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National Manufacturing Week  | September 23-25, 2008 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), IL Plant Engineering
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Design World

Booth 4959

Design World will showcase Engineering Watch, a video based web platform, allowing engineers to view and upload engineering content videos for free and without registration.


ACTech North America

Booth 4540

ACTech is one of the leading manufacturers in sand and investment casting prototypes. Minimized lead times and increased flexibility are achieved using the latest RP technologies for mold making. ACTech is certified for engineering and manufacturing of cast prototypes, including machining, according to ISO/TS 16949:2002 and EN ISO 14001:2004.


Addiflex Degradable Plastic Additives

Booth 5170

Addiflex Degradable Plastic Additives offers an oxo-biodegradable additive that will degrade polymers in the waste stream. It can be applied to all polyethylene and injection-molding polypropylene to render the finishing products degradable once discarded as waste.


Advanced Technology & Materials Company Ltd.

Booth 4855

Advanced Technology & Materials Company Ltd. is displaying custom made high tolerance and complex parts for automobile, electronic equipment, hand tools, and medical industry produced by Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology. ISO9001-2000, ISO14000-96, and ISO18000 certified manufacturer.



American Precision Prototyping LLC

Web: http://www.approto.com

Booth 4435

Accura® Xtreme, the latest SLA® resin available, has the look and feel of molded plastic and offers increased durability, strength and thermal resistance over traditional SLA® ABS resins. Xtreme is well suited for use as master patterns for RTV/Silicone molding, for assembly applications and for form, fit and function parts.

Duraform ® Black Ex is the ideal SLS® material for projects requiring excellent impact resistance, material properties that simulate polypropylene & ABS and projects that require aggressive functional testing. EX is also well suited for functional prototypes that need to simulate production parts and complex parts.



Ashcroft® Inc.

Booth 4526

The new Ashcroft® GC51 and GC52 gauge and differential pressure transmitters offer the ideal economical alternative to network process transmitters when a digital protocol is not required. The innovative design features an ultra-compact NEMA 4X/IP65 enclosure measuring only 2.65” in diameter. Stainless steel wetted parts accommodate either wet or dry media. The GC51 is available in ranges up to 0-7500 psig and the GC52 offers D/P ranges up to 400 inches of water. A built-in LCD display and a 4-20mA output provide both local indication and remote signaling.


AT&T

Booth 5113

AT&T is one of the nation's largest wireless carrier and a premier communications company in the United States and worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless business solutions that are specifically designed for manufacturing companies, including wireless e-mail, laptop mobility, sales force automation, field service automation, fleet management, location-based services, enterprise asset management, and RFID solutions.


Baldor Electric Co.

Booth 4117

Baldor will introduce its new 1/3 hp 3600-rpm 602E-MT belt sander. The 2” x 36” belt can be swiveled vertically or into any other position. As an added bonus the left hand end of the grinder available for other uses. The front contact wheel can be used to grind, sand, shape and polish flat & curved surfaces with smoother, faster cutting, and less heat. Comes with miter table and OSHA compliant guards.


Bird Precision

Booth 4821

Bird Precision has continued to add a number of new Precision Ruby and Sapphire Orifice Products in 2008. Bird Precision orifices and filters offer the design engineer a huge selection of both standard and custom retrofit connector and fitting options.

Ruby and Sapphire orifices are laser drilled and wire lapped to insure sharp edges and precise dimensional control which translates into a highly repeatable orifice product. This material is ideal for medical gas and liquid applications.


CDCLarue Industries

Booth 5043

"CDCLarue Pulse-Bac® vacuums represent a quantum leap forward in performance for portable industrial vacuum and dust collection equipment" That's a direct quote from Ametek Lamb, one of the world's largest vacuum motor manufacture.
CDCLarue Pulse-Bac vacuums are designed to never clog the filters, their patented vacuum technology automatically and internally flushes filters clear of dust and debris while customers work, using only vacuum and ambient air. No blowers, compressors, shakers or buttons to push. Just turn it on; the vacuum automatically does the rest. When the purity of manufactured products and productivity depend on vacuums, Pulse-Bac is needed!




Celesco Transducer Products Inc.

Booth 4839

Celesco's SR1V is a rugged, low-cost, high performance cable-extension transducer for position feedback in wet environments and outdoor applications (IP67 rated).

It utilizes a new, digital, programmable circuit to get the best voltage range possible over their exact stroke anywhere from 0-125 inches. Output signal can be programmed to match the exact stroke range regardless of where it starts and ends using a simple, push-button user interface. User selectable signal ranges also include 0 to 5, -5 to +5, -10 to +10 VDC.

The SR1V ships with an M12 connector and mounting bracket and is in stock for immediate shipping.


Checkers Industrial Products Inc.

Web: http://www.cableprotector.com

Booth 5120

Checkers Industrial Products manufactures LINEBACKER® and GUARD DOG® modular cable and hose protectors to protect and route the valuable hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical lines of robotic equipment used in manufacturing facilities. CROSS-GUARD® ADA compliant ramps and rails feature a gentle slope and slip resistant ramps to provide a safe crossing point for wheelchairs, carts and vehicles. Allowing accessibility of the electrical cables, the ADA ramps and rails attach only to the existing cable protector ramps and do not interfere with opening the cable protector lid. Ramps and rails can be added whenever your requirements specify compliance with ADA guidelines.


CRG Industries LLC

Booth 4629

A high-tech materials and technology manufacturer and supplier, CRG Industries, LLC provides contract manufacturing and engineering services. Some of the company's products include precision injection-molded plastic parts, precision stamped metal parts, and frictionless magnetic transmissions. High-performance injection molding and coin stamping techniques produce highly uniform micron and sub-micron precision parts to spec, with special attention to thermoset resin and thermoplastic resin molding processing, as well as precision and uniformity in small, mass-produced, low-cost metal parts.


CRG Industries LLC

Booth 4629

A high-tech materials and technology manufacturer and supplier, CRG Industries, LLC provides contract manufacturing and engineering services. Some of their products include precision injection-molded plastic parts, precision stamped metal parts, and frictionless magnetic transmissions. High-performance injection molding and coin stamping techniques produce highly uniform micron and sub-micron precision parts to spec, with special attention to thermoset resin and thermoplastic resin molding processing, as well as precision and uniformity in small, mass-produced, low-cost metal parts. Non-contact drive transmission mechanisms are available for atmospheric, high-vacuum and ultra-high vacuum environments. These dustless drive transmission mechanisms meet the demand for cleanliness in production lines.


Davies Molding LLC

Booth 4544

Designers and manufacturers of high-quality plastic knobs, handles, cases and custom plastic components since 1933. Davies specializes in standard and custom insert-equipped thermoplastic and thermoset knobs. Davies also offers a variety of secondary operations and finishing services to meet specific needs. ISO 9001:2000 Certified.


Dimension 3D Printing

Booth 3916

The new Dimension 1200es 3D printer is the tough and versatile addition to your 3D design toolbox that you've been waiting for. Its combination of size and model strength will enable you to print the models you need on demand right in your own office. Ideally suited for use in any office or educational environment, the printers run unattended and operate quietly. These durable models and component parts can be snapped, screwed and pieced together with ease.


ebm-papst Inc.

Booth 4613

ebm-papst Inc.'s new S-Force Generation of compact fans is one of the most powerful performance fans in the world. Whether for cooling server rooms or switch cabinets, complex machines or sensitive medical technology - intelligent and controllable fans can be adapted to any cooling application.
The S-Force Generation consists of five series ranging from 80 to 172 mm, each representing the benchmark in its class with respect to air performance and pressure build-up with optimum motor efficiency and long service life. These compact fans reach nominal speeds up to 14,000rpm and attain a peak power of more than 300 watts.


Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada

Booth 4911

Economic Development-Plus philosophy encourages companies to contribute measurable benefits to the quality of life in greater Reno-Tahoe. In order to ensure the long-term strength and vitality of their economy, EDAWN is committed to attracting and stimulating companies that:

* create higher paying jobs
* offer premium benefit packages
* operate in an environmentally advantageous manner
* provide advanced training and access to higher education
* promote technological progress
* financially support community and charitable causes


Economic Development Partnership of Central Texas

Booth 4706

The New Braunfels EDC (Comal County), San Marcos EDSM (Hays County) and Seguin EDC (Guadalupe County) create a consolidated economic development clearinghouse for companies seeking expansion or relocation. At no cost, EDPCT will connect businesses to community-based officials, private-sector allies and state government leaders who share an interest in their success.
Strategically located in central Texas, the region is devoted to generating a broader awareness to quality employers, thereby optimizing the region’s solid and educated workforce. EDPCT maintains a combined workforce of over 400,000, is supported by two major universities, host to one of the most unique regional community colleges, two regional airports and is rich in water resources, incentives, and many existing and build-to-suit sites to choose.



Enventure Technologies

Booth 4871

Enventure Technologies is a leading provider of enterprise content management and engineering design services to companies across the globe. The company’s enterprise content management services include:

  • component engineering (data transformation, BOM cleansing, master data management)

  • environmental compliance data management (RoHS, REACH, WEEE)

  • analytics (spend, inventory)

  • consulting

Enventure’s enterprise content services enable global corporations to improve supply chain efficiencies, maintain data integrity, manage obsolescence, and increase ROI on enterprise software systems. Their electronic and mechanical design center provides product cost reduction and manufacturing support that accelerates project delivery, reduces time-to-market and enables drastic cost savings.


Epilog Laser

Booth 4714

Directly mark bare metal parts, tools and other components with a FiberMark system from Epilog. The FiberMark was designed specifically for permanent bare-metal marking, which regardless of industry, can help increase traceability and strengthen identification processes for any metal part, component or device. Previously available in only 10 or 20-watt models, the new 30-watt FiberMark offers more power and speed in conjunction with an already extremely user-friendly interface and generous engraving area. Users will notice a definite increase in productivity as the 30-watt system does most of the same applications in nearly half the time of the lower wattage machines.


Express Pattern

Booth 4512

Express Pattern, one of the largest US rapid prototyping services bureaus, will showcase their rapid prototyping solutions. On display will be functional prototypes created with the two of the latest SLA resins... DSM Somos® WaterClear Ultra®, the clearest SL resin on the market, and DMX-SL™ 100, an extremely durable SL resin that produces detailed and accurate parts. Well-known for their resin selection expertise, express pattern's rapid prototyping team will be available in the booth to discuss rapid prototype solutions and to hand out free copies of the express pattern resin selection guide which provides specific criteria for selecting SLA resins to simulate molded plastic materials.


FLIR Systems

Booth 4919

The new FLIR i60 infrared camera is an advanced infrared troubleshooting solution for consultants and professionals in electrical and building trades. The FLIR i60 includes a high-accuracy detector that shows thermal sensitivity better than 0.1°C, which is critical when surveying equipment, such as motors, pumps, electrical systems, and components. Weighing just 1.32 lbs., the FLIR i60 features a quality visible light camera and video lamp to create quality digital visible light images in low-light areas. FLIR’s Picture in Picture Fusion also lets you superimpose infrared light images in a visible light image for easy identification of trouble spots.


Great Plains Industries Inc.

Booth 4809

At Great Plains Industries, the company builts rugged, reliable, meters for nearly 30 years. The GPI industrial meter family includes a full line of meters in various materials, sizes, and fitting options.

GPI's Precision Meter line includes 3A rated meters. They provide complimentary lines of oval gear, turbine and economy meters in a wide selection of sizes and materials.

GPI offers a full line of electronics choices to create a complete metering system. The company can provide a solution to nearly any application you have.




Handheld US

Booth 4705

The new Algiz 10 rugged tablet computer with 10.4-inch screen meets rigorous MIL-STD-810F for shock, vibration and moisture and has an IP54 rating against dust and water. It handles extreme temperatures, from -4 to 140 °F. The Algiz 10 includes a 1.2 GHz Intel Core Duo Yonah ULV Processor, an 80 GB shock-mounted hard drive and up to 2 GB RAM. It runs the Windows XP Tablet PC SP2 Edition operating system and includes a 7800 mAh Li-ion battery which runs up to seven hours. The Algiz 10 features integrated wireless including EDGE/GPRS, 802.11 a/b/g and Class II Bluetooth.


Handheld US

Booth 4705

The new Algiz 13 rugged notebook computer can be used like a tablet or flip the screen for a laptop configuration. It meets IP54 and MIL-STD-810F for accidental drops, dust and water. The Algiz 13 operates in temperatures from -4 to 122 °F and features a 1.06 GHz processor and up to 4 GB of RAM. The Algiz 13 includes a shock-mounted 120 GB 2.5-inch hard drive with G-Sensor Protection. It includes GPS and offers WLAN, Bluetooth and GPRS, The 13.3" XGA (1280x800) TFT display is readable even in sunlight. The 7800 mAh Li-ion battery runs up to six hours.


Handheld US

Booth 4705

The new M3 mobile rugged PDA includes options such as integrated barcode scanner, WLAN, Bluetooth, camera, GSM/EDGE, and GPS. The M3 Mobile weighs only 9.4 oz., is IP64 rated and can handle extreme temperatures and multiple drops. The M3 Mobile comes with 128/128 MB RAM/Flash and also has an SD slot for memory expansion. The transflective color display has a touchscreen and the ergonomic keypad is backlit. The M3 Mobile uses Windows Mobile 5.0 with an Intel X-scale 520 MHz processor.


igus Inc.

Booth 4011

igus' PRT slewing rings use two self-lubricating, low-friction polymer sliding elements in place of ball bearings. The cost-effective modules are highly wear resistant, easy to install, completely maintenance free and have a very high load capacity. Among the new versions to be launched at this year's Design Engineering show during National Manufacturing Week include a stainless steel version for maximum corrosion resistance.


igus Inc.

Booth 4011

DryLin® EasyTube is a completely lubrication-free, compact and lightweight system, consisting of just six individual parts: a leadscrew, tube, two clamping rings, an attachment flange and slide block. The tube guides the slide block and is available either in anodized aluminum or stainless steel. The trapezoidal leadscrew and nut are integrated into the tube so they are protected against external influences. The entire EasyTube system is kept as small as possible with this space-saving design. Potential applications for this product include those in the food manufacturing and packaging industries.


igus Inc.

Booth 4011

New from igus are Chainflex® cables specifically designed for USB applications. Chainflex USB is ideal for industrial environments requiring a USB 2.0 connection and provides fast, reliable data transmissions up to 16.4 feet. Also unveiled by igus this year were FireWire cables for longer distance machine vision applications. FireWire cables are tested to more than six million flex cycles and can be delivered pre-harnessed in standard and custom lengths.


Lakos Separators and Filtration Systems

Booth 5134

Expanding on the applicability of the LAKOS Separator is the use of LAKOS Eductors for helping to control solids build-up in a sump or basin. Water is recirculated from the sump through the LAKOS Separator to remove troublesome, settleable particle matter. Flow is returned to the sump via the LAKOS Eductors to create a directed turbulence to sweep solids toward pump intake and, again, through the separator. For pits, cooling towers and other problematic vessels where unwanted solids accumulate and otherwise cause shutdowns and/or cleaning routines. Complete automatic systems available, including solids-collection techniques for easy disposal/re-use of solids.



Linemaster Switch Corp.

Booth 3938

The Linemaster Industrial RF Wireless Hercules foot control solves the problem of cords and wires on the job site floor. The Hercules model is well established as a rugged industrial foot switch and is now offered as a wireless control that eliminates the hassle and liability of cord clutter common in the workplace. Linemaster's wireless RF builds on the strength of Hercules model while releasing it from its tethered existence using radio frequency technology.


LUDECA Inc.

Booth 5025

LUDECA Inc. presents their newest addition of shaft alignment lineup, OPTALIGN® SMART—easy, accurate and reliable alignments.

Its innovative modular concept allows one to design their own shaft alignment system, acquiring the exact features one needs, and simply adding more capabilities as job demands grow or when their budget allows it.
Highlights:
• Obtain alignment results in 3 easy steps: Dimensions - Measure - Results
• Patented automatic Continuous Sweep mode - Start and stop at any position
• Graphical results (machines and centerlines)
• Built-in TolChek® determines alignment condition
• Bluetooth® RF module for transducer
• Static feet handles movement restrictions: bolt-bound, base-bound
• Unlimited measurement range
• Free PC Software for backup, reporting and training


M/S Doaba Fasteners Pvt. Ltd.

Booth 4658

PLB H.D.P.E Pipes used for the protection of OFc Cable.H.D.P.E Pipes for Sanitation and sewerage purpose.P.P.R Pipes and accessories for home fitting,sanitation.P.P-E.X Threaded Pipes for Plumbing Solutions.



Magid Glove & Safety

Booth 5011

Magid Glove & Safety leads the movement in environmentally friendly hand protection with today's introduction of Bamboo ROC™ gloves, the industry's first general-purpose work gloves manufactured using a 100% bamboo fiber shell. Made from one of nature's most sustainable resources, Bamboo ROC gloves are available in two industrial-grade styles – the Bamboo ROC GP169 and GP199. Bamboo ROC GP169 gloves feature a 100% bamboo seamless brown machine knit shell with a foam nitrile palm coating, and Bamboo ROC GP199 gloves feature a 100% bamboo seamless blue machine knit shell with a foam latex palm coating.


MAX Company Ltd.

Booth 5105

The CPM-100E is label and sign printing machine that conbines thermal printing and vinyl-cutting technology. It can produce multi-colored labels and signs in any shape. It is ideal for making safety sings or direction signs used in plants or installations. Also, multi-colored labels for instruction, warning, serial number and etc. of small numbers equipment, specialty equipment, prototypes. It is easy to use MAX dedicated Windows based software "Bepop PC".


McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies

Booth 4009

McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies is a leading manufacturer of high quality industrial and advanced technical ceramics. They experienced engineers specialize in developing custom prototypes to full-scale production of ceramic components utilizing a collection of ceramic bodies including Alumina, Mullite, Zirconia, and Sialon. Products include a wide range of standard catalog and custom-engineered tight-tolerance tubes, rods, insulators, crucibles, containers, and engineered components. For over 85 years the company has been the preferred supplier of technical ceramic products to major industries worldwide for electrical, wear-resistant, high temperature, and corrosion-resistant applications. ISO 9001 certified.


MechWorks/DBWorks

Web: http://www.mechworks.com

Booth 4215

MechWorks' PDM/PLM is focused on process automation and design integrity for 3D/2D design collaboration. MechWorks provides the scalable solution for all organizations (workgroup through enterprise - including web-based). Mature design-wizards are used to simplify procedures, allowing the designer to focus on engineering, not PDM/PLM tasks. MechWorks' wizards automate many tasks including the ability to re-use legacy designs, multi-site Replication control, off-site briefcase usage, BOM configurations, automatic part-numbering while capturing design classifications and more. Achieve design integrity, eliminate mundane tasks, and take advantage of embedded bi-directional connectivity.


Misumi USA Inc.

Booth 4315

Joining the fast-growing Misumi line of urethane, rubber and sponge washer, cap, seal, tape and block products are urethane and rubber bumpers with round tips, in a choice of solid or through-hole designs. With diameters, lengths and through-hole sizes configurable in 1mm increments, hundreds of sizes and shapes are available in various materials to suit virtually any application. Material selections include ether polyurethane in Shore hardness of 50, 70, 90 and 95, nitrile rubber, silicon rubber, low-elastic rubber and fluoro rubber.


Misumi USA Inc.

Booth 4315

MISUMI USA, Inc. announces the immediate availability of over 40 new additions to its established line of XYZ-axis stages for machine builders and other designers of high-precision motion systems. Many of these new stages offer a precise linear ball guide system, developed by Misumi engineers, which creates a gothic arch groove ball guide on both the upper and lower side of the stage body. With two arcs and four ball contact points, a considerably higher rigidity is achievable. Furthermore, these new stages all have Misumi low-temp black chrome plating as one of the many options available, when low-light reflectivity or harsh environment operation are required.


Misumi USA Inc.

Booth 4315

Misumi USA Inc.'s LX Actuator series is now available in standard or covered styles with lower overall stage height to conserve space, dowel holes in the base plate for accurate and fast assembly. The base length is configurable in 10mm increments, resulting in over 1000 configurations to choose from. As with all Misumi products, there is no minimum quantity and configured units can be supplied in as little as six days. Unit prices start at $460.


National Manufacturing Company Inc.

Booth 4748

As specialists in deep drawn enclosures, National Manufacturing Company has been producing precision deep drawn metal components for its global customer base in medical, electronic, battery, military, aerospace, satellite industries for over half a century. A dedicated medical manufacturing facility of its own serves the unique requirements of the medical community. National can deep draw custom enclosures to your specifications in every drawable material, including ferrous and nonferrous, titanium, hasteloy, nickel, kovar, inconel, mumetal, monel, and tantalum. National designs and builds its own high-grade tooling to ensure precision tolerances and consistent part quality. National will incorporate their existing tooling library to meet your project needs and produce economically high quality enclosures.


NG erp LLC.

Booth 5241

NG erp, a New Generation in business management software. The company provides affordable ERP solutions for small and mid-size companies with applications tightly integrated with MS Office 2007, Crystal reports, Vista, SQL2005/2008, Outlook Exchange, Web components, and custom CAD software interfaces — allowing employees to manage tasks efficiently from within one application.

• Manages every aspect of product and manufacturing lifecycle
• Organizes and integrates CRM, marketing campaigns, contacts, sales orders, purchase orders, and reports
• Complete field service center functionality
• Provides accounting features: Manage finances, such as budgeting, banking, payables and receivables, reporting, and cost accounting
• And much more...



Oil Skimmers Inc.

Booth 4508

Oil Skimmers Inc.'s Model 6V oil recovery system uses a specially formulated collector tube to skim oil from the water surface.

With the ability to skim up to 100 gallons per hour, the Model 6V transports the recovered oil to a collection container. The tube automatically adjusts to varying water levels and is flexible enough to be able to wind over and around floating debris.

The Model 6V removes animal, vegetable and petroleum-based oils, fats, greases, and oily wastes that float on the surface of water. The Model 6V is designed to recover oil 24 hours a day, seven days a week, unattended by an operator.



Pad Print Machinery of Vermont

Booth 4713

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont will demonstrate Engineering Printing Solutions for difficult challenges: 360-degree tube printing, process-color printing, horizontal printing, & high-speed printing. The company offers standard, automated, & custom pad-printers; rotary, step-by-step, elliptical, & linear feeders/conveyors; flamers, corona treaters & UV dryers. The company will design customer's line from receiving to shipping: bulk loaders, bowl feeders, conveyors, pretreaters, padprinters, post-print curing, pick-n-place unloading and more.

Their consumables include: inks, additives, pads, plates, & inkcups.
Ask about parts washers and our new laser cliché maker – the Rapid Fire.
Our line of Digital Industrial Ink-jet machines allows fast image changeover and unlimited memory.


RT/Dygert International

Booth 4227

RT Dygert International, celebrating 50 years of excellence provides hydraulic and pneumatic seals, O-rings and custom molded rubber components and custom seals. RTD offers a full range of elastomer and machined plastic materials. In addition to providing custom products to print, the company also stocks an enormous inventory of O-rings, quattro-seal, back-up rings, u-cups, Teflon encapsulated O-rings and hydraulic seals. Cost efficient, prototype and production tools for small and large volume runs. RTD also provides kits and value added services. RT Dygert provides quality products and services. ISO 9001:2000.




Saint-Gobain Composite

Booth 4725

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Composites Division introduces two new products:

  • COHRlastic® R10400 M, a high-consistency rubber, closed-cell silicone sponge that improves on liquid silicone rubber products in virtually all areas of mechanical performance, while still meeting the crucial UL 94 V-0 standard for flame retardance. R10400 M is the only high-consistency, true closed-cell silicone sponge to achieve this.M


  • ThermaCool® (TC2006, TC3006, TC3008), a line of high-performance gap fillers developed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of today's electronic circuitry applications. These compliant gap fillers provide exceptional heat transfer properties, and accommodate materials of varying coefficients of thermal expansion.





  • Schweitzer Engineering Labs

    Booth 4755

    SEL serves electric power utilities and industrial customers worldwide. Specifically, SEL designs and manufactures complete solutions for the protection, monitoring, control, automation, and metering of electric power systems.

    Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks professional, innovative and meticulous individuals for more than 125 openings across a variety of disciplines including Manufacturing and Research & Development.


    SENSR

    Booth 4828

    SENSR’s programmable accelerometers are easy-to-use robust solutions that provide details of how and when something moved. The recorded data makes it easy to evaluate types and qualities of motion. The information helps users visualize dynamic behavior and quickly assess shock, impact, jerk, vibration, tipping, drops, and more.


    Servometer/Precision Mfg. Group LLC

    Booth 4742

    Servometer® / PMG, LLC electrodeposited nickel bellows and precision welded bellows assemblies offer superb performance and are ideal in applications requiring long life, a high degree of flexibility, precise sensibility and maximum sealing qualities. Servometer electrodeposited bellows are available with diameters as small as .020” (0.5 mm), with variable wall thickness and no shape limitations. They are also available with integral electroformed, soldered, or E-B Welded ends. The extreme sensitivity and high flexibility of our electrodeposited and edge welded bellows has greatly influenced their usage within the instrumentation, laser, medical, aerospace, solar, semiconductor, vacuum and oil machinery industries.


    Shijiazhuang Huacheng Precision Casting Co. Ltd.

    Booth 4549

    Shijiazhuang HuaCheng Precision Casting Co. Ltd., a leading investment casting manufacturer from China, is exhibiting precision investment castings made for wide ranging applications like pumps, valves, fittings, oil field equipments, and more with secondary machining, heat treatments, and coatings.




    Smalley Steel Ring Co.

    Booth 4524

    Smalley Steel Ring Co. manufactures two products: Retaining Rings (spiral retaining rings & snap rings) & wave springs. Smalley products are coiled from wire (not die stamped). This gives a uniform cross-section without protruding ears. 8000 standard items are stocked for same day shipment in stainless steel.


    Solid Concepts Inc.

    Booth 4308

    ZoomRP.com builds qualifying parts for same day shipment. Parts are built with a general purpose, opaque bright white prototyping plastic that is excellent for a wide variety of prototyping needs. ZoomRP.com produced parts are a good fit for any product design requiring good functionality at an unheard of speed.


    Topscom Technology Company Ltd.

    Booth 4656

    Topscom Technology Company Ltd. has 10 years of turnkey OEM/ODM, contract manufacturing and PCB assembly services.


    Unitronics Inc.

    Booth 4219

    Vision350™ is one of the smallest PLC with an embedded color touchpanel. Its 3.5” TFT 256- color touchscreen can hold over 1000 displays with color-coded operator instructions and red, attention-grabbing alarm screens. The Vision350™ supports up to 166 I/Os via on-board and expansion I/O modules.
    Vision350™ offers multiple auto-tuned PID loops, and internal 120K database for datalogging and recipe programming. Communication options include TCP/IP Ethernet, GSM/SMS, MODBUS and CANopen networking and remote access.
    1MB Ladder code application memory (plus 3MB for images and 512K for fonts) enables it to run complex control and automation tasks.

    The Vision350™ enables users to enjoy the advanced features of both the operator panel and the PLC, while maintaining low budget, reduced programming time and minimum wiring.


    Viega

    Web: http://www.viega-na.com

    Booth 5221

    New for 2008, Viega's ProPress® system is available in 304 and 316 stainless steel. Ideal for industrial applications where optimum corrosion protection is required, the ProPress Stainless line offers installers an alternative to welded and threaded pipe connections. Complete with fittings, valves and pipe, Viega ProPress Stainless is a complete stainless system available in a wide variety of configurations and sizes from ½" to 4".

    Long proven as the fastest, most reliable, flameless way to make a piping connection, only Viega ProPress fittings hold the patented Smart Connect® feature.


    Zaytran Inc.

    Booth 4431

    Less really is more with ZAYTRAN GPL grippers. Less overall weight and more grip force. This means the grippers can handle larger parts while contributing less to the overall payload of the robot. Less cost of ownership and more features. At a new lower cost the GPL grippers provide more; like integrated sensor mounting, multiple port locations and a purge port to extend the life of the grippers in harsh environments.


    ZIRCAR Refractory Composites Inc.

    Booth 5255

    ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc. produces a comprehensive line of advanced high performance ceramic-ceramic composite materials and related products. Their materials are used around the world in the most demanding thermal, structural and electrical insulating applications ranging in temperatures from 600°C(1112°F) to 1650°C(3002°F). For over thirty years, ZIRCAR has been a problem-solver working with customers to resolve their thermal management problems. ZIRCAR has developed products that have become industry standards for induction melting, forging and heat treating applications, investment casting, glass processing, hot pressing, as well as many high temperature electrical applications




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