Industry News

GIE Media announces March 2009 Industry & Innovation Conference
January 06 2009 - GIE Media, Inc. announces the dates for a new manufacturing conference, scheduled for March 17-18, 2009, to be held at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Hose Guard Products
January 05 2009 - Kurt Hydraulics introduces a complete line of four styles of hose protection products for use with its complete line of hydraulic hose and coupling systems. Designed for use in rugged operating applications to stop premature failure due to wear, abrasion, and deep cuts.

ACE Controls Line of Hydraulic Dampers
January 05 2009 - ACE Controls' line of maintenance free, self-contained hydraulic dampers. Body diameters range from 15mm to 40mm with stroke lengths of up to 800mm.

Moog Buys Medical Pump Maker
January 05 2009 - Moog Inc., an Elma company best known for its aerospace industry products, has bolstered its medical device group with purchase of a European medical pump maker

Happy New Year!
December 31 2008 - The staff of Today's Fluid Power wishes you and your family a Healthy, Happy, and Prosperous New Year!

Eaton Reveals Details for Hydraulic Hybrid System
December 29 2008 - Automotive parts supplier Eaton is best known for its forced induction systems, but now the company has unveiled details behind a product that it claims can improve fuel economy by "between 50 and 70%".

Eaton Fluid Drive Software Promises 50% Fuel Saving
December 23 2008 - Fluid power drivechain developer Eaton has selected IBM to supply the modelling software for its latest hydraulic hybrid systems that promise to cut fuel use by 50% and carbon emissions by one third.

Garrod Hydraulics Celebrates 30 Years as the Repair & Industrial Chrome-Plating Specialist
December 22 2008 - Grease was in movie theaters; the first cell phone was introduced; Space Invaders invaded arcades; a gallon of gas was $.69; and Gene Garrod opened his cylinder repair shop. Three decades later Grease is on Broadway, the cell phone is a common accessory, the Wii is in our homes, the cost of gas hovers around $2.00 a gallon, and Garrod Hydraulics has matured into one of the largest repair and industrial chrome-plating shops on the East Coast.

New Website Created for Designers, Product and Production
December 19 2008 - A new website for Hartford Technologies (www.hartfordtechnologies.com) discusses the company's core strengths in the design, development and testing of standard and custom bearings, bearing assemblies, rollers, pins and precision balls for a broad range of automotive, consumer products and medical device applications.

Mori Seiki Announces AMT Membership
December 17 2008 - Mori Seiki USA is pleased to announce their membership AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Founded in 1902, AMT represents and promotes the interests of American providers of manufacturing machinery and equipment. Its goal is to promote technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of members' products in those markets and acts as an industry advocate on trade matters to governments and trade organizations throughout the world.

German Firm Gets Incentive Pitch to Open Charlotte Plant
December 16 2008 - A German maker of hydraulic valves and lifts is sizing up Charlotte for its first U.S. factory.

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Announces Sale of AC Motor Business
December 15 2008 - Sauer-Danfoss Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its AC motorbusiness, primarily operating out of Odense, Denmark, to Schabmuller GmbH inBerching, Germany. The Company is also reducing its earnings guidance for fullyear 2008 to $0.75 to $0.85 per share from its previous earnings guidance of$1.15 to $1.25 per share to reflect the impact from the sale and furtherdeteriorating conditions in its end markets.

Germany's Bosch Gets EU Clearance to Buy Hagglunds
December 12 2008 - German auto parts maker Robert Bosch won permission from EU competition authorities on Wednesday to buy Hagglunds Drives, a Swedish producer of hydraulic drive systems.

Nachi SK-G01 Series Wet-Type Solenoid Operated Directional Control Valve
December 11 2008 - Nachi America Inc.'s SK-G01 Series Wet Type Solenoid Operated Directional Control Valves are suited for outdoor hydraulic equipment applications. Featuring high dust and water resistance (JIS C 0920 IP67), as well as vibration proof performance (JIS D 1601 3 D Grade 90 Division 400), the SK-G01 withstands environmental elements for long-term reliability.

Case Introduces Hydraulic Coupler for Wheel Loaders
December 11 2008 - Case Construction Equipment has released a Case-branded hydraulic quick coupler for its wheel loaders. The new coupler maintains compatibility with current buckets and attachments. It is now available through Case dealers as a factory-installed option or as a dealer installation to retrofit machines in the field.

Beswick's New 2009-2010 Catalog
December 10 2008 - Beswick Engineering announces the release of a new 2009-2010 catalog with over 200 new products. These new products are highlighted for easy identification. Catalog #1008 describes Beswick's expanding line of miniature valves, fittings, cylinders, tubing, pressure regulators, orifices, quick disconnects, and other fluid power devices. Particularly noteworthy is the new Push-to-Connect fittings for ﾼ" OD, new Dry Break Quick Disconnects, new M3 Threaded Quick Disconnects, addition of patent pending series of miniature diaphragm pressure regulators, and award winning Pressure Compensated Flow Control Valve. These innovative products save space and weight, provide corrosion resistance, and provide superior performance for demanding applications.

Pneumatic Stopper Cylinders feature magnetic piston
December 10 2008 - Numatics is pleased to announce the release of the CST Series stopper cylinder line. The CST Series is designed to excel in both light and medium duty stopper applications. Numatics stopper cylinders enable objects to remain in control in conveyor systems. Pneumatic stopper cylinders are designed to stop objects at various conveyor processes such as machining, processing stations, etc.

MSA's Gasgard XL Controller
December 10 2008 - The Gasgard XL Controller from MSA is a versatile and easy to use controller for monitoring toxic and combustible gases, and oxygen deficiency. This controller provides protection from potentially hazardous conditions in a variety of applications. The Gasgard XL Controller offers reliability in a compact, durable, wall-mounted housing constructed of fire-retardant ABS plastic and can be easily configured to accept up to eight remote gas sensors.

SCHUNK Expert Days - Service Robotics 2009
December 09 2008 - The Germany-based clamping and gripping specialist, SCHUNK, will be holding a new edition of its Service Robotics Expert Days on February 18th and 19th, 2009 in Brackenheim-Hausen, Germany. The international expert forum will be attended by leading authorities in the field, bringing together experts from all around the world. A wide range of presentations in English will give participants an overview of the current situation and future possibilities for the Service Robotics industry.

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. and the U.S. Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing Industry
December 09 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Sauer-Danfoss Inc. and the U.S. Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering.

Manufacturing Technology Consumption Down in October
December 09 2008 - October U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $273.85 million, according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 43.4% from September and down 32.3% from the total of $404.36 million reported for October 2007. With a year-to-date total of $3,802.41 million, 2008 is up 8.2% compared with 2007.

6000 PSI Compact Switching Ball Valves Save on Panel Space, Installation Time
December 08 2008 - Innovative Pressure Technologies (IPT) introduces 6000 PSI Compact Switching Ball Valves. These valves feature Trunnion-style ball construction to deliver reliable 3-way performance at working pressures up to 6000 PSI (414 bar) in a bottom-ported, compact 3.20 in. x 1.25 in. x 2.5 in. (81.3 mm x 31.8 mm x 63.5 mm) package. The bottom ported 3-way design eliminates additional tube bending and the use of additional fittings to minimize potential leak paths. They are 100% tested for quick start-up and high performance operation, and all seats and seals are replaceable to reduce replacement valve costs.

Impact of new RoHS and WEEE Directives on manufacturers and importers
December 06 2008 - The Commission's draft new RoHS and WEEE Directives published o December 3rd will place increasing challenges on manufacturers and importers. "Industry will welcome the Commission's decision to drop its plans to ban TBBP-A (a flame retardant used in over 90% of all circuit boards)", said ENVIRON's Head of WEEE, RoHS and EcoDesign Dr Aidan Turnbull. "However, the RoHS compliance burden will increase considerably by including RoHS within the CE marking regime and placing new obligations on importers and distributors. There are also concerns that the new policy on exemptions will limit innovation in some sectors."

FARO Names Gary Telling as Business Development Director
December 06 2008 - FARO Technologies, Inc., the world leader in portable computer-aided measurement and imaging innovations, announced that it has named international metrology expert Gary Telling as one of its Business Development Directors.

Hose Distributors Unite Under HosePower Banner
December 05 2008 - A trio of hose distributors from Florida, Arizona and Canada are uniting under a single banner, HosePower, to expand their footprints in North America.

M&L Joins Global Pneumatic Tool Market
December 05 2008 - Among major hand tool exporting countries such as China, U.S., Germany, and Japan, Taiwan hand tool industry impresses global market with innovative design, advanced technology, reliable quality, and competitive prices. As one of the leading pneumatic tool suppliers, M&L has been promoting their patent air screwdrivers, electrical tools, and pneumatic tools through over 70 agents around the world, introducing high-quality hand tools to more than 74 countries worldwide.

Ron Meyer Named President of Thomson
December 05 2008 - Danaher Motion, a strategic platform of Danaher Corporation, announces that Ron Meyer has been appointed President of Thomson, a Danaher Motion company. Mr. Meyer will drive the strategy and management of Thomson's global organization of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Mr. Meyer joined Danaher Corporation in 1997 as President, Qualitrol.

New Hose Guard Products
December 03 2008 - Kurt Hydraulics introduces a complete line of four styles of hose protection products for use with its complete line of hydraulic hose and coupling systems. Designed for use in rugged operating applications to stop premature failure due to wear, abrasion, and deep cuts.

Line of Hydraulic Dampers
December 03 2008 - ACE Controls announces the introduction of a new line of maintenance free, self-contained hydraulic dampers. Body diameters range from 15mm to 40mm with stroke lengths of up to 800mm.

Direct Drive Pneumatic Screwdrivers
December 03 2008 - A new series of direct drive pneumatic screwdrivers has been announced by the ASG Division of Jergens, Inc. The new Torq2 HDP Series pistol grip drivers are available with torque ranges from 22 lbf/in to 115 lbf/in. The drivers have been value-engineered to offer outstanding performance at a moderate cost. They are appropriate for a wide variety of soft draw applications, such as wood screws, self-tapping screws or trim screws.