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More Product NewsEmerson Introduces Power Backup for Safe Machinery Shutdowns
As more power-sensitive devices are deployed in automated industrial processes, the need for reliable battery backup power is growing exp...Binder Offers New Right-Angle Housing Design to Connector Series
Binder USA, LP, has enhanced several series of its M12 and M16 circular connectors with a shielded, two-part right-angle housing design. ...CC Link Provides Automation Benefits in Agricultural Applications
A number of alternative, non-traditional market opportunities can help dairy farms to add value to their by-products, maximize revenue an...Igus Reduces Wear in Heavy-Duty Applications with New Tribo-Material Iglidur TX2
Igus now has the new tribo-material iglidur TX2 in its product range, which works without lubrication. Because even small excavators stil...KISSsoft Offers Material Influence on Gear Strength
Material definitions prove to be fundamentally complex: In the standards for strength calculations for gears, numerous influences - such ...Ringfeder Examines Shrink Disc Selection
Depending on the application, you may need a two- or three-piece Shrink Disc design to create a secure shaft-hub connection. Ringfeder Po...Industry News
More Industry NewsManus Award Honors Creative Use of Plain Bearings
For the first time, the manus award, a joint initiative by Igus, a motion plastics specialist, recognizes four contestants. The prize sho...Lion Electric Company Announces Construction of Largest U.S. All-Electric Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Plant
The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, recently announced that it has se...AD Hosts Bearings and Power Transmission Virtual Meeting
AD hosted its 2021 Bearings & Power Transmission Division Virtual North American Meeting, from March 29 – April 1. The virtual ...Nordex Receives AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
Nordex, Inc. recently announced the establishment of a quality management system for AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015. The company is involved...Gates Releases Sustainability Report
Gates has released its 2020 Sustainability Report. Gates’ Report features a comprehensive set of initiatives and programs organized...A3 Reports Robot Orders Up 20 Percent in Q1 2021
Robot orders in the first quarter of 2021 were up 20% over the same period in 2020, with substantial increases in purchases coming from c...Featured Topics
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Couplings
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Bearings
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Motors
More on Motors >Centralized vs. Decentralized: Choosing the Right Type of Motor Control System
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Upgrading Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHE) and Cooling Towers
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