William L. Clippard, (Bill), Chairman of the Board of Clippard InstrumentΒ Laboratory Inc., recently received the highly prestigious Stillman Robinson LifetimeΒ Achievement Award presented by the Department of Mechanical and AerospaceΒ Engineering of The Ohio State University for his commitment to the field of engineering. The Stillman Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award honors retired or emeritus alumni whoΒ have distinguished […]
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Servopneumatics embraces Cinema 4.0
Experiencing films with all the senses is what cinema audiences can expect in one of the worldβs 18,000 MediaMation cinema seats. With this concept, the whole body senses the movie, thanks to movements controlled by Festoβs servopneumatics and VTEM motion terminals. In essence, this provides a unique way of combining the digital world with pneumatics. […]
Compressed air delivery via modular interfaces allows thousands of mating cycles
HARTING, Espelkamp, Germany, has announced the development ofΒ a new compressed air module at Hannover Messe, which is designed to meet the increased demands on interfaces for flexible production processes β the Han ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Module Metal. It employs robust, durable high mating cycles contacts made of metal that can be plugged and unplugged at least 10,000 […]
Predictive maintenance at the forefront at Hannover
Moving beyond simple preventive maintenance for fluid-power systems, more than a dozen companies are looking to the future in a special Predictive Maintenance 4.0 exhibit at the Hannover Fair. The goal is not only to monitor the condition of machines and note anomalies, but also to use analytics and cloud-based systems to determine the remaining […]
Noshok unveils new temperature products, improved delivery times
Noshok hasΒ 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 isΒ also announcing a new battery operated digital temperature indicator, and flanged thermowells. Noshokβs 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. βOur entire staff […]
PMMI announces Jim Pittas as next President and CEO
SVPΒ Jim Pittas will succeed Charles D. Yuska as president and CEO of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. Pittas will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer immediately and will work with Yuska to assume the title of President and CEO upon […]
Peninsular Cylinder announces partnership with Amlok
Peninsular Cylinder Co. has announced a new partnership with Amlok. This allows Peninsular the ability to incorporate the rod lock, providing a plug and play assembled unit at a cost competitive price. These integrated units are suitableΒ for the food industry, wash-down, and underwater applications. Bill Tyler, Peninsularβs National Sales & Marketing Manager, focused on the […]
Plattco Corp. partners with Nexmatix on new energy-saving valve
Thanks to a brand-new partnership with Nexmatix,Β Plattco Corp. is about to start delivering even smarter solutions for customers nationwide. Known for its βsmartβ approach to pneumatic valves, Nexmatix offers a significant value proposition to companies that implement its technology. Plattco is teaming with Nexmatix to introduce an energy-efficient Double Flap Airlock Valve for material handling. […]
Allied Electronics now distributing Festo actuators, fittings, solenoids, valves, and filters
Festo, a worldwideΒ automation companies, and Allied Electronics, a leading distributor of industrial automation products with North American headquarters in Fort Worth, Tex., have inaugurated a national distribution agreement covering Festo actuators, fittings, solenoids, valves, and filters. βFesto is recognized for its engineering, product quality, and support,β said Frank Cantwell, VP of Product and Supplier Management […]
