The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), has announced that North American robot unit orders are up 5.2% through the third quarter, compared to 2018 results. So far this year, North American companies have ordered 23,894 robotic units, valued at $1.3 billion. &
Passenger transport today moves significantly faster than ever before, often operating on separate tracks especially designed for high-speed trains. Accordingly, high-speed rolling bearings are very important components in the bogies of trains today. Maximum train speeds currently reach 380 km/h (236 mph) in the latest high-s
American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) Standard 9 and ISO 281 give equations for calculating the basic dynamic radial load rating for ball bearings. These equations are based on a number of assumptions, many of which are not valid for thin-section bearings. (Thin-section bearings are described in ABMA standard 26.2
The ROBA-brake-checker module by Mayr Power Transmission is not only able to monitor and supply safety brakes without the use of sensors—it also supplies data, and therefore provides intelligent safety. At the SPS 2019 in Nuremberg, the company is presenting new designs of the module (Hall 4, Stand 278). This opens up new possibilities
Today’s industrial operations run on information to meet production targets, to reduce waste and energy usage, to improve processes, and more. But information is only effective if workers can readily access it and easily understand it. Modern HMI software can give workers the information they need, in the time, place and format that the
With this partnership, ZF aims to expand its business in the biggest electric mobility market in the world. ZF also claims that with this partnership, it will enhance the product portfolio and further improve competitiveness in electric driveline systems. Auto component manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen A
The industry body pointed out with the auto sector witnessing the worst ever slowdown the forging industry has witnessed a corresponding average slowdown to the tune of 25 -30 per cent. The apex body of the forging industry in India, the Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) on Tuesday expr
Industrial vehicle maker CNH - controlled by Exor, the holding company of Italy's Agnelli family - last month said it was planning to produce batteries for electric powertrains as part of an overhaul of Italian plants in its construction and engine operations. CNH Industrial's engines business
In the immediate term, Goel’s priority is to get the RoI on the major investments the company has made in the last 18 months. According to him, TACO has invested about Rs 800 crore for the group in the last 18 months despite demand remaining under stress. Tata Autocomp System (TACO), a Tata Sons-owned&n
Etel, a direct drive motor manufacturer of the Heidenhain Group, now offers updated ironless linear motors optimized for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Called the IL+ product lines, these motors are offered in the same profile as Etel’s previously established ironless linear motors but now specially re-designed
Voith recently held an open house to allow its customers and vendors to learn more about its new Houston gearbox workshop, located at 6213 W. Sam Houston Parkway North. The workshop’s primary focus is repair, retrofits and overhauls of gearboxes, torque converters, Vorecons and fluid couplings and to service
Sheridan’s Continuing and Professional Studies division announced a partnership with power transmission representatives to offer a 16-week, Industrial Distribution Program (IDP) focused on the distribution of bearings, power transmission products and other industrial parts. The program comprises eight weeks in class, followed
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium(EMC) was awarded the Dr. Alan Middleton Workplace Literacy and Learning Award for outstanding achievement in promoting and supporting workplace literacy and essential skills training in the Canadian workplace. The Dr. Alan Middleton Workplace Literacy and Learning Award
Rockhopper Industrial is implementing a direct-to-market supply chain model, and has eliminated the costs traditionally associated with engineering, producing, testing, transporting, and delivering PVF and other oilfield equipment. “Traditional PVF suppliers are operating unnecessarily expensive processes to
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Hamilton Section recently held its Education Workshop at ArcelorMittal’s Regional Learning and Development Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The day-long event featured a cross section of topics of importance to Tribologists and lubrication engineers.
A full line of shaft collars, couplings, and mounting devices that can be finished to precisely match all types of military equipment and weaponry has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Shaft Collars, Couplings & Mounting Devices can now feature Federal Standard AMS-STD-595 color finishes includin
