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Incorporating a gearhead into your application vs. a servo motor alone can offer several advantages related to performance and cost.

The EPC Programmable Linear Measurement Solution allows for the selection of the encoder type (absolute or incremental), output type or protocol, measuring wheel type and size, optional mounting bracket, and optional programming kit. 

Please join us February 11 - 13 in Anaheim, CA for the Automation Technology Tradeshow, ATX West. Valin will be exhibiting at the show where you will get to see the latest technology.

Compressed air contamination problems can be simply avoided by installing a Parker Zander OFAS HL Oil Free Air System fitted (including OIL-X filtration). The fully integrated heatless compressed air dryer and filtration packages are suitable for use with any compressor type. Learn more.

Des-Case rolls out a new and improved, patent-pending breather construction. More desiccant and increased airflow without increasing the external dimensions of the breather.

Parker's Electromechanical & Drives Division is pleased to announce the release of the ACR7000 series controllers. The new ACR7000 series combines performance, value, and scalability that exceeds OEM expectations.

Patlite LR6 Series Signal Tower Lights are the next generation signal tower series featuring ultra-bright LEDs, a modular design, and a wide-selection of options to take on the most challenging applications.

There is no "one size fits all" drive train linear actuator technology for every application. In reality, the selection of different types of linear motion systems depends entirely on what is most critical to a specific application.

Oriental Motor's AlphaStep closed-loop control systems perform accurate positioning operations with ease. The AlphaStep features a unique control system combining the benefits of "open loop control" and "closed loop control".

The SC series of single-element industrial filter housings from Cardinal combine the robustness of 304 or 316 stainless steel construction with the economics of a streamlined design.

There is a growing number of applications where conventional water quality sensors and instruments are impractical.  With smart water quality sensors, it is possible to monitor water quality in real-time from remote sites or across numerous locations and even while in transit.

Des-Case enters the IIoT space with patent-pending sensor technology inside their trusted VentGuard™ breathers. It's the markets first connected breather and also the most accurate.

Walchem is always working to make their products better, and their new upgrade v3.17 for W900 / W600 / W100 / P100 Controllers adds several new features and improves the performance and reliability of existing features.

The new F3SG-4RR global light curtains are a line extension that also includes productivity improvements with easy to mount brackets, Smartclick cables, and more indicators to expedite installation and reduce maintenance downtime.

End users are demanding more information from their power supplies to maximize uptime and the S8VK-X delivers with real time service life information that can be monitored from a central location.

Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems recently launched ASPYRE®, a new power controller family. Available in sizes ranging from 35 to 700 amps, the ASPYRE family is flexible, scalable, and offered with a variety of options. Learn more.

Watlow's OPTIMAX® is smaller and lighter than traditional heat exchangers and can help reduce the overall footprint by almost 50 percent. Although the size and weight are less, users will realize improved heat transfer efficiency and world-class pressure drop performance.

Watlow's F4T features a 4.3-inch, capacitive color touch panel with high resolution and a graphical user interface that provides customized control for even the most demanding applications. It provides intuitive navigation and screen personalization with user-defined specifications. Learn more.

The high-speed IXA SCARA Robot holds the fastest cycle times and yet achieves a lower price than previous SCARA models. The arch motion smoothly blends both horizontal and vertical motion to accomplish continuous high-speed cycle times.

Parker's MPW Series extends the MPP motor family to meet the needs of those applications exposed to high-pressure, highly caustic, washdown environments.

Patlite's LA6-POE features easy-to-use editing software for programming various color sequences in the field, a mirroring function for monitoring equipment from remote locations, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) for single cable installation. 

IAI's WU Series Wrist units are ideal for reducing costs when a 6-axis robot is not necessary. IAI's unique design makes the parts light and compact, reducing the cost of equipment. Diagonal approaches and tip swiveling can now be performed with the minimum required axis configuration.

Machinery safeguarding represents one of the best investments on the plant floor. For example, in a study conducted by the Liberty Mutual Group for the US, 61 percent of executives say they save $3 for every dollar invested in safety equipment and programs.

IAI Table Top Robot is equipped with a battery-less absolute encoder. This means that home-return is not required, and no external home sensor is required since home-return is not necessary.