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Fanuc News

FANUC America Supports Safety and Risk Assessment

FANUC America, the leading supplier of robotics, CNCs, ROBOMACHINEs and Industrial IoT solutions has experienced fast-paced growth in consumer-oriented, service markets and entertainment.

Renishaw News

Precision position feedback for smart manufacturing

As the world enters a new era of smart manufacturing, industry demand for precision motion control systems is increasing to unprecedented levels. Based in Taiwan, Chieftek Precision Co., Ltd. (CPC) is a global manufacturer of precision motion control products such as linear guide rails and direct-drive (DD) motion stages.

BALLUFF

Magnetic encoder system with Drive-Cliq interface from Balluff

The BML absolute magnetic encoder in the SGA series stands out in any application where high absolute accuracy of position and end-of-travel is required. Comprehensive diagnostics functions ensure reliable operation and more efficient maintenance. With its Drive-Cliq interface the Balluff measuring system can also be perfectly integrated into Siemens controller environments. Siemens has certified the system accordingly.

SOURIAU – SUNBANK Connection Technologies

Souriau announces a range of REACH-compliant composite connectors for aeronautics

The goal of European REACH regulation is to improve health and environmental protection by banning the use of SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) chemicals and at the same time promoting the competitiveness of the European Union's chemical industries. Souriau, like most manufacturers, uses hexavalent chromium, one of the substances listed as hazardous, in the surface treatment processes for many of its connectors. Although the European Chemicals Agency has granted derogations of up to 12 years depending on the application, Souriau wished to anticipate this deadline. Souriau's R&D has been working for several years on the implementation and validation of this change to its composite connectors, which affected both the products and the production lines. The first REACH connectors in the D38999 composite range were launched during 2019 and by next December, the entire range will be manufactured without the use of hexavalent chromium.

Hepco Motion News

HepcoMotion is enhancing its GV3 range with the introduction of new components

HepcoMotion is committed to providing customers with an unrivalled choice of products, sizes and options to cater for virtually any linear motion requirement. In testament to this, HepcoMotion is adding to its flagship GV3 range with the introduction of a number of new components that offer real benefits to design engineers. Two of these new components, the new side access adjustment carriage feature, and twin taper roller bearings, are likely to be particularly well received by engineers looking to reduce maintenance time and extend service life.

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