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Special lifting beam for heavy loads. Wiedenmann Stahlmanufaktur specializes in customer-specific special solutions. One example: an adjustable lifting beam for a wind turbine manufacturer with simple operability.
read more...The Swiss conveyor technology specialist Montech is presenting an application consisting of a longitudinal transfer system and a vacuum conveyor belt. This customized solution transports and sorts CDs or other flat workpieces.
read more...The heart of the new AFSG-APM accumulation conveyor from Tünkers is now the toothed belt drive instead of the central chain. It is maintenance-free, operates quietly and is largely compatible with the proven AFS technology, according to the manufacturer.
read more...Manz has presented the completely redesigned Light Assembly platform. The most important new functionalities include greater spatial flexibility of assembly and process steps thanks to the 3D lambda kinematics.
read more...The conveyor belt manufacturer Geppert-Band has been acquired by the shareholders of Dorner Manufacturing Corporation, a manufacturer of precision conveyors in North America. This acquisition has opened up additional development potential for the company. The image change from conveyor belt supplier to problem solver and provider of conveyor solutions is gaining momentum thanks to the cooperation with Dorner.
read more...Rexroth presents the latest edition of its transfer system for heavy loads. By optimizing existing components and integrating important new modules into the portfolio, the TS 5 conveyor system has become more flexible.
read more...Ferag has become the global technology leader in the development, construction and sale of systems for print finishing. The conveyor technology specialist is therefore well placed to score points with new solutions outside the graphic arts industry too.
read more...Denipro has established itself as a system provider and specialist for rolling conveyor technology. Retail companies such as the French department store group Auchan, the Swiss company Mibelle and Hamburg-based Delta-Fleisch have had positive experiences with Easychain and Deniway.
read more...Planar Motor introduces Hoverbots, which are based on field-pinching technology to manipulate each individual work-piece without any contact in six degrees of freedom: unlimited planar translation in X and Y in addition to limited Z translation and pitch, yaw or roll rotation.
read more...In fall 2017, Nord Drivesystems added frequency inverters for motor outputs up to 7.5 kilowatts to its Nordac Link field distributor series, thus completing the series for networked conveyor systems with many drive axes.
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