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Multi-Sensor Unit for Drawbar Inspection

The MSU sensor system from Advanced Machine & Engineering combines a distance measurement system, a piston position monitor, and optional leakage detection into one compact, built-in multi-sensor and electronic evaluation system in the unclamping unit of a drawbar.
Maneuver Materials in Tight Floor Space Where Forklifts Won’t Fit

The Magliner LiftPlus battery-powered lifting system from Magline is a versatile all-in-one system with an electric screw drive system for smooth and quiet operation and a narrow footprint that fits through doorways and into tight spaces, eliminating the need for a fork truck when not required.
Faster and Easier Machine Tool Sump Cleaning

The Sump Shark SE15 single-phase electric and SA5 air-operated sump cleaners from CECOR help maintain machine tool coolant by filtering dirty coolant and making the cleaning process faster and easier.
High Speed Spindles for Milling, Cutting and Grinding Applications

For medical and dental machining applications, the 62 mm HF 62 high speed spindle from IBAG offers speeds to 140,000 rpm, is suitable for automatic tool changing operations, and utilizes the P6 Collet System.
IMTS 2018 Showtime: Fabricating & Lasers

Take a journey through fabricating, metal forming, laser and waterjet-based machining, including displays of welding, metal treating and marking equipment that highlight in-process monitoring and multi-functional beam capabilities.
Cutting Edge Ventilation Control Technologies

The latest process control ventilation, dust collection and duct gate technologies from IVEC optimize air quality and reduce energy costs by up to 85 percent for both small and large operations.
Ultra-Short Pulse Laser for Medical Device Manufacturing and More

Ideal for marking reusable surgical instruments and endoscopes, the TruMicro 2000 picosecond laser from TRUMPF is suited for applications ranging from high quality metal engraving to cutting extremely thin films, to corrosion-free marking of medical instruments and chrome-plated plastics.
IMTS 2018 Showtime: EDM

From CNC wire EDM equipment to die sinking machines, this reliable, high accuracy technology is ideal for tool and die applications, especially shops doing one-off or specialty components.
Faster Wire EDM Cutting with Higher Accuracy, Repeatability and Surface Finish

The AccuteX AL-600SA CNC wire EDM machine from Absolute Machine Tools achieves ±0.00012 in accuracy, ±0.00008 in repeatability, and surface finishes down to 5 Ra µin in five passes.
IMTS 2018 Showtime: Controls and CAD/CAM

This is the world of custom systems automation and the latest software that is needed to extract the maximum efficiency from your machine tools and optimize your plant operations with cost efficiency.
Advanced Metalworking Equipment to Increase the Bottom Line

For processing heavy materials, structural profiles, non-ferrous material and more, the latest hydraulic ironworkers and sawing systems from Scotchman provide the flexibility and precision needed for high productivity on tough jobs.
Advanced Robots, Turnkey Workcells, Collaborative Technology and More to Increase Productivity

The heavy duty, large reach MH900 Robot; the light 6-axis MotoMini for tabletop, floor, ceiling or wall-mount installations; and the Motoman AR1440 arc welding robot are some of the latest automation systems from Yaskawa Motoman that improve productivity in a wide variety of manufacturing operations.