AutomationDirect has added Metal Work 12 mm dual guide rod cylinders to its guided actuator lineup for packaging, material handling and industrial automation applications. Available with stroke lengths from 10 mm to 250 mm, the double-acting cylinders include dual guide rods for stability, a magnetic piston for position sensing and integrated sensor slots for switch […]
TIPCO expands gasket manufacturing capacity across U.S.
TIPCO Technologies, a provider of fluid conveyance, sealing solutions and industrial supply chain services, is expanding its gasket and sealing platform through investments in manufacturing equipment and regional production capabilities. The company has installed new gasket cutting equipment at its Glen Burnie, Maryland and Corpus Christi, Texas facilities. It is also expanding manufacturing capacity in […]
Stabilus Group offers gas springs for motion control applications
The Stabilus Group provides motion control solutions used in a range of applications and industries. Its product portfolio includes gas springs, dampers, electromechanical actuators and grippers for automation. The Group consists of six brands that support applications ranging from standard production items to limited-run and custom components. Gas springs for different applications and order volumes…
APG joins SHF, OmegaOne and Texcel flow-control platform
American Packing & Gasket Holdings, LLC (APG) has joined the fluid conveyance group of brands that includes Stainless Hose Fittings (SHF), OmegaOne and Texcel. The addition expands the group’s presence in industrial specialty flow components. Founded in southeast Texas in 1943 and operating today from Houston and Knoxville, Tenn., APG is a master distributor of…
Sunnen and TIBO form alliance for deep hole machining
Sunnen Products Company and TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH have announced a strategic alliance to expand their global capabilities in deep hole machining solutions. Under the agreement, the companies will work together on marketing and sales activities to provide complementary machine tool technologies to customers in the global machine tool industry. The combined portfolio brings together Sunnen’s…
ITT to show motion control products at Automate 2026
ITT Inc.’s Enidine and Compact Automation brands will present a range of motion control products for automation applications at Automate 2026, taking place June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Visitors to Booth #4209 will be able to review actuation, cylinder, shock absorption and vibration isolation products intended for industrial systems. “We are excited to…
MadisonSensor expands flow switch series with two models
MadisonSensor has expanded its flow switch series with the FS3000 and FS4000 models. The new switches are intended to give engineers additional installation options for a range of liquid flow monitoring applications. Flow switches are used in fluid systems to detect the presence or absence of flow and send signals that help protect equipment, maintain…
ContiTech expands Customer Hub digital platform use
ContiTech, a group sector of Continental, has continued to expand use of its Customer Hub digital platform since its launch in December. The platform was developed to help customers and partners access tools, resources and product information more easily. The platform provides a single digital space that combines multiple product groups and services in one…
ControlAir releases Type 715BP and 7250BP regulators
ControlAir LLC has introduced the Type 715BP and Type 7250BP signal-operated back pressure regulators for industrial pneumatic applications. The regulators are designed to provide pressure control and flow capacity for a range of operating conditions. Both models have a 1:1 signal-to-output ratio and function as normally closed valves. They open when upstream pressure rises above…
Atlas Copco introduces DHS 3000 VSD+ vacuum pump
Atlas Copco developed the dry screw vacuum pump DHS 3000 VSD+ for high-flow industrial applications. The pump is intended for paper processing, conveying, pick-and-place applications in the food industry, and central vacuum systems. It uses an IE4 motor and an asymmetrical rotor design. Atlas Copco said users can see energy savings of up to 50% […]
Motion opens two new sales branches in Mexico
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and provider of industrial technology solutions, has opened two new sales branches in Mexico. Both locations, which opened in late 2025, provide industrial products, product fulfillment, field services, and specialist support. The branches will also offer training for employees and customers. Cuautlancingo, Puebla…
Trafag expands Picostat pressure switch family
Trafag highlights its Picostat family of mechanical pressure switches, which includes three models: the PST4B 9B4, PST4M 9M4 and PST4K 9K4. These switches are designed to provide repeatable switching performance in hydraulic applications. Each Picostat model uses a different mechanical sensing principle suited to specific pressure dynamics and media conditions, allowing hydraulic system designers to…
Festo launches SDAC-MHS position transmitter sensor
Festo introduced SDAC-MHS C-slot programmable position transmitter. The sensor combines analog, digital and IO-Link outputs in a single compact device, reducing the need for multiple sensing components. The sensor is intended for OEMs monitoring the position of pneumatic cylinders and grippers in applications such as product selection, press-fitting, riveting and ultrasonic welding. By sensing the magnetic piston, it […]
HBC-radiomatic marks 10 years with SC&RA award
HBC-radiomatic, Inc. received a 10 Years Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, an international organization with more than 1,350 members across 46 countries. The award recognizes long-term support and participation in the association’s activities. HBC-radiomatic develops and produces radio remote control systems for industrial, construction and mobile hydraulic applications worldwide. The company…
The Lee Company opens 27,500-sq-ft innovation center
The Lee Company announced the opening of a new 27,500-square-foot Innovation Center intended to support product development. The facility provides space for engineering teams to evaluate new applications, develop prototypes and respond to changing customer requirements across key markets. “Today, we aren’t just opening the doors to a new building – we are officially launching…
Danfoss expands availability of BMV integrated drive motor
Danfoss Power Solutions announced global availability of its BMV Integrated Drive Motor, a two-speed axial piston motor with an integrated planetary reduction gearbox. Previously offered only in select markets, the motor is designed for dual-path tracked machinery such as compact track loaders and is intended to provide a compact option for these applications. The BMV […]
NOSHOK readies re-engineered 200 Series SPDT switch
NOSHOK announced availability of its re-engineered 200 Series Mechanical Compact SPDT Switch along with its line of mechanical pressure switches. The switch portfolio is in stock for delivery and is intended to provide pressure switching options for industrial applications. The re-engineered 200 Series mechanical compact SPDT switch has a zinc-nickel plated housing and NBR diaphragm…
Elevat and HydraForce partner on control solutions
Elevat announced a strategic collaboration with HydraForce (a Bosch company) to launch an integrated suite of hydraulic and electronic control solutions. The collaboration is intended to help OEMs in construction, agriculture, forestry, and municipal sectors use machine data to generate operational insights that support uptime and performance across the equipment lifecycle. “OEMs are increasingly looking…
ITT completes acquisition of SPX FLOW
ITT Inc. announced it closed its acquisition of SPX FLOW, Inc., a provider of equipment and process technologies for industrial, chemical, energy, nutrition and health and personal care markets. In December 2025, ITT announced a definitive agreement to purchase SPX FLOW for $4.775 billion, funded through a combination of cash and equity. SPX FLOW provides…
NewTek AC-LVDTs provide high-temperature position sensing
NewTek manufactures custom linear position sensing units in multiple strokes, sizes and materials designed for operation in harsh environments with temperatures up to 200 °C. Unlike magnetostrictive position sensors and other electronic sensing technologies that rely on integrated electronics that can degrade under prolonged heat, NewTek AC-operated LVDTs contain no internal microelectronics at the sensing…
Hannay Reels to display hose and cable reels at CONEXPO 2026
Hannay Reels will showcase custom hose and cable reel solutions for construction applications at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas. Hannay Reels products are used in construction applications including air, water and fuel delivery, welding and cutting operations, hydraulic and pneumatic power tools, washdown and on-site electricity for lighting, generators and power tools. N400 Spring Rewind […]
Spartan Scientific debuts 1090 and 1590 stackable solenoid valves
Spartan Scientific has released its Series 1090 and Series 1590 stackable solenoid valve platforms for compressed-air control in compact electro-pneumatic systems. Both series are intended for OEMs and system integrators where space constraints are a factor. The Series 1090 is a 10 mm-wide stackable valve rated for low-power switching and up to 50 million cycles […]
Sharon Tube to showcase DOM, ERW tubing at CONEXPO
Sharon Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries and a manufacturer of precision mechanical tubing, will showcase its drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) and electric resistance welded (ERW) tubing at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, March 3-7 in Las Vegas. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a trade show attended by Sharon Tube customers in construction, agriculture, mining, manufacturing and fluid power. At this year’s show, […]
Compact P.TRACE pressure sensor with M12 connection
Norstat now offers the P.TRACE industrial pressure transducer. It is designed for applications requiring accurate pressure measurement and fast response. The P.TRACE industrial pressure transducer from M-P Sensors is a compact stainless steel unit that measures liquid, gas or viscous media from 0 to 8,700 psi using a ceramic sensing element. It can be used…
Bailey International to exhibit at Work Truck Week 2026
Bailey International, a manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic and electronic components, will exhibit at Work Truck Week for the first time in 2026. The company will showcase hydraulic solutions for work trucks and discuss how equipment manufacturers can improve performance and efficiency through customized control solutions. Event details Event: Work Truck Week 2026 Dates: March […]