Cooperation between Universities and industrial enterprises are much more common in other countries, such as Great Britain and the United States. In Germany, cooperation is mostly restricted to the technology level and the subsequent transfer of basic research knowledge gained at the universities to the mass production opportunities of industry. Vacuum technology of Leybold is an elementary factor in […]
PACK EXPO in Las Vegas is coming up quick
PACK EXPO in Las Vegas is coming up fast … in a little more than 100 days, the event will be upon us! Sustainability, efficiency and product safety are among the top issues to be addressed at the show in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 25–27. Co-located with the Healthcare Packaging EXPO, the event is […]
Original equipment gauges meet a higher standard
Ashcroft introduces the 8008A pressure gauge to industrial OEMs looking for a cost effective high quality gauge. This new durable instrument meets the recognized specifications of EN837-1 and ASME B40.100, ensuring accuracy and long term performance. A corrosion resistant stainless steel case along with liquid fill vibration dampening help extend the service life. The Ashcroft […]
PHD Inc. celebrates 60th anniversary
PHD Inc. was founded this month in 1957. Over our 60 years of innovation, PHD has made automation work better and more efficiently for manufacturers around the world. The first product developed, and still popular today, was the Tom Thumb pneumatic cylinder. Today PHD manufactures a very broad offering of products used for industrial automation. […]
Low temperature valves from Hafner Pneumatik
The valves of the low temperature series “Hafner on the Rocks” are now also available as 1/2-in. ported, offering 3,000 lpm air flow. They can be used in low temperature applications down to -40° C. The new 1/2-in. -40° C series features: • 3/2-way, 5/2-way and 5/3-way • Electrically and pneumatically actuated valves • Up to 3,000 lpm air […]
21A Prop Series of valves from ODE suitable for automation, packaging, medical uses
General purpose flow control solenoid valves from ODE, the 21A Prop Series, are constructed of brass (with Stainless Steel AISI 300 series armature tube), are 2/2 way proportional acting, feature flow of 1.4, 2, 3.2, 4, 6.4 or 9 lpm, pressures to 40 bar. Applications include air, industrial automation, medical, packaging, thermoregulation, and water. Good repeatability […]
Ritter Technology acquires Fluid Systems Engineering
Ritter Technology, LLC (Ritter), a leading provider and distributor of industrial motion and control products, announced that it has acquired the business of Fluid Systems Engineering located in Clinton Township, MI. This most recent acquisition strengthens Ritter’s commitment to providing engineered hydraulic and pneumatic products to its customer base in the greater Detroit area. Fluid […]
Aventics makes a move beyond pneumatics, acquires Vector Horizon Technology
Aventics has announced the acquisition of Vector Horizon Technology LLC (VHtek), based in Bowling Green, Ky. By this acquisition, the pneumatics specialist says it will further strengthen its position in the global commercial vehicles business. The business of VHtek is defined as the management of design, research, development, prototyping of products and applications around the electro-mechanical actuation and […]
Noshok unveils new temperature products, improved delivery times
Noshok has announced re-engineered and expanded bimetal thermometer offering with cost reductions of up to 28% and significantly improved delivery times of 5-7 days. The company is also announcing a new battery operated digital temperature indicator, and flanged thermowells. Noshok’s new bimetal thermometers feature an improved design including a highly sensitve bimetallic helix coil which is silicone […]
Air-Way Manufacturing announces ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification
Air-Way Global Manufacturing has announced that the company has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015 Environmental Management certification. The company had been pursuing this certification since Fall of 2016 and is excited to announce the final approval from ISO. They add this certification to their existing ISO 9001:2008 certification as well. “Our entire staff […]