Product News

The growth in use and complexity of automation across industries is driving a parallel growth in the complexity of human-machine interfaces (HMIs), resulting in an increased need for standardized, cost-effective functional safety for OEMs. To simplify the development of complex machines, Rexroth is integrating safety technology into the Sercos automation network.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a double-headed helical broaching machine, dubbed the "BH50-17," capable of machining of a workpiece in 22 seconds.

HEIDENHAIN introduces the new absolute ECN/EQN and ROC/ROQ 400M rotary encoders now available for use on machines that require a Mitsubishi interface.

APEM Inc. expands its family of trackballs with the new LT Series panel mount miniature trackball.

As a job-shop owner, how would you describe an ideal, go-to tool? Certainly, it should be a high-performance tool that can cover multiple functions such as shoulder milling, slotting, pocket milling, ramping and helical interpolation. All inserts are available in the latest WIDIA Victory grades for a variety of workpiece materials. And naturally it should have the performance and working life that make it an economical win for present and future production tasks. This ideal product reportedly is the new VSM11 platform from WIDIA.

Dassault Systèmes offers the Quality Intelligence Pack, as an extension to its existing Manufacturing Process Intelligence (MPI), Executive Intelligence Center (EIC) and other Quality offerings.

Autodesk announced the release of HSMWorks 2015, a fully integrated CAM solution for users of SolidWorks software.

Eriez 5-Star Service includes a comprehensive Lift Magnet Certification Program.

Mazak Corp. has unveiled its new INTEGREX i- 400AM (additive manufacturing) hybrid multitasking machine.

Guyson Corp. has engineered and built a work cell for grit-blast descaling of forged automotive components with three automated blasting machines that are loaded and unloaded by a vision-guided material handling robot.

Amacoil/Uhing has introduced a mechanical solution to spooling wire, cable and other materials onto spools having tapered flanges.

Osborn announces its new crimped rectangular filament in silicon carbide and aluminum oxide on a complete line of ATB brushes.

Safety and versatility are two important factors to consider when choosing a wire rope hoist for a material handling application. With that in mind, Columbus McKinnon Corp. has expanded the capabilities of its Yale Global King and Shaw-Box World Series wire rope hoists to include longer 60 ft. lifts and an improved electronic hoist monitoring system.

Built with high-capacity motors for heavy-duty use and long cycles, the 8-inch bench grinder from Palmgren ensures smooth, quiet power grinding, cleaning, deburring, chamfering and sharpening jobs.

GAM says its new sizing tool makes it easy to find the right gear reducer, coupling or linear mount product compatible with a motor.

With new technological developments, emerging on the automotive horizon, manufacturers are faced with extremely high demands in terms of quality, security and productivity. The new Sandvik Coromant grades GC4315 and GC4325 with Inveio are designed to support the automotive industry with outstanding reliability and process security.

SICK announced the launch of the G10 photoelectric sensor with Q-Lock mounting.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the YASDA YBM 7Ti 5-axis horizontal machining center for difficult-to-cut materials.

Oelheld U.S. Inc expands on its AquaTec line of water miscible coolants with the introduction of AquaTec OH 3557.

Wohlhaupter Corp. has introduced its PrimeBore precision boring head in kit form.