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title: March 2023 Newsletter | Power/mation
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These days, servo motors can be hard to find. What if your motor was built into your actuator? Plus new RFID tech, cobot kits, and more!

| View in browser March 2023 Newsletter Converting rotational motion to linear motion with an integrated motor With the long lead times many of us are experiencing in the factory automation world, servo motors can be hard to find. But what if your motor was built into your linear actuator? Tolomatic's IMA series does just that by design.   If you are working on new machine drawings, updating a design, or just curious about the latest in linear motion technology check out this product introduction featuring Power/mation's Mike Westwater and Tolomatic's Andy Zaske. WATCH THE VIDEO (Feat. TOLOMATIC) → Product Spotlights New RFID Forklift System for Automated Product Tracking Smart, easy inventory tracking Turck has introduced a smart RFID Forklift System that can be installed on nearly any type of forklift to make tracking inventory through the warehouse easy. No matter if you are moving pallets of goods or a single high-value asset, a smart RFID system knows what the forklift is transporting at all times. Non-contact, compatible with most forklift types Proprietary, device-independent software minimizes stray reads Asset movement is communicated to your ERP, WMS, or SAP SEE SMART RFID IN ACTION → Which encoder is best for your motion control application? Turck offers a range of solutions - from more cost-effective devices to rugged, non-contact versions.   Reliable encoders from Turck 📽️➡️ Retrofittable safety measures to prevent unexpected restart Keeping operators safe within the danger zone during whole-body access is critical.   Fortress' Osbourn range interlock blocking devices provide peace of mind and proactive protection from unexpected start-ups.   Learn more 🔒➡️   Download the brochure 📄🔽 PMA® cable protection cobot kit The PMA® cable protection solution for collaborative robots from ABB is designed to work safely alongside humans with easy installation and use.   The highly flexible PMA cobot kit with Velcro strap and Ty-Rap cable ties incorporates features that ensure compatibility with the most widely used cobots on the market.   Learn more ➡️ Install heavy-duty connectors continuously without tools Phoenix Contact's HEAVYCON contact inserts with push-in connection and click-in latching guarantee you enormously easy handling and safe installation.   See what makes HEAVYCON click-in unique 📽️➡️ Angle seat valve VZXA: highly modular and flexible in use The VZXA from Festo easily adapts to the task in hand thanks to its range of variants that maximizes flexibility and minimizes the effort involved in designing your application.   Learn more about the VZXA ➡️   See the VZXA in action 📽️➡️ News and Events Training & Events Visit our Training & Events page to stay up to date on the latest webinar, events, and registration information. March 23, 2023 \| Webinar \| Secomea \| Boost your machine productivity: How to choose the right remote access solution March 28, 2023 \| Webinar \| Horner \| Satellite Communications Using Horner OCS April 4, 2023 \| Webinar \| Tolomatic \| New TRS Linear Stage More Applications & Options Price Adjustments March 2023   March 1, 2023 Euchner, Meltric, OnRobot, Puls   March 14, 2023 Edwards Signalling Upcoming   April 1, 2023 Eurotherm, Exlar, Nidec, Warner Electric   April 3, 2023 Phoenix Contact   May 1, 2023 Mersen, Recora   May 5, 2023 ABB Industry News February 22, 2023 \| DesignNews + Oriental Motor \| Improving Production Through Modular Automation January-March 2023 \| Phoenix Contact \| 2023 Tooling Promotions March 1, 2023 \| Emerson \| Wireless Data on Demand Helps Make the Most of Reliability Personnel March 10, 2023 \| CNET \| Meet the Teens Who Live and Breathe Robots Have Questions? Need consultation on a project? Want clarification on a product? Connect with an expert by calling (800) 843-9859 or sending us a contact form on our website. TALK TO AN EXPERT → Received a forwarded version and want to subscribe? Sign up to receive our newsletter. Power/mation, 1310 Energy Lane, St. Paul, MN 55108 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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