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Streamlined Integration with EPLAN Macros for our IXARC Encoders
Access to technical data is crucial for easy integration during component selection and planning. For years, POSITAL has offered detailed product data, mechanical drawings, and instructions on our website. Now, POSITAL provides EPLAN macros for nearly 500,000 IXARC absolute and incremental encoders, enabling easy, seamless integration of the electrical side of our encoders into machine…
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Curtiss-Wright is Plugged-in to the Electrification Revolution
For Aerospace & Defense Platforms with Stabilization, Actuation and Sensor Solutions Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) today announced that it is ideally aligned to help drive the transition to electrical power currently underway across the Aerospace & Defense industry with new solutions and technologies from its Defense Solutions, Actuation, and Sensors divisions. Growing demand for solutions that…
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Large Scale Pick & Place Transfer Robot
Macron developed a Dual X / Single Z linear robotic system with a MacBUILT custom steel frame structure to transport automotive engine components at distances greater than a conventional arm robot could handle. Industry: Automotive parts manufacturing Problem: An automotive parts manufacturer needed a linear robotic system capable of moving an engine component part from a…
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Curtiss-Wright to Provide Actuation Technology Supporting Dynetics’ Enduring Shield
Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contract to Provide Actuation Technology Supporting Dynetics’ Enduring Shield Ground-Based Launcher System for the U.S. Army DAVIDSON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has been awarded a contract to support the new Enduring Shield platform from Dynetics, a Leidos company, to meet the U.S. Army’s cruise missile defense needs. Under…
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Revolutionize Your Machinery with POSITAL’s 36 mm Kit Encoders
With POSITAL’s new generation 36 mm Kit Encoders, you can upgrade your machines to the next level. While sharing many characteristics with POSITAL’s stand-alone absolute encoders, their protective cover is now 19.3 mm high, down from 23.4 mm in previous models, making it much easier to fit these devices into tight spaces. By introducing the…
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Curtiss-Wright Launches Exlar® GTW Series Actuator For Automotive Weld-Gun Operations
Introducing the New GTW Series Integrated Motor | Actuator for Weld-Guns Shelby, NC – May 25, 2022 – Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division today announced the release of its Exlar®GTW weld-gun focused electromechanical actuator. The GTW performance and benefits parallel that of the Exlar GTX actuator family of products with additional features to support the demands of automotive weld-gun…
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Plywood Manufacturer Boosts Production & Safety
In search of an automated solution to increase productivity and decrease safety hazards, OES Automation worked with Macron Dynamics to build a custom gantry solution for their plywood manufacturing client. Application: MacBuilt X / Y Dual Systems Industry: Material Handling & Packaging Automation Background: Faced with a legacy system and in search of an automated…
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Low Cost X/Y/Z Liquid Handling Gantry
Macron developed a unique X/Y/Z gantry solution of MSA-PSC actuators and a connector kit, as well as a MacBUILT rail screw table for a liquid handling lab project. Industry: Education / Development Lab Problem: A bioengineering student at the University of Pennsylvania recently needed an X/Y/Z linear robot to aid in the construction of a liquid…
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2 Axis Heavy Duty Gantry System
2 Axis Heavy Duty Gantry System Application: X/Z Heavy Duty Gantry Systems Industry: Packaging Automation and Food & Beverage Background: Having established a strong relationship with Macron Dynamics through previous applications, Hamrick Packaging Systems turned to the motion solution experts for their latest project. With the goal of engineering a Pick & Place Case Packer…
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MacBUILT 3 axis Cartesian Gantry System
See how a MacBUILT XYZ Gantry is an integrated part of this commercial outdoor products manufacturer’s complex fabrication process. Application: MacBUILT 3 axis X, Y & Z Cartesian Gantry system Industry: Commercial Outdoor Equipment Product Manufacturing Problem: A client recently came to Macron Dynamics seeking a highly flexible work cell to press stamp product blanks…
