Tech Zones

Motion Control and Positioning Systems: This white paper explores how the phase-shift measurement technique for optical position measurement stands alone in its ability to provide an overall functional balance of output value reliability and speed for closed-loop motion control and stable, reliable positioning feedback.

This case study explores how Union Tank Car protects its torch-cut steel plate with an environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor.

Meet that Need for Speed: This telescopic machine tool cover test stand represents a breakthrough in evaluation techniques from a supplier of machine protection devices.

Pinpoint Laser Systems introduces a new transparent Microgage 2D receiver that will be used for aligning production machinery and equipment. A narrow laser beam provides a measuring reference line and the new transparent receiver determines the position of a machine or sub-assembly relative to the laser beam. This new receiver will operate over distances of 100 ft and deliver measuring precision of less than 0.0005 in, ideal for demanding industrial alignment applications. The Microgage system and this newest transparent receiver are well suited for lathe and spindle alignment, checking machine tool runout, roll and web alignment, precision bore alignment and much more.

Reactive or Proactive: You Choose. Revisiting how preventive maintenance can keep your machines running and your shop making money.

UNIST, Inc. will feature the Uni-Roller Type S Stock Lubrication System with SPR2000 Programmable Lubrication Station. The Uni-Roller/SPR 2000 is part of the complete line of Metalforming Lubrication Systems by UNIST.

Polywood® Products will introduce a new coil storage system called Polywood® Coilstore System (PCS). This revolutionary system was developed by coil storage specialists.

Strothmann will introduce the FEEDERplus™ to a worldwide audience. The handling system extends the standard motions of a press feeder through additional linear and rotary axes, allowing the Linear Robot to perform rotary motions in the B axis (the orienting axis of the rotating arm).

SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc.'s new 2151-482 Series Servo-Mix™ Dynamic Mix and Dispense Valves are designed for precise mixing and dispensing two-component materials in robotic and semi-automatic product assembly processes.