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Materials Handling - Page 16
- From The Fabricator
Walker Magnetics marks 125 years in business
- Feb 26, 2021
- News Release
Boyne City, Mich.-based magnetic products manufacturer Walker Magnetics, an Industrial Magnetics Inc. company, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Founded by Oakley S. Walker as a one-man shop in 1896, the company now has installations in more than 100 countries. Its products use permanent,...
- From The Fabricator
Getting the most from your material handling efforts
Most people don’t give much thought to the cranes used to move parts and assemblies in a manufacturing operation. These folks are doing their organizations a disservice because an enclosed track workstation crane can deliver efficiencies that traditional cranes can’t.
- From The Fabricator
InfoSight Corp. hires technical sales specialist
- Feb 22, 2021
- News Release
InfoSight Corp., a manufacturer of metal bar coding tag systems, has announced the expansion of its sales team.
Eric LaChapelle, named regional technical sales specialist, will serve the industries of the upper northeastern U.S.
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Magnetics acquires Walker Magnetics
- Feb 18, 2021
- News Release
Industrial Magnetics Inc. has announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Walker Magnetics Group Inc., a provider of custom and standard magnetic products for workholding, material handling, and separation applications in Worcester, Mass. Industrial Magnetics is a provider of...
- From The Fabricator
Innovations in coil metal processing, press feeding
- By Kevin Enos
- Feb 18, 2021
- Article
Technology advances have had an impact on coil handling and feeding. Automation, integration, four-roll feed, zigzag, horizontal orientation, and feeding to a registration mark are some of the innovations that have advanced coil handling and feeds.
- From The Additive Report
New partnership formed to offer customers 3D printing services
- By William Leventon
- Feb 15, 2021
- Article
The aim of Baker Hughes and Würth Industry North America is to provide both additive manufacturing services and digital inventory management to targeted industries.
- From The Fabricator
Eriez completes plant expansion in Pennsylvania
- Feb 12, 2021
- News Release
Erie, Pa.-based separation technology provider Eriez has completed a 38,000-sq.-ft. expansion to its Wager Road facility in Erie, Pa., about 15 miles from company headquarters. This manufacturing bay addition brings the facility to 148,000 sq. ft. and supports the manufacturer’s growth...
- From The Fabricator
Caster Connection adds 1.25-in. caster to CC Apex portfolio
- Feb 5, 2021
- Product Release
Caster Connection has expanded its CC Apex technology portfolio with the introduction of a 1.25-in. caster for light- to medium-duty material handling applications. It features a polyurethane tread (orange or gray) bonded to a lightweight, sturdy aluminum core, along with a sealed ball bearing....
- From The Fabricator
Bilsing’s PFG series vacuum cup suited for high-speed applications
- Feb 2, 2021
- Product Release
Bilsing Automation’s silicone-free PFG treaded vacuum cups offer a large gripping area; high gripping forces; and the flexibility to adjust to uneven formed parts or parts with edges in steel, aluminum, and plastic materials. The cups are designed with an oil-displacement lip on the outer edge...
- From The Fabricator
Eriez announces marketing staff promotion
- Jan 29, 2021
- News Release
Erie, Pa.-based separation technology provider Eriez has promoted John Blicha to the position of global senior director of marketing and brand management. Since joining the company in 2012 as manager of marketing communications, he has earned promotions to various roles of increasing responsibility...
- From The Additive Report
Large-format 3D printers eliminate ‘stitching’ parts together
- By Kip Hanson
- Jan 28, 2021
- Article
Big 3D printers eliminate the need to join multiple small parts into a single structure, enhancing accuracy, saving time, and cutting costs.
- From The Fabricator
Misati pneumatic clamps from Elesa designed for robotic applications
- Jan 25, 2021
- Product Release
Elesa offers Misati pneumatic clamps for workholding and transport of assemblies in manufacturing operations. Designed for robotic use, the clamps feature simple power and control connections that enable rapid installation and setup. Applications include warehousing, welding, framing and assembly,...
- From The Fabricator
Material handling equipment store launches online
- Jan 25, 2021
- News Release
A new material handling equipment store has gone live at fadequipmentstore.com, offering free shipping on all products. Based in South Carolina, the new store offers lifting, material handling, safety, and load monitoring products to the manufacturing, warehouse, construction, oil and gas,...
- From The Fabricator
Dorner launches virtual showcase with product demonstrations
- Jan 22, 2021
- News Release
Hartland, Wis.-based Dorner is hosting a virtual showcase that includes nine demonstrations of its conveying equipment in sanitary, automation, and industrial applications. Each demonstration contains a video narrated by Dorner experts who point out features, benefits, and performance...
- From The Fabricator
Piab’s piINLINE plus vacuum generator designed for automotive press shop automation
- Jan 13, 2021
- Product Release
Piab has introduced piINLINE plus, a configurable platform for decentralized vacuum generation in automotive press shops. The compact, ultralightweight vacuum ejectors feature an integrated automatic release mechanism, available in two optional designs: Atmospheric Quick Release and Exhaust Block...
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