News 2020

NewAge(R) Industries Introduces Phthalate-Free Clearflo(R) 70 Tubing to Address Concerns About DEHP, BPA and Other Phthalates
New from plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries is Clearflo 70 tubing that contains no leachable phthalates such as DEHP or BPA. The tubing was developed to meet customers’ requests for phthalate-free fluid transfer products, as certain studies ...

High-Speed Specialty Carton Folder Gluer
Pack-Smart's High-Speed Specialty Carton Folder Gluer with 4-Corner Fold and Corrugated Reinforcement at 8,000PPH

SPIROL Introduces Split Seam – Extra Clearance Compression Limiters
SPIROL is pleased to introduce the new CL220 Split Seam – Extra Clearance Compression Limiter to their expansive product offering.  This post-mold installed Compression Limiter has a flexible diameter to accommodate wide hole tolerances, while the...

Can motion control drive your business?
With over 40 years of experience our motion control systems are tailored to suit a multitude of applications based on customer needs with guaranteed performance and after sale support.IIS provides servo motor and control solutions tailored for the Fort...

Slotted Spring Pins Now Available on Shop.SPIROL.com
SPIROL is pleased to announce that Slotted Spring Pins have recently been added to their eCommerce platform, Shop.SPIROL.com.  In addition to being able to purchase SPIROL’s standard Slotted Pins online, you are also able to view or down...

SPIROL Expands Shop.SPIROL.com Platform to Include Disc Springs
SPIROL is pleased to announce that Disc Springs have recently been added to their eCommerce platform, Shop.SPIROL.com. While all of SPIROL’s engineered components will eventually be available for purchase through Shop.SPIROL.com, Di...

SPIROL Launches New Series of Molded-In Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics
SPIROL is pleased to introduce a new, high-performance series of Molded-In Inserts for plastics assemblies. The rugged design of the Series 63 Through Hole Inserts and Series 65 Blind End Inserts consists of multiple bands of h...

maxon introduces a multi-axis controller for highly dynamic positioning tasks
maxon is launching the next generation of Motion Controllers with its MiniMACS6-AMP-4/50/10. The controller is ideal for use in applications where PLC solutions may be too expensive or cannot meet customer-specific requirements.

System Capabilities in Practical Situations
Discover multiple examples of systems that provide solutions to a variety of practical industrial applications.  Check out methods used in producing products related to printing, packaging, metal fabrication, sewing, food processing and medical...

5 challenges an electric motor has to overcome on Mars
Outer space is unforgiving. This is why precision drives embarking on a trip to other planets need to meet extremely high-quality standards. Every Mars drive from maxon is based on a catalog product and is modified for the specific mi...

New High-load Planetary Gearbox PFHE
Attractive alternative for high radial loads

Why custom manufacturing is the future
Today’s economy is defined by impulse. The ease of online shopping makes life simple — perhaps too simple — for consumers to order products as soon as they want them. Personalized ads are targeted at these potential consumers to encourage sp...

How to design an exoskeleton
An exoskeleton must be lightweight, compact, powerful, reliable, and easy to use – what could be easier? Many developers around the world dabble in this discipline with different degrees of success. Christian Bermes, head of the VariLeg enhanced team e...

Qosina Stocks Popular SmartSite™ Swabbable Needle-free Injection Sites
Qosina to carry a variety of SmartSite™ swabbable needle-free injection sites

Concordia University Leverages SwiftComp, VABS Software for Thermoplastic Composite Helicopter Landing Gear
AnalySwift, LLC announces that Concordia University is participating in its recently launched Academic Partner Program (APP), and is using its two products, the VABS and SwiftComp simulation software, for researching composite tubes

IIS Motion Control Technology
The heart of a multi-axis automation system is the ability to synchronize the motion of multiple motors to a designated “master” source device.

Smart ArM: Pushing the limits of the human body
In view of the Cybathlon 2020, a unique international competition for competitors with disabilities who use bionic assistive technologies, a team of French researchers from the Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISIR) in Paris has developed...

Thermal imaging camera for industrial temperature monitoring tasks
The new thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA thermal imaging camera combines a compact size and high resolution with high speed. The camera is ideally suited to monitoring tasks in industrial processes. With a frame rate up to 80 Hz and a resolution of 382 x 288 pixe...

Luminary Stepper Motors and Drives
Designed with the OEM in mind, the Luminary Series Stepper Drive packs a full complement of interface options.

Trap the trash
A spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has been given responsibility for a EUR 100 million project by the European Space Agency, ESA. ClearSpace SA now heads a consortium developing the first debris removal mission...

Dalian University of Technology Uses SwiftComp Software for Morphing Honeycomb and Corrugated Sandwich Structures
AnalySwift, LLC announces that Dalian University of Technology is participating in its recently launched Academic Partner Program (APP) and is using its SwiftComp and VABS simulation software for researching composite structures

Perfect Combination
The fruitcore startup is making things happen in the robotics market – with HORST and planetary gearboxes from Neugart

IP65, IP67, IP68…What do protection ratings mean?
If you are working on a project that calls for an electric motor unit, you will certainly have come across the terms IP65, IP67 and IP68. What do these protection ratings cover? Which protection should be chosen based on your project? Here's a brief an...

maxon develops ultra-efficient UAV drive with startup Flybotix
maxon has collaborated with drone startup Flybotix to develop performance-optimized brushless DC motors for a new kind of inspection drone. With the know-how gained from this and other projects, maxon is making inroads into the new UAV market, where th...

Rise To The Challange
Rise To The Challenge - Many of our customers are machine builders for the food, beverage, and medical industries. At the beginning of COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Securityquickly realized and implemented procedures on the essential critical i...

«driven» takes a look at the fourth planet
Our fascination with Mars is stronger than ever, again and again, researchers are drawn to it. At this very moment, yet another robot mission is on its way to uncover the secrets of Mars. This mission will also involve the first helicopter flight in sp...

Drive technology and design freedom
While the development of e-commerce requires the design of compact AGVs, the democratization of autonomous and connected e-mobility vehicles poses safety challenges. In other sectors, it is becoming essential to propose a specific design in order to of...

maxon and ANYbotics enter into a strategic partnership
Drive specialist maxon, renowned for its Mars motors, is joining forces with the robotics startup ANYbotics and will in future supply the drive systems of the autonomous ANYmal inspection robot. The robot will soon be marketed in large quantities. T...

State-Of-The-Art Controls
'State-Of-The-Art' controls enable flexible pouching. Our customer Modern Manufacturing leads the way with pouch making machinery that is flexible to set up and operate, and fast and easy to make product changeovers.

Ultra-Lightweight Gear Units from Harmonic Drive LLC
New gear units boast ultra-thin profile and extreme lightweight.

Moving beyond physical barriers
Robert Riener, the initiator of the Cybathlon, shares his thoughts on how technology can be used to address sensitive issues.

New planetary gearboxes with fitted pinion
Powerful solutions for rack and pinion drives.

Luminary Series
Designed for the OEM in mind...Low Cost and High Performance

COVID-19: drive technology and physical distancing
The sanitary crisis linked to the diffusion of Covid-19 requires everyone to apply measures of social distancing. Motorized and automated solutions are being developed at high speed as a solution. This article gives an overview of innovations that rein...

maxon drives on the Red Planet
More than 100 electric motors from maxon have been used on the Red Planet and have withstood cosmic radiation, dust storms, and temperature fluctuations. With the Perseverance rover, precision drives are once again flying to Mars. The key to success is...

Pack-Smart's Folding Technology
Pack-Smart's folding technology has modernized their customer’s abilities to conquer every growing demand for efficiency and automation

Laser displacement sensor for Advanced Automation
The optoNCDT 1900 is the latest model of Micro-Epsilon laser sensors. Offering a unique combination of high speed, compact design and accuracy, this innovative sensor is used for dynamic displacement, distance and position measurements. The triangulati...

Ultra-precise distance and thickness measurements in the nanometer range
Optimized for industrial purposes and offering an accuracy that creates an unprecedented level of precision in optical distance and thickness measurements - these are the new white light interferometers from Micro-Epsilon. The portfolio comprises thr...

Controlling Speed Can Be Crucial
Using servo drive technology by Industrial Indexing Systems (IIS), the Luminary Servo Drive Series is easily configured for a variety of applications using the digital drive interface option.

New Vaporizing Regulator Increases Accuracy, Reliability of Gas Chromatograph Analyzers
Emerson’s TESCOM 44-6800 is world's first vaporizing regulator to offer certified separability for optimal performance and safety in locations rated as hazardous.

The Emerald Series
Cost effective servo technology for automation control solutions.  The Emerald Automation Controller is an open architecture high performance multi-axis motion controller designed for demanding applications that require close synchronization o...

Emerson Expands Lead-Free Valve Line for Compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act Regulations
ASCO™ valves simplify identification and replacement of existing valves with lead-free brass models. 

Emerson Introduces New Shutoff Valve That Enhances Safety and Reliability of Combustion Systems
ASCO Series 158 Gas Valve and Series 159 Motorized Actuator deliver the highest flow rate on the market with a reduced footprint. 

Emerson’s Laser Welder Improves Manufacturing Efficiency and Quality of Smaller Plastic Parts
Branson GLX Micro provides precise, clean and repeatable welds of delicate and intricate components. 

Emerson’s New Air Dryers Quadruple Maintenance Intervals in Rail Applications
Patented adsorbent drying material removes humidity from compressed air systems, reduces downtime, energy and life-cycle costs by extending maintenance schedules

Emerson’s New Aluminum Cylinder Boosts Machine Speeds and Cuts Downtime
New AVENTICS™ TM5 TaskMaster™ aluminum cylinder increases reliability and productivity, reduces vibration and noise, while being cost-effective

Emerson’s New Pulse Valve Delivers Higher Peak Pressure for Longer Bag, Filter Lifespan and Reduced Maintenance In Reverse-Jet Dust Collector Systems
New ASCO™ Series 353 valve improves cleaning while cutting compressed air use and installation time. 

New ams position sensors for high-speed electric motors to improve car industry’s electrification efforts
Increase precise and accurate measurement outputs with the new AS5147U and AS5247U rotary position sensors

Performance gains in new digital X-ray readout IC from ams achieve clearer images at lower radiation doses
New AS5850A is a 256-channel digital readout IC for medical flat panel detectors

Pneumatic Pinch Valve Optimizes Single-use Batch Production
Emerson’s new ASCO™ Series 273 Pneumatic Pinch Valve features an innovative design for improved tube retention and longer lifecycle—ideal for life sciences, food and beverage markets. 

Industrial Indexing Systems - Solving Your Motion Control Needs
Industrial Indexing Systems Designs and Manufactures Motion Control Components and Systems Specializing in Servo Motion Control.

maxon drives are heading to the Red Planet with NASA’s Perseverance rover
In July, NASA will be sending its fifth rover to Mars. Its main mission is to collect soil samples that will be analyzed on Earth at a later time. The rover will also carry a helicopter that will perform the first flights on the Red Planet. maxon's...

ams and Senova join efforts on technology to create point-of-care rapid antibody test for Covid-19
Recent experiments proved feasibility of a highly accurate digital antibody test for Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus ams AS7341L spectral sensor allows spectrally resolved read out of lateral flow immune assays Quantitative verification of the platform w...

Servo Technology
The heart of a multi-axis automation system is the ability to synchronize the motion of multiple motors to a designated "master" source device. Visit our website to learn about IIS servo motion control solutions and resources to learn more about ...

ams brings the future of selective noise cancellation to loose-fit true wireless
ams AS3460 Digital Augmented Hearing companion chip provides world’s best performing noise cancellation for loose- and closed-fit earbuds

Automated Solution for Secure Card Packaging
Packaging Process Innovations - A leading packaging machinery OEM is using IIS servo motion control for high velocity material handling, smart conveyors and registration control on printed materials.

Packaging Automation
Industrial Indexing has rich and diverse experience in supplying automation and motion control systems for packaging industry applications.

Servo Motion Control Expertise
Industrial servo motion control is a key technology area for IIS. Check out our overview of our servo control expertise and experience.

KNF Launches Two New Compact, High-Performance Pumps
KNF has recently developed two new quiet, compact, and high-performance compressor/vacuum diaphragm pumps. These additions further expand the firm’s ability to support the specific needs demanded by a variety of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ap...

New miniature drives for medical robots and multi-axis systems
maxon is once again expanding its range of configurable drives with more brushless DC motors, gearheads, and encoders from the ECX series. There is also news on positioning controllers in the micro segment.

Company Name and Logo Change Effective August 1, 2020
COMPANY NAME AND LOGO CHANGE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2020

New NGV planetary gearbox for use in AGVs and other high-load applications
For high radial loads

Motion Control Engineering Resources
Learn more about IIS motion control technology, and how it has created motion control solutions in a wide variety of factory automation and control applications.

AutomationDirect Earns “World Class Culture Award” at Atlanta Supply Chain Awards

Registered Can Embossing Machine
A 24-station registered can embossing machine developed by packaging machinery equipment manufacturing OEM Stolle Machinery is designed to emboss patterns on the length of two-piece decorated can bodies

Raising the Bar for Customer Experience - Smalley Offers Web Store and Live Chat
Smalley takes great pride in not only providing the best possible retaining rings and wave springs, but also for its legendary customer support.

Find the best way to load your workpiece for CNC Machining
When making CNC machined parts, it is important to first figure out the best way to load and hold the workpiece. This step comes before plotting the tool path, and plays an important role in the process.

Hygienic Design planetary gearbox HLAE from Neugart
The highest standards for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries

New planetary gearboxes with mounted pinion
Powerful solutions for rack and pinion drives

New Software Version NCP 4.2
Update for the Neugart configuration tool

AutomationDirect adds 20 AWG multi-conductor flexible control cable
Multi-conductor flexible control cable from AutomationDirect is now available in 20 AWG unshielded models with 3 to 25 conductors including ground. Existing gauge sizes are available from 18 AWG to 10 AWG with 3 to 41 unshielded or shielded conductors...

FactoryMation Offers More Efficient Reactor Selection
New and Improved TCI Line Reactors Now Available

IMI Precision Engineering Launches New Miniatures Mass Flow Controller
Providing accurate and repeatable control of gases.

New maxon product: miniaturized controller
maxon is launching a new, miniaturized controller with a size of only 32 mm x 22 mm as part of its successful line of positioning controllers. The attractive price-performance ratio, with a functionality that’s virtually identical to the larger units, ...

The Cybathlon special issue magazine is now available
At Cybathlon pilots will be navigating obstacle courses with the aid of assistance systems as they battle for victory. maxon has devoted a special magazine to this event and asks: Where is the development of prosthetic devices heading? How do you bu...

New KNF Low-Pulsation Liquid Diaphragm Pump
Growing line of smooth-flow pumps with flow rates from 0.2 – 12.4 L/min

Harmonic Drive LLC opens new US Headquarters in Beverly, MA
Harmonic Drive LLC, a leader in high precision motion control celebrates new US Headquarters with Ribbon Cutting ceremony in Beverly MA. The new US manufacturing and headquarters more than doubles the company’s current square footage. The move to Bev...

AutomationDirect adds Schmersal IP69K Rated Joysticks
Schmersal joystick selector switches have design features that make them suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical applications.

CYBATHLON and maxon: Getting ready for round two
At CYBATHLON, people with physical disabilities compete against each other in exciting races—supported by state-of-the-art technical assistance systems. There are new challenges for the contestants and the engineers in all disciplines. As a Presenting ...

Electrically Conductive Die Attach Epoxy with High Glass Transition Temperature
Master Bond EP17HTS-DA is a new one component, no mix, die attach epoxy that is electrically conductive and withstands high temperatures.

Fully Redundant Mobile Angle Sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the RSA3200 Series of Hall effect angle sensors feature auto-diagnostics, fully redundant versions and ultra-EMC tolerance for use in harsh environments and high reliability applications.

maxon is flying to the Sun
In February, Solar Orbiter will start its mission to provide scientists with new data about the Sun. Swiss research and engineering have played a significant role in the construction of the space probe – including drives from maxon.The European Space A...

MLSR192K-16A
Miniature Surface Mount, 16A POL Switching Regulator

Networked Rotary Encoders Boast New Features
The new features include a Profinet interface, E2 Technology, Hub Shaft (Blind Shaft) Option, and Stainless Steel units. 

New! Feature Rich Enclosure Air Conditioner Series
Seifert Systems, Inc. introduces the SoliTherm® Progressive Series of enclosure air conditioners with the features most requested by users of enclosure air conditioners.

NITRA Rodless Air Cylinders from AutomationDirect
NITRA® L-Series Rodless Cylinders from AutomationDirect offer a robust design in a compact package.

ProductivityOpen Arduino-compatible Controller from AutomationDirect
The open-source Productivity®Open platform provides all the great features of a standard Arduino plus the added power and reliability of an industrial controller.

Qosina Unveils New Line of Adhesives for Bonding Components
Qosina recently rolled out Build-It-Yourself Assemblies, a resource to help customers easily find and order components for their next design project.

EC-1012M, Flame Resistant Potting Compound
Thermally conductive compound that offers high dielectric properties.

KNF Launches New Compact High-flow Swing Piston Pump
KNF has launched a new piston pump

New Densi-Pak, 9Volt Covered Battery Holder
Keystone Electronics has just added a New Densi-Pak, 9V Covered Battery Holder to its Densi-Pak series of battery holders. Featuring a pre-wired enclosure designed for versatility, this 9V holder can easily be placed in any device on or off PC boards...

Twin Spring Coupling releases its TSC150 flexible coupling
Twin Spring Coupling releases its new TSC150, a hybrid flexible coupling unit that replaces all Universal, Jaw, Beam, Bellows and other flexible couplings. Pearl River New York - Twin Spring Coupling announced today the release of its...

Clippard Eclipse Proportional Isolation Valves
A Proportional Valve Like No Other