If there is one topic that causes great concern in every industry, itβs downtime. Unplanned downtime of a machine can cost thousands of dollars depending on how long it stays down. In most electrical systems, and some hydraulic ones, diagnostic systems and sensors have been available to alert system operators that a critical component is […]
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Festo becomes the exclusive distribution partner of ZAYTRAN
Festo has entered into an agreement with ZAYTRAN, Inc., to become the exclusive distributor of ZAYTRAN products in the North American marketplace. This partnership will expand the customer base of both companies and increase the range of pneumatic grippers offered by Festo. Grippers by ZAYTRAN have a history of being tough and demonstrating precision. ZAYTRAN […]
193 balanced solenoid valve series from Humphrey
Humphrey Products announces the introduction of the 193 Balanced Solenoid Valve Series β the 19mm version of the 15mm 153 model, and our next addition to the balanced direct acting valve series. Larger but like the 153, the 193 was developed for maximum utility. Each 3-port solenoid valve meets a variety of functions with its […]
NFPA launches giving society to support education, research
In more exciting news this week, The National Fluid Power Association’sΒ Education and Technology Foundation announced that it has launched a new annual giving society to increase support for fluid power education and research. Named after Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician, physicist and inventor whose famous law describes the fundamental principle that gives fluid power its […]
Fluid power leaders set to gather for NFPA Economic Conference
Next week, hundreds of members of the fluid power industry will gather at Chicago’s Westin North Shore for theΒ National Fluid Power Association’s Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). Considered by many to be the industry’s most popular annual event, itΒ will be held Monday, August 11 to Wednesday, August 13. It will offer hard data, critical […]
Balluff supports TECHFIT program for Middle School students
Looking to the future of manufacturing, we need skilled and excited people for automation. This demands that we encourage and invest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs at schools to help develop the next generation of manufacturing, says Will Healy III, Strategic Marketing Manager for Balluff Inc. TECHFIT (Teaching Engineering Concepts to Harness […]
Winters Instruments opens an office in Dubai
Winters Increases its Presence in the Middle East with a New Office in Dubai. Winters Instruments has opened an office in the Airport Free Zone of Dubai, UAE to service theΒ requirements of the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The office will accommodate inside, outside and technical support for customers and distributors and allow Winters […]
NOSHOK receives presidential award for exports
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented NOSHOK, Inc. with the PresidentΒ Award for Exports yesterday, at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. The Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. We are extremely honored to receive the Award, said Jeff […]
Ross Controls appoints new president and CEO
ROSS Controls, Troy, Mich. has announced the promotion of Jeffrey J. Hand to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1. Hand replaces John G. Smith who recently announced his retirement after a 40-year career with ROSS. Smith will remain involved in the company as its Chairman of the Board of Directors. Hand has held […]
Proportional valve series provides frictionless operation
A new line of proportional valves is available from Humphrey Products Co., Kalamazoo, Mich. The ProControl proportional valves, like all Humphrey deigns, are two-port, normally closed, direct acting spring return type flow controllers. They feature an inert construction for a variety of multimedia uses and a frictionless flat-spring armature design that results in long, trouble-free […]
