The KIT-RR Chuck System from SMW Autoblok is comprised of the RR Adapter and the RR soft top jaws, which can be easily locked and unlocked with the push of a pin. The RR System is designed to provide the highest levels of quality, precision and safety while eliminating the need for screws and complicated change operations. 

A new version of the MESYS shaft and rolling bearing analysis software including new functionality is available. The bearing analysis software allows the calculation of the load distribution within the bearing and bearing life according to ISO/TS 16281 and it is integrated in a shaft system calculation with additional possibilities like modal analysis, strength calculation for shafts and interfaces to gear calculations. Currently the software is used by customers in 32 countries on 4 continents.

Fast-Trac Jaw Nuts from Dillon Manufacturing allows users to change jaws in half the time, according to customers who have made the switch. This system lets users preassemble the jaws required for the next operation while the machine is running a separate job, thus minimizing jaw change time and maximizing productivity and profitability.

In the development environment for SKRIPT, the option of setting breakpoints was created with KISSsoft Release 2024. If the progress of the script is interrupted, the values of the variables are displayed.

HWR Workholding USA has announced multiple new additions to its SOLIDLine family of innovative zero-point workholding. Available immediately, the new products include SOLIDGrip MAXX for large workpieces, SOLIDBolt FLEXX for direct integration with pallets and tables of select machine tool builders, pyramids for increased capacity in 5-axis machines, and mounting plates to streamline tombstone setups.

GWJ Technology GmbH has presented a new version of its desktop solution TBK with numerous enhancements, particularly in the field of gearing. The TBK calculation software has been used successfully worldwide for more than four decades to dimension gears, shafts, connections, bearings, and other machine elements as well as complete gearboxes. With its various interfaces to 3D CAD systems, the TBK software is a powerful calculation tool for development, design, work planning, production, and quality assurance.

Speedgrip’s patented one-piece sealed collet design outperforms the competition and does not break down with extended use under harsh machining coolants. As the most advanced workholding solution currently available, the NDS Quick-Change Mandrel allows for faster spindle speeds without loss of gripping power due to centrifugal force while significantly extending durability and service life. 

ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) has a small footprint, is fully configurable, and offers a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages that enable the unit to be tailored to the application. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is proud to announce its newest pre-engineered work cell product to its existing lineup with LoadMate Plus.

ABB Robotics is continuing the expansion of its modular large robot portfolio with the introduction of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a combined total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70 kg-620 kg, to give customers a new level of flexibility, greater choice and performance in their operations. 

Compact and lightweight–such is the most common requirement for the gearboxes of emission-free, electric drives. With seven basic gearboxes, the LPI series by Liebherr fulfils exactly this need for high power density. With their low weight, reduced installation space and torque ranges from 20,000 Nm to 350,000 Nm, they are ideally suited as drives for crawler and crawler undercarriages. Customized large gearboxes are even available up to the maximum torque of 2,300,000 Nm.