
More power for actuator series
The FTX215, the fourth and final size in Exlar's FTX actuator series, is now available. Forces of up to 178 kilonewtons can be achieved. The flexible motor mounting concept increases availability and reduces costs.
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The FTX215, the fourth and final size in Exlar's FTX actuator series, is now available. Forces of up to 178 kilonewtons can be achieved. The flexible motor mounting concept increases availability and reduces costs.
Universal Robots is organizing a roadshow through six Bundesliga stadiums in May. Under the motto "extend robots reach", SKF Motion Technologies will be presenting two individual linear axis systems, the Liftkit and Slidekit, which can be used to extend the working ranges of the cobots.

Effective April 1, 2019, Philippe Briard will become Managing Director of Schneider Electric Automation and assume responsibility for the Lahr site.
Thomson Industries has launched a ball screw that has more than twice the load rating of a standard ball screw.
Electromechanical linear actuators from the...
Thomson Industries has extended the capability of its Electrak HD range of electromechanical linear actuators to loads up to 16 kilonewtons. With this new capability, the actuators are comparable to hydraulic solutions, but are more controllable, compact and easier to maintain. In addition, the extended product range sets new standards in terms of stroke length and running performance for electromechanical actuators.
Stepper motor linear actuators are on the rise, especially when they can eliminate the need for costly pneumatic cylinders. At Koco Motion, their share of total sales has risen disproportionately in recent years. A reason to take a look behind the scenes of the portfolio.

A-Drive uses GSX electric cylinders from Curtiss Wright in its actuator solutions. The actuators now have features as standard that were previously only available as special versions. These include programmable encoder systems.

Assembly halls become more "flexible"
If you want to convert your assembly from a manual to a fully automated production line, SKF Linear Systems offers a portfolio of combinable actuators and lifting systems for robots.

Lars Reger has been appointed Senior Vice President (SVP) Technology and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at NXP with immediate effect.

Connectors Han-Eco B. Harting has introduced the Han-Eco B and has taken a considerable step forward with this series: The connector series with housings made of high-performance plastic is now fully compatible with the Han B industry standard.