KHK USA, Inc.

Over 27,000 configurations of stock metric gears

KHK USA's new catalog offers over 27,000 standardized metric gear configurations designed for industrial automation applications. CAD models, technical specifications and product availability are detailed on the website.
 

4 springs that can replace a coil spring

Wave springs are a major category of springs often overlooked, offering alternative configurations that enable engineers to optimize space, weight, force requirements and overall design flexibility. Read more →

Exotec CTO: Software, not hardware, drives autonomous warehouse efficiency

In this Q&A with Renaud Heitz, CTO of Exotec, he discusses how Exotec has approached solving autonomous warehousing's biggest efficiency challenges. Read more →

Compact Automation

New stainless steel cylinders for harsh environment applications

The new Compact® Round Line Stainless Steel Air Cylinders are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and reliability in a small, durable and configurable package.
 

Newport MKS

Fast, precise long-travel motion with Newport™ IDL linear motor stages

Engineered for demanding industrial and automation applications, IDL stages deliver smooth, direct-drive positioning, high throughput and reliable performance over extended travel lengths, helping maximize productivity without compromising accuracy.
 

Living muscle gives a paper-thin robot a powerful new lease on life

MIT engineers developed a 2D robot, made of a hydrogel skeleton and bio-engineered muscle cells, that propel the device forward when exposed to light. Read more →