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MQL System Delivers Process Control and Performance
The Quantum minimum quantity lubrication system from Unist interfaces directly to machines to give shops reliable digital control of cutting lubrication down to a fraction of a drop to fine-tune machining processes, accurately measure and control usage, and share settings between multiple machines.
Personal Air Conditioning Vests Help Welders Stay Cool and Productive
Personal Air Conditioning Vests from Vortec circulate cool air to minimize temperature-related stress and fatigue, thus improving comfort and productivity.
IMTS 2018 Showtime: Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives
The complete spectrum of industrial automation, IT, power transmission and fluid power technology for shops needing cross-sector and cross-platform systems and digital integration to meet ever-changing market demands.
Next Generation CNC and Integrated Factory Automation
The MELSEC iQ-R automation platform on the new C80 Series CNC from Mitsubishi Electric Automation
increases productivity, lowers cycle times and integrates with their IoT systems, FR series robots, 5-axis machining, fully automated manufacturing cell and more.
Industry 4.0 Tooling Technology Couples with Advanced Cutting Tools
Power Clamp i4.0 series shrink fit machines from Haimer are network compatible and Industry 4.0-ready for communication of tools and machines on the shop floor, with tool scanning capabilities to read and automatically set the shrinking parameters via Data Matrix codes.
High Performance Taps, Drills and End Mills
GARANT MasterTap from Hoffmann guarantees reliable thread machining in a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and cast iron.
New ERP Applications Improve Visual Tools, User Efficiency, Billing Functions
Shop Floor Dispatch, Enterprise Search, and Contract Agreements add functionality to GLOVIA G2 V3.5.0 ERP from Fujitsu Glovia that was not previously available.
Plug-and-Play Vacuum End-Of-Arm Tooling for Collaborative Robots
The Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool from Bimba is a plug-and-play end effector option for collaborative robots that requires no additional software or controls.
Visual Indicator Delivers Operator Guidance at Most Critical Point
SmartLight indicators from Balluff can direct, instruct and guide operators in nearly any manufacturing task to increase productivity and minimize workforce errors.
IMTS 2018 Showtime: Quality Assurance
The newest metrology equipment, systems and software to keep your processes on track with absolute confidence and security in the quality of your production output, as well as instruments and devices that check the accuracy of your machines – an important step in protecting your investments.
IMTS 2018 Showtime: Gear Generation
Here are gear cutting, forming and finishing, broaching, shaping and slotting systems used for automotive, construction, mining and shipbuilding, alternative energy and wind power applications.
Turnkey Gear Skiving Systems and Modular Automated Pallet Handling
The skiving3 process for internal gearing with medium size and quantity using LK series machines from Liebherr is much faster than shaping and more economical than broaching.
