Nov/Dec 2024

The Innovation Awards Issue

More content from Nov/Dec 2024

© ePropelled, Inc.
Hercules series of starter generators and power systems
ePropelled's Hercules series of starter generators for hybrid vehicles deliver maximum power at low weights.
Nov. 13, 2024
© NAVAC Industrial Vacuum
HelixHD80 Dry Screw Vacuum Pump
NAVAC's HelixHD80 features an air-cooling system and coaxial rotor and motor in a very compact package.
Nov. 12, 2024
© KEEN Utility
KEEN Overton work shoe
KEEN Utility's Overton work shoe provides all the same safety features as its boots but with a modern look and feel.
Nov. 12, 2024
© LEAN Manufacturing Products, LLC
Long Stock Storage Rack
LEAN Manufacturing Products' Long Stock Storage Rack improves storage for metal tubing, bar stocks, and more with its vertical configuration and adjustable dividers.
Nov. 12, 2024
© LEAN Manufacturing Products, LLC
Steel Coil Storage Racks
LEAN Manufacturing Products' Steel Coil Storage Racks offer the option to lay coils flat or upright in a modular construction.
Nov. 12, 2024
© Compass Wire Cloth
Mesh screens
Compass Wire Cloth's Self-Cleaning Sandwich Screens can be used for dry and wet materials to minimize manual cleaning.
Nov. 11, 2024
© Caracol
Caracol VipraAM
Vipra AM from Caracol is a robotic Direct Energy Deposition platform that leverages additive and subtractive manufacturing to expand LFAM possibilities.
Nov. 11, 2024
© PAC Strapping Products
After the test: With constant air, you can see a significant reduction in debris in the strapping guides and around the cutting tool area.
PAC Strapping Products' STRAPBLASTER technology improves the maintenance of automatic strapping machines by easily keeping machines free of debris buildup.
Nov. 11, 2024
© HeroWear
HeroWear's Apex 2 exosuit in action.
Explore the benefits of exoskeletons for preventing back injuries and boosting worker productivity in the material handling industry.
Nov. 11, 2024
© K-Tool International
K-Tool International KTI73316XD headlamp
K-Tool International's chip-on-board headlight (KTI73316XD) offers a double-banded headlight with a motion-sensing side flashlight for easy work in dim spaces.
Nov. 7, 2024
© AZCO Corporation
AZCO Corporation VPS Valve applicator machine
AZCO's latest valve applicator machine, the VPS, is a modular machine that eliminates straws and fitments on liquid pouches for packaging.
Nov. 7, 2024
© Hapman
Hapman CablePro Conveyor
The CablePro Conveyor from Hapman carefully transports food products without causing damage and ensures full compliance with food safety regulations.
Nov. 7, 2024
© Patlite Corporation
Patlite Corporation GL10 Series of beacons
Patlite Corporation's GL10 Series of flashing beacons are IP69K-rated and provide venting so the lights never fog and hinder visibility.
Nov. 5, 2024
© Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright GTF hygienic actuator
Designed with FDA-approved materials to meet EHEDG design standards, Curtiss-Wright's GTF hygienic actuator offers numerous configuration options to achieve hygienic certifications...
Nov. 5, 2024
© Lemo
Lemo REDEL 2P High-Voltage Connector
LEMO's REDEL 2P high-voltage connectors feature a push-pull self-latching system for easy connections and 5,000 mating cycles.
Nov. 5, 2024
© Emerson
Emerson Energy Manager plug-and-play system
Emerson's Energy Manager simplifies electricity monitoring, tracking real-time use to identify opportunities that can minimize waste and reduce emissions by up to 30%.
Nov. 5, 2024
© Sandvik Coromant
Sandvik Coromant Automatic tool changer (ATC)
Sandvik Coromant's Automatic Tool Change (ATC) solution for machine-adapted clamping units enables unmanned production and free from manual handling.
Nov. 4, 2024
© AgozTech, LLC
AgozTech Vehicle Cradle Holder for Handheld Scanners
AgozTech's Vehicle Cradle Holder for Handheld Scanners mounts to the dashboard or windshield for easy on-the-go use.
Nov. 4, 2024
© PPM Technologies
FlavorWright SmartSpray food coating system
PPM Technologies' FlavorWright SmartSpray food coating system combines a belt conveyor, liquid applicator, and tumbling drum to precisely apply oil and other liquids to confectionary...
Oct. 29, 2024
© Dynamic Conveyor Corporation
DynaClean S series full washdown conveyor with food
Dynamic Conveyor's DynaClean S series conveyor offers a modular construction with interchangeable sections and belts for easy sanitation and application requirements.
Oct. 29, 2024
© Smith & Loveless, Inc.
TITAN MEM-BOX
Smith & Loveless' TITAN MEM-BOX membrane bioreactor eliminates treatment basins, reduces project time and costs, and provides better effluent and biological nutrient removal.
Oct. 29, 2024
© igus
igus iglide JPF bearing material without PFAS
igus' self-lubricating plain-bearing material without PFAS, iglide JPF, offers a sustainable alternative to conventional plain bearings.
Oct. 29, 2024
© Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
ARIA machine tending base
Mitsubishi Electric Automation's ARIA robot work cell can be used as a stand-alone cell or integrated into a larger solution depending on application needs.
Oct. 28, 2024
© ABB
UviTec family
ABB's UviTec is a comprehensive optical-based water quality monitoring platform providing reliable data to help improve performance, efficiency, and safety in the water and wastewater...
Oct. 24, 2024
© Vanair
EPEQ Mobile Support Kit
Vanair's EPEQ Mobile Support Kit is an end-to-end electric solution offering high-capacity air power and emergency EV charging for vehicles.
Oct. 24, 2024
© Dekka
Dekka SE V3.1 Stainless Steel Tape Head
Dekka's latest version of its SE Tape Head provides customized tension, keeps the tape upright at all times, handles a variety of tape thicknesses, and firmly stays in place while...
Oct. 23, 2024
© HMS Industrial Networks, Inc.
Anybus CompactCom B40 Mini
The B40 Mini is HMS Industrial Network's latest Anybus CompactCom communication interface that provides a soldered-on option that's pre-loaded with industrial networks for you...
Oct. 22, 2024
© ANCA CNC Machines
ANCA AIMS Connect screen
ANCA's AIMS Connect for tool manufacturing provides worker guidance on each production stage and task, all in one place to improve processes and quality.
Oct. 17, 2024
Work IQ Tools
IQ Vise
Work IQ Tools' IQ Vise has the ability to articulate and rotate 360 degrees, offering people unprecedented ways to work smarter.
Oct. 17, 2024
© ESAB
ESAB Renegade VOLT ES 200i
ESAB's Renegade VOLT ES 200i is a portable, cordless battery powered, Stick and Live TIG welder that can operate with battery, mains, or in AMP+ Hybrid Mode.
Oct. 17, 2024
© Fox Robotics
Fox Robotics FoxBot Autonomous Forklift approaching trailer
Fox Robotics' FoxBot Autonomous Forklift is a Class 1 electric AMR that runs 24/7/365 for loading and unloading pallets, including trailer loading.
Oct. 17, 2024
© OPEX
OPEX Sure Sort X With Xtract
Sure Sort X With Xtract from OPEX is a turnkey automated sortation system that's fully adaptable and designed to handle and automate multiple manual tasks with a one-touch solution...
Oct. 17, 2024
© Fluke Corporation
Fluke Corporation PVA-1500 Series PV Analyzer, I-V Curve Tracer for Solar Testing
Fluke's PVA-1500 Series PV Analyzer, I-V Curve Tracer for solar technicians optimizes PV array performance for maximum energy production.
Oct. 17, 2024
© PRUFTECHNIK Inc. | a Fluke Reliability Company
VibXpert 3 Balancer
The VibXpert 3 Balancer from Pruftechnik is a smart field balancing tool designed to combat unbalance and makes it possible for technicians of all skill levels to identify and...
Oct. 17, 2024
© EAO Corporation
EAO Corporation Series 09 Keypads
EAO Corporation's Series 09 keypads offer flexible actuators and indicators for rough use in various vehicles and machines in E1 applications.
Oct. 17, 2024
© Trane
Trane Thermafit Air-Source Modular Multipipe Unit, Model MAS
Trane's Thermafit Air-Source Modular Multipipe Unit for buildings that's an all-electric, all-in-one solution capable of 3 modes of operation: cooling, heating, or simultaneous...
Oct. 17, 2024
© Phoenix Contact
E.FOX S 10 Wire Stripper
Phoenix Contact's E.FOX S 10 Wire-Stripper processes 28-8 AWG conductors with a strip length between 2 to 20 mm.
Oct. 17, 2024
Rockwell Automation
FactoryTalk Optix
FactoryTalk Optix portfolio from Rockwell Automation combines cloud-based software and hardware that lets customers build versatile HMI solutions to meet evolving needs.
Oct. 17, 2024
Rockwell Automation
FactoryTalk DataMosaix
FactoryTalk DataMosaix from Rockwell Automation enables controlled access to relevant and contextualized data, providing flexible and scalable tools to accelerate data usability...
Oct. 17, 2024
© Tormach
1500MX CNC Mill
Tormach's 1500MX CNC features a 4 HP, 10K rpm, BT30 spindle for cutting through various materials and offers enough spindle speed to take advantage of modern carbide tooling.
Oct. 17, 2024
© Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact QUINT HP AC UPS
The QUINT High-Powered AC UPS from Phoenix Contact is designed for applications where power needs exceed 1 KVA/900 W and offers an expandable battery system.
Oct. 17, 2024
© Goodway Technologies
Reverse Stop Assembly Speed-Feed Gun for the RAM-5 Chiller Tube Cleaner
Goodway Technologies' The RAM-5 chiller tube cleaner now features the Reverse Stop Assembly Speed-Feed gun that fires the shaft quickly into the tube from a pull of the trigger...
Oct. 17, 2024
Primera Technology
AP380 Label Applicator
Primera Technology's AP380 Label Applicator makes the labeling process faster and more efficient with its enhanced speed, accurate label placement, and label liner rewinder.
Oct. 17, 2024
© Seegrid
Seegrid Lift RS1 AMR
Seegrid's Lift RS1 AMR offers a 6-ft lifting height and a payload capacity of 3,500 lb. so facilities can handle low-lift processes across heavy load tasks.
Oct. 10, 2024
© Comau
SmartReach Comau
Comau's SmartReach machine combines 5-axis articulation with a modular design for 6-sided machining in a single-part clamping posture.
Oct. 10, 2024
© Fixtureworks
Fixtureworks CP170 Self-Centering Vises for 5-Axis Machining
Fixtureworks' CP170 5-axis clamping vises for workholding create a strong clamping force of up to 4,500 lb. (20 kN) and offer dovetail or serrated jaws.
Oct. 9, 2024
© PHD, Inc.
ERDP Remote Drive for pneumatic actuators
PHD, Inc.'s ERDP Remote Drive electrically powers pneumatic grippers, clamps, and short-travel linear actuators independent of factory air systems.
Oct. 9, 2024
© Circor International, Inc.
Circor Zenith 2k Metering Pumps
Circor's Zenith 2K Precision Gear Metering System meets multicomponent applications in metering and mixing processes, featuring high-precision rotary gears for a smooth, continuous...
Oct. 3, 2024
© Canfield Connector
Canfield Connector CanFlex Bulk Wire Product
Canfield Connector's CanFlex bulk wire provides high-quality, customizable bulk wire solutions in cut-to-length sizes ranging from 50 to 5,000 ft (15 to 1,500 m).
Oct. 3, 2024
Carlo Gavazzi
RSGT Series Soft Starters for AC 3-Phase Induction Motors
RSGT Series Soft Starters from Carlo Gavazzi only require 3 settings, using a self-learning algorithm to adjust the starter's parameters to work with different applications.
Sept. 19, 2024
© Gearmatic | Paccar Winch
Gearmatic GM12A hydraulic planetary hoist for drilling
Paccar Winch's Gearmatic brand has released the GM12A hydraulic planetary hoist for drilling applications that handles up to 12,000 lb., creates smooth operation, reduces noise...
Sept. 4, 2024
Zero-Max
Zero-Max HSN Couplings
ServoClass-HSN Couplings from Zero-Max, Inc. use a rubber flex element for maximum damping in high-gain, high-speed stepper/servo motor applications.
Sept. 3, 2024
© IKO
IKO CFL cam followers
IKO International's CFL series of cam followers use an outer polymer ring that saves on space, noise, and maintenance while offering self-lubricating and shock-absorbing properties...
Sept. 3, 2024
© Parvalux Electric Motors | maxon precision motors inc.
Parvalux modular motor series
Parvalux by maxon now has a series of modular motor drive components to choose from so you can create the best motor drive for your application, all from one manufacturer.
Aug. 29, 2024
© ATI Industrial Automation
ATI Industrial Automation's GBX 10 Gigabit Tool Changer Ethernet Module creates fast and accurate communication through safe and reliable pass-through for Ethernet cables on robots...
Aug. 28, 2024
179928883 © Mr.siwabud Veerapaisarn | Dreamstime.com
PITT-THERM 909 Spray-on Insulation Coating Handles Extreme Heat in Fewer Coats
PPG Industries' PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating handles temperatures as high as 500°F, is water-repellent, and is corrosion-resistant—all in fewer coats than traditional...
Aug. 28, 2024
© Mayhew Tools
Mayhew Tools Master Socket Bit Sets
Mayhew Tools' Master Socket Bit Sets in TORX, Metrix Hex, and Triple Square are each conveniently packaged in a custom-cut foam tray that fits into most tool chest drawers.
Aug. 19, 2024
© Aalberts IPS
Apollo V-Port Series control valve
Distributing and controlling liquids and gasses, the "Apollo" v-port series control valve from Aalberts IPS works for many industries with its reduced operating torque, improved...
Aug. 19, 2024
© Red Lion Controls, Inc.
RTUs VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D
Red Lion Controls' VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D remote terminal units feature onboard I/O for standalone control over industrial processes and give operators full visibility...
Aug. 13, 2024
© Walter USA, LLC
Walter USA Paradur Ti Plus, Paradur Ni 10, Prototex TiNi Plus HSS-E-PM taps
Walter has expanded the range of its Paradur Ti Plus, Paradur Ni 10, and Prototex TiNi Plus tap lines by increasing its existing portfolio for J profiles with new dimensions.
Aug. 12, 2024
© WLS | ProMach
WLS VR-72 Labeler for spirits and liquor bottles
Debuting at Pack Expo International 2024, WLS' VR-72 labeler for spirit and liquor bottles uses a continuous motion, pressure-sensitive system to apply labels straight every time...
Aug. 8, 2024