Curing Epoxy Meets Biocompatibility and Cytotoxicity Requirements
Master Bond UV22DC80-1Med is a single component, nanosilica filled compound featuring a UV and heat curing mechanism. 

DP Seals and Ridgemount Technologies build great connections
DP Seals, the Poole based manufacturer of custom rubber, seals, gaskets and mouldings has completed development of an intricate seal for Ridgemount Technologies.

KNF Introduces FP 400 Low Pulsation Diaphragm Pump
New product is designed for recirculation applications in a diverse set of markets

Caplugs Comprehensive Line of Pig’s Tail™ Spiral Wrap
Caplugs Now Offers Spiral Wrap

Vibration-Absorption Capable Disk Type Couplings
NBK released brand new flexible shaft couplings: "Vibration-Absorption Capable Disk Type".Those couplings have both of High Rigidity and Vibration Absorption Function.

Graphene Filled Epoxy Offers 5.5 W/(m•K) Thermal Conductivity
Master Bond EP30NG is a two part epoxy adhesive system developed for applications that require high thermal conductivity.

SPIROL Announces Product Enhancements to the Model CL Compression Limiter Installation Machine
SPIROL is pleased to announce the release of several design enhancements to our Model CL Compression Limiter Installation Machine. These enhancements improve operator interaction, reduce changeover time and incorporate additional error-proofing techniq...

Ruggedised triple mode PMR、FM、MPT communication transceiver

Silver Conductive, One Component Epoxy Cures at 80°C
One component, toughened, silver conductive epoxy system

Clippard PTFE Multi-Channel Gradient Valves
Gradient valves featuring multiple 2-Way, Normally-Closed solenoids connected around a central body. Unique design providing significant reduction in internal volume.

Thermally Conductive, Flame Retardant Encapsulant Passes FAR 25.853(a) Test
Flame retardant non-halogenated system is thermally conductive and a reliable electrical insulator.

New smart health sensor from ams brings medical-grade* cardiovascular monitoring capability to mobile consumer devices
The ams AS7026, a small optical sensor, enables wristbands, smart watches and other mobile accessories to measure heart rate, blood pressure and ECG 24/7

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New ams light sensor with 50/60Hz flicker detect helps mobile phones take great photos every time
Flicker detection function in new TCS3707 eliminates banding and other defects from images taken in artificial light

Model ILAUSB-10
USB-powered Signal Conditioner for Strain Gage Sensors

Fujipoly® Announces Free Thermal Interface Material Webinar
Live webinar to reveal advantages putty-type thermal interface materials offer compared to standard gap filler pads.

Biocompatible, Nanosilica Filled LED Curable Adhesive
Master Bond LED405Med is a one part, nanofilled system that cures quickly upon exposure to a 405 nm LED light. It does not require a UV light source.

ELECTRO STATIC TECHNOLOGY APPOINTS MATTHEW LAUFIK AS GLOBAL SALES MANAGER
Mr. Laufik to oversee sales of AEGIS®

SPIROL Offers Pre-Stacked Disc Springs
SPIROL is pleased to announce that they now offer pre-stacked Disc Springs. The pre-stacked Discs are delivered intact to the assembly line where the operator simply has to place the stack into the assembly and remove the shrink wrap.

New Nested Spirawave® Wave Spring Series Released
Smalley is pleased to announce the release of a new Nested Spirawave Wave Springs series.

PHD Releases PHD Plus® Series ESU Electric Belt-Driven Base Slides
A high-capacity enclosed design with exceptional moment and load capability

Low Viscosity, Thermally Conductive Underfill Epoxy
Well suited for underfill applications, Master Bond EP3UF-1 is a one part, low viscosity epoxy adhesive that cures rapidly at elevated temperatures. It offers thermal conductivity, electrical insulation and dimensional stability. 

New multi-channel spectral sensor from ams set to transform the market for mobile color and light measurement
Applications in color analysis, automatic white balancing and color matching to benefit from improved performance and value thanks to AS7341’s combination of multi-channel measurement capability, flicker detection, high sensitivity and small size