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Linear encoders available with Panasonic interface
- Oct 12, 2016
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Heidenhain Corp. has announced that its LC xx5 absolute sealed linear encoders now can be ordered with Panasonic interface (Pana01). The encoders are available in the accuracy grades 3 µm (with a 1-nm measuring step) and 5 µm (with a 10-nm measuring step). They come in full-sized scale and...
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NAM launches initiative to revitalize U.S. infrastructure
- Oct 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, D.C., has launched the “Building to Win” initiative, aimed at revitalizing the nation’s failing infrastructure. Both major party presidential candidates have indicated their desire to address U.S. infrastructure needs in 2017. As...
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Lincoln Tech receives $50,000 donation from Haas Automation
- Oct 12, 2016
- Machining
- News Release
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has announced that Lincoln Tech in Mahwah, N.J., has received a third grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to promote career training for computerized manufacturing at its campus. The foundation presented the school with a check for $50,000—bringing its...
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Tilter eliminates need for forklift
- Oct 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Verti-Lift offers Zero Pan Tilters that can be loaded or unloaded at ground level, eliminating the need for a forklift and the need for bending and lifting. The electronically actuated or manually operated devices are available in several sizes, with capacities of 2,000/4,000 lbs. and 0 to 90...
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Local high school students tour Coe Press Equipment on Manufacturing Day
- Oct 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Sterling Heights, Mich.-based Coe Press Equipment hosted 40 students from Utica Community Schools’ (UCS) Stevenson High School on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 7, providing them insight into the types of careers available in manufacturing. The tour began with an overview of the company’s business,...
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Centria adds to project management team
- Oct 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Centria, a provider of architectural metal wall systems in Moon Township, Pa., has announced the addition of two employees. Carl Weber joins the firm as director of project management. He has spent several years in the commercial construction industry, most recently with a custom-engineered...
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Direct Metals supplies galvanized metal grating for Tinley Creek forest preserve project
- Oct 12, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Direct Metals, an international steel service center with locations in Kennesaw, Ga., and Waukegan, Ill., recently supplied 56 pieces of 2-1/2- by 3/16-in. 7P4 press-locked galvanized steel grating as part of the site improvement plans for Tinley Creek Forest Preserve in Cook County, Ill. The...
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Buying guide gives advice on selecting automatic stretch wrapper
- Oct 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Lantech LLC has released its new “Automatic Stretch Wrapper Buying Guide” for plant managers, packaging engineers, shipping supervisors, maintenance managers, warehouse supervisors, and procurement specialists. The guide covers such topics as types of automatic stretch wrappers, technology...
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MC Machinery Systems appoints laser automation specialist
- Oct 12, 2016
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
MC Machinery Systems, Wood Dale, Ill., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp., has named Jason LeGrand to the newly created position of laser automation specialist. LeGrand most recently served as a divisional technology manager at O’Neal Mfg. Services, a current MC Machinery customer....
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Embedded PCs offer computing power for small DIN rail-mounted controllers
- Oct 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Beckhoff offers the CX8190 embedded PC for Ethernet communication, which provides increased computing power to small controllers. It is the first PC-based controller in an ultracompact bus coupler format for TwinCAT 3 automation software, says the company. According to the manufacturer, the 32-bit,...
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Carr Lane Mfg. names COO
- Oct 11, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Carr Lane Mfg., St. Louis, has promoted Colin W. Frost to COO. The company offers jig and fixture components, quick-change tooling plates and accessories, hoist rings, toggle clamps, handles, knobs, ball and spring plungers, threaded inserts, clamp straps, drill bushings, alignment pins, fixture...
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System combines communication, power functions for one-cable automation
- Oct 11, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
With the newly introduced EtherCAT P technology, Beckhoff unites EtherCAT communication and power functions in a standard, four-wire Ethernet cable. This one-cable automation technology integrates the 24-VDC supply of the system’s slaves with the signals and data from connected sensors and...
Horn Machine Tools, Omni-X MX form strategic alliance in Mexico
- Oct 11, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Madera, Calif.-based tube bending machine manufacturer Horn Machine Tools Inc. and Omni-X MX S. de R.L. de C.V. have entered into an exclusive sales and service alliance for Mexico and South America. Located in Querétaro, Mexico, Omni-X MX manufactures tooling for tube bending and tube end forming...
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Boeing provides $50,000 grant to Workshops for Warriors
- Oct 11, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Workshops for Warriors (WFW), a San Diego nonprofit school providing veterans free training and nationally recognized industry credentials in CAD/CAM programming, CNC machining, and welding, has received a $50,000 grant from Boeing. The grant is crucial in allowing Workshops for Warriors to support...
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The big implications tied to new manganese recommendations
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recently recommended a tenfold decrease in exposure limits for manganese, which are present in welding fumes. This is big news because OSHA typically uses these recommendations as the basis for future regulation updates. Big changes could be coming for metal fabricators
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