Automation

L-412/V-412 Linear Stage Family

PI’s new L-412/V-412 linear stage family is designed for high-precision industrial automation and positioning applications with medium loads. Both linear motor-driven and ballscrew-driven versions are offered to cover high speed motion and to provide high push/pull force for vertical applications.

Slip Ring SR120

The Kuebler Group offers contact and contactless slip rings for reliable Ethernet transmission—achieving higher data rates and greater cycle synchronicity in demanding industrial environments.

LCR16 Series Linear Rotary Actuator

The LCR16 from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators provides precision Z-theta motion within one small actuator, which is suitable for a pick, orient and place applications. A wide variety of LCR16 linear rotary actuators are available with either direct-drive or gearbox-equipped rotary units.

KMC Global's Control & Automation Division expands market reach

KMC Global, a group of wholly owned, autonomous companies—including PRAB Inc.—that manufacture equipment designed to enhance how industries process material, announces the expansion of its Controls & Automation division to serve outside markets.

XPR Rotational Torch Sleeves

Hypertherm is introducing three new torch sleeves for XPR plasma cutting torches and lead sets. The sleeves allow the torch and lead sets to remain axially fixed while the torch holding device rotates 360 degrees in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. This capability greatly enhances torch lead life in high-flex applications.

AXYZ International announces rebrand to AXYZ Automation Group

AXYZ International, a leading global manufacturer of CNC machines and CNC knife systems, announced the launch of a new brand identity and logo. AXYZ Automation Group is now the official name that represents all three of their brand identities: AXYZ, WARDJet and CNCshop.com.

Hurco Introduces New Control Feature -- 3D Import with 3D DXF Technology

Go from "solid to part" seamlessly. Eliminate extra steps. The newest control feature for both three and five axis machines from Hurco is the skills gap buster shops need.

Integrated CAD/CAM and tool path simulation
No need to enter feature dimensions -- simply click and cut
Transform Planes created automatically for easy 5-sided conversational programming -- no data entry required

Hurco’s 3D Import feature includes 3D DXF technology that now displays all CAD geometry, including splines and Z-depths.

Zoller Inc. joins Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development

Scappoose, Oregon – The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) is excited to welcome ZOLLER as its newest member.

Motion Industries Inc. names president

Birmingham, AL – Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced the promotion of Randall (Randy) P. Breaux to President on December 12, 2018.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. appoints Jon Dobosenski

SUDBURY, MA. U.S.A. – Methods Machine Tools, Inc. (www.methodsmachine.com), a North American supplier of precision machine tools and automation, has announced that Mr. Jon Dobosenski has been appointed as General Manager of Methods' new Memphis Technology Center.