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SME Annual Conference to Focus on Future of Manufacturing

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:46 -0500

Sharing information, driving innovation in manufacturing and preparing an advanced manufacturing workforce will be the focus of the 2013 ...

Lenze Simplifies Modular Machine Programming

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:42:54 -0500

Lenze Americas has simplified efficient machine programming with the recent launch of its FAST application template and ready-made standa...

Precipart to Exhibit at MD&M East

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:08:46 -0500

Precipart, a global supplier of custom mechanical components, gears and motion control assemblies, will be exhibiting at MD&M East, J...

Altra Offers Wastewater Solutions

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:39:49 -0500

Altra Industrial Motion announced it has launched a new website that provides engineers and technical professionals in the wastewater ind...

Baldor Releases ER Style Ball Bearings

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:16:52 -0500

Baldor Electric Company is pleased to introduce a new and versatile line of Baldor•Dodge ER-Style ball bearings available in two sha...

PTDA Adds 10 New Members

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:27:24 -0500

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has welcomed 10 new members year-to-date including Applied Power Solutions (Addiso...

SKF Introduces Advanced Radial Shaft Seals

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:49:42 -0500

A new advanced version of SKF Speedi-Sleeve radial shaft seals is a suitable solution to restore malfunctioning sealing systems without r...

Tsubaki Launches Troi and Worm Drive Reducers

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:27 -0500

Tsubaki Europe has launched a new range of Troi Drive and Worm Power Drive reducers which benefit from an improved oil seal design for re...

NFPA Releases Technical Standard

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:09:17 -0500

A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).ISO 6358-2:201...

Sakor Offers Complete Turnkey Test System

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:04:25 -0500

Sakor Technologies, Inc. recently announced the availability of its complete testing system for hybrid and electric vehicles (HEVs). The ...

Bosch Rexroth Improves GoTo Delivery Program

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:07 -0500

The addition of a broad range of hydraulics products and the recent release of Rexroth’s Fit4Filter app for iPhone and Android mobi...

Ronson Gears Recognized with Enterprise Award

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:42:03 -0500

Victorian gear manufacturer Ronson Gears was recently announced winner of the “Enterprise Connect Significant Achievement Award&rdq...

SKF Delivers Motor Solution for Aeration Blowers

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:17:10 -0500

SKF recently announced the launch of an energy efficient high speed permanent magnet motor solution for aeration blowers in wastewater fa...

Former NASA Director to Offer Keynote at Siemens Automation Summit

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:58:42 -0500

Doug McCuistion, former director of the Mars Exploration Program for NASA, will be the keynote speaker during Siemens 2013 Automation Sum...

GAM Gear Releases 2013 Catalog

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:14:46 -0500

GAM Gear, a manufacturer of gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting products announces the release of the 2013 GAM catalog. F...

Siemens Offers Motor and Drive Packages

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:09:48 -0500

Siemens Industry, Inc. announces the release of combination motor/drive packages, allowing an OEM or end-user the option to select the op...

Steinmeyer Releases Positioning System

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:08:57 -0500

Steinmeyer, Inc. recently announced a new positioning system that is suitable for liquid handling systems and medical dispensing applicat...

Oerlikon Drive Systems Wins CHF 600 Million Contract

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:24:52 -0500

Oerlikon’s Drive Systems Segment announces a long term contract worth up to CHF 600 million with a major global agricultural and of...

PTDA Releases 2013 Membership Directory

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:59:53 -0500

For those seeking to connect with top-echelon leaders of the distributors and manufacturers of power transmission/motion control products...

Auburn Ball Bearing Fulfills Medical Order Request

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:55:58 -0500

Long time U.S. thrust bearing manufacturer, Auburn Ball Bearing, received a request from a renowned medical device company to manufacture...

Gilman Gains Sales Rep with New England Tooling

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:18:05 -0500

Effective immediately, Gilman Precision will begin working with New England Tooling. They are headquartered in the city of North Hampton,...

Motion Control Shipments Dip in First Quarter

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:54:25 -0500

Global shipments for motion control products fell by 7.7 percent in first quarter 2013, according to new statistics...

Voith Advances Vorecon Technology

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:45:15 -0500

The latest survey taken in 2013 confirms the high reliability of the variable speed planetary gearbox “Vorecon” from Voith. T...

Bauma Attracts Highest Number of Visitors

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:28:12 -0500

An impressive 530,000 visitors from over 200 countries converged on the Messe München Exhibition Center between April 15 and 21. Not...

Ringfeder Offers Permanently Magnetic Couplings

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:05:04 -0500

Permanently magnetic couplings are becoming increasingly popular among manufacturers as sealing elements in their pumps, filter systems a...

Bullock and Klontz to Speak at SMMA Spring Conference

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:20:48 -0500

The SMMA Spring Mangement Conference will include two SMMA members speaking during the event. Ron Bullock, chairman, Bison Gear & Eng...

Baldor Introduces Super White Washdown Duty Motor

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:45:21 -0500

Baldor Electric Company introduces the new Super White Washdown Duty motor designed for humid and moist environments in the food and beve...

Groschopp Releases New i-series Planetary Gearboxes

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:22:00 -0500

Available in three sizes and multiple gear ratios, Groschopp’s new i-series gearboxes are suitable for applications that have strin...

CSIA Elects Chairman of the Board

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:18:38 -0500

Piercarlo (PC) Romano was selected for a two-year term as chairman of the board of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) at t...

Nexen Introduces FMBS Safety Brake Line

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:09:40 -0500

Nexen Group introduces its new FMBS line of flange-mounted, spring-engaged safety brakes with high thermal capacity for NEMA C-Face motor...

Bosch Rexroth Wins Hermes Award at Hannover

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:49:48 -0500

This year’s prestigious international Hermes Award went to Bosch Rexroth.The Hermes Award is presented annually at Hannover Messe. ...

Boston Gear Expands 700 Series

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:02:47 -0500

New 80:1 and 100:1 ratios are now available in single reduction 700 Series worm gear speed reducers. The new models provide the compact s...

NFPA Updates Research Agenda

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:51:10 -0500

In August 2009, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) published the Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. The purpose of...

Aerotech Stages Meet Positioning Requirements

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:45:50 -0500

Aerotech’s ANT-L-Z crossed-roller, Z-axis, nanopositioning stages combine speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, reliability a...

Durst Appoints Vice President Business Leader

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:02:07 -0500

Durst recently announced that Terry McCormick has been promoted to vice president business leader, succeeding Bernie Nielsen, vice presid...

SKF Insight Offers Wireless Technology for Condition Monitoring

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:54:27 -0500

SKF Insight enables bearings to communicate their operating conditions continuously, with internally powered sensors and data acquisition...

Robotics Industry Posts Strong First Quarter

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:59:02 -0500

North American robotics companies shattered previous opening quarter records for robots ordered and shipped in the first quarter of 2013,...

Zero-Max Introduces ETP Hydropress

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:49:24 -0500

ETP Hydropress from Zero-Max provides quick and precise fastening of components in tight spaces on large shafts from 80 to 200 mm diamete...

NEMA Gauges Electroindustry Business Confidence

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:19:21 -0500

NEMA’s April Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions indicated continued im...

Force Control Introduces Size 30 Clutch Brake

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:04:57 -0500

Force Control Industries introduces the new Size 30 PosidyneR Clutch Brake with "Oil Shear Technology" that can be operated as ...

Smalley Releases Engineering Catalog

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:23:35 -0500

Smalley Steel Ring Company announces the release of the new 50th Anniversary Parts and Engineering Catalog for 2013. The new catalog comb...

ABB Expands Power Range with ACS 2000 Drive

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:18:43 -0500

The ACS 2000, ABB’s active front end drive for general purpose applications, is now available with higher power capabilities, up to...

WEG Extends Motor Range for Steel Industry

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:35:54 -0500

WEG has extended its range of reliable and robust motors for the steel industry. The company now offers a complete roller table motor lin...

LiuGong Celebrates Partnerships at Bauma 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:27:16 -0500

Strategic partnerships have positioned LiuGong Machinery Corp. as one of very few construction equipment manufacturing firms to produce e...

Hydraulic Institute Announces 2013 Board

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:31:36 -0500

The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the global authority on pumps and pumping systems, announced the 2013 board of directors and officers durin...

Maxon Releases DC Servo Motor Controller

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:31:25 -0500

Maxon precision motor’s newly released DC servo motor controller, the ESCON 50/5 OEM module is a 4 quadrant Pulse Width Modulated (...

Voith Fluid Couplings Assist Belt Conveyors

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:55:41 -0500

New fluid coupling TurboBelt 780 TPXL from Voith raises the productivity of high powered belt conveyors.Developed especially for the driv...

AutomationDirect Expands Safety Switch Line

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:33:03 -0500

AutomationDirect has expanded its line of safety products with additional tongue interlock and cable-pull safety switches. Tongue operate...

AST Earns Recognition as John Deere Partner-Level Supplier

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:24:17 -0500

AST Bearings, an international supplier of bearing products and services, has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2012 in ...

Bosch Rexroth Reports Slight Gains

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:46:14 -0500

Growth perspectives for global machinery and plant construction remain positive for the long term:Sales revenue reaches peak of EUR 6.5 b...

Permanent Magnet Motor Offers Efficiency Gains

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:29:15 -0500

SyMAX IHP (integral horsepower) is a permanent magnet AC motor range whose radial flux design delivers high torque, ultra high efficiency...

AMT Reports Manufacturing Technology Orders Up from January

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:52:57 -0500

February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $385.89 million according to the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Th...

Bonfiglioli Introduces BMD Motor Line at Hannover Messe

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:33:47 -0500

The introduction of Bonfiglioli’s new family of motors, the BMD Permanent Magnet AC synchronous motor range integrates itself with ...

Amacoil Expands Linear Drive Nut Line

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:12:37 -0500

Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of Model RS rolling ring linear drive nuts with the new RS8 drive. The new unit runs on an 8 mm diame...

Coupler Brake Reduces Inventory and Maintenance Costs

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:36:40 -0500

Force Control Industries, Inc. recently developed a double C-face coupler brake that mounts on the drive end of a standard C-Face motor, ...

Oelheld Introduces Water-Based Lubrication Line

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:31:50 -0500

Oelheld U.S. introduces its water based lubrication line. AquaTec 5001 is a high performance, synthetic metalworking fluid specifically d...

NFPA Releases New Technical Standard

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:20:13 -0500

A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).ISO 6195:2013 ...

Maxon Introduces Micro Motor and Gearhead

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:09:50 -0500

Maxon Motor introduces the EC4, a 4 mm diameter brushless DC motor and gearhead. The typical issue found with micro drives of this size i...

Crouzet Motor Expands DCmind Series

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:49:12 -0500

Crouzet, a brand of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has introduced the DCmind Brushless direct current motor series, augmenting ...

MSC Sponsors Students in Engineering Competition

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:31:43 -0500

In support of Davidson and Mooresville, North Carolina, area high school students, MSC Industrial Supply Co. recently sponsored Pine Lake...

Huco Examines Flexible Coupling Selection

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:16:23 -0500

Flexible shaft couplings connect two shafts, end to end. They transmit rotation from one to the other and accommodate the slight, unin...

SDP/SI Donates Components to NASA Challenge

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:08:01 -0500

Stock Drive Products / Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) recently announced the donation of components to Team SpacePRIDE for the NASA Lunar ...

Altra to Exhibit at Coal Prep 2013

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:38:00 -0500

Altra Industrial Motion brands Marland Clutch and Formsprag Clutch will be exhibiting their latest product lines in booth 1405 at the 201...

BSA Examines 2013 Recovery

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:32:01 -0500

The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) will welcome Dr. Bruce Yandle, professor of economics emeritus, Clemson University, and dean em...

Rare-Earth Mineral Supply Spurs Alternative Motor Technologies

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:03:49 -0500

China’s move to corner the market for rare-earth minerals (REMs) has prompted manufacturers of low voltage industrial motors to ado...

AMETEK Motion Control Products Meet Energy Directives

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:53:14 -0500

AMETEK Precision Motion Control (PMC) has taken the lead in achieving the required efficiency grades to meet the European Union’s E...

Hannover Messe Preview: Regal

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:24:36 -0500

Hannover Messe is a powerful driver of investment in new technology and automation across a great many industrial sectors. It also provid...