Discover a single device that provides position feedback from both the motor shaft and gearbox output shaft of a robot joint: the HEIDENHAIN KCI 120 Dplus dual encoder. Using robust inductive scanning technology, the encoder’s scanning head reads two separate circular scales for dual feedback. By measuring the gearbox output shaft, the KCI 120 Dplus can counteract … [Read more...] about New horizons for advanced robotics at automatica 2023: The HEIDENHAIN KCI 120 Dplus inductive dual encoder

PCS Company, Fraser, Michigan, a supplier of mold bases, mold components and molding supplies, has launched its Mold Storage Racks that offer practical storage solutions plus are safe and give easy access to molds and supplies. Built to last, the space-saving storage racks have multiple standard features to support and protect valuable molds, dies, components and auxiliary … [Read more...] about PCS Company Launches Mold Storage Racks

Heidenhain Corporation will host a special, free 5-axis machining workshop at its U.S. headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, on June 27 and 28, 2023. The “Power of 5” workshop will cover the five “P”s to consider for greater success during 5-axis machining operations. The workshop is free and open to anyone interested in leveraging new technology to improve their 5-axis machining … [Read more...] about HEIDENHAIN to Host 5-Axis Machining Workshop

Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Michigan, has hired Liz Door, a sourcing executive at appliance maker Whirlpool, to be the company’s chief supply chain officer as it looks to reset supplier relations. Door’s appointment takes effect June 12 and she will report to CFO John Lawler. The move comes nine months after Ford warned Wall Street about surging parts costs and put its CFO in … [Read more...] about Ford Names Liz Door Supply Chain Chief

Hyderabad, India-based Vasantha Group has opened a facility in the Cincinnati area, specifically West Chester, Ohio, to expand the company’s global operations and establish a foothold in North America. VasanthaTech is the name of Vasantha Group’s new US operations, which will focus on serving the company’s core strength of building high cavitation, high precision molds for the … [Read more...] about VasanthaTech Establishes US Operations in Cincinnati