When selecting actuators for axial force applications design engineers have a multitude of options. By far the most common devices used today are fluid powered cylinders, either pneumatic or hydraulic. These devices are popular as the tend to be inexpensive, power...

Problem  A technology leading manufacturer of Food and Packing Equipment was experiencing vacuum cup wear with their high-cycle pick and place systems.  This wear and the resulting leakage led to declining vacuum pick-up pressure.  Desiring to implement smart machine...

Recently, SMC Corporation of America announced the end of production for the ISE/ZSE40A and ISE/ZSE30A pressure sensors.  For years, the ISE/ZSE40A has been the go-to pressure sensor, providing a various output options, from NPN and PNP to Analog Voltage and...

The MELFA Assista is Mitsubishi Electric’s newest robot offering, specifically created to work in a cooperative environment. Assista is a collaborative robot that can share a workspace with human interaction for a wide variety of applications. Easy control,...

Mark Arnold-Electronic Product Sales Manager, SMC Corporation of America Electrical connections for pneumatic solenoid valve manifolds have evolved over the years from individually wired solenoids, to common cable solutions such as 25 pin D-sub connections, and then...

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the release of the high-performance, cost-effective vertical six-axis robot, the RV-8CRL. With a slim, compact design and no need for battery backup on the robot’s internal encoders, the RV-8CRL can fit into a wide variety of...