Newsletter Library

Events & Tradeshows

• Food Processing EXPO 2018 - January 2018
• ATX West Show - January 2018

AccuTech USA

• Ballscrew Solutions - June 2011

ACE

• Online Gas Spring Calculator - July 2018
• Industrial Shock Absorbers for PET Container Industry - March 2016
• NEWTONLINE Gas Spring video - October 2015
• Vibration Damping Plates- September 2012
• Stainless Steel Industrial Shock Absorbers - November 2011

Airstroke

• Application: Robotics coupling spring clutch alternative - May, 2011

Apex Dynamics

• AD Series High-speed, Low-backlash Gearboxes - March 2015
• Micro-Planetary Gearboxes - August 2013
• Clayton adds Apex Dynamics to Product Lines - June 2013

Applied Motion Products

• STF Stepper Drive - March 2020
• SSDC StepSERVO Drive - November 2019
• MDX Integrated Servo Motor - July 2019
• StepSERVO Integrated Motors - December 2016
• StepSERVO Integrated Motor Design - October 2016

Aventics

• Series SPM Smart Pneuamtics Monitor - November 2021
• Smart Pneumatics and Analytics Software - November 2020
• RTC Rodless Cylinders - September 2020
• AV Series Directional Control Valves - April 2020
• Easy-2 Combine Multi-Axis Handling Systems - January 2020
• LS04 Series Control Valves - October 2019
• ES05 Essential Valve System - May 2019
• Clayton Controls is Now an Aventics Distributor - April 2019

Baumer

• Clean-in-Place Sensors - September 2021
• IF08 Miniature Inductive Sensors - May 2021
• UR500 and UR18 Ultrasonic Sensors - November 2020
• Wide Range IO-Link Sensors - October 2020
• OM70 Multi-spot Laser Measurement Sensor - May 2018
• OM70 High Performance Laser Distance Sensors - February 2018
• FlexFlow flow and temperature sensors - September 2017
• HS35, Rugged, Accurate and Programmable Encoders - January 2017
• O500 SmartReflect Photoelectric - November 2016
• Stable Distance Measurement on Shiny Surfaces Video - October 2016
• AlphaProx Inductive Distance Measuring Sensors - April 2016
• Best of 2015: HS35 Hollow Shaft Encoder - December 2015
• HS35 Hollow Shaft Encoders - November 2015
• PosCon 3D Measurement - January 2015
• OptoPulse EIL680 Incremental Encoders - September 2014
• U500 Ultrasonic Technological Edge - May 2014
• CleverLevel Switches - March 2014
• New Category of Optical Sensors - April 2013
• O500 Next Gen Sensor- November 2012
• Video: Baumer SmartReflect - March 2012

Carlo Gavazzi

• IO-Link Proximity Sensors - February 2019
• Stainless Steel Photoelectric Family - June 2016
• Switching Power Supplies - November 2012
• Solid State Relays - December 2011
• New Compact Solid State Contactors - November 2011
• Solid State Relays - May, 2011

CGI

• Advanced Products for Robotics & Automation - July 2015
• Advancing Servo Gear Technology - May 2013

Clippard

• Eclipse Proportional Isolation Vavles - February 2020
• Cordis Proportional Pressure Control - September 2019
• NIV Series Media Isolation Valves - August 2018
• DR-2 High Precision Regulators - May 2018
• Clippard's Interchange Guide - July 2017
• NPV Pinch Valve Video - April 2017
• PTFE Isolation Valves - September 2016
• DV Series 1 Billion Cycles - August 2015
• EVP Series Proportional Valves - April 2015
• DV Series High Flow Electronic Valves - November 2014
• SCPV Stepper Controlled Proportional Valves - April 2014
• GV-GTV High Flow Poppet Valves - October 2013
• Air Guitar - Video- October 2012
• 10mm & 15mm Miniature Valves - April, 2011

Colder Products

• Liquid Cooling Connections - May 2021
• Case Study: Non-Spil Connectors for IT Operations - July 2017
• White Paper: 4 Steps Selecting Connectors for Medical Devices - February 2017
• DPC Dual Port Connectors - January 2016
• AseptiQuik Smart Fluid Connectors - February 2015
• Single-use Connections for Bioprocessing - May 2014
• AseptiQuik Connectors for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers - January 2013
• SnapQuick - July 2012
• Life Science & Medical Connectivity - December 2011
• Mini Hybrid Connectors - November 2011
• Hybrid Connectors - August 2011
• Life Science & Medical Connectivity - April, 2011
• IdentiQuik Smart Couplings with RFID Technology - January, 2011

Compact Automation Products

• Composite Cylinders - January 2019

Control Technologies

• Incentive Software - August 2017
• EtherCAT Master Module for Mitsubishi MR-J4 Servo - June 2017
• Incentive Software Components - February 2017
• EtherCAT Applications Guide - July 2014
• EtherCAT "Best in Class" solutions - June 2014
• Quickstep Automation Software - May 2014
• Integrating EtherCAT Supported Devices - February 2014
• EtherCAT Master for 5300 Controller - July 2013
• Industrial EtherCAT Video - April 2013
• Access your Controller from iPad or iPhone- September 2012
• Quickstep 3.0 New Release - October, 2010

Dorner

• Redesigned AuqaPruf Conveyors - October 2021
• Sanitary Conveyors for Food Handling - September 2021
• FlexMove Stop and Divert Modules - August 2021
• 1000 Series Miniature Conveyors - April 2021
• Custom Medical Device Conveyors - August 2020
• ERT 250 Edge Roller Technology - June 2020
• D-Tools Design Tool -October 2019
• RTE- Ready-to-Eat Conveyors - August 2019
• Sanitary vs. Stainless Steel Conveyors - June 2019
• Case Handling System - April 2019
• New AquaGard 7350 V2 Sanitary Conveyors - October 2018
• 5 Unique Ways to Merge Product - September 2018
• DTools Design Tool - August 2018
• Precison Move Pallet System Conveyor - June 2018
• Food Handling & Processing Conveyors - March 2018
• 2200 Series Belted Conveyor - September 2017
• Retractable Tail Conveyor - August 2017
• Power Slide Guide - May 2017
• Articulated Roller Belt (ARB) - January 2017
• 7000 Series Sanitary Conveyors - November 2016
• FlexMove Technology 180° Conveyors - August 2016
• Newly Redesigned 2200 Series Belt Conveyor - May 2016
• 5 Steps to Choosing a Conveyor - April 2016
• SmartFlex Spiral Conveyors - January 2016
• Best of 2015: SmartPace Dynamic Pacing Conveyor - December 2015
• VBT Vertical Belt Conveyor - November 2015
• 2200 Series Precision Move Pallet System - September 2015
• Tray Filling with Retractable Tail Conveyor - June 2015
• Food Handling & Processing Conveyors - April 2015
• 90 Degree Pop-up Transfer video - March 2015
• SmartFlex Pallet System - February 2015
• SmartPace Dynamic Conveyor - January 2015
• Best of 2014 SmarFlex Conveyors - December 2014
• 3200 Series Modular Belt Conveyor - October 2014
• 2200 Series SmartFlex Conveyors - February 2014
• 90 Degree Pop-up Transfer Table Video - August 2013
• DCAD - CAD Configurator Tool - January 2013
• Micro-Pitch Belts- October 2012
• Precision Technology for Conveyors - March 2012
• Video: Vertical Package Handling Conveyor - February 2012
• 2200 Series Cleanroom certified - February 2012
• Low Profile conveyor Carries More Weight - January 2012
• 3200 iDrive Heavy Duty Conveyors - September 2011
• Dustproof Series Conveyors - April, 2011

Dunkermotor

• Brushless DC Motors with Integrated Drive - February 2016
• Servo Tube Actuator - August 2015

Enfield

• Servo-Pneumatic Systems - May 2014

Eurotherm

• E+PLC 100 Compact Precision PLC - April 2014
• Temperature and Process Controls - November 2013

Firestone

• Airstoke Actuators - June 2015
• Best Technologies of 2013 - Polyactuators - December 2013
• Polyactuators - March 2013

Freelin Wade

• Bringing the ideal Plastic Tubing Solution to you - July 2013

Harmonic Drive

• New HPG with Helical Gearing - June 2016

IAI

• EC-GRB ELECYLINDER Electric Grippers - November 2021
• IXA New Longer Arm Reach 800/1000mm - June 2021
• IX Super Large SCARA Robot - October 2020
• ELECYLINDER Large Sldie Actuator - August 2020
• ELECYINDER Belt Driven Actuators - July 2020
• ELECyilnders - April 2020
• IX-NNN Ultra-Compact SCARA Robots - August 2019
• Mini ROBO Cylinders - January 2019
• ELECYLINDER Expands Product Offering - July 2018
• IXA High-Speed SCARA Robots - March 2018
• Wireless Data Setting for Electric Cylinders - January 2018
• Switching Air to Electric Actuators - December 2017
• Mini ROBO Cylinders Cleanroom Dust/Splash-Proof - November 2017
• WU Series 2-Axis Wrist Unit - August 2017
• EC ELECylinder - June 2017
• RCP6 ROBO Cylinders with Batteryless Absolute Encoder - December 2016
• Motorized Vertical Grippers - August 2016
• RCS3 ROBO Cylinder with Load Cell - June 2016
• High Speed Actuators - May 2016
• Best of 2015: CT4 Cartesian - December 2015
• CT4 Cartesian with Grip-and-Turn Functionality - August 2015
• Cleanroom & Dust-proof Rotary Actuators - June 2015
• ERC3 ROBO Cylinder with Built-in Controller - May 2015
• LC Ladder Programming Software - February 2015
• Best of 2014: IXP Low Cost SCARA Robot - December 2014
• High-speed Motorized Vertical Grippers - October 2014
• New IXP SCARA Robot video - July 2014
• DD Motors, High Torque, High Speed Rotary Tables - February 2014
• Best Technologies of 2013 - 6-Axis SCARA Robots - December 2013
• 6-Axis SCARA Robots - October 2013
• ERC3 ROBO Cylinder with built-in controller - July 2013
• MSEP 8-axis Controller for ROBO Cylinders - April 2013
• CT4 High-speed Cartesian Robot - February 2013
• Mini-ROBO Cylinders- September 2012
• Ultracompact RCD 12mm Actuators - February 2012
• Video: 8 Synchronized ROBO Cylinders - November 2011
• ROBO Cylinder IK multi-axes solutions - July 2011
• Mini ROBO Cylinder + MEC Controller, "No Programming Needed" - October, 2010

Koganei

• PVS Compaact Isolation Valves - April 2021
• 005 Series Micro Valves - March 2020
• Non-Contact Part Transfer - January 2020
• EW2H Electric Hand Flat Type - August 2019
• MJB Auto Tool Changer - July 2019
• FME Series Vacuum Ejector - May 2019
• iB-Flow Flow Selector Valve - March 2019
• iB-Zero All-plastic Body Valves - January 2019
• 005 Series Micro Valves - November 2018
• Area Fan Ionizer Units - October 2018
• Static Electricity Removing Ionizer Units - February 2018
• F Series Control Valves - November 2017
• Clayton Adds Koganei Pneumatic Products - March 2017

Legris

• Push-in Fittings - July 2013

MiR

• MiR250 Hook Cart Towing Transport - November 2021
• MiR600 & MiR1350 Stronger. Safer. Superior - September 2021
• Mobile Industrial Robots - August 2021

Mitsubishi

• VFD's that Conquer Clogs and Lowers Cost - November 2021
• MELSERVO J5 - October 2021
• E-800 VFD with Built-in Ethernet/IP - March 2021
• MELSERVO J5 with Predicitve Maintenance - October 2020
• RV-8CRL Vertical Robot - August 2020
• FR-E800 Inverter - May 2020
• MR-J5 Servo - April 2020
• FX5UC Premium Micro PLC - January 2020
• MELIPC Industrial PCs - October 2019
• MR-J4 Servo - September 2019
• GT27 HMI with Optional HDMI Port - July 2019
• FR-A800-R2R Wind/Unwind Application Inverter - June 2019
• iQ-R Packaging Solutions - March 2019
• TM-R Low-Profile Direct Drive Servo Motors - February 2019
• MR-JE-C Ethernet Compatible Servo Amplifier - September 2018
• RH-CH Low Cost SCARA Robots - July 2018
• FX5U 4-Axis Motion Control - April 2018
• FX5UC Micro PLC with Terminal Blocks - February 2018
• iQ-R Redundant Control System - April 2017
• MR-J4-TM Multi-Network Servo: EtherNetI/P, EtherCAT, PROFINET - March 2017
• iQ-F Multi-Axis with Motion Control - November 2016
• MR-J4-TM Multi-Network Servo with EtherNet/IP - July 2016
• MR-J4 DC Ultra-compact Servo - May 2016
• GOT Mobile - March 2016
• MR-J4-TM EtherCAT Servo Controller - January 2016
• Compact CC-Link IE Field Network - November 2015
• iQ-R Automation Controller - October 2015
• FR-F800 Energy Saving Inverter - September 2015
• MR-JE Servo for easy to use high performance - July 2015
• iQ-F Controller Video - June 2015
• GOT2000 Graphical Operator Terminal - May 2015
• MR-J4 Servo System Integrated Motion Systems - April 2015
• FX5U The Next Level of Industry - March 2015
• GOT Simple GS Series HMI - February 2015
• MC Work64 SCADA Featuring 3D Graphics - January 2015
• Best of 2014: L Series Rack-free Modular PLC - December 2014
• The Mitsubishi and Cognex Alliance - November 2014
• iQ Works Software Suite - November 2014
• FR-A800 Ultimate Inverter Technology - October 2014
• L Series Compact Modular PLC - September 2014
• MR-JE Servo System for All Machines - September 2014
• Clayton Controls adds Mitsubishi to Automation Solutions - August 2014

Murrelektronik

• Quick Picks In-Sotck Connectivity Solutions - July 2021
• MVK Metal and Impact67 IO-Link Modules - December 2020
• M12 Power Connector & Cable Field Guide - July 2020
• Cube67 Modular Fieldbus System - May 2020
• Mico Pro Current Monitoring - February 2020
• Clayton Control Partners with Murrelektronik - October 2019

Nason

• LC Sereis Non-Rotating Cylinders - September 2016
• Innovative Transducer Technology - June 2011

Numatics

• Series 580 Pneumatic Communication Nodes - October 2020
• 653 Series Air Preparation - August 2018
• 502 Family of Valves and Accessories - December 2017
• G3 and 580 Electronic Platforms Expanded - September 2017
• 502 Series Directional Control Valves - July 2017
• 617 Series SentronicLP - April 2017
• Integrated Enclosure Solutions - January 2017
• G3 Communication Node and I/O - November 2016
• 651 Series FRL - October 2016
• 503 Zoned Safety Manifold - July 2016
• G3 Nodes with CC-Link IE Field - June 2016
• Numasizing Sizing software - April 2016
• 501 Series Valves Compact 11mm Package - February 2016
• 606 Sentronic Pressure Control - January 2016
• Best of 2015: 652 Series FRL - December 2015
• 488 Series Repairable Roundline Cylinders - November 2015
• NEW 652 Series FRL - September 2015
• Replacement Filter Elements - August 2015
• 2-Day Shipping on ISO Cylinders - June 2015
• 501 Series Panel Mount Adapter Plate - May 2015
• Customer Success Story: Automated Palletizer System - April 2015
• Best of 2014: 501 Series Valves - December 2014
• Numatics Slide and Gantry Products - October 2014
• Introducing 501 Series Directional Control Valves - August 2014
• 580 Fieldbus - Electronics Made Easy! - August 2014
• Fluid Automation Solutions for Food & Beverage - May 2014
• Video Whitepaper, Selecting Fieldbus Manifolds - April 2014
• Numatics Introduces Mobile App - January 2014
• Best Technologies of 2013- G3 Next Gen Modularity - December 2013
• NFX Area Vacuum Gripper - September 2013
• G3 - What Modularity Should be - May 2013
• 901 Series High Flow Premium Filters - February 2013
• NEW 503 Series Valves - November 2012
• Sentronic D Proportional Valve- October 2012
• Asco Numatics "Right Now"- August 2012
• EtherCAT Fieldbus Network - June 2012
• Interchangeable Cylinders - June 2012
• Numatics Adds EtherCAT to G3 Fieldbus - March 2012
• Asco Miniature Valve Products - February 2012
• Proportional Regulator Technology - October 2011
• NFPA Cylinders available in 2 Days - August 2011
• White Paper: 5 Critical Factors for Selecting Fieldbus Manifolds - July 2011
• Precision Slide Table - May, 2011
• Proportional Valve that's Field Programmable with a Serial Interface - January, 2011
• Numatics Express - Guarantees product delivery in 2 to 3 business days - December, 2010
• NEW G3 Fieldbus - October, 2010

OnRobot

• VGP20 Powerful Electric Vacuum Gripper - April 2021
• 2FG7 No-Fuss Electric Parallel Gripper - January 2021
• Robotic Sander Kit - September 2020
• Multifunctional Robot Screwdriver - June 2020
• Food-Grade Soft Gripper - May 2020
• OnRobot Eye 2.5D Vision Sytems - April 2020
• Gecko Single Pad Gripper - February 2020
• 3FG15 3-Finger Gripper - February 2020
• VGC10 Configurable Electric Vacuum Gripper - Janaury 2020
• innovative Robotic Grippers - September 2019

OPTEX

• Miniature Photoelectric Sensors - July 2017
• E Series Photoelectric Sensors DC - May 2016
• TOF-L Laser Distance Sensor - March 2016
• UQ1 Laser Measurement Controller Card - October 2015
• Clayton Adds Optex FA Sensors - September 2015

Panasonic

• HG-C Series Micro Laser Distance Sensor - July 2020
• LX-100 RGB Color Sensor - August 2019
• SD3-A1 Safety Laser Scanner - May 2019
• Clayton Control Partners with Pansonic Sensors - April 2019

PIAB

• piCOBOT Vacuum Grippers - October 2021
• VGS4005 Lightweight Vacuum Gripper Elector - September 2021
• piSAFE for Robotic and Ergonomic Handling - July 2021
• COMPACT10E 10mm Vacuum Pump - January 2021
• Mini Cobot Gripper MCG - November 2020
• piCOBOT Advanced Gripping System - March 2020
• EOAT and Gripper Systems - September 2019
• piSOFTGRIP soft gripping tool - June 2019
• piCOMPACT SMART with IO-Link - March 2019
• piLIFT SMART Ergonomic Handling System - February 2019
• Kenos KCS Cobot Vacuum Grippers - June 2018
• Vaculex Two-hand Vacuum Lifter - April 2018
• Food Contact Suction Cups - January 2018
• Vacuum Ejector Without Flaps - June 2017
• Vaculex VL Heavy-duty Vacuum Lifter - May 2017
• Piab Acquires Vaculex Lifting Equipment - March 2017
• PMAT Modular Automation Tooling - December 2016
• piSTAMP decentralized vacuum - November 2016
• pilNLINE Perfect Press-shop Vacuum - October 2016
• Food Contact Suction Cups - September 2016
• Piab acquires KENOS - August 2016
• piCOMPACT23 Additional Features - July 2016
• Vacuum Technology Training - June 2016
• Piab Modular Automation Tooling - April 2016
• Rectangular Suction Cups - February 2016
• piCOMPACT23 Air Drive Vacuum Pump - October 2015
• Dust-proof Cartridge Innovations - July 2015
• Get Free Sample of New Value Line - March 2015
• XLF Extra Large Flat Suction Cups - January 2015
• piGRIP application video - October 2014
  piGRIP BGI bag lip for better gripping - July 2014
• piCOMPACT All-in-one Ejector Unit - April 2014
• piSECURE Creates Safe Vacuum in Case of System Failure - February 2014
• piGRAB Gentle Grabber - October 2013
• Mounting Elements for End-of-Arm Tooling - July 2013
• Video: piSAVE optimize - November 2012
• piSAVE Optimize - October 2012
• Video: piGrip Sense Valve - July 2012
• piGrip Sense Valve - July 2012
• Video: piGrip lifts heavy garden stone - June 2012
• NEW Rough Surface Suction Cup Lips - June 2012
• piGRIP Bag Lips - September 2011
• piCLASSIC Vacuum Pumps - May, 2011
• piCompact energy efficient micro ejector system - March, 2011
• The 1st Modular Suction Cup on the Market - October, 2010
• Energy Efficient Vacuum Generators - September, 2010

PMI

• Quick Delivery on Mono Stages - May 2012

Robotiq

• Palletizing - August 2021
• Screwdriving Solution - July 2021
• Complete Sanding Kit - March 2021

SCHUNK

• MGP-Plus 2-Finger Gripper with Protective Cover -June 2021
• ERT Rotary Unit - December 2020
• Electric Linear Modules - October 2020
• EGI Electric Gripper for Small Components - March 2020
• EGH Grippers designed for Universal Robots - November 2019
• EGP-C Collaborative Grippers - February 2019
• GSM-P Rotary Gripper Module - November 2018
• PGN-Plus Grippers - October 2018
• MPC Small Component Gripper - September 2018
• DDF2 Media Feed Through - March 2018
• MPG-Plus Miniature Grippers - February 2018

SMAC

• LDL25 Linear Actuator - May 2021
• LBR40 Linear Rotary Actuator - August 2020
• MGR Micro Gripper - March 2019

Smart Vision Lights

• IP65 Ring Light 500mm Project - August 2018
• Mini Ring Lights - July 2017
• LCHP High Power Line Scan Lights - March 2017
• EZ-Mount LED Ring Lights - March 2016
• Large Light Panel Backlights - February 2016

Tolomatic

• B3 Series 7th Axis Linear Actuators - July 2021
• New Hygienic Integrated Electric Actuators - June 2020
• RSX Press - Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement - June 2019
• Hygienic IMA Servo Actuators - October 2018
• RSA-TS Rod-Style Electric Actuators - June 2018
• ERD Pneumatic Cylinder Alternative - April 2018
• RSX Extreme Force Electric Actuators - February 2017
• MXB-S Linear Belt Drive Actuator - July 2016
• The Perfect Hygienic Electric Actuator - March 2015
• Video: Ball & Beam Electric Linear Actuator - January 2014
• ERD Low Cost Electric Cylinders - June 2013
• RSA/RSM Electric Rod Actuator - February 2013
• ERD20 & ACS with Ethernet - December 2011
• ACS with Ethernet I/P and Modbus TCP - October 2011
• ERD20 High Force Electric Actuator - October 2011
• ERD Low cost electric actuator - March, 2011
• Electric Rod Style Actuators - September, 2010

Universal Robots

• 24/7 CNC Machine Tending Solutions - October 2021
• New UR10e Now Lifts Up To 12.5kg - May 2021
• Lights-Out Operation - April 2021
• ROI Interactive Scoreboard - January 2021
• ActiNav Autonomous Bin Picking - December 2020
• UR16e Built To Do More - October 2019
• 5 Myths about Cobots Debunked - August 2019

WAGO

• TOPJOB S Mini Terminal Blocks - August 2021
• Lean Managed 8-Port Switches - June 2021
• 12VDC Power Supplies - March 2021
• 8-Port ECO Industrial Switches - November 2020
• Pro 2 Power Supply - June 2020
• TOPJOB S Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks - June 2019
• Touch Panel 600 - May 2019
• Rail-mount Terminal Blocks with Lever - November 2018
• Power-Over-Ethernet Switches - June 2018
• 750 XTR I/O System for Extreme Environments - September 2017
• SPEEDWAY 767 Cabinet-free Distributed I/O Ssytem - May 2017
• PFC200 Advanced PLC with PROFIBUS DP Master Interface - April 2017
• EPSITRON Electronic Circuit Breakers - February 2017
• WebVisu App Quick & Easy Access to Equipment Status and Process Data - July 2015
• 757-801 Bluetooth Module - February 2015
• WAGO Lever Nuts Celebrate 10th Year Anniversary - August 2013
• Ethernet 2.0 Programmable Controllers - January 2013
• TOPJOB S Rail-mounted Terminal Blocks - August 2012
• TopJob S rail-mounted Terminal Blocks - May 2012
• TopJob S rail mounted terminal blocks - July 2011
• I/O 755 Series for Harsh Environments - April, 2011