Ricoh Corp.    West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Jan 04, 2008 Series GX7000 GelSprinter(TM) color printer uses viscous ink technology to produce 29 pages per minute (ppm). Designed for small and mid-sized office environments, unit produces documents that can be highlighted after printing without smudging or curling. Along with 250-sheet tray, model is equipped with 250 sheet PFU and 100 sheet Multi-Bypass tray. Features include print capability for 11 in. x 17 in. documents and energy conservation modes.

Brinkmann Instruments, Inc.    Westbury, NY 11590
Jan 03, 2008 Metrohm 815 Robotic Soliprep is designed for preparation of samples from solid to liquid phase in fields of ion chromatography, HPLC, ICP, trace metal analysis, titrimetric, and direct measurement applications. It delivers flexibility to accurately add solvents, homogenize, filter, dilute, and transfer solutions to sealed vials. System can even titrate or measure directly without user intervention. While facilitating routine sample prep work, system also promotes reproducibility.

Sunnen Products Co.    St. Louis, MO 63143
Dec 21, 2007 Providing closed-loop control of tool size, along with downloadable SPC data, SV-1005 series machines automatically control hole size to accuracies of 0.00001 in., working on size range of 0.120-2.56 in. dia. Etamic air-gauging system controls bore diameter and geometry by taking post-process measurements of parts while they are still fixed on rotary table. Machine features 3-axis hand wheel, servo-controlled stroke system, and high-torque, belt-driven spindle rated at 10 hp.

Standard-Knapp, Inc.    Portland, CT 06480
Dec 20, 2007 Compatible with several case packer models, soft placement module with motion control gently lowers bottles into cases or trays without damage to label, closure, or container integrity. Steady and precise placement eliminates bottle-to-bottle scuffing and breakage, with or without partitions. Capable of handling several cases per cycle, design facilitates adjustment and changeover and adapts to trigger and unstable bottles of all sizes.

John Deere    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Dec 17, 2007 John Deere 1870 Air Hoe Drills feature Conserva Pak independently controlled hydraulic shank opener that enables placement of fertilizer up to 4 in. away from seed and up to 6 in. deep. Rigid, 3-rank frame allows opener to follow contours and flex with field conditions to deliver seed at prescribed depth. Available in 3-section 40 ft and 5-section 56 ft models, machines feature under-rank clearance of 22.5 in. and 36 in. space between openers.

RNR Plastics, Inc.    Raynham, MA 02767
Dec 14, 2007 METALgrommets Kit comes with ¼ and 3/8 in. ID stainless steel die sets and 500 pieces of self-piercing metal grommets and washers and includes 200 brass, 100 nickel, 100 black oxide, and 100 white. It includes ClipShop(TM) Grommet Hand Press that eliminates need for hammers and tools, and features contoured handle, cushioned hand grip for comfort, and large throat depth for flexible grommet placement.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Dec 12, 2007 Modular degating system provides consistent, clean cuts for fan gates. Mounted on rigid frame, unit can be designed to trim straight or curved fan gates; radii as small as 1 in. can be achieved for curved fan gates. To reduce amount of force required to make cut, blade can be heated using solid state controls. Cutter blade driving mechanism can be pneumatic cylinder or belt driven from motor drive.

CTC International, Inc.    West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Dec 12, 2007 Engineered for splicing variety of materials, including cable tapes used in coaxial cable production, cantilevered Model S-EBL-DSB-ACV always applies first tape to top side of web, without having to turret unwinding spindles. Splicer mechanism opens for splice preparation, and can be set up to provide overlap type splice. Unwind system is specifically designed to accommodate traverse wound spools or pancake wound rolls of tapes common to wire and cable manufacture.

Novatec EAP    Montauban   France
Dec 10, 2007 With working area up to 330 x 330 mm, Tabletop VacuNest is suited for printing, dispensing, and placement machines. It provides secure, cushioned support that removes risk of damage due to point force pressures. Each VacuNest module consists of pliable, anti-static chamber containing foam former surrounded by polymer granules. Within 30 sec, chamber can be profiled to shape of work piece assembly or enclosure. Under vacuum, profile can be retained indefinitely.

API Nanotronics Corp.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
Dec 07, 2007 UV polarizers can be optimized for use at customer-specified wavelength, such as 266 nm quadrupled YAG laser line, and exhibit extinction ratios exceeding 20 db. Devices are non-dichroic and high-transmission components, and can be cut to any application-specific size and shape up to 4 x 4 in. Units are suited for UV photolithography and display application markets.

CIM USA, Inc.    Miami, FL 33172
Dec 06, 2007 Model M10HE manual embossing machine is designed for personalization of low to medium tag volumes. Portable unit weighs 28 lb, comes with integrated handle, requires no power supply, and can be used on materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. Machine embosses and debosses information on metal plates and military style dog tags.

Gainco Co.    Gainesville, GA 30507
Dec 04, 2007 Suitable for processing whole muscle meats as well as further processed products, AccuFill(TM) collects, weighs, batches, and counts 4 separate streams of incoming product. Infiniti(TM) Plus programmable controller, IP69K-rated and NTEP-certified, features polymeric housing that protects weighing apparatus from cold environments, hot washdowns, and harsh chemicals. In washdown mode, all weight hopper buffers are opened and conveyor is run, speeding cleaning cycle.

Toray Plastics (America)    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Dec 03, 2007 Designed for flex manufacturers, TE2538W utilizes roll to roll format that produces cycle time of 7.2 sec for double-sided exposure. Film transfer and automatic imaging alignment systems produce repeatable 10 micron line and space at full production speeds and quantities. Vertical transport and close proximity exposure minimizes effects of dust and foreign materials as well as defects attributed to film distortion. Working area is 260 x 380 mm.

KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Nov 30, 2007 Trimming parts up to 24 x 24 x 30 in. via automated process, RoboKnife(TM) RT-200 promotes part quality while reducing scrap and injuries. System incorporates riser-mounted robot and servo-controlled rotating fixture table in 3 x 9.5 ft footprint and features single-base construction for portability. Lending flexibility to plastics manufacturers' trimming processes, knife compensates for part shrinkage and expansion while also providing compliance needed to produce optimal edge quality.

Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.    South Windsor, CT 06074
Nov 28, 2007 Featuring modular design, Advanced Lens Processing System is based on DLT200 Generator and MAAT Polisher. Model DTL200 employs precision diamond turning technology to produce free-form lens surfaces, and is equipped with voice coil axis to ensure that targeted lens geometry is replicated in final lens. With multi-axis design, MAAT Polisher tilts lens to keep polishing tool perpendicular to area being polished while accurately controlling pressure so that material is removed evenly.

Key Technology, Inc.    Walla Walla, WA 99362
Nov 27, 2007 Designed to optimize purity of tobacco, Optyx® eliminates non-tobacco related materials such as filter material, charcoal, glue, and cellophane in cut rag tobacco prior to primary processing. Cut rag is inspected with sensors that detect NTRM based on color, size, shape, and objects' optical properties. Optyx 3000 handles 750 kg/hr while Optyx 6000 handles 1,500 kg/hr. Systems can be configured with RGB color cameras, tri-chromatic Vis/IR cameras, and/or laser technology.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Nov 27, 2007 Comprised of motorized surface mount parts counter, bar code reader, and laser label printer, 2000 Pro will process 7 or 13 in. reel containing 5,000 taped parts with pitches of 2-32 mil in approximately 90 sec. System cuts time-consuming task of inventory tallies by providing almost immediate read-outs and printouts. Users can detect shortages by scanning bar code on reel, verifying count, then printing new bar code identity label with current quantity, date, and time.

KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Nov 27, 2007 Equipped with 2 riser-mounted KMT AccuTrim R-110 robots inside steel enclosure, RoboTrim® RT-1200 features 2-sided, 12 ft rotating table that can support up to 1,000 lb on each side and accommodate part sizes up to 9 x 2 ft. Two-position table gives operators ability to load or unload parts on outside of cell while robot is trimming on inside. RouterVac® vacuum system keeps trimming area clean, while FANUC's Collision Guard software protects robot and fixture in event of collision.

Zierick Manufacturing Corp.    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Nov 26, 2007 Suited for channel block lettering application where series of LEDs is attached to pair of wires, Surface Mount Insulation Piercing Crimp Terminal and termination tools can be used whenever any wire needs to be permanently connected to SMT printed circuit board. Terminal has flat base, 2 sidewalls perpendicular to base, and 2 insulation-piercing contact spikes with flat area between them to facilitate vacuum pick-up and terminal placement.

John Deere    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Nov 26, 2007 Offered in 4 models, 70 Series STS is powered by 265-440 hp PowerTech Plus(TM) engines, which are factory-approved to use up to B5 biodiesel fuel. CommandCenter display provides clear Harvest Monitor(TM) yield and moisture information, as well as text messages from combine to operator regarding calibration, diagnostics, and systems-alert information. Featuring bullet-nose profile, rotor provides room up front, allowing high volumes of crop material to enter smoothly and be distributed evenly.