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Features32 An Answer for EverythingEdge Automation uses PC-based automation systems to solve previously unsolvable engineering projects

38 Motion Control Round Table 2018Canada’s motion control leaders discuss market trends, international tariffs and IIoT

42 One for AllMotion Logic Control units that speak “robot” reduce cost and time-to-market catalogue specifications

48 Predictive Maintenance for VFDsLike any mission critical component, VFDs require regular maintenance to prevent unexpected downtime

8 Design News Canada launches cleaner aviation fuel competition and other news

14 CAD Report Siemens PLM’s latest high-end CAD release continues to innovate in the face of a maturing CAD software market.

18 Canadian Innovator How Waterloo’s Avidbots looks to bring autonomous floor-cleaning robots to the masses

22 Idea Generator The latest in industrial products including Automation, Power Transmission and Sensors

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Since the advent of the GUI, programmers have attempted to mimic the common experience of manipulating paper

and other physical objects to help users navigate and con-ceptualize the digital world. MacOS and Windows, for example, adopted file and folder icons to represent what would otherwise be bits of code magnetically encoded on a disk. Similarly, word process-ing applications naturally present a virtual piece of paper so users can visualize what the end product will look like.

Even so, the digital still has its limitations. The lack of tactile feedback presents an unintuitive barrier between a user and their data. A physical book or journal, for example, can be instantly and somewhat accurately opened to any point just by feel. While e-readers and other hand-held devices attempt to replicate the physical expedience, any single page seems disconnected from all those before and after. Losing your place requires monotonously clicking from one digital page to the next until you find where you left off.

To help lift this barrier, researchers at Queen’s University’s Human Media Lab have been experimenting with hardware and user interfaces that better mimic physical objects. The lab, which specializes Organic User Interfaces (i.e. non-flat displays that react to physical manipulation), is probably best known for the Telehuman 2, a holographic communication system, as well as bendable, foldable and/or shape changing smart phone prototypes.

The research team’s most recent creation is the MagicScroll, a cylindrical tablet/smartphone hybrid. Modeled on an ancient paper scroll, the device features a thin, high-definition screen wrapped around a 3D printed body and capped by functional scroll wheels. A bend sensor in the screen changes the display as it’s unwrapped while rotary encoders beneath the scroll wheels allow tactile scrolling of long lists of data in one or both of the MagicScroll’s dual displays. A gear motor provides haptic feedback based on the graphical display.

To illustrate, while rolled, the display shows an abbreviated list of contacts that can be scrolled through by twisting a scroll wheel. When one finds the right contact, unrolling the screen changes to display the full record. In addition, motion sensors in the cylindrical body recognize gestures, like holding the MagicScroll to an ear to make a call or placing it down to hang up.

While the Human Media Lab’s prototypes and their control schemes might seem quaint or eccentric, their goal is a laudable one. As interface designers at Apple, Windows and other tech leaders once established the graphical lexicon we now take for granted, the Queen’s researchers strive to establish organic interface conventions. The aim is to flatten the learning curve of devices by adhering to the form follows function design precept so new users don’t need a manual or to “figure it out” by trial and error.

By eliminating limitations of flat rigid screens, the Lab strives for an environment where people don’t adapt to computerized devices. Instead devices, by their design, adapt to the physical world in the same way a book or Rolodex teaches users how to manipulate them simply by their nature. For any designer whose projects regu-larly incorporate an interface, HMI or other display, fashioning an interface as user friendly as possible should be primary since a machine’s output is only as good as the input provided.

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C anada’s Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a nationwide challenge to Canadians to develop the clean-

est, most affordable and sustainable aviation fuel for the avia-tion sector to further reduce its carbon footprint and fight climate change.

Dubbed the Sky’s the Limit Challenge, the competition con-sists of two contests open to a range of innovators and includes significant prize money. The first, the Green Aviation Fuels Innovation Competition, provides $2 million apiece for the four teams who develop the most innovative solutions. Over the next 18-month, those four teams will be tasked with producing the most economical and environmentally sustainable aviation fuel. The winner will collect the $5-million grand prize.

The second challenge, the Cross-Canada Flight Competition, will award the first participant to fuel a Canadian commercial flight using a minimum 10 percent blend of made-in-Canada biojet fuel with a $1 million prize.

Challenge organizers have engaged a wide range of partners to support a biojet supply chain in Canada, including research-ers, feedstock suppliers, fuel producers and consumers. Air Canada and WestJet will also play roles in the challenge by serving as carriers for the Cross-Canada Flight Competition.

The challenge leverages the international reach of Canada's Green Aviation Research and Development Network, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to collaborate on projects that can reduce the environmental footprint of the next gen-eration of aircraft engines and avionics systems in Canada.

The Government of Canada is exploring opportunities to purchase biojet fuel for future use in federal aviation fleets once it is commercially available at a competitive price. The Depart-ment of National Defence and Transport Canada have also indicated their early support for this venture.

The Sky’s the Limit Challenge is the second of five planned challenges under Natural Resources Canada’s $75-million Impact Canada Initiative, which is helping to drive innovation and accelerate the clean growth economy.https://impact.canada.ca

MDA acquires Kanata-based Neptec

MDA, a Maxar Technologies company formerly known as MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, has acquired Neptec Design Group for $42 million, merging eight decades of space design experience under one roof.

Neptec is best known for its LiDAR technology aboard the international space station. The technology measures distance to a target using multiple lasers and sensors than can then be used to make digital 3D representations of the object.

MDA says it looks to combine Neptec’s LiDAR to the Can-adarm2. According to MDA, the duo will provide, “three-dimensional space systems that augment the functionality of robotic systems, including such tasks as capturing space vehicles and berthing them to structures.” As a step in that direction, MDA also announced it has landed a $1.7 million contract with

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Additionally, the next-generation of Canadarm will provide critical gateway operations, including assembly of the gateway itself and its ongoing mainte-nance. The gateway itself is a lunar orbital platform-gateway, a space station planned for the 2020s.https://mdacorporation.com

Kraken Robotics scores major deep-sea battery deal

Kraken Robotics Inc., a Canadian marine technology company specializing in software-centric sensors and underwater robotic systems, announced that offshore ocean survey and exploration company, Ocean Infinity, has agreed to purchase $9 million of Kraken’s deep-sea batteries, built by its German-based subsidiary, Kraken Power GmbH.

Based out of St. John’s Newfoundland, Kraken Robotics established Kraken Power in 2017, after acquiring a minority interest in ENISEA, a German company specializing in marine drives, propulsion and power supply systems. The company’s pressure tolerant gel encapsulation tech-nology for lithium polymer batteries provides an eco-friendly alternative that Kraken Power has successfully introduced to military and commercial customers since its inception. Each battery is modu-lar and is rated for 6,000 meters.

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P.E.I. Professor creates ProGRES for women in engineeringThe under representation of women in engineering is an issue that’s been ongoing for decades. For University of P.E.I. profes-sor Amy Hsiao, it’s a problem lying at the heart of Promoting Girls in Research In Engineering and Sustainability (ProGRES), a five-week summer research program focusing on high-school girls and bridging the gap between the maths and sciences with an introduction to engineering.

“The program was to bridge this gap…students take chemistry, biology and various math classes but there isn’t an engineering class,” Hsiao said. “So I think what the students learn over the five weeks is that engineering is about taking all of this knowledge that is learned separately, and applying it to solving problems that will enable better quality of life and human interaction.”

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of influences—including Hsiao’s own philosophical leanings—the group of eight women learn the contextual role of engineering in society while simultane-ously engaging with traditional theories, equations and hard sciences.

Offered through the Faculty of Sustain-able Design Engineering, the participants are each given five weeks to work on proj-ects selected from an area of interest, with presentations to be given on their work at the end of the term. Mentoring them throughout are various leaders from the Canadian engineering industry, including the Dean of Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, Nicholas Krouglicof.

ProGRES takes a 360 approach to engineering from the beginning. In week one, the students are asked to read profiles on the Governor General of Canada Julie Payette and Canadian Astronaut Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons, while week four focuses on the role of emotional intelligence, the importance of failure and the power of imagination.

“It’s becoming more than ‘did they get the math credit? Or did they get the thermodynamics credit?’ Now we’re being asked to focus on outcomes,” Hsiao said. “So now when you have a graduate in engineering, it’s ‘does he or she have the harder to measure communications skills or a teamwork ability? And how has that been reflected in their program? It’s a shift to the whole graduate and not just the brain of the graduate,” she said.

The application process follows this fleshed-out approach. Grades are obvi-ously a factor, but so are the written questionnaire and one-page recommen-dation letter written by a teacher or mentor. Participants are given a stipend of $2,200 dollars (equivalent to mini-mum wage) for the program – paid to work on research projects alongside established female mentors from the Canadian engineering landscape. Fund-ing for ProGRES comes from both UPEI and on behalf of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

grant awarded to Hsiao.It’s in a small anecdote that the phi-

losophy of ProGRES stands out “I did have some parents and teachers come back to me and say ‘you’d be crazy to not admit her because she has the best grades,’” Hsiao said. “For me, it was like ‘well I guess I’m going to be crazy then, because I’m look-ing for more than just grades.’”www.upei.ca

JMP Engineering changes name to JMP SolutionsLondon, Ontario-based JMP Engineering announced that it will change its name to JMP Solutions to reflect its expanding services and coverage area as a leading industrial technology partner.

“Demand for industrial automation has been rapidly increasing across North America and customers are looking to take advantage of even more of what technology has to offer,” said JMP President and CEO, Scott Shawyer. “Not only do they want specialized control systems, they also want to leverage lead-ing edge robotic technology and the potential benefits that the Industrial Internet of Things can provide. JMP Solutions is on the leading edge of this economic opportunity.”

With 14 business units in the U.S. and Canada, JMP Solutions specializes in six core application areas, including process automation; control system integration; information systems; automation and robotic systems; automated guided vehicles; and networking and security. Over its 30-year history, the company says it has completed more than 20,000 projects for customers in the automotive, chemical, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, oil and gas, pulp and paper, transportation and water/waste-water industries.

“Our name has changed but our pur-pose remains the same,” said Executive VP, Steve Szamocki. “Our new name positions us better in offering a broader scope of services that drive tangible busi-ness outcomes and value for customers. JMP works with customers to help their engineering and operation teams reduce costs and increase yield, quality and regulatory compliance.”www.jmpsolutions.com

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Introduced at PLM Connections 2018, Siemens PLM’s latest high-end release continues to innovate despite a maturing CAD software market.

By Ralph Grabowski

Many MCAD software programs were incubated in the 1970s and 1980s

by the colossi of manufacturing, but were later spun off when those players no longer wanted to be in the software business.

CoCreate, for example, was created by HP but is now known as Creo by PTC. Catia was developed by Dassault Aviation, and now is the flagship MCAD program for Dassault Systemes. Unigraphics was enhanced by aircraft manufacturer McDonnell Douglas, and now is known as NX at Siemens PLM Software.

Today, no significant CAD software is owned by a manufacturer, although some manufacturers run in-house CAD systems strictly for internal use. There is one exception.

Manufacturing giant Siemens AG of Germany owns NX, Solid Edge and a host of supporting CAM, CAE, ECAD, and PLM programs – plus the crucial kernel and constraints programs Parasolid and

D-Cubed. As one Siemens PLM employee muttered during the recent PLM Connec-tions user group event, the company now has “so much software that we don’t nec-essarily know what all we have.”

When a manufacturing company has its own line of design and analysis software, it gets to eat its own cooking. A decade after Siemens AG purchased UGS, NX is now pervasive and symbiotic. Siemens AG tells Siemens PLM Systems what it needs to design its lines of medical devices, electric-ity-producing windmills and high-speed bullet-style locomotives. In response, the PLM division comes up with software that also works well for external customers.

When you have all this software at your disposal, what might be the primary func-tion you would want? “Integration,” says Siemens PLM Software CEO Tony Hem-melgarn (figure 1). It all needs to work together. In fact, all of the software that works with NX runs in NX, emphasizes

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Bob Haubrock, whose official title is Senior Vice President, Product Engineering Software but he prefers to introduce him-self as “the guy in charge of NX.”

Siemens AG says it has 15.3 million users. When measuring the size of the Siemens PLM Software division in reve-nues, it’s running at US$3.5 billion a year, a very close second to CAD vendor leader, Dassault Systemes. Siemens AG itself pulled in approximately $100 billion in revenues, last year. The PLM division got a nice bump in revenues following last year’s acquisition of Mentor, a $1.2-billion/year company that specializes in electrical CAD.

What’s New in NX 12During last June’s PLM Connection Americas conference in stinking-hot Phoenix (it was 42C the entire time), we in the CAD media were given a mind-numbing, 45-minute overview of how all of the PLM division’s software works together, from CAD design to operating the manufacturing floor.

The real star of the PLM Connections show, given it’s high profile at the event, was the release of NX 12. CEO Hemmel-garn claimed that, for the last six years, NX has outgrown its competitors by 4% a year.

“We are now in a replacement market, so we grow by taking business away from competitors,” he said. But unlike a mature market like SAP, where there is little left to innovate, he said that CAD is a mature

market that still innovates due to the strong competition. Just when you think CAD is settled, he said, something new comes along, like composite modeling.

Composite modeling tackles a tricky problem that, just a handful of years ago, few thought could be solved – or even needed solving: How to edit 3D meshes as if they were solids. Meshes are com-monly the result of scanning real objects, whether a knee bone or an industrial plant, to create 3D wireframes. In NX 11, meshes could coexist with solids, but this year’s NX 12 performs about a half-dozen edit-ing commands on meshes.

Typically, solid-only modeling opera-tions – like selecting areas, removing features, filling in areas and adding fillets, are now possible with meshes. Composite modeling came from Siemens AG’s need to reverse engineer existing construction sites and then edit and add on to them. It also came about because arch-competitor Dassault Systemes’s Spatial division had already been working on its Polyhedra version of composite modeling.

Sexier than composite modeling is generative modeling, where software repeatedly analyzes a part to minimize its volume while maintaining its strength. Sexy because the result often looks creep-ily organic like a bone (Figure 2). NX 12 calls its “topology optimization” and it can work with meshes, surfaces and solids at the same time. Generative modeling

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came from Siemens AG’s need to minimize the weight of air-craft and vehicle components. Also because everyone else in the MCAD industry is doing it.

To prove that generative modeling is sexy, Siemens show-cased the new and ridiculously expensive (starting at US$3 million) Chiron sports car from Volkswagen subsidiary Bugatti. The car, which travels at up to 420kph, needs to keep its tires

on the road and not lift off like an aircraft, as cars tend to do at high speeds. The spoiler keeps things battened down, and Bugatti used generative design in NX to lighten the weight of the spoiler’s lifter mechanism, then 3D-printed it in titanium.

The fact that Bugatti and many other manufacturers are increasingly turning to additive manufacturing isn’t lost on Siemens PLM. Historically, CAD software commands have mirrored subtrative manufacturing operations (e.g. lathe, chamfer, hollow, etc) to minimize the amount of material removed. The more material retained to achieve a particular design, the faster and less expensive a part can be made.

Additive manufacturing is the opposite situation—the more material removed from the design, the faster and cheaper the part is to make. Therefore, filling part regions with latices, rather than solid material, means speedier (and cheaper) pro-duction. Also, additive manufacturing can make hollow objects, which subtractive processes (e.g. milling and lathing) can’t.

To reflect this, NX 12 allows lattices to be applied inside selected volumes of solid bodies and on top of faces (Figure 3). A lattice type and its parameters are chosen so that it is pat-terned (3D arrayed) throughout the selected portion of the part body. When working with a face, you can specify the number of layers—one is the default—however, this function requires a separate license.

Beyond 3D printing, NX 12’s new Combine command takes several sheet metal bodies and turns them into a single one, with a defined volume; any bits of sheet metal outside the volume are trimmed automatically. With six sheet metals pieces, a watertight volume is found from which a solid is created.

Variable offset of faces is also enhanced in NX 12. Users can now offset one or more regions of a single part, instead of the entire part, with bridges that transition between the different offset heights. A pad can be defined inside a region to offset separately, such as for creating bulges.

There many other new features, such as variable blends now being associative so that you can move them around the edges of parts, but the new function the Siemens folks were proudest was continuous updates. As of January, users who are on sub-scriptions and maintenance contracts will get updates as they are released, as frequently as daily, if needed.

Siemens implemented this after discovering that, on average, users were on releases five years old, and that at very large customers deploying updates could cost one or two million dollars. Their biggest customer, Daimler, typically needs four months to install an update, doing it every 2-3 years.

What’s New in Solid Edge 2019Step-sibling Solid Edge also showed up the PLM Connections show, as the stand-alone Solid Edge University was canceled last year, replaced by city-specific events. For the second time in its history, Solid Edge has changed its name, this time by dropping the ST suffix, which had been appended a decade ago to emphasize Synchronous Technology. This year’s release is simply named Solid Edge 2019.

I won’t detail all the new functions here, except to point out that Solid Edge’s third-party developer network was always a

Figure 3: In NX 12, a selected body can be filled with 3D lattice

thereby minimizing weight and reducing additive manufacturing print

time and cost.

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fraction of Solidworks’ and AutoCAD’s. It’s not too surprising, then, to see Solid Edge launch a few of its own (Figure 4). The first two are based on ECAD technology from Mentor:

• Solid Edge Harness Design: Wiring design, circuit simula-tion and verification with error highlighting.

• Solid Edge PCB Design: Schematic capture and PCB (printed circuit board) layout.

• Solid Edge P&ID: Isometric drawings of piping and instru-mentation designs.

• Solid Edge Piping Design: 3D plant design.

The company will continue to support its third-party pro-gram, vice president of Solid Edge development Dan Staples told me, giving customers the choice between its own add-ons and those programmed by other.

Siemens PLM Software takes directions from its users' wishlists and from its corporate parent’s needs. This makes it pro-integration, pro-backwards compatibility, and not par-ticularly interested in the cloud — except for reasonable areas like collaboration. (NX reads files all the way back to the very first release of Unigraphics from 1984.)

Siemens PLM, and competitors like Dassault Systemes, offer an overwhelming menu of software to solve just about any design, analysis and manufacturing problem we might face—or not yet realizing we are facing. Overwhelming choice isn’t, however, something humans are particularly good at dealing with. But for those of us who stick with “just CAD”, the good news is that competition is forcing vendors to keep adding new functions, as we saw with NX12 and Solid Edge 2019. Some are esoteric, others are very useful indeed. DEhttps://www.plm.automation.siemens.com

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No one enjoys cleaning floors; it’s why those dastardly Roomba’s have become so popular. But when it comes

to larger spaces like industrial warehouses’ or complex hos-pital hallways, someone with a giant floor-cleaning machine still throws on headphones and shines the night away. So what if the concept of a Roomba could be applied to a much larger scale? Enter Avidbots, the Canadian company behind the Neo, an autonomous floor cleaning robot designed large unattended spaces.

Originating as a collaboration between University of Water-loo engineering graduates Pablo Molina and Faizan Sheikh, the pair initially wanted to build an autonomous machine for cleaning snow. Eventually talked out of the idea by a snow removal contractor—noting mild winters and seasonal employ-ment—they were intrigued by their local Wal-Mart and how it was cleaned every night.

“We never built anything; it was all just research at first,” Molina says. “But once we started on the cleaning robot, it all went fairly quickly. I think we built the first actual robot in the spring of 2014. Faizan and I have always loved robots and future tech and with Avidbots, we saw an opportunity to create some-thing really unique.”

Fairly quickly, the duo realized they couldn’t just convert a manual floor scrubber into an automated sensor-bearing machine. The complex differences between the two concepts were compounded by the fact they couldn’t find a manual floor scrubbing company that wanted to partner with them.

“From a product point of view, there were a few things we had to deal with in trying to convert a manual machine: The

height of the machine, the positioning of the wheels and the weight distribution,” Molina says. “With the robot, you have to put sensors in places that wouldn’t work strategically on the old machine. It’s also very difficult to modify a manual machine because they’ve been built with mass production in mind.”

The team decided to design their machine completely from scratch, maintaining the look of a traditional floor cleaner, but with a tweaked design that accommodated their sensors and proprietary “guts” of the machine.

Eventually, Molina and Sheikh landed where they are now with Neo, which launched in early 2017. Currently in its 9th generation, the purpose-built floor-scrubbing robot’s lasers and 3D cameras along with AI algorithms allow it to clean up to 1.2 metres per second and navigate a space within 5cm accuracy.

Acquainting the Neo with a new space to clean is fairly easy, the inventors say. Users walk the machine around the room, familiarizing it with where walls, doorways and static objects are located. The Neo can then be turned on and set to clean freely.

One of the more interesting aspects of the Neo is the option to modify the robot depending on the environment it’s deployed in. For example, Neo can be equipped with additional sensors that track fast moving objects like forklifts and a blue light can be attached to the front to help track the machine from a distance.

In addition to hardware, Neo’s behavior can also be modified to increase safety and reliability. In an industrial setting, for example, Molina says Neo can be programmed to slow down at intersections where it could run into cross traffic. Utilizing a variety of smart sensors and A.I. software, customers can remotely

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tell the Neo it needs to slow down in this area or within a specific distance.

“In researching an algorithm, on paper it might work pretty good,” Molina says. “In the real world and in long-term use, it’s not as clean and simple as calibrating the machine for real world functions and real situational reactions.”

According to Molina, The Neo’s reli-ability stems from its smart sensor net-work, which maps out the physical space of a facility, even one that changes. In situations where the facility changes every month or so, the Neo is able to remap itself fairly easily through a remote ter-minal or walking Neo around the general space. In severe cases, when the layout of a space changes on a daily basis (think grocery stores) Neo technicians can train customers how to remap the robot by hand through an internal support mode.

For Molina, reliability and safety are at the core of the Neo project. Unlike the strict safety regulations governing industrial robots, Molina laments the current lack of regulations for mainstream robotics.

“It’s unfortunate that this isn’t being done as a proper research topic within academic circles,” Molina says. “The chal-lenges of reliability, longevity and long-term operation with robotics are very interesting and difficult, so it’s sad there’s little research being done.”

Even so, the Avidbots team believes industry-wide safety regulations fit for mass-market autonomous machines of this type are coming within the next three years. As part of that policy-setting pro-cess, the Avidbots team believes certain standards, such as larger collision detec-tion radii and more powerful sensors,

should become best practice. By con-tinually iterating the Neo, the Avidbots team takes pride in being a part of stan-dardization for this type of robot.

What’s been the biggest move for Avidbots this year is a partnership with Compass Group Canada – a food service and support services company based in Mississauga. The partnership began with an application phase, basically Compass Canada testing out the Neo to find a suitable fit.

Loving what the machine is capable of, Compass purchased one of the Neo machines and will roll it out with the com-pany’s facilities management subsidiary, Eurest Services, for their education-based clients. Molina and Sheikh hope Eurest’s adoption of the Neo will increase its visibil-ity with other Compass companies.

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In terms of the future, Avidbots is focus-ing primarily on getting the Neo in as many hands as possible, the Compass Canada relationship being a step in the right direction. When asked about future models for different applications, Molina says there’s nothing planned but Avidbots is certainly open to the idea. DEwww.avidbots.com

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HMI Panel InterfaceB&R introduced the fourth gen-eration of its display transmission technology, Smart Display Link (SDL). Based on HDBaseT 2.0, SDL4 allows for cable spans up to 100 meters between PC and display using standard Ethernet cables and RJ45 connectors. In addition, the HMI interface converter allows up to three panels to be connected to one Industrial PC. A fourth panel displaying dif-ferent content can also be operated via an additional SDL4 interface. SDL4 is OS and software independent, integrating all communica-tion channels – including USB, touch screen and function keys – in one cable. SDL4 transmits all signals uncompressed and in high resolution.www.br-automation.com

Portable X-ray GeneratorTeledyne has announced the CP275D, a non-destructive portable generator capable of penetrating up to 60mm of steel with a voltage output range from 20 to 275kV. Weighing 23kg, it’s the lightest x-ray capable of producing such power, the company says. As part of Teledyne’s CPSeries, the CP275D features a shutter, a laser pointer, a beryllium window, an aluminum filter and two integrated diaphragms. Overall, SITEX CPSERIES generators are capable of penetrating from 42mm to 70mm of steel with an input power range from 90 to 264VAC, allowing them to operate on nearly any grid in the world.www.teledyneicm.com

CAT7A ConnectorHARTING launched its Gigabit Cat7A data transmission module for Han-Modular connector sys-tem. The module enables higher network speeds over greater distances (e.g. 10 Gbit/s up to 100 meters at an operating frequency up to 1,000 MHz) and at data rates of 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000 and 40,000 mbit/s, when using Cat7A (Class F) cabling. HARTING also added a pneumatic metal module for the Han-Modular connector system, with angled contacts and a three position Han-Modular Sliding Frame. The Pneumatic Metal Contact – Angled module features a right angle bend in the pneumatic contact while the Sliding Frame, for a size 16B housing, is a three-position docking frame with an integrated test position.www.harting.com

Gate Air WipeEXAIR introduced its Super Air Wipe, a 360-degree airstream that can blow off, dry, clean or cool the material passing through it. The split design can be clamped around continuously moving material such as wire, cable, pipe, hose and extruded shapes. The

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Plastic Bearingigus unveiled its drylin W Exchange bearing for its drylin W linear sys-tem, which allows the liner to be replaced directly on the rail without dismantling the system. Users can push the old liner out of the housing, clip the new one on to the shaft and push it into the housing for a flush fit. The replacement liner, made from iglidur J200 tribopolymer material, is clipped on to the rail and inserted into the slide using a free-of-charge assembly tool. The igus Exchange bearing hous-ing can be retrofitted to all existing drylin W systems of size 10 with a shaft, including guides, linear axes and linear robots.www.igus.com

Ball Screw/SplineTHK released its Ball Screw/Spline BNS-V, a stroke/rotary unit with ball screw grooves and a ball spline groove that cross one another on a single shaft. The nuts of the ball screw and the ball spline have dedicated sup-port bearings directly embedded on the circumference of the nuts. The BNS-V is a downsized version of THK’s Ball Screw/Spline BNS-A. The BNS-V features a ø72 outer diameter, a weight of 1.00kg and an inertia of 2.00kg•cm2, contrasted with the BNS-A’s ø86 outer diameter, 1.67kg weight and 4.32kg•cm2 inertia.www.thk.com

Planetary GearboxesGAM announced its EPR and PER Bevel Planetary Gear-boxes, providing the advan-tages of their EPL and PE inline gearboxes at a right angle configuration. Using a spiral bevel gear input to an

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inline planetary gear output, the EPR and PER are available in ratios of 3:1 to 1000:1. The EPR Series features five output options including three different shaft outputs, a hollow shaft output and a flange output. The PER uses output bearings typically found in other higher-priced competitive gearboxes and is used in motion control applications where axial and radial loads

are minimized. The PER has a metric or NEMA shaft output option. The EPR and PER are available with motor mounting plates to accommodate most servo motors.www.gamweb.com

Magnetic CouplingsMiki Pulley introduced a line of couplings incorporating neodymium magnets to

transmit torque rather than a mechani-cal connec-tion. These couplings have an engineered torque limit at a specific air gap, with the maximum torque adjusted by increasing or decreasing the distance between hubs. Applications include auto-mation within assembly systems, pumps, compressors and transmissions in closed containers. Miki Pulley offers four different models with a torque range between 2.66-1610 lbs. The size range of the bore varies between 8mm-55mm.www.mikipulley-us.com

Shaft CollarsRuland has expanded its offering of threaded shaft collars by adding inch and metric left hand threaded styles. They are available in one- and two-piece clamp styles in steel and stainless steel with bore sizes ranging from 1/8 inch to 2-1/4 inches and 4mm to 30mm. The collars fea-ture double tapped threads and tightly controlled face-to-bore perpendicularity (TIR ≤0.002 inch or 0.05mm). According to the company, forged screws test beyond indus-try standards to ensure maximum holding power. Left hand threaded collars are manufactured from 1215 lead-free steel with a proprietary black oxide finish and 303 stainless steel with hardware of like material. All Ruland products are RoHS3 and REACH compliant. www.ruland.com

Right Angle Gear DriveZero-Max released its Crown Right Angle Gear Drives, which fea-ture heat-treated AGMA Class 10 spiral bevel gears. The drives feature precision ground ball

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Amacoil now offers its Uhing rolling ring linear drive, which allows for greater preci-

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in operation without placing hands near moving parts. The fine stroke adjustment option is available on new Uhing assemblies and, in some cases, may be retrofitted to existing Uhing drive set-ups. There are nine-teen different sizes of Uhing Model RG linear drives. Depending on the size, axial thrust ranges from 7 to 800 pounds.www.amacoil.com

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GigE CamerasBasler released four ace U GigE models with resolutions of VGA and 1.6 megapixels. Equipped with the IMX287 and IMX273 sensors from Sony's Pregius series, they deliver up to 291 frames per second. The IMX273 sensor offers Pregius image quality, high speeds and low noise, while IMX287 sensor has twice the pixel size with an edge length of 6.9µm. Both sensors feature the Ultra Short Exposure Time Mode, which enables exposure times to 1µs. The four new ace U GigE cameras include the feature set PGI, a combination of 5x5 debayering, color-anti-aliasing, denois-ing and improved sharpness. The models also offer GigE Vision 2.0 features such as PTP. www.baslerweb.com

Thermal ImagerFluke Process Instruments unveiled its ThermoView TV40, a high-performance industrial thermal imager designed for the most challenging environ-mental conditions. The stan-dard TV40 operates in ambient temperatures up to 122°F (50°C) and is housed in an IP67 enclosure using industrial sealed connectors. It also features an “on-board” lens, a web interface, and basic setup can be done via any personal computer (PC) with a web browser. Remote motorized focus is utilized with sighting options based on IR-Fusion technology. The camera’s GigE interface allows for data transfer at 60 frames per second and a Power over Ethernet (PoE) option. ThermoView TV40 Thermal Imagers are available with environmental outdoor enclosures, air purge and other accessories.www.flukeprocessinstruments.com

Temperature GaugeHGSI’s Sensor Connection divi-sion has expanded its line of temperature measurement and control instrumentation with the new DPG-SD-2 series ther-mocouple temperature gauge. The microprocessor-based gauge is packaged in a 52mm O.D. round housing and is IP65 rated for use in harsh industrial environments. Powered by 9 to 32 VDC, the SD-2 has an operating temperature of -40 to +85°C. It utilizes a peak temperature recall function and, during high temperature alarm conditions, an inter-nal 2-amp relay circuit is activated. The SD-2 has a display range of +32 to +2282°F or 0 to +1250°C. Programming of the gauge is quick and easy using the front panel membrane keypad.www.hgsind.com

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Hydraulic Hose Kurt Hydraulics’ line of hydraulic hose line covers SAE 100R7, SAE 100R8, and SAE 100R18 thermo-plastic hose with an operating temperature from -40°F to 212°F. The urethane protective covering is abrasion, ozone and weather resistant. Kurt’s SAE R100R7 hose offers a thermoplastic nylon inner tube, synthetic textile braiding as reinforcement, and an orange urethane cover. It is rated between 1,000 and 3,000psi working pressure, and 4000 and 12,000psi minimum burst pres-sure. The R7 hose is available in eight sizes between 1/8-inch I.D. and 1-inch I.D., and is also available in twin line hoses. The com-pany’s SAE 100R8 and SAE 100R18 ther-moplastic nylon hoses offer a thermoplastic nylon inner tube, internal reinforcements and a black urethane cover. The R8 is rated between 3,500 and 5,000psi working pres-sure and 14,000 and 20,000psi minimum burst pressure. The R8 hose is available in four sizes from 3/16-inch to 1/2-inch I.D., and is also available in twin line hoses.www.kurthydraulics.com

Piston PumpKinitics Automation its KPP05 Piston Pump, a shape mem-ory alloy-based positive dis-placement pump that uses proprietary Bundled Wire technology to deliver a precision stroke. Driven by the company’s KLA05 Linear Actuator, the product requires AC or DC electrical power to operate, and allows for displacement or pressure control when additional sensors are used. Equipped with a standard 25mm bore, the KPP05 Piston Pump offers positional accuracy of +/- 5µm, rated pressure to 10 Bar (145psi) and displacement up to 3.3cc (0.2cu. in.). In the addition, the piston pump delivers flow rates up to 10 LPH (2.6 GPH), has configurable ports and features IP67 envi-ronmental protection.www.kiniticsautomation.com

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Contents30 Motion Control News Canadian smartARM wins Microsoft

Imagine Cup and other news

32 An Answer for Everything Edge Automation uses PC-based

automation to solve previously unsolvable engineering projects

38 Motion Control Roundtable ‘18 Canada’s motion control leaders discuss

market trends, international tariffs and IIoT

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“robot” reduce cost and time-to-market

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Two Canadian university students recently won the Microsoft Imagine World Cup with their smartARM

invention – a robotic arm utilizing AI technology to help adjust it’s grip.

Out of 3,000 submissions, 49 teams representing 33 coun-tries competed for a $85,000 cash prize as well as a $50,000 Microsoft Azure grant. Ultimately it was Hamayal Choudhry, a second-year mechatronics student from the UOIT and Samin Khan, a third-year computer science student at the University of Toronto, who took first place.

“If you just take, for instance, your hands and your arms, you don’t often realize just how pervasive they are to your physical, everyday inter-activity with the world,” Khan said during their final pitch to the judges.

smartARM relies on a camera, embedded in the palm of the prosthetic, that calculates the necessary pressure and force needed to grip or rotate an object. For example, the camera discerns if a pen, apple or a key is to be grasped and adjusts the grip accordingly.

The beauty of the design is that through machine learning, smartARM improves with the user over time, collecting and storing data through a cloud-based platform so that if they switch to a new model, all the prerequisite data is ready and available. Additionally, the smartARM comes with a 3D-printed forearm that activates the grip through the flex-ing of upper arm muscles.

“It doesn’t activate the grip right away,” Choudhry men-tioned. “It’s waiting for a cue from a muscle sensor.”

Annalisa, a congenital amputee in Toronto, helped the team create the smartArm. Most prosthetics are cosmetic only, and provide little function, and robotic arms are sim-ply cost prohibitive for the one million hand amputees glob-

ally. The team’s smartARM expects to close this gap with the device costing about $100.

Outside of the monetary prize, the duo was awarded a mentoring session with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.https://imaginecup.microsoft.com

Beckhoff Canada names new managing directorBeckhoff Automation has promoted Calvin Wallace to the managing director position of Beckhoff Automation Canada, taking over for Joe Ottenhof, who will remain on the board of directors. As managing director, Wallace will oversee all operations at the company’s Mississauga headquarters, where administration, sales and marketing, customer service and technical services are managed. The facility also houses a customer training area and warehouse.

“Calvin was the second employee I hired to work at Beck-hoff Canada and has been with us since 2006,” said Ottenhof. “Since then, Calvin has maintained an impressive record of achievement without blemish and he is the most qualified person imaginable to lead Beckhoff Canada into our next phase of rapid business development.”

Wallace has worked at Beckhoff for more than 12 years in sales management positions, initially focused on South-western Ontario, but has since spread out his responsibilities to include management of sales and application engineering activities across the country.

“I am honored to take over for Joe, who has helped guide me professionally for over a decade at Beckhoff,” said Wallace. “Joe is beginning his retirement when our Canadian business is on its firmest financial footing ever – I am dedicated to keeping this extraordinary momentum going for our custom-ers and employees in Canada.”

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Canadian startup unveils wide-area IIoT solutionCanadian startup Behr Technologies Inc. (BTI) announced that it has secured the global rights to commercialize Fraunhofer IIS’s wide-area IIoT solution called MIOTY. The technology encompasses a low-power, wide-area [LPWA] network com-munications solution and is the first of its kind to comply with recently released ETSI telegram splitting technical specification for low throughput networks.

Essentially, the technology is capable of communicating with thousands of connected devices through it’s patented telegram splitting technology. MIOTY allows a single base station to split down packets of information into smaller subpackets at the sensor level, giving a single MIOTY gateway the ability to handle 100,000 sensor nodes and 1.5 million messages per day.

The subpackets are transmitted over the free 868 MHz fre-quency band. The base station employs a sophisticated algorithm that scans the spectrum for MIOTY subpackets and reassembles them into a complete message. Instead of one single stream of communication passing between connected devices, MIOTY and its algorithm can scan multiple incoming streams of infor-mation simultaneously. Coupled with its built-in redundancy, MIOTY allows for 50 per cent of the subpackets to be lost in transmission without losing the base information.

According to the company, the sensors in a MIOTY network can operate within a radius of five to 15 kilometres of the gateway – depending on the geographical density – even in inhospitable and previously impenetrable environments such as mines and refineries.www.behrtechnologies.com

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Good things come in small packages. There is perhaps no better way to describe Edge Automation, a custom machine

builder and automation solutions provider based in London, Ontario. Though the company is small – currently employing around 47 skilled designers, builders and engineers – it is also nimble, creating and commissioning some of the most tech-nically-complex automation projects for a wide variety of industries, taking on many projects where other, larger integra-tors have said no.

For more than 14 years, Edge Automation has offered com-plete, vertically-integrated automation solutions, designing and building everything from small CNC operations up to the most complex robotic systems. The company serves an incredibly diverse set of markets, with customers hailing from nearly all areas of industry – automotive, consumer goods, food and bev-erage, and agricultural equipment, among others. Operating as a custom automation provider means that all the products built by Edge are determined by customer requests. Capable design, machining and assembly services on-site brings customer goals of technological advancement and innovation to life.

“Edge Automation offers a wide range of integration options, taking ideas from initial concept design through to final inte-gration and commissioning,” says Joel Squire, General Manager at Edge Automation. “We are a streamlined team of multitask-ers from a business standpoint. We don’t delegate work to many different groups, or only offer to build one section of a machine or concept. Our products are complete turnkey systems, designed and built with in-house expertise.”

You name it, Edge builds itThis variety in projects necessitates an engineering toolbox with a wide range of hardware and software solutions. This led

Edge to seek out an automation partner with a comprehensive lineup of tools, ultimately leading them to Beckhoff Automa-tion. The business relationship has grown steadily, but has risen substantially the past few years

“We typically conducted between one and three projects per year with Beckhoff at varying levels of complexity, consti-tuting approximately 10 to 15 percent of our business,” says Chris Timmermans, Senior PLC Programmer at Edge Automa-tion. “In the last three years, however, there has been a dramatic change. Now, around 60 to 70 percent of our business involves Beckhoff hardware and software – a testament to the strength of this partnership, and the power and flexibility of Beckhoff technology.”

When a leading healthcare product manufacturer approached Edge with a difficult manufacturing puzzle, the company jumped right in to develop a solution automated by Beckhoff.

Approximately six years ago, the healthcare product man-ufacturer commissioned a machine from Edge to assemble plastic parts for a health product-dispensing system. As sales grew, the current system quickly reached its limit.

“At the time, the customer was working around the clock to keep up with demand for their product,” recalls , Luke McK-een, Mechanical Design Manager at Edge, “but was having a hard time keeping enough staff onsite to achieve the desired throughput.” Even with these difficulties, demand continued to grow and the company needed to scale even higher. “Two years ago, the customer approached us to build a second gen-eration machine to help streamline the process and meet grow-ing demand,” McKeen adds.

The new machine consists of two assembly cells dubbed “PUC” and “PAC”. The PUC, or main assembly cell, assembles a series of plastic and rubber parts to create the dispensing

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system. The PAC, or sub-assembly cell, supplies the PUC with parts and pre-installs several rubber components before mov-ing components downstream.

A third additional sub-cell – which integrates directly into the original two-piece system – was added to allow on-site production of yet another product flavor for the healthcare line. Edge also developed a custom feeding solution for the application. The handling of the rubber components is a point of pride for Edge, as two other integrators turned down the project because they could not find a workable solution to feed the parts into the system.

“We knew it would be a challenge, but our group sat down and dissected the issues the previous two competitors encoun-tered, and we were able to build a custom solution that works fantastically,” McKeen relates. “Essentially, the reason our competitors fell short of a reliable solution was vision, where they imposed limitations as to how the task was to be accom-plished, basically working inside the box. Our group ‘threw the box away’ altogether and re-invented the way these types of parts are fed.”

Powerful, Flexible OperationThe demanding control requirements of the three assembly cells are handled by a Beckhoff CX2040 embedded PC, which controls the entire machine, including HMI and motion con-trol functions.

“Assembly process cycle times of 1.8 seconds formed the baseline we wanted to achieve with the assembly machinery,” says Timmermans. “By integrating the CX2040 as our controls centerpiece, we meet and even exceed these goals, plus we reduce costs with a centralized control solution.”

Providing HMI operator interfaces around the machine are three 12-inch CP2912 multi-touch control panels running third-party HMI software, which integrates with TwinCAT via ADS communication. In addition, a CP2712 multi-touch Panel PC is connected to the main cell and provides the display for the CX2040, running a third-party HMI software solution.

“The four multi-touch panels all display the exact same HMI

software,” Timmermans says. “In this manner, all operators have access to the HMI information via an intuitive multi-touch screen anywhere around the machine. From a design standpoint, this was our goal: To develop an HMI interface one time but deploy it across the entire machine. When the additional cell was added, we were able to bring up an additional HMI inter-face in minutes.”

Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 automation software platform serves as the CX2040 runtime and programming environment for all automation tasks. Timmermans noted that TwinCAT has been a huge boon for numerous company projects.

“On the original machine, we had two separate systems just for the PLC and HMI,” he says. “This was further extended with standalone motion controllers and valve banks requiring setup and configuration. TwinCAT, paired with EtherCAT as its communication backbone, enabled us to bring everything into a single development environment. We eliminated almost all of the device-specific setup and configuration, consolidat-ing our required commissioning toolset down substantially. This drastically improved the serviceability of this equipment over the original design.”

Features, such as the ability to assign separate control tasks to specific processors cores to bring down overall CPU utiliza-tion and increase machine performance, according to Tim-mermans.

System communication outside of electrical cabinets is handled by a collection of EP Series EtherCAT Box modules. This I/O hardware provides a significant upgrade over previous systems, removing topology limitations in terms of commu-nication system architecture and wiring.

“From a machine layout standpoint, the EP3174 analog input modules provide unique advantages as each input can be parameterized,” McKeen says. In this way, Edge was able to accommodate multiple voltages (-10…+10V, 0/4…20mA and 0…10V) by configuring each input separately.

Timmermans went on to explain that previous systems were limited in terms of fault localization and troubleshooting. “The way the EtherCAT Box modules integrate into TwinCAT soft-ware offers a clear advantage for us, particularly with regard

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to service,” he says. “It’s much easier now to determine the exact location of any line or signal interruptions to quickly remedy the situation.”

Edge utilizes a series of TwinSAFE I/O modules for control of standard safety devices, including guard doors and E-stops. “The whole safety system is driven by the EL6900 TwinSAFE logic terminal installed directly into the stan-dard I/O rack,” Timmermans explains. “Up to 128 connections to other Twin-SAFE devices can be established with the EL6900, and it comes at a very competi-tive price point.”

In addition to safety, the assembly machinery requires a robust motion con-trol solution, and the Beckhoff AX5000 series servo drives fit the bill. Edge main-tained consistency in safety technology by equipping the AX5000 drives with AX5805 TwinSAFE drive option cards. The AX5805 permits the addition of motion-specific functions for safe stop, speed, position, acceleration and rotation.

Timmermans says the AX5000 series hardware brought some particularly ben-eficial features with regard to the modular positioning system.

“This project required a ‘forever for-ward’ motion configuration for the dial indexing system,” he says. “We achieved the desired results in a matter of minutes, where on previous systems it took us weeks to get it working correctly.”

A collection of AM8000 series servo-motors are connected to the AX5000 drives, offering simple integration through TwinCAT software. Timmermans notes that the AM8000 series represents a sleek, cost-effective motion solution, reducing the necessary cabling and connectors by as much as 50 percent through the stan-dard One Cable Technology (OCT) found in the motors.

Slashing Time and Effort The Beckhoff system helped Edge increase performance for the healthcare product manufacturer without adding costs, all while reducing the overall size of the con-trol cabinet and machine footprint. “From a panel standpoint, I approximate that we have at least 33 percent higher controller functionality in this system,” Timmermans says. “However, the control cabinet is actu-

ally smaller – largely due to the compact I/O solutions, including the TwinSAFE system. The cabling reductions from the OCT-enabled servo system and the imple-mentation of the 12mm-wide EL7211-0010 Servo Terminals naturally made significant contributions as well.”

TwinCAT 3, and specifically the System Manager, has added value to the Edge toolbox, according to Timmermans. He noted that the ability to quickly and eas-ily add new devices to the control system was game-changing for the company. TwinCAT also allows Edge to reuse code on future projects, saving a significant programming time and effort.

Edge found their greatest benefit in terms of programming the motion sys-tem, reducing the necessary time to achieve their motion goals from a few weeks to five minutes or less. Perhaps most importantly, Edge was able to cut their PLC scan times significantly, dropping to 1 millisecond static, down from 30 to 50 milliseconds.

“There are actually three key tasks that are scheduled to execute every millisecond, one for each of the three cells,” explained Timmermans. “This ensures that a fresh EtherCAT frame is pulled in with updated data of the current machine state prior to executing the machine logic. This is in addition to the motion control Task sched-uled every 500 microseconds which is managing the 10 servos on the system.”

In addition, through the core isolation functions offered in TwinCAT 3, they were able to isolate PLC tasks of the project away from Windows to a dedicated core, utilizing only around 18 percent of the core processing capacity.

“There are still two completely unuti-lized cores available to us for future expansion on the CX2040,” comments Timmermans. “This is a far cry from previous systems, where we nearly maxed out the controller. By moving to the more robust Beckhoff control platform, we have much more latitude with machine design and a sizeable amount of room to add new functions.” DEwww.edgeautomation.ca www.beckhoff.ca

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DE: 2017 seemed to be a strong growth year for the industry; how is 2018 shaping up so far?

Luc Chagnon – Motion Expert, Schneider Electric: 2018 has been going well. In fact, the market has been very demanding, which I think is related to a lack of resources to meet current demand. Motion Control is a solution for this; manufacturers often need to automate their systems because industry is hav-ing such a hard time finding qualified people. It’s becoming mandatory, as businesses and the industry grow, to move toward an automation-centric strategy.

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tariffs yet, but from what I’ve seen

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Ian Miller – Branch Manager Calgary, Motion Industries: It’s been great. People are buying again. We haven’t had this many projects on the go since 2014. A lot of our motion control is embedded in the other products that we sell, so we have quite a bit on the go for electrical and the large hydraulic systems we do the automation for as well. Our speciality is in purist automation and also in automated lubrication with a little bit of work on the pneumatic side.

Calvin Wallace – Managing Director, Beckhoff Automation Canada: 2018 is certainly going to be another strong year for Beckhoff Canada in all categories of our motion control group of products. One of our newer product categories would be our XTS product-line–the eXtended Transport System. It’s a whole new category of innovative motion control systems and people are using them in automotive assembly and packaging applica-tions. There’s very strong activity and interest for customers trying to develop machinery with new technology.

Dave Hinder – Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth: We’ve had good growth in the last few years that has continued into the first half of this year. We expect the second half to be strong as well, even with the NAFTA uncertainty looming over our heads. We’ve got a lot of interesting projects on the go, so nothing really negative to dwell on at the moment.

DE: Do you see the slew of global tariff situations negatively affecting the Canadian motion industry in any way?

Chagnon – Schneider: I do, but if you had asked me this question three weeks ago, I probably would have said no, it wouldn’t. However, in the last three weeks, we’ve had two customers come back to us and say that tariffs in the U.S. market have challenged them. We haven’t seen the full impact of tariffs yet, but from what I’ve seen in the last couple weeks, we’re definitely going to see an impact down the road. The manufacturers building components in China will probably be more impacted than anybody else.

The IIoT piece that everyone

is currently working out is the

implementation and how to truly

interpret that data and what the

possible security implications are

to having everything automated.

– Ian Miller, Branch

Manager Calgary, Motion

Industries

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Miller – Motion Canada: Absolutely, trade wars hurt everybody. Any time anyone is taxed in these situations, there’s less money to spend on things that, traditionally, wouldn’t be an issue, buying-wise. Tariffs also lend a lot to uncertainty in our mar-ket, which always discourages investment in new technologies. It effects Motion Industries since a lot of our company is south of the border. This will be very difficult to adapt to from both the perspective of selling to our customers but also from the mechanics of it. We’re not used to what comes with having tariffs implemented.

Wallace – Beckhoff: We’re starting to see some activity on the tariff side so far, not in the motion control product category but other products, which is never good. Certainly, in Ontario, the threat to the automotive market will be a substantial chal-lenge for everybody. We’re talking about automotive parts and complete automobiles. That’s really significant when you con-sider the presence Magna, Toyota and GM have here.

Hinder – Bosch: It’s still to early too tell but, in the end, nobody is going to win in this situation. What we have seen, though, is that some customers have been delaying their capital expenditures because of the possible NAFTA implications. In that sense, it’s already starting to have consequences. I’m worried that any new tariffs could cause even more instability in the market, which will effect everyone globally.

DE: Where is the general market in terms of IIoT/Industry 4.0 adoption?

Chagnon – Schneider: It has changed quickly. Similar to my last response, if you had asked me about this last year, I would have said it’s just a trend. Today, it’s no longer just a trend. It’s hard to quantify, but I would say three quarters of customers are asking for these services, and if they’re not ready yet, they will be very soon. When everyone is talking about IIoT, the first question companies ask is: Do I need this too?

It doesn’t take long to realize that the connectedness of indus-try 4.0 brings so much value that you do need it to stay ahead of the market. IIoT is about knowing what’s happening in your plant and your machine. When it’s all connected and you’re aware of what’s happening, going deeper and having the analyt-

ics and predictive maintenance capabilities makes it easier for plant managers and end users to make good decisions. But it’s also about understanding your system, not just in terms of what solutions it can provide, but how the architecture works and needs to be protected.

Miller – Motion: I think IIoT is still in its infancy. Technology is finally at a point where the sky’s the limit and it’s the beneficiary of a lot of hard work in other sectors, especially in accelerometers used in vibration analysis. Those in the automotive industry did all of the research and development. The IIoT piece that everyone is currently working out is the implementation and how to truly interpret that data and what the possible security implications are to having everything automated.

Wallace – Beckhoff: IIoT is something that’s discussed almost at every customer meeting, in terms of exploring business ideas and concepts. I don't see a lot of people in discrete manufactur-ing industry pushing data to the cloud, but it’s much more prominent in oil and gas or remote manufacturing or process automation. Places that don't have a building or local server. We are certainly seeing it more in Alberta than in the discrete manufacturing industry. Our concept is to ensure that we have all the options available to the customers. We’re not going to force them to do it a specific way, but we will ensure we have all options available to them.

Hinder – Bosch: Right now, everyone in the industry has heard about IIoT and Industry 4.0, but there’s still a lot of confusion on what that actually means and how it relates to their business. On one hand, there are those who don’t know where to start or don’t understand how these concepts will help them achieve their goals. On the other hand, companies that have been using machine data monitoring for decades don’t understand what the hype is about.

Then there are businesses that have the right entrepreneurial mindset and have a basic understanding of Industry 4.0 and understand how it can help them. They also understand how big data analytics gives them an edge in predicting performance and forecasting factory uptime – the things they would not be able to do using the traditional tools. We still see an untapped market out there, especially in North America. Customers need to see examples to have a real appreciation as to how it will apply to their business, as well as have their data safety concerns addressed.

DE: What product trends do you see developing in the industry currently?

Chagnon – Schneider: Robotics is changing a lot. When you think back to robotics five years ago, you think about the big arms with five-to-six axis that we see everywhere now. Today, robotics is being used in many different industries. It’s being applied in agriculture and logistics, and other fields you never would have considered would use robotics. People want to have

We’re starting to see some

activity on the tariff side so far,

not in the motion control product

category but other products,

which is never good.

– Calvin Wallace, Managing

Director, Beckhoff

Automation Canada

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flexibility and a modular system they can tailor to their needs. Everybody is asking for rapid change, and AI and robotics are changing what they can offer every year.

Miller – Motion: It really seems to be the cross platform stuff, with everybody borrowing from everybody else. We’ve seen the IEEE 611 hash itself out, and now you’re starting to get much heavier adoption from manufacturers. I think that’s going to continue. Ten years ago, it would have been a lot to see MDMTs coming out with codices pre-built right into them but now everybody and their brother is doing it. So, I think, by offering these ready-made platforms, that’s where a lot of motion devel-opment is going to come out of, especially when we start figur-ing out augmented reality and the rest of the hyped stuff people keep talking about.

Wallace – Beckhoff: Transport systems are an area of significant growth for us. People are trying to find a better way to assemble and package products. The new transport systems open in the market will create a lot more opportunity for machine builders. Certainly for me, that’s our largest growth area, which is really on the XTS front.

Hinder – Bosch: Electrification of systems seems to be an indus-try trend, due to the innovations in mechatronic technology. With environmental directives in the workplace, electrification is cleaner and more efficient than the traditional mechanical systems. Also, electrification can be more reliable, accurate and repeatable. Mechatronics allows for quicker changeover and configurable machine design. DE

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Each robot system has its own controller, its own language and its own vision system. But is the resulting overhead for

the engineering always justified? About 80 to 90 percent of applications in the packaging, electronics and manufacturing industries can be mapped with sufficient performance and integrated robotic functions via a motion logic control (MLC). As a result, the cost of programming, training and support decreases, thereby reducing the investment costs and shortening the time-to-market.

Delta robots are especially popular in the packaging industry. They are very flexible and can share a common workspace. The new top-loading system from the Italian packaging machine manufacturer CAMA proves that even 12 Deltas can be controlled and synchronized using two networked MLCs. On each of two parallel tracks, six robots of type RB588 take unpackaged prod-ucts from the conveyor belt. An integrated anti-collision system ensures super-quick, conflict-free pick-and-place operation.

Thanks to the IndraMotion MLC control platform from Rexroth, manufacturers such as CAMA benefit from a uniform development environment for robotics, PLCs and motion. You no longer need any interfaces to do programming. Instead, you can start immediately with the creation of the necessary kinematics. Even more competitive advantages result for CAMA from the optimized footprint provided by control cabinet-free drive technology.

Vision Integration Under varying operating conditions, a robot is virtually useless, which is why CAMA placed particular importance on the full integration of a vision system. With regard to optimum pro-

ductivity, the selected IndraMotion MLC from Bosch Rexroth allows for fast processing of the vision data and movement calculation using SERCOS or Ethernet. The movements of the pick positions can therefore be accurately synchronized even at the highest pick rates. For the next development step, CAMA would like to further increase the flexibility of its machine and integrate predictive maintenance. The IndraMotion platform already brings the necessary connectivity.

To take over typical tasks in the electronics and manufac-turing industries such as assembly, handling, dispensing and testing, robotic applications need to be extremely flexible to deal with a wide range of kinematics. How this can be done successfully is what the i4.0 Showcase from Bosch Rexroth, a modular assembly line with three automatic and two manual stations, demonstrates. The product – a printed cir-cuit board, in this example – steers itself through production.

At the first automatic station, a Cartesian robot simulates the application of heat-conductive paste. At the second station, a Delta robot applies the heat sink. The Rexroth IndraMotion MLC controls the kinematics of a third-party mechanism that is operated using Rexroth’s control cabinet-free drive technology. A six-axis articulated-arm robot from KUKA with its own control and drive system performs the screwing down of the heat sink using a cordless nutrunner.

Accelerating engineering To quickly integrate various robotics, motion and control functions, the IndraMotion platform features immediately applicable technology. The “Robot Control” function toolkit contains a variety of off-the-shelf and combinable kinematics

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and transformations – for standardized Cartesian, SCARA and Delta robots.

But the system also offers many ways to integrate individual kinematics, thereby creating new degrees of freedom. For more complex tasks, Rexroth offers the Generic Application Template (GAT) function toolkit, which provides highly functional application templates.

With object-oriented templates, based on the EC 61131-3 and PLCopen PLC standards, modular machine programs can be generated automatically. Within a short time, a complete framework for the robotics application can be created – including status machines, operating modes, HMI and diagnostics. Function toolkits such as the GAT accelerate the implementation of robotics, optimize the project workflow and increase productiv-ity by means of homogeneous integration.

Within the IndraWorks engineering framework, wizards and other dialog-based tools allow for configuration and parameterization. Simple sequential languages or high-level languages – including the scripting language Lua, C/C++, Java or C# – are available for pro-gramming of the kinematics via the Open Core Interface. The user can choose the best development language for every application, as well as the matching tools from the IndraMotion platform.

With the help of the commissioning dialog of the corresponding IndraWorks engineering software, new robots can already be put in motion without any programming effort. Virtual commis-sioning also leads to further increases in

efficiency. The applications are simulated under real time conditions to prepare the way for smooth operation and the achievement of production goals reliably and stringently.

Integrating controlIf the robot comes with its own drive and control system, the ability to integrate the IndraMotion MLC is once again required. As an example, the i4.0 Showcase from Rexroth demonstrates the seamless con-nection of a 6-axis articulated-arm robot from KUKA via the vendor-specific KUKA.PLC mxAutomation data inter-face. Programmers can thus work within their familiar development environment. Instead of having to learn a new system or a new language, you create standard-ized programs via PLCopen directly from the Rexroth control.

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The CFPA Market Insight Commit-tee’s goal is to be the leading source

of fluid power market information in Canada. Each year, the committee further develops programs and tools to analyze industry trends, determine industry size and segmentation, define markets and develop industry outlooks to help CFPA members plan their next move.

In 2018, the Market Insight commit-tee presented a market update webinar to CFPA members and guest companies, in both French and English. CFPA webi-nars provide excellent trending informa-tion on the markets across Canada and will continue to be refined in future years to provide more granular details.

To summarize the webinar’s highlights, the total Canadian Hydraulic Market hit $589M in 2017. While the market declined 16.7% from 2014 – 2016 and flattened in Q4 2016, 2017 showed consistent improve-ment with YOY increases in every quarter (Q1: 4%, Q2: 14.6%, Q3: 21% and Q4: 24%). Overall, there was 16% YOY Market Growth in 2017.

The Canadian Pneumatic Market also experienced healthy but less dramatic gains, reaching $233M in 2017. Between 2014-2016, it grew by 7% but flattened in Q4 2016. However, there was robust growth in 2017 (14%).

So far, 2018 has proved incredibly positive. On the hydraulic side, the growth trend continues with the fifth consecutive quarter of increased sales, at just over $84M, and the largest quarterly numbers since 2013. The Western region continues strong; however, the growth

rate has stabilized over the last three quarters. Ontario (18.7% growth over Q4 2017) and Quebec (17% growth over Q4 2017) are showing sturdy growth in their regions and have attributed to $9.1M of market growth to Canada vs Q4. These regions are showing the strongest num-bers since CFPA reporting began.

This year, pneumatics posted a healthy Q1 at $36.6M for Canada, which is the strongest quarter since Q2 2017 and 10.7% growth over Q4 2017. These numbers are reassuring due to earlier flattening of the pneumatic market in the second half of 2017. Ontario (13.5% growth over Q4) and the Prairie Provinces (20% growth over Q4) continue to lead the regions.

CFPA has launched a Compensation and Benefits Survey, soon available to the group of companies who participate. This weighted survey will show not only Cana-dian averages but regional variances as well. This is the only survey of its kind

based specifically on the Canadian fluid power market. If you would like to take part, data is due by the end of September.

We continue to expand our survey questions on the Executive report as well. The CFPA Executive Survey is a “gut check” on the market and an excellent way for members to benchmark against fellow leaders in the fluid power industry. As of last year, the membership expected the greatest gains in mining, construction and oil and gas respectively.

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Automation, process speed and accuracy have exponentially increased over the last few decades, bringing about a new

era in industry. With this, a whole new series of electronic devices have been integrated to help automate and improve system

performance, all while reducing energy and improving user experiences. These digital trends are happening across segments and spanning from large production facilities all the way down to individual homes. To maintain this equipment and keep it operating within its designed guidelines and without interrup-tion, a new approach is required. Maintenance is no longer about just checking belts, greasing bearings and cleaning filters – it must also take care of supporting electrical equipment.

Although variable-speed controls have been commonplace in production equipment in industrial environments for some time, the improved cost effectiveness of using fixed-speed applications to reduce energy consumption has boosted adoption. As such, when considering system maintenance, a broader view is required to not only include motors, but also the variable-frequency drives (VFDs) that control them. VFDs also have recommended main-tenance guidelines, which include regular inspections, replacement parts and predictive monitoring. It’s important to not only install and start up these units correctly, but also perform regular main-tenance to maximize their lifecycle.

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that catalogues things such as the environment, quantity of units and average operational time. From there, it will produce a plan of maintenance that will be unique to each item’s require-ments. Drives in harsher environments will require work and parts regularly, while those more protected will not need as much. The assessment should also produce a plan that will consider things such as spare part availability, digitally backed up parameters and different levels of service options. It should also address worst-case scenarios, such as what happens if the VFD fails due to an unexpected event and how long the process is able to continue without it.

Whatever the interval of service, the main focus of any maintenance program should be removing dirt and debris. This is especially important for the main heatsink. It helps pull heat from the main power components in a VFD – the recti-fiers, capacitors and IGBTs. These components are primarily rated on their ability to handle the heat generated by current flowing through them. If the heatsink becomes blocked or layered with oil, dust or other foreign objects, it will decrease its ability to dissipate heat and, in turn, reduce life expectancy. Yet, dirt and debris are not only limited to external parts of the unit. In many drives, this contamination can also get inside and cause problems with circuit boards. It is important to remove debris from these as well, as the reduced ability to cool components inside the drive will cause premature failures. Further, if there is any chance conductive material is entering the VFD, it will likely create short circuits that generate unre-pairable damage.

Working with the VFD manufacturer is key. The manufac-turer can share many of the best practices and tools used in the industry. For instance, when removing debris from inside the drive unit, anti-static and oil free tools are important. Using an anti-static vacuum will prevent someone from inducing a charge into a component that will cause it to fail, or create long-term damage. Further, pressurized air needs to be both oil- and water-free. It is also important to be trained and get the recommended tools. Depending on individual circum-stances and access to competent service people, the other option may be to seek out professionals who already have the equipment and are doing the work on a regular basis.

When considering factory-trained professionals, there are other benefits to consider. First and foremost is that they get to know your equipment. In the event there is a failure outside of your control, you will already have contacts who can provide support. Many of these service groups have 24/7 technicians available, as well as inventory. Further, a good preventive and predictive maintenance program will also provide a list of critical spares in the event the unexpected happens. Technicians can recommend spare parts to keep on hand based on their experiences with the product. In the event a component fails at an inconvenient time, everyone will know what is on the shelf, and, ultimately, that will improve response time.

Further, trained professionals will also have access to new products and upgrades. They can advise if there are new options available to meet specific needs, or possibly new software that will improve system performance. In doing so, they can use their experience and industry knowledge to help reduce costs and increase performance, all while keeping equipment running.

Finally, good preventive maintenance programs focus on life cycle prediction. The end-of-life for equipment may be due to reliability concerns, or it may be due to a lack of available parts. Finding the right economic balance between maintenance parts and a new unit may determine when it is time to upgrade. On the other hand, there is also a time when many components within a unit need to be replaced due to reliability concerns. The labor to perform the work, coupled with parts, may mean it’s more economical to purchase a whole new unit.

In the end, not every drive or electronic failure can be pre-vented. Factors such as lightning, power imbalances and spikes, or even a misplaced forklift can cause the unexpected to occur. Partnering with the right people and investing in the right inventory and tools can help reduce downtime and minimize breakdown costs.

A great preventive maintenance program will partner with end-users over the entire life of a unit and seek to increase performance and lifespan. It will begin with the initial assess-ments and continue all the way to planning a retrofit or upgrade. Selecting the right drive manufacturer and/or factory-authorized service group is key to optimizing an efficient and reliable process. DEwww.danfoss.com

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IIoT Starter Kits

HARTING launched three variants of its MICA IIoT starter kits. The packages include all the necessary hardware and software to implement a basic IIoT appli-cation. The HARTING MICA CISS Complete IIoT Starter Kit, for example, creates a basic condition-monitoring application. It comes with a sensor that can measure seven dif-ferent parameters, including vibrations, acoustics, temperature, humidity and more. The sensor is connected to the HARTING MICA, an edge-computing device that processes, computes and visu-alizes all the data from the sensor. The MICA comes with pre-installed software that includes a dashboard that shows all of the sensor readouts.

The HARTING MICA RF-R300 Complete RFID Starter Kit contains everything needed for a basic RFID asset tracking application – industrial RFID tags, the HARTING MICA RF-R300 reader, two antennas and all cabling. The MICA comes with a pre-installed demo version of HARTING’s certi-fied Ha-VIS Middleware, which translates the raw RFID signals formats into modern software protocols.

Lastly, the HARTING MICA Basic Ether-net Starter Kit is designed for connecting peripheral devices through Ethernet using communications protocols such as Modbus-TCP or OPC UA. The kit contains all cabling required and a basic version of the MICA and software. As with the other starter kits, this one comes with Fast-Ethernet capabilities, eight digital GPIO ports and the ability to be powered over PoE or 12V/24V. www.harting-usa.com

Smart SensorWith the BOS 21M series, Balluff has introduced a optical multifunction smart sensor focused on the IIoT market. The Bal-luff sensor lets users choose from four differ-ent sensor modes: Back-ground suppression, energetic diffuse, retroreflective or through-beam sensor. All sensor functions can be configured over IO-Link while the system is running, so the controller can initiate a remote teach-in. The sensor detects operating conditions, collects and processes more data than just the switching signal over IO-Link. Having prepared and pre-processed detection signals, it reduces data volume and lightens the load on the system controller. The BOS 21 ADCAP is the first smart sensor to opti-cally monitor the output of the emitter LED directly and to determine the “stress level” by means of the sensor interior temperature and the supply voltage.www.balluff.com

Sensors

Magnetic EncodersPOSITAL announced that its IXARC mag-netic absolute encod-ers with CANopen interfaces are now available with an optional “connection cap” that makes device configuration and troubleshooting more intuitive. The connection cap contains three rotary switches that enable the installer to define the node ID and baud-rate directly with a small screwdriver. There are also diagnostic LEDs on the backside that simplify setup and debugging by indi-cating device and network status. With eight screw terminals inside the cap, users can install cables for power supply and bus-in/bus-out. A slide switch can activate a termination resistor when the device is located at the end of the network. Con-nection cap options include cable glands for cables of various lengths and M12 con-nectors for use with pre-assembled cables. Connection caps with two or three con-

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nectors can be used to connect multiple devices in series (daisy chain) without T-couplers.www.posital.com

Linear EncoderHEIDENHAIN announced that its LIF 400 fam-ily of encoders has been redesigned with sev-eral improvements. For example, the LIF 400 series now features a position noise value of 0.6 nanometers at 1MHz and an interpolation error down to +/- 12 nano-meters. In addition, the line now incorpo-rates the company’s Signal Processor (HSP1.0) custom ASIC, which adjusts the amplitude and phase of the signals so that the control sees constant signals even with contaminants on the glass scale. The encoder family also includes a status LED on the connector, which is 27mm shorter than the previous version. Like the previous version, scanning units can be ordered with the 1-volt peak-to-peak interface with 4-micron signal period, or TTL versions with resolutions down to 10 nanometers.www.heidenhain.us

Touchless Angle SensorsNovotechnik, U.S. introduced its RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors that measure angular position up to 360°, revolution counter and speed—with J1939 CANBus interface in addition to CANopen. The series’ features include programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rota-tional direction. The sensor line also has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeat-ability of 0.36° and independent linearity of ±0.5% of full scale. Other RFC4800 Series output interfaces include analog voltage and current, as well as digital out-put options—IO-Link, SSI, SPI, and incre-mental. Single and multi-channel versions of the RFC4800 Series are available. Sensors are sealed up to IP69K and operating tem-perature range is -40 to +125°C. Mean time to failure is 76 years.www.novotechnik.com

Closed-Loop Kit EncoderPOSITAL has expanded its line of kit-style encoders for servo and step motors by utilizing a mounting form factor similar to US Digital incre-mental encoders. This makes it easy to upgrade motion control applications from incremental to absolute position control. Powered by Wiegard energy harvesting technology, the multiturn absolute kit encoders provide a robust closed-loop encoder solution. This enables encoders to maintain absolute position over power cycles and rotation during power-off conditions. With 17 bits of single turn resolution and 16 bits of multiturn range, POSITAL expanded kit encoders are ideal for position control applications.www.posital.com

Linear Encoder

Leine & Linde released its RLA 4000, designed for tough environments, particu-larly of use as part of roll gap regulation in the steel industry. The linear encoders come with a heat-resistant encapsulation and absolute inductive scanning. Due to this unique design and capability, the series doesn’t need to be installed inside a cylin-der. Additionally, the RLA 4000 series provides absolute position values directly to the PLC, and the encoder cannot lose track of its position, even through a power cycle. The linear sensor comes with mea-surement lengths up to 260mm and output interfaces of SSI or EnDat. Using a gateway, PROFINET, PROFIBUS and EtherNet/IP inter-faces are also available.www.heidenhain.com

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Valve TerminalFesto released its MPA-C valve terminal as part of the company’s Clean Design series for food production systems. Due to its IP69K and CRC4 class ratings, the terminal can be housed near the food handling area of the machine rather than in a control

cabinet. The MPA-C also handles high pressure cleaning, cleaning foams or harsh operating condi-tions. The valve terminal features single, modular sub-bases for up to 32 valves or solenoid coils, NSF-H1 lubrication and FDA certified mate-

rials. It also has electrical interfaces on the front or back, with multi-pin, fieldbus or Ethernet via CTEU/CTEL with or without manual override, allowing for 1-32 pressure zones. The MPA-C line also offers enhanced safety for exhaust air build-up when the non-return valve option is employed in exhaust ducts 3 and 5.www.festo.com

Solenoid Valves

Marotta Controls recently launched CoRe Flow Controls, a series of high-performance solenoid valves for today’s NewSpace gen-eration of reusable launch vehicles. CoRe Flow Controls allows system designers to quickly move throughout development phase with minimal risk, and allows for integration into a variety of critical applica-tions, including pressurization systems, stage separation and engine controls. The series consists of six flight-qualified solenoid valves, designed around common compo-nents with operating pressures up to 6,000 psi. This high volume production approach offers lower-cost components with shorter lead times, equipping its commercial space customers with a strategic advantage.www.Marotta.com

Electrohydraulic Pump MotorAllied Motion Technologies introduced its EHS series of compact brushless hydraulic pump motors with integrated drive electronics. Designed to directly drive electrohydraulic pumps on large trucks, buses and commercial vehicles, the EHS series comes in two frame sizes and seven models to meet a range of vehicle models. They can be optionally supplied with an integrated hydraulic pump. EHS series motors provide vehicle OEMs or second-tier suppliers with an integrated power steering system that improves vehicle fuel efficiency. Offering design flexibility and reducing lifetime maintenance, the EHS

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Controllers

EtherCAT Master ControllerFesto unveiled its CPX-E modular con-trol system, an EtherCAT master con-troller and motion controller that provides a standardized platform for stepper and servo motor motion con-trol. The system consists of individual function modules that can be combined to create an application-optimized automation platform. The choice of components includes control units, bus modules, digital and analog input and output modules. Depending on the module combination, the CPX-E can be deployed strictly as a remote I/O system with bus module or as a centralized or decentralized con-trol system using a control unit. The CPX-E controllers with Cod-esys V3 software have comprehensive PLC programming functions.

The CPX-E system can be integrated into EtherCAT, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP fieldbus networks, while its OPC UA client and server functions allow for integration and interoperability with cloud-based host environments.www.festo.com

PLC I/O ModulesAutomationDirect has added more I/O expansion modules to its BRX Micro PLC product line. BRX I/O expansion mod-ules add digital and analog I/O as needed to expand machine and process control applica-tions. BRX expansion modules snap onto the side of any BRX Micro PLC Unit (MPU) or the new BRX Remote I/O controller. Three new 32-point discrete I/O and five analog I/O expansion modules as well as three new temperature input modules have been added. Three 4-channel analog input and two 4-channel analog output modules are now available with current and voltage signal options. Current signal ranges are 0-20 mA, 4-20mA; voltage ranges are 0-5VDC, 0-10VDC, +/- 5VDC, +/- 10VDC. Max input and output signal resolution is 16-bits. Also added are 8-channel Thermocouple input, 6-channel RTD input

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and 8-channel Thermistor input modules; all with 16-bit resolution.www.automationdirect.com

Programmable Drive/ControllerMaxon motor unveiled its EPOS4 range of modular, digital-positioning controllers, designed to control permanent magnet-activated motors with encoders in a range

of 1 to 1050W continuous out-put power. The controller series also features a range of operat-ing modes and command interfaces. For example, the EPOS4 Compact 50/8 EtherCAT and EPOS4

Compact 50/15 EtherCAT are compatible with EtherCAT, making it suitable for net-works with cycle times to 1ms. The devices are suitable for use with both brushed DC and brushless EC motors and feature feed-back options such as Hall sensors, as well as incremental and SSI absolute encoders. The controller’s digital and analog inputs and outputs are configurable and matched to the functions and operating modes of CiA-402 positioning controllers. Set-up uses the EPOS Studio graphical user interface for Windows PCs, but Windows DLL and Linux Shared Objects libraries are also avail-able to make integration with master sys-tems possible.Maxonmotor.com

Robotics

SCARA Robot ArmOmron introduced a line of SCARA robots named the i4, designed to save space during installation. The line utilizes communication through Ether-CAT, enabling advanced assem-bly and ensures quality control with vision integration. The i4 visualizes working data and supervises its status with built-in signals for preventive maintenance, allowing users to mitigate unplanned down-time. In spring 2019, Omron will introduce the first three models: The i4-650, i4-750 and i4-850, which have an arm reach of 650mm, 750mm and 850mm, respectively. The payload limit is 15kg. Customers also have a choice of two different Z-axis strokes for each robot.www.omron.com

Robotic GearboxGam released its GPL line of Planetary Robotic Gearboxes. The GPL-V (shaft) and GPL-H (hol-low) boast near zero backlash (≤0.1 arc min-ute) and its patented design guarantees back-lash won’t increase over its life time, the

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company says. In addition, the line features high tilting rigidity resulting in maintained positioning accuracy at a rated 20,000 hours of service life. The line’s torque range spans 400-3,000Nm with ratios from 40-200 plus a 65 dB noise level and 90% efficiency. In total, the line offers seven frame sizes from 180-330mm and comes in right angle, subassembly and fully enclosed versions.https://www.electromate.com

I-O link converterBalluff released its RS232-to-IO-Link inter-face, which simplifies the integration of serial communication devices and supplies bi-directional communication to a variety of serial devices on the plant floor. Working in tandem with the IO-Link master, the RS232 flows power for the attached serial device through this connector, eliminating the need for separate power connection. Encased in a stainless steel housing, the RS232 utilizes an IP67 ingress protection rating and M18-barrel-style inline design. The barrel design ensures the RS232 converter can be placed very close to the point of use. It then utilizes standard 3- or 4-pole sensor cable from this interface module to the IO-Link master.www.balluf.com

Motors/Drives

Hybrid Stepper Motor/Lead ScrewThomson Industries, Inc. expanded its line of step-per motor linear actuators with its hybrid MLA models that feature built-in anti-rotational guidance. According to the company, the MLA line’s design eliminates the need for external guidance by surrounding the shaft with an aluminum cover tube with molded internal splines that lock onto the nut to keep it from turning. This design also features an integrated bushing that enables it to withstand small radial and moment loads. Best suited for space-constrained, force-sensitive applications, the hybrid actuator accommodates stroke lengths shorter than 2.5 inches; loads lighter than 200lbf on various motor sizes; and speeds below 20in/s. The MLA actuators are currently available for NEMA 8, 11, 14, 17 and 23 motor frame sizes; in single or double stacks; and with many motor winding options. Linear resolution options range from 0.063 to 7.5µin of linear travel per step. The actuators ship with NEMA-standard bolt-hole patterns, but custom pattern profiles are also available, as are custom end mounting, wiring, cabling and connectors.www.thomsonlinear.com

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AMPLIFIERS 55Analog 55Brush-Type Servo 55Brushless Servo 55Digital, Servo 55Linear, Servo 55Proportional 55

BEARINGS 56Ball Type, Profile 56Ball Type, Round 56Bush 56Flange Blocks 56Hydrodynamic 56Journal 56Magnetic 56Pillow Blocks 56Rail Linear Guides 56Rod Ends 56Roller Type, Profile 56Rolling, Angular Contact 56Rolling, Flange 56Rolling, Miniature 56Rolling, Needle 56Rolling, Radial 56Rolling, Self-aligning 56Rolling, Split 56Rolling, Tapered 56Rolling, Thrust 56Shaft Hangers 56Shaft Linear Guides 56Sleeve, Aluminum 56Sleeve, Babbitted 56Sleeve, Bronze 56Sleeve, Plastic 56Sleeve, Self-lubricating 56Spherical 56

BELTS 56Conveyor 56Flat 56Synchronous 56Timing 56Toothed 56V-Belt 56

BRAKES 56Air 56Electric 56Fail-Safe 56Friction 56Hydraulic 56Hydromatic 56Linear 56Mechanical 56

CABLE CARRIERS 56Clean Room 56Energy Chain 56Heavy Duty 56Large Rolling Carriage Systems 56Silent Systems 56

CABLES 56Data 56Flexible Bus 56High Flex 56Shielded 56Twisted 56

CHAINS 56Conveyor 56

CLUTCHES 56Air 56

Centrifugal 56Electric 56Electromagnetic 56Electromechanical 56Friction 56Hydraulic 56Jaw 56Magnetic 56Over-running 56Overload 56Slip 56Spring 56Tooth 56Torque 56

CONTROLLERS, MOTION 56AC Motor 56AC Servo 56Adjustable Speed 56Analog 56Brushless 56Bus 56CNC Based 56DC Motor 56DC Servo 56Digital 56Embedded 56FieldBus 56IEC61131-3 56Indexers 56Integrated Motion & Logic 56Multi-axis 57PC Based 57PLC Based 57PLC, Open 57Relay 57Safe Motion 57SERCOS 57Single-axis 57Stand-alone 57Step Motor 57Switch 57

CONTROLS 57Adjustable Speed 57CNC 57ElectricMotor 57Manual 57Motion 57Motor 57Positioning 57Power 57Pressure 57Programmable 57Relay 57Remote 57Sensing 57Servo 57Speed 57Switch 57Tension 57Variablepeed 57

COUPLINGS 57Composite 57Disc 57Elastomeric 57Flexible 57Fluid 58Gear 58Hydraulic, Quick 58Line Shaft 58Linear 58Metal Bellows 58Pneumatic, Quick 58Rigid 58Servo 58Torque Limiting/Safety 58U-Joint 58Zero-backlash 58

DRIVERS, STEPPER 58Full-Step 58Integrated Indexer 58Micro-stepping 58

DRIVES 58Analog, DC 58Brushless, DC 58Compact 58

Converters 58Digital, DC 58Field Bus 58Flux Vector, AC 58Intelligent 58Modular 58PLC based 58Positioning 58Regenerative 58Safe Motion Based 58Servo, AC 58Servo, DC 58Servo, Digital 58VariableFrequency, AC 58VariableSpeed, Electric 58VariableSpeed, Gearshift 58VariableSpeed, Hydraulic 58VariableSpeed, Mechanical 58Vector Control 58

FEEDBACK DEVICES 58Inductosyns 58Linear Displacement Transducers 58Linear Encoders 58Magnetic, Absolute 58Magnetic, Incremental 58Mechanical 58Optical, Absolute 58Optical, Incremental 58Potentiometers 58Rotary 58Serial 58Tachometers 58

FLUID POWER COMPONENTS 58Accumulators 58Coolers 59Directional Control 59Filters 59Flow Meters 59Flow Switch 59Gauges 59Hose, Hydraulic High Pressure 59Hose, Pneumatic Airline 59Hose/Fittings 59Level Switch 59Lubrication Equipment 59Manifolds 59Motors 59Pipetube 59Pressure Control 59Pumps 59Seals 59Seals, Grease 59Seals, Large Diameter 59

GEARING, GENERAL PURPOSE 59Bevel 59Cycloidal 59Fractional HP 59Harmonic 59Helical 59Multi-speed 59Planetary 59Spur 59Variable Speed 59Wormgear 59

GEARING, HIGH PRECISION 59Miniature 59Planetary, Inline 59Planetary, Right-angle Harmonic 59Zero Backlash, Ball Speed 59

GEARS 59Bevel 59Helical 59Herringbone 59Hypoid 59Miniature 59Pinion 59Plastic 59Rack 59Ring 59Spur 59Worm 59

INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES 59Accelerometers 59Circuit Breakers 59

Gauges, Digital Readout 59Indicators, Speed 59Indicators, Torque 59Networking Solutions 59Optoelectronic Devices 59Photoelectrics 59Potentiometers 59Press Force Monitors 59Resistance Measurement 59Safety Devices 59Signal Conditioning & Transmitters 59Solid-State Relays 59Switch Contacts 59Switches, Centrifugal 59Switches, Control 59Switches, Limit 60Switches, Mechanical 60Switches, Power 60Switches, Pressure 60Switches, Proximity 60Switches,Foot 60Transducers 60

INTERFACES, OPERATOR 60Control Grips 60Digital Readout 60Display Screens 60HMI’s 60Joysticks 60Keypads 60Panels, CE Embedded 60Panels, Operator 60Remote Controls 60SERCOS 60Touch Screens 60Vision Cameras 60Vision Systems 60

LINEAR MOTION COMPONENTS 60ACME screws 60Actuators, Linear Acme Screw Driven 60Actuators, Linear Ball Screw Driven 60Actuators, Linear Belt Driven 60Anti-Backlash Nuts 60Assemblies, Linear 60Ball screws 60Bumpers 60Clamps 60Controls 60Cylinders, Accessories 60Cylinders, Composite 60Cylinders, Hydraulic 60Cylinders, Pneumatic 60Dampers, Hydraulic 60Dampers, Rotary 60Drives, Linear 60Drives, Linear Variable Pitch 60Feeders, Vibratory 60Guides, Linear Bearing 60Guides, Linear Rail 61Guides, Linear Spline 61Lead Screws 61Lift Tables 61Motors, Brushless Linear 61Motors, Electric Linear 61Motors, Linear Servo 61Positioners, Manual 61Positioning Tables, Multi-Axis 61Positioning Tables, Single 61Rails 61Ring Slides 61Roller Screws 61RollerCams 61Shafts 61Slides, Linear 61Splines 61Stages, Linear 61Stages, Multi-axis 61Stages, Piezo 61Stages, Rotary 61Tables, Rotary 61Tables,X-Y 61Thrusters 61Ways 61

MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS 61Alignment Dowels 61Bushings, Metal 61

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Bushings, Polymer 61Cam Followers 61Joints, Universal 61Lubricants 61Mounts, Anti-vibration 61Mounts, Base Plate Fastened 61Mounts, Gel 61Mounts, Machinery 61Mounts, Oscillating 61Mounts, Suspension 61Mounts, Vibration 61Rings, O-Type 61Rings, Oil 61Rings, Retaining 61Seal Rings 61Seals 61Shims 61Shock Absorbers 61Slip Rings 61Springs 61Springs, Gas 61Sprockets, Non-metal 61Tensioners, Chain & Belt 61Washers 61

MOTORS 61AC 1 to 15 HP, Single & Three-phase 61AC Brushless 61AC Synchronous 61DC Brush-type 61DC Brushless 61Fractional, Single & Three-phase 61Gearmotors 61Gearmotors, AC Fractional 61Gearmotors, DC Fractional 61Integrated, Closed-loop 62Integrated, Open-loop 62Linear, Brushless DC 62Linear, Electric 62Linear, Electric Step 62Linear, Stepper 62Permanent Magnet 62Piston 62Rotary, Brushless 62Servo, AC 62Servo, AC Brushless 62Servo, AC Induction 62Servo, AC Permanent Magnet 62Servo, DC 62Servo, DC Brushless 62Servo, Linear 62Spindle 62Step Motors 62Step Motors, Geared 62Torque 62

NETWORK BUS COMPONENTS 62CANBUS 62CanOPEN 62DeviceNet 62EtherCat 62Ethernet 62ProfiBus 62Protocol Conversion 62RS-232 62RS-485 62USB 62

PULLEYS 62Flat Belt 62Idler 62Synchronous Belt 62Toothed 62V-Belt 62Rack & Pinion 62Anti-Backlash 62Hardened 62Plain 62Polymer 62

RACK & PINION 62Anti-Backlash 62Hardened 62Plain 62Polymer 62

ROBOTICS 62Robot Arms 62Robotic Accessories 62Robots 62

Robots, Articulated Arm (6Axis) 62Robots, SCARA (4axis) 62Software 62

SENSORS 62Acceleration 62Analysis 62Flow 62Force 62Hall 62Laser 62Light 62Linear 62Load 62Photoelectric 63Position 63Pressure 63Proximity 63Rotary 63Speed 63Temperature 63Torque 63Vibration 63Viscosity 63Visual 63

SHAFTS 63Collars 63Flexible 63Rigid 63Seals & Packings 63Spline 63Universal Coupling 63

SOFTWARE 63Automation 63CAD to Motion 63Control 63Design 63Diagnostic 63Human Machine Interface (HMI) 63Machine Control 63Motion & Logic Control 63Motion Control 63Product Data Management 63Product Life cycle Management 63Simulation 63

SPEED REDUCERS & INCREASERS 63Fractional HP 63Planetary 63Right Angle 63Spur 63Wormgear 63

VALVE COMPONENTS 63Valve Actuators 63Valve Controls 63Valve Motors 63

VALVE TYPES 63Ball 63Cartridge 63Check 63Compensator 63Counter Balance 63Directional Control 63Electro-proportional 63Flow Control 63Hydraulic 63Isolation 63Logic 63Manual 63Modular 63Motor Mount 63Needle 63Pinch 63Pneumatic 63Pressure Control 63Pressure Reducing 63Pressure Sequence 63Proportional 63Relief 63Servo 63Shuttle 63Solenoid 63Stepper 63

ACTUATORSGEAREDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin CanadaStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Wittenstein Inc.

GRIPPER, HYDRAULICIsel USA Inc.Schunk Intec Corp.York Hydraulics Ltd.

GRIPPER, PNEUMATICFabco-Air, Inc.Festo Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.Isel USA Inc.Schunk Intec Corp.York Hydraulics Ltd.

GRIPPER, STEPPER-SERVOElectromateSchunk Intec Corp.York Hydraulics Ltd.Zaber Technologies Inc.

HYDRAULIC, CYLINDERFabco-Air, Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaParker Hannifin CanadaStarcyl Cylinders Inc.Taylor Devices Inc.Williams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

HYDRAULIC, MOTORBimba Manufacturing Co.Parker Hannifin CanadaYork Hydraulics Ltd.

LINEAR, ELECTRICAerotech, Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Davis Controls Ltd.ElectromateFesto Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Heidenhain CorporationIsel USA Inc.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Myostat Motion Control Inc.NeptronicParker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.THK America, Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.Velmex, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

LINEAR, HYDRAULICACE Controls Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Fabco-Air, Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Ram Industries Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Taylor Devices Inc.York Hydraulics Ltd.

LINEAR, MECHANICALACE Controls Inc.Amacoil Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Nexen Group, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.Velmex, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

LINEAR, PNEUMATICACE Controls Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Davis Controls Ltd.Empire MagneticsFabco-Air, Inc.Festo Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaRam Industries Inc.Schunk Intec Corp.Starcyl Cylinders Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.York Hydraulics Ltd.

ROTARY, ELECTRICAerotech, Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Heidenhain CorporationMyostat Motion Control Inc.NeptronicParker Hannifin CanadaSchaeffler Canada Inc.Schunk Intec Corp.Velmex, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

ROTARY, HYDRAULICACE Controls Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaScott Rotary SealsYork Hydraulics Ltd.Zaber Technologies Inc.

ROTARY, MECHANICALACE Controls Inc.Amacoil Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Nexen Group, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaVelmex, Inc.York Hydraulics Ltd.

ROTARY, PNEUMATICACE Controls Inc.ClippardDavis Controls Ltd.Fabco-Air, Inc.Festo Inc.Isel USA Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaSchunk Intec Corp.Scott Rotary SealsYork Hydraulics Ltd.

SERVOAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.ElectromateMyostat Motion Control Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Schunk Intec Corp.Tolomatic, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

AMPLIFIERSANALOGBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateServo2Go.com Ltd.

BRUSH-TYPE SERVOAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.

BRUSHLESS SERVOAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Myostat Motion Control Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.

DIGITAL, SERVOAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.ElectromateOmron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.

LINEAR, SERVOAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

PROPORTIONALBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

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BEARINGSBALL TYPE, PROFILECCTY BearingMyostat Motion Control Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.THK America, Inc.

BALL TYPE, ROUNDCCTY BearingRotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)THK America, Inc.

BUSHAurora Bearing CompanyCCTY BearingStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)THK America, Inc.

FLANGE BLOCKSIGUS Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

HYDRODYNAMICJohn Crane Canada Inc.

JOURNALAurora Bearing Company

MAGNETICStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

PILLOW BLOCKSIGUS Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

RAIL LINEAR GUIDESBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.IGUS Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Tecom Inc.THK America, Inc.

ROD ENDSAurora Bearing CompanyCCTY BearingIGUS Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)THK America, Inc.

ROLLER TYPE, PROFILESchaeffler Canada Inc.THK America, Inc.

ROLLING, ANGULAR CONTACTCCTY BearingRotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.THK America, Inc.

ROLLING, FLANGETecom Inc.

ROLLING, MINIATURERotoPrecision Inc.THK America, Inc.

ROLLING, NEEDLESchaeffler Canada Inc.

ROLLING, RADIALSchaeffler Canada Inc.Tecom Inc.

ROLLING, SELF-ALIGNINGHercules Sealing Products CanadaSchaeffler Canada Inc.

ROLLING, SPLITSchaeffler Canada Inc.

ROLLING, TAPEREDSchaeffler Canada Inc.

ROLLING, THRUSTAmacoil Inc.CCTY BearingJohn Crane Canada Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Tecom Inc.

SHAFT HANGERSSchaeffler Canada Inc.

SHAFT LINEAR GUIDESIGUS Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.THK America, Inc.

SLEEVE, ALUMINUMDaemar Inc.

Schaeffler Canada Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

SLEEVE, BABBITTEDJohn Crane Canada Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.

SLEEVE, BRONZEDaemar Inc.Polymotion LimitedSchaeffler Canada Inc.SLEEVE, PLASTICDaemar Inc.IGUS Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)SLEEVE, SELF-LUBRICATINGDaemar Inc.IGUS Inc.Polymotion LimitedSchaeffler Canada Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)THK America, Inc.

SPHERICALAurora Bearing CompanyCCTY BearingIGUS Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

BELTSCONVEYORAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

FLATBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.

SYNCHRONOUSBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

TIMINGAmacoil Inc.BRECOflex Co., L.L.C.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

TOOTHEDBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

V-BELTBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

BRAKESAIRDrive-Line Inc.Nexen Group, Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.

ELECTRICDrive-Line Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

FAIL-SAFEDrive-Line Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.Tolomatic, Inc.

FRICTIONDrive-Line Inc.

HYDRAULICDrive-Line Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.

HYDROMATICTolomatic, Inc.

LINEARAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Drive-Line Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Taylor Devices Inc.

MECHANICALDrive-Line Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.

CABLE CARRIERSCLEAN ROOMIGUS Inc.

ENERGY CHAINIBIS Electro-Products Corp.IGUS Inc.

HEAVY DUTYIBIS Electro-Products Corp.IGUS Inc.

LARGE ROLLING CARRIAGE SYSTEMSIGUS Inc.

SILENT SYSTEMSIGUS Inc.

CABLESDATABeckhoff Automation Ltd.IGUS Inc.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Turck Canada Inc.

FLEXIBLE BUSIGUS Inc.Turck Canada Inc.

HIGH FLEXIGUS Inc.Turck Canada Inc.

SHIELDEDBeckhoff Automation Ltd.IGUS Inc.Manufacturers Automation Inc.PQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

TWISTEDBeckhoff Automation Ltd.IGUS Inc.Manufacturers Automation Inc.PQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

CHAINSCONVEYORBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

CLUTCHESAIRDrive-Line Inc.Nexen Group, Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.

CENTRIFUGALDrive-Line Inc.

ELECTRICDrive-Line Inc.

ELECTROMAGNETICDrive-Line Inc.

ELECTROMECHANICALDrive-Line Inc.ElectromateStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

FRICTIONDrive-Line Inc.

HYDRAULICDrive-Line Inc.

JAWDrive-Line Inc.

MAGNETICDrive-Line Inc.

OVER-RUNNINGDrive-Line Inc.

OVERLOADDrive-Line Inc.

SLIPDrive-Line Inc.

SPRINGDrive-Line Inc.

TOOTHDrive-Line Inc.Nexen Group, Inc.

TORQUEDrive-Line Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.

CONTROLLERS, MOTIONAC MOTORAutomationDirectBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

AC SERVOAllied Motion Technologies Inc.AutomationDirectBimba Manufacturing Co.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.KollmorgenMyostat Motion Control Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

ADJUSTABLE SPEEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaZaber Technologies Inc.

ANALOGBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Connectric Systems Inc.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Electromate

BRUSHLESSAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

BUSBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Connectric Systems Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin Canada

CNC BASEDBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

DC MOTORAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

DC SERVOAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Aerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Myostat Motion Control Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.

DIGITALAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateManufacturers Automation Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaZaber Technologies Inc.

EMBEDDEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin Canada

FIELDBUSAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

IEC61131-3Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.ElectromateOmron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

INDEXERSAerotech, Inc.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Parker Hannifin Canada

INTEGRATED MOTION & LOGICAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Electromate

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KollmorgenMyostat Motion Control Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Zaber Technologies Inc.

MULTI-AXISAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateFesto Inc.KollmorgenOmron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaVelmex, Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

PC BASEDAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.ElectromateManufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

PLC BASEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

PLC, OPENBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.

RELAYCesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.

SAFE MOTIONAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

SERCOSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

SINGLE-AXISAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.Velmex, Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

STAND-ALONEAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaZaber Technologies Inc.

STEP MOTORAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.KollmorgenParker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.Velmex, Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

SWITCHManufacturers Automation Inc.

CONTROLSADJUSTABLE SPEEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaZaber Technologies Inc.

CNCBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Heidenhain CorporationOmron Electronics LLC

ELECTRICMOTORAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

MANUALClippardZaber Technologies Inc.

MOTIONAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Amacoil Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.ClippardConnectric Systems Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Heidenhain CorporationIsel USA Inc.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Zaber Technologies Inc.

MOTORAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaZaber Technologies Inc.

POSITIONINGAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateHeidenhain CorporationOmron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.Velmex, Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

POWERBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canadatechnical Systems 2002 Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

PRESSUREBEP Bestobell Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Davis Controls Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canadatechnical Systems 2002 Inc.Turck Canada Inc.

PROGRAMMABLEAllied Electronics, Inc.

AutomationDirectBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Manufacturers Automation Inc.NeptronicOmron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

RELAYAllied Electronics, Inc.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

REMOTEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

SENSINGBEP Bestobell Ltd.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

SERVOAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.ElectromateOmron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.

SPEEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.ClippardDelta Computer Systems, Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation

Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.

SWITCHBEP Bestobell Ltd.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLC

TENSIONBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin Canadatechnical Systems 2002 Inc.

VARIABLEPEEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Davis Controls Ltd.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

COUPLINGSCOMPOSITEDrive-Line Inc.

DISCDrive-Line Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.

ELASTOMERICBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Drive-Line Inc.John Crane Canada Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

FLEXIBLEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Drive-Line Inc.John Crane Canada Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.

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Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Wittenstein Inc.

FLUIDDrive-Line Inc.Staubli CorporationWilliams Fluidair

GEARDrive-Line Inc.

HYDRAULIC, QUICKCarr Lane Manufacturing Co.Drive-Line Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaRYCO Hydraulics, Inc.Staubli CorporationWilliams Fluidair

LINE SHAFTBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Drive-Line Inc.

LINEARDrive-Line Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.

METAL BELLOWSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Drive-Line Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Wittenstein Inc.

PNEUMATIC, QUICKClippardDrive-Line Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaStaubli CorporationWilliams Fluidair

RIGIDDrive-Line Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

SERVOBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Drive-Line Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.

TORQUE LIMITING/SAFETYDrive-Line Inc.John Crane Canada Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

U-JOINTDrive-Line Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

ZERO-BACKLASHBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Drive-Line Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

DRIVERS, STEPPERFULL-STEPHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

INTEGRATED INDEXERElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.

MICRO-STEPPINGAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.

DRIVESANALOG, DCParker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.

BRUSHLESS, DCAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.

Aerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

COMPACTAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLC

CONVERTERSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin Canada

DIGITAL, DCAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

FIELD BUSAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.

FLUX VECTOR, ACAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

INTELLIGENTAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

MODULARAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin Canada

PLC BASEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLC

POSITIONINGAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Amacoil Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateOmron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.

REGENERATIVEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin Canada

SAFE MOTION BASEDAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

SERVO, ACAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Davis Controls Ltd.Myostat Motion Control Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

SERVO, DCAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Aerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.

SERVO, DIGITALAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

VARIABLEFREQUENCY, ACAllied Electronics, Inc.AutomationDirectCesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

VARIABLESPEED, ELECTRICAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

Connectric Systems Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Parker Hannifin Canada

VARIABLESPEED, GEARSHIFTDavis Controls Ltd.

VARIABLESPEED, HYDRAULICBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

VARIABLESPEED, MECHANICALAmacoil Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Davis Controls Ltd.

VECTOR CONTROLBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

FEEDBACK DEVICESINDUCTOSYNSElectromate

LINEAR DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCERSCesco Electrical Supply Ltd.ElectromateEncoder Products CompanyFabco-Air, Inc.PQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

LINEAR ENCODERSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Connectric Systems Inc.ElectromateHeidenhain CorporationPQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

MAGNETIC, ABSOLUTEConnectric Systems Inc.ElectromateEncoder Products CompanyIndustrial Encoder CorporationTurck Canada Inc.

MAGNETIC, INCREMENTALConnectric Systems Inc.ElectromateEncoder Products CompanyHeidenhain CorporationIndustrial Encoder CorporationTurck Canada Inc.

MECHANICALTurck Canada Inc.

OPTICAL, ABSOLUTEAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.ElectromateEncoder Products CompanyHeidenhain CorporationIndustrial Encoder CorporationPQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

OPTICAL, INCREMENTALAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.ElectromateEncoder Products CompanyHeidenhain CorporationIndustrial Encoder CorporationTurck Canada Inc.

POTENTIOMETERSCesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Fabco-Air, Inc.Omron Electronics LLC

ROTARYAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Encoder Products CompanyHeidenhain CorporationIndustrial Encoder CorporationTurck Canada Inc.

SERIALAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Heidenhain CorporationIndustrial Encoder Corporation

TACHOMETERSElectromateTurck Canada Inc.

FLUID POWER COMPONENTSACCUMULATORSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.Higginson Equipment Inc.

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COOLERSParker Hannifin Canada

DIRECTIONAL CONTROLAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardFabco-Air, Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Lexair Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaYork Hydraulics Ltd.

FILTERSBeach Filter Products, Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardDavis Controls Ltd.Fabco-Air, Inc.Greene Technology Inc.John Crane Canada Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaYork Hydraulics Ltd.

FLOW METERSHigginson Equipment Inc.John Crane Canada Inc.

FLOW SWITCHAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.

GAUGESBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.ClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Greene Technology Inc.

HOSE, HYDRAULIC HIGH PRESSURECheckfluid Inc.Greene Technology Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaRYCO Hydraulics, Inc.Williams Fluidair

HOSE, PNEUMATIC AIRLINEAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.ClippardParker Hannifin CanadaRYCO Hydraulics, Inc.Staubli CorporationWilliams Fluidair

HOSE/FITTINGSClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Main Manufacturing Products IncParker Hannifin CanadaRYCO Hydraulics, Inc.Staubli CorporationWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

LEVEL SWITCHElesa USA Corp.Greene Technology Inc.

LUBRICATION EQUIPMENTAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Checkfluid Inc.ClippardDavley Darmex Precision LubricantsHigginson Equipment Inc.

MANIFOLDSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardMain Manufacturing Products IncParker Hannifin CanadaScott Rotary SealsWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

MOTORSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaYork Hydraulics Ltd.

PIPETUBEDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Greene Technology Inc.Williams Fluidair

PRESSURE CONTROLBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardParker Hannifin CanadaWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

PUMPSBimba Manufacturing Co.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.Greene Technology Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaYork Hydraulics Ltd.SEALSDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaJohn Crane Canada Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaSEALS, GREASEDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaYork Hydraulics Ltd.

SEALS, LARGE DIAMETERDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaJohn Crane Canada Inc.

GEARING, GENERAL PURPOSEBEVELRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

CYCLOIDALRotoPrecision Inc.

FRACTIONAL HPElectromate

HARMONICElectromate

HELICALRotoPrecision Inc.

MULTI-SPEEDRotoPrecision Inc.

PLANETARYBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.CCTY BearingElectromateMyostat Motion Control Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

SPURStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

VARIABLE SPEEDRotoPrecision Inc.

WORMGEARRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

GEARING, HIGH PRECISIONMINIATUREElectromateStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

PLANETARY, INLINEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Wittenstein Inc.

PLANETARY, RIGHT-ANGLE HARMONICBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateRotoPrecision Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

ZERO BACKLASH, BALL SPEEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateWittenstein Inc.

GEARSBEVELQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

HELICALBeckhoff Automation Ltd.QTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.

HERRINGBONEQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.HYPOIDQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.MINIATUREStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)PINIONQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.PLASTICQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.

Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)RACKQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)RINGQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.SPURQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)WORMQTC Metric Gears - A Designatronics Co.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICESACCELEROMETERSBeckhoff Automation Ltd.

CIRCUIT BREAKERSAllied Electronics, Inc.Connectric Systems Inc.

GAUGES, DIGITAL READOUTAllied Electronics, Inc.Greene Technology Inc.technical Systems 2002 Inc.

INDICATORS, SPEEDConnectric Systems Inc.Omron Electronics LLCtechnical Systems 2002 Inc.Turck Canada Inc.

INDICATORS, TORQUEtechnical Systems 2002 Inc.

NETWORKING SOLUTIONSBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICESOmron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

PHOTOELECTRICSAllied Electronics, Inc.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.

IBIS Electro-Products Corp.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

POTENTIOMETERSAllied Electronics, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.

PRESS FORCE MONITORStechnical Systems 2002 Inc.

RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTBeckhoff Automation Ltd.

SAFETY DEVICESAllied Electronics, Inc.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

SIGNAL CONDITIONING & TRANSMITTERSAllied Electronics, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCtechnical Systems 2002 Inc.

SOLID-STATE RELAYSAllied Electronics, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Omron Electronics LLC

SWITCH CONTACTSOmron Electronics LLC

SWITCHES, CENTRIFUGALBEP Bestobell Ltd.

SWITCHES, CONTROLConnectric Systems Inc.ElectromateOmron Electronics LLCSchunk Intec Corp.Turck Canada Inc.

SWITCHES, LIMITAllied Electronics, Inc.AutomationDirect

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Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCSchunk Intec Corp.Turck Canada Inc.

SWITCHES, MECHANICALAllied Electronics, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCSchunk Intec Corp.Turck Canada Inc.

SWITCHES, POWEROmron Electronics LLC

SWITCHES, PRESSUREAllied Electronics, Inc.BEP Bestobell Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Greene Technology Inc.Omron Electronics LLCPQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

SWITCHES, PROXIMITYAllied Electronics, Inc.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.ClippardHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCSchunk Intec Corp.Turck Canada Inc.

SWITCHES,FOOTAllied Electronics, Inc.

TRANSDUCERSAllied Electronics, Inc.BEP Bestobell Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.PQ Systems Ltd.technical Systems 2002 Inc.

INTERFACES, OPERATORCONTROL GRIPSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLC

DIGITAL READOUTAllied Electronics, Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

DISPLAY SCREENSAllied Electronics, Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateOmron Electronics LLC

HMI’SAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Allied Electronics, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

JOYSTICKSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

KEYPADSAllied Electronics, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

PANELS, CE EMBEDDEDBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

PANELS, OPERATORBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.IBIS Electro-Products Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

REMOTE CONTROLSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Davis Controls Ltd.Parker Hannifin Canada

SERCOSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

TOUCH SCREENSAllied Electronics, Inc.AutomationDirectBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Connectric Systems Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

VISION CAMERASBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

VISION SYSTEMSAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

LINEAR MOTION COMPONENTSACME SCREWSElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

ACTUATORS, LINEAR ACME SCREW DRIVENElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.Velmex, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

ACTUATORS, LINEAR BALL SCREW DRIVENBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateFesto Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Isel USA Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.RotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Schunk Intec Corp.THK America, Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

ACTUATORS, LINEAR BELT DRIVENAmacoil Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateFesto Inc.IGUS Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Schunk Intec Corp.THK America, Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.Velmex, Inc.

ANTI-BACKLASH NUTSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IGUS Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

ASSEMBLIES, LINEARAmacoil Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IGUS Inc.Isel USA Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.RotoPrecision Inc.

BALL SCREWSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Electromate

RotoPrecision Inc.Schaeffler Canada Inc.Schunk Intec Corp.THK America, Inc.

BUMPERSACE Controls Inc.Taylor Devices Inc.

CLAMPSBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.Elesa USA Corp.Williams Fluidair

CONTROLSAerotech, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTolomatic, Inc.Velmex, Inc.

CYLINDERS, ACCESSORIESACE Controls Inc.Allied Electronics, Inc.ClippardFabco-Air, Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaHigginson Equipment Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Ram Industries Inc.Starcyl Cylinders Inc.

CYLINDERS, COMPOSITEFabco-Air, Inc.Ram Industries Inc.

CYLINDERS, HYDRAULICACE Controls Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Fabco-Air, Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaHigginson Equipment Inc.PQ Systems Ltd.Ram Industries Inc.Starcyl Cylinders Inc.Williams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

CYLINDERS, PNEUMATICACE Controls Inc.Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Allied Electronics, Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.ClippardFabco-Air, Inc.Festo Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Ram Industries Inc.Starcyl Cylinders Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.Williams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

DAMPERS, HYDRAULICACE Controls Inc.Taylor Devices Inc.

DAMPERS, ROTARYACE Controls Inc.Taylor Devices Inc.

DRIVES, LINEARAerotech, Inc.Amacoil Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaSchunk Intec Corp.THK America, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

DRIVES, LINEAR VARIABLE PITCHAmacoil Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.THK America, Inc.

FEEDERS, VIBRATORYSPIROL Industries Ltd.

GUIDES, LINEAR BEARINGBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Daemar Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IGUS Inc.Isel USA Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaRotoPrecision Inc.THK America, Inc.

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GUIDES, LINEAR RAILAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IGUS Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaRotoPrecision Inc.THK America, Inc.

GUIDES, LINEAR SPLINEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.THK America, Inc.

LEAD SCREWSElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IGUS Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

LIFT TABLESAerotech, Inc.

MOTORS, BRUSHLESS LINEARAerotech, Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

MOTORS, ELECTRIC LINEARAerotech, Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.

MOTORS, LINEAR SERVOAerotech, Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaRotoPrecision Inc.THK America, Inc.

POSITIONERS, MANUALACE Controls Inc.Aerotech, Inc.Velmex, Inc.

POSITIONING TABLES, MULTI-AXISAerotech, Inc.ElectromateIsel USA Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.Velmex, Inc.

POSITIONING TABLES, SINGLEACE Controls Inc.Aerotech, Inc.ElectromateIsel USA Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.Velmex, Inc.

RAILSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.IGUS Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.THK America, Inc.

RING SLIDESTHK America, Inc.

ROLLER SCREWSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.THK America, Inc.Tolomatic, Inc.

ROLLERCAMSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

SHAFTSElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IGUS Inc.RotoPrecision Inc.

SLIDES, LINEARBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateFabco-Air, Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IGUS Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

RotoPrecision Inc.THK America, Inc.Velmex, Inc.

SPLINESBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.THK America, Inc.

STAGES, LINEARAerotech, Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaVelmex, Inc.

STAGES, MULTI-AXISAerotech, Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.Velmex, Inc.

STAGES, PIEZOAerotech, Inc.

STAGES, ROTARYAerotech, Inc.ElectromateIsel USA Inc.Nexen Group, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaVelmex, Inc.TABLES, ROTARYAerotech, Inc.ElectromateIsel USA Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaVelmex, Inc.TABLES, X-YAerotech, Inc.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaVelmex, Inc.THRUSTERSBimba Manufacturing Co.WAYSRotoPrecision Inc.

MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION COMPONENTSALIGNMENT DOWELSSPIROL Industries Ltd.BUSHINGS, METALCCTY BearingDaemar Inc.SPIROL Industries Ltd.BUSHINGS, POLYMERCCTY BearingDaemar Inc.IGUS Inc.CAM FOLLOWERSCCTY BearingJOINTS, UNIVERSALStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)LUBRICANTSDavley Darmex Precision LubricantsMOUNTS, ANTI-VIBRATIONACE Controls Inc.Elesa USA Corp.MOUNTS, BASE PLATE FASTENEDACE Controls Inc.MOUNTS, GELStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)MOUNTS, MACHINERYACE Controls Inc.Elesa USA Corp.MOUNTS, OSCILLATINGACE Controls Inc.MOUNTS, SUSPENSIONACE Controls Inc.MOUNTS, VIBRATIONElesa USA Corp.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)RINGS, O-TYPEDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaRINGS, OILHercules Sealing Products CanadaRINGS, RETAININGDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaRotoPrecision Inc.Rotor Clip Company, Inc.Smalley Steel Ring

SEAL RINGSHercules Sealing Products CanadaSmalley Steel RingSEALSDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Products CanadaSHIMSDaemar Inc.Dendoff Springs Ltd.Rotor Clip Company, Inc.Smalley Steel RingSPIROL Industries Ltd.SHOCK ABSORBERSACE Controls Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Taylor Devices Inc.SLIP RINGSDendoff Springs Ltd.SPRINGSDaemar Inc.Dendoff Springs Ltd.Lee Spring CompanyRotoPrecision Inc.Rotor Clip Company, Inc.Smalley Steel RingSPRINGS, GASACE Controls Inc.Dendoff Springs Ltd.Taylor Devices Inc.SPROCKETS, NON-METALStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)WASHERSDendoff Springs Ltd.Lee Spring CompanySmalley Steel RingSPIROL Industries Ltd.

MOTORSAC 1 TO 15 HP, SINGLE & THREE-PHASEAutomationDirectRotoPrecision Inc.

AC BRUSHLESSAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

AC SYNCHRONOUSAllied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateEmpire MagneticsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

DC BRUSH-TYPEAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.

DC BRUSHLESSAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Servo2Go.com Ltd.Wittenstein Inc.

FRACTIONAL, SINGLE & THREE-PHASEHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.

GEARMOTORSAllied Motion Technologies Inc.AutomationDirectElectromate

GEARMOTORS, AC FRACTIONALAllied Motion Technologies Inc.

GEARMOTORS, DC FRACTIONALAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Electromate

INTEGRATED, CLOSED-LOOPAllied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateKollmorgenINTEGRATED, OPEN-LOOPElectromate

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KollmorgenLINEAR, BRUSHLESS DCAerotech, Inc.ElectromateKollmorgenParker Hannifin CanadaLINEAR, ELECTRICAerotech, Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.

LINEAR, ELECTRIC STEPAerotech, Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.THK America, Inc.

LINEAR, STEPPERElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.PERMANENT MAGNETAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaSchaeffler Canada Inc.PISTONBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

ROTARY, BRUSHLESSAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

SERVO, ACAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Davis Controls Ltd.Electromate

Empire MagneticsKollmorgenParker Hannifin CanadaWittenstein Inc.

SERVO, AC BRUSHLESSAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateEmpire MagneticsKollmorgenParker Hannifin CanadaWittenstein Inc.

SERVO, AC INDUCTIONBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

SERVO, AC PERMANENT MAGNETAllied Motion Technologies Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Myostat Motion Control Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaWittenstein Inc.

SERVO, DCAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.Wittenstein Inc.

SERVO, DC BRUSHLESSAerotech, Inc.Allied Motion Technologies Inc.ElectromateHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaServo2Go.com Ltd.Wittenstein Inc.SERVO, LINEARAerotech, Inc.

Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ElectromateParker Hannifin CanadaTHK America, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

SPINDLEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

STEP MOTORSAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Aerotech, Inc.AutomationDirectBeckhoff Automation Ltd.ElectromateEmpire MagneticsParker Hannifin CanadaWittenstein Inc.Zaber Technologies Inc.

STEP MOTORS, GEAREDElectromateEmpire MagneticsWittenstein Inc.

TORQUEAllied Motion Technologies Inc.

NETWORK BUS COMPONENTSCANBUSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

CANOPENBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.

DEVICENETBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

ETHERCATBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

ETHERNETBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.IBIS Electro-Products Corp.IGUS Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.Wittenstein Inc.PROFIBUSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.IGUS Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.PROTOCOL CONVERSIONTurck Canada Inc.

RS-232Parker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.

RS-485Parker Hannifin CanadaTurck Canada Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

USBIGUS Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

PULLEYSFLAT BELTBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.

IDLERBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.RotoPrecision Inc.

SYNCHRONOUS BELTBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.RotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

TOOTHEDBRECOflex Co., L.L.C.RotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

V-BELTRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

RACK & PINIONANTI-BACKLASHNexen Group, Inc.PQ Systems Ltd.Wittenstein Inc.

HARDENEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Nexen Group, Inc.Wittenstein Inc.

PLAINNexen Group, Inc.

POLYMERNexen Group, Inc.

ROBOTICSROBOT ARMSOmron Electronics LLCSchunk Intec Corp.THK America, Inc.

ROBOTIC ACCESSORIESIBIS Electro-Products Corp.Isel USA Inc.Omron Electronics LLCSchunk Intec Corp.THK America, Inc.

ROBOTSAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.IBIS Electro-Products Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

ROBOTS, ARTICULATED ARM (6AXIS)Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Omron Electronics LLC

ROBOTS, SCARA (4AXIS)ElectromateOmron Electronics LLC

SOFTWAREBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Omron Electronics LLC

SENSORSACCELERATIONKaman Precision Products

ANALYSISBEP Bestobell Ltd.Kaman Precision Products

FLOWAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Allied Electronics, Inc.BEP Bestobell Ltd.Connectric Systems Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Kaman Precision ProductsOmron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

FORCEKaman Precision Products

HALLAllied Electronics, Inc.Fabco-Air, Inc.

LASERIBIS Electro-Products Corp.Manufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

LIGHTIBIS Electro-Products Corp.Kaman Precision ProductsManufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

LINEARDavis Controls Ltd.Encoder Products CompanyKaman Precision ProductsManufacturers Automation Inc.PQ Systems Ltd.Turck Canada Inc.

LOADKaman Precision Products

PHOTOELECTRICConnectric Systems Inc.IBIS Electro-Products Corp.Omron Electronics LLC

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POSITIONAllied Electronics, Inc.Encoder Products CompanyFabco-Air, Inc.IBIS Electro-Products Corp.Kaman Precision ProductsSchunk Intec Corp.Turck Canada Inc.

PRESSUREAdvanced Motion & Controls Ltd.Allied Electronics, Inc.BEP Bestobell Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Kaman Precision ProductsNeptronicOmron Electronics LLCPQ Systems Ltd.technical Systems 2002 Inc.Turck Canada Inc.

PROXIMITYAllied Electronics, Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardConnectric Systems Inc.Fabco-Air, Inc.Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.IBIS Electro-Products Corp.Kaman Precision ProductsOmron Electronics LLCSchunk Intec Corp.Turck Canada Inc.

ROTARYEncoder Products CompanyIBIS Electro-Products Corp.Kaman Precision ProductsOmron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

SPEEDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Encoder Products CompanyKaman Precision ProductsOmron Electronics LLCTurck Canada Inc.

TEMPERATUREBEP Bestobell Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Elesa USA Corp.Kaman Precision ProductsManufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLCtechnical Systems 2002 Inc.Turck Canada Inc.

TORQUEKaman Precision Productstechnical Systems 2002 Inc.

VIBRATIONKaman Precision ProductsManufacturers Automation Inc.Omron Electronics LLC

VISCOSITYKaman Precision Products

VISUALDavis Controls Ltd.Elesa USA Corp.Kaman Precision Products

SHAFTSCOLLARSAmacoil Inc.Polymotion LimitedRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

FLEXIBLERotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

RIGIDRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

SEALS & PACKINGSDaemar Inc.

SPLINEHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)THK America, Inc.

UNIVERSAL COUPLINGStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

SOFTWAREAUTOMATIONAerotech, Inc.

Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.

CAD TO MOTIONParker Hannifin Canada

CONTROLAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.

DESIGNBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Festo Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaWittenstein Inc.

DIAGNOSTICParker Hannifin Canada

HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI)AutomationDirectBeckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

MACHINE CONTROLAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.

MOTION & LOGIC CONTROLAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin Canada

MOTION CONTROLAerotech, Inc.Beckhoff Automation Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Delta Computer Systems, Inc.Omron Electronics LLCParker Hannifin CanadaWittenstein Inc.

PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENTRYCO Hydraulics, Inc.

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENTBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.RYCO Hydraulics, Inc.

SIMULATIONOmron Electronics LLC

SPEED REDUCERS & INCREASERSFRACTIONAL HPRotoPrecision Inc.

PLANETARYBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin CanadaStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Wittenstein Inc.

RIGHT ANGLEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.RotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Wittenstein Inc.

SPURStock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)

WORMGEARRotoPrecision Inc.Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI)Wittenstein Inc.

VALVE COMPONENTSVALVE ACTUATORSAllied Electronics, Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.NeptronicSchunk Intec Corp.Scott Rotary Seals

VALVE CONTROLSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

Neptronic

VALVE MOTORSBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

VALVE TYPESBALLBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.DK-LOK Ontario Inc.Greene Technology Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.NeptronicParker Hannifin CanadaWilliams Fluidair

CARTRIDGEClippardHigginson Equipment Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaWilliams Fluidair

CHECKBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.Checkfluid Inc.ClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Fabco-Air, Inc.Greene Technology Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Lexair Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaWilliams Fluidair

COMPENSATORBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin Canada

COUNTER BALANCEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Higginson Equipment Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

DIRECTIONAL CONTROLBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardFabco-Air, Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Lexair Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Williams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

ELECTRO-PROPORTIONALBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.York Hydraulics Ltd.

FLOW CONTROLBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Fabco-Air, Inc.Greene Technology Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaScott Rotary SealsWilliams Fluidair

HYDRAULICBimba Manufacturing Co.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.Greene Technology Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.Lexair Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Scott Rotary SealsWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

ISOLATIONClippardParker Hannifin Canada

LOGICBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin Canada

MANUALBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Fabco-Air, Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

MODULARBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Fabco-Air, Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.

MOTOR MOUNTParker Hannifin Canada

NEEDLEClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Fabco-Air, Inc.Greene Technology Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

PINCHBEP Bestobell Ltd.ClippardParker Hannifin Canada

PNEUMATICAllied Electronics, Inc.Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.ClippardFabco-Air, Inc.Festo Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Lexair Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Scott Rotary SealsWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

PRESSURE CONTROLBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardLa Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

PRESSURE REDUCINGBEP Bestobell Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.ClippardParker Hannifin CanadaYork Hydraulics Ltd.

PRESSURE SEQUENCEBEP Bestobell Ltd.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Fabco-Air, Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

PROPORTIONALBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardNeptronicParker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.York Hydraulics Ltd.

RELIEFBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardDK-LOK Ontario Inc.Fabco-Air, Inc.Greene Technology Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaWilliams FluidairYork Hydraulics Ltd.

SERVOBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.

SHUTTLEBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardFabco-Air, Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Lexair Inc.Parker Hannifin Canada

SOLENOIDBosch Rexroth Canada Corp.ClippardFabco-Air, Inc.La Societe Waircom Inc. - Waircom Corporation Inc.Lexair Inc.Parker Hannifin CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.York Hydraulics Ltd.

STEPPERClippard

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ACE CONTROLS INC Manufacturer23435 Industrial Park Dr Farmington Hills MI 48335Tel: 248-476-0213 Fax: 248-476-2470Email: shocks@acecontrols.comWeb: www.acecontrols.comDistributors: Cowper Ltd., St. John, NB; Kingston, ON; London, ON; Markham, ON; Lachine, QC; Peerless Engineering Sales Ltd., Burnaby, BC; Prince George, BC; Edmonton, AB; ASCO Canada, Brantford, ON; Saint-Laurent, QC; NB, NS, PEI, NL

ADVANCED MOTION & CONTROLS LTD Distributor26 Saunders Rd Barrie ON L4N 9A8Tel: 705-726-2260 Fax: 705-726-5829Email: marketing@advancedmotion.comWeb: www.advancedmotion.comBranches: Laval, QC; Cambridge, ON; Mississauga, ONManufacturers: Asyril; Bosch Rexroth; Dorner Conveyors; Nabtesco; Omron Adept Robots; Omron Industrial Automation; Omron Sti Safety; Oriental Motor; Patlite; Pickit3D; Phoenix Contact; R+W Coupling; RobotiqueGrippers; Ross Controls; Ryson Spiral Conveyors; SMC Pneumatics; Swivellink; THK Linear Motion; Universal Robots; Worner; Zimmer Linear Clamping

AEROTECH, INC Manufacturer101 Zeta Dr Pittsburgh PA 15238Tel: 412-963-7470 Fax: 412-963-7459Email: sales@aerotech.comWeb: www.aerotech.comBranches: Pierre Fonds, QC

ALLIED ELECTRONICS, INC Distributor7151 Jack Newell Blvd S Fort Worth TX 76118Tel: 817-595-3500 Fax: 817-595-6444Email: quotes@alliedelec.comWeb: www.thinkallied.comBranches: Ottawa, ON

ALLIED MOTION TECHNOLOGIES INC Manufacturer495 Commerce Dr Amherst NY 14228Tel: 716-242-7535 Email: inquiry@alliedmotion.comWeb: www.alliedmotion.com

AMACOIL INC Distributor2100 Bridgewater Rd Aston PA 19014Tel: 610-485-8300 Fax: 610-485-2357Email: amacoil@amacoil.comWeb: www.amacoil.comManufacturers: Uhing

AURORA BEARING COMPANYManufacturer901 Aucutt Rd Montgomery IL 60538Tel: 630-859-2030 Fax: 630-859-0971Email: customerservice@aurorabearing.comWeb: www.aurorabearing.comDistributors: Rod Ends Mechanical, Mississauga, ON

AUTOMATIONDIRECTDistributor3505 Hutchinson Rd Cumming GA 30040Tel: 800-633-0405 Fax: 770-889-7876Email: customersupport@automationdirect.comWeb: www.automationdirect.com

BEACH FILTER PRODUCTS, INC Manufacturer555 Centennial Ave Hanover PA 17331Tel: 717-698-1403 Fax: 717-698-1610Email: sales@beachfilters.comWeb: www.beachfilters.comDistributors: CDA, Toronto, ON; Wajax, Longueuil, QC

BECKHOFF AUTOMATION LTD Manufacturer7-2900 Argentia Rd Mississauga ON L5N 7X9Tel: 289-627-1900 Fax: 289-804-0979Email: canada@beckhoff.comWeb: www.beckhoff.caBranches: Laval, QC

BEP BESTOBELL LTD Manufacturer204-970 montee de Liesse Saint-Laurent QC H4T 1W7Tel: 514-331-1225 Fax: 514-331-4255Email: salesdesk@bestobell.comWeb: www.bestobell.comBranches: Toronto, ONManufacturers: Air Monitor; ABM; Aquametro; Besta; Bestobell Steam; Bestobell Valves; Broadley James; Delta Controls; Erdco Engineering; Fox Thermal Instruments; Hanwell Solutions; Ion Science; LTH Instruments; Madison Co.; Oleumtech; Palmer-Wahl; Partech Instruments; PSM Instruments; Procon Engineering; Rivertrace Ltd.; ScanJet Marine; Seetru; Sitron; Sterling; Victor Marine

BIMBA MANUFACTURING CO Manufacturer25150 S Governors Hwy University Park IL 60484Tel: 708-534-8544 Fax: 708-235-2014Email: cs@bimba.comWeb: www.bimba.comDistributors: Cowper Inc, Lachine, QC; CPI Automation Ltd, Mississauga, ON; Hypower Systems, Winnipeg, MB; Skeans Eng. & Mach. Ltd, Coquitlam, BC

BOSCH REXROTH CANADA CORP Manufacturer490 Prince Charles Dr S Welland ON L3B 5X7Tel: 905-735-0510 Email: info@boschrexroth.caWeb: www.boschrexroth.caBranches: Edmonton, AB; Dartmouth, NS; Burlington, ON; Longueuil, QC; Port Coquitlam

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BRECOFLEX CO , L L C Manufacturer222 Industrial Way W Eatontown NJ 07724Tel: 732-460-9500 Fax: 732-542-6725Email: info@brecoflex.comWeb: www.brecoflex.comBranches: Lindsay, ON

CARR LANE MANUFACTURING CO Manufacturer4200 Carr Lane Ct St. Louis MO 63119-7970Tel: 314-647-6200 Fax: 314-647-5736Email: info@carrlane.comWeb: www.carrlane.com

CCTY BEARINGManufacturer111 Rose Rd Lake Zurich IL 60047Tel: 847-840-8196 Email: info@cctybearing-us.comWeb: cctybearing.com

CESCO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LTD Distributor110-3430 Brighton Ave Burnaby BC V5A 3H4Tel: 604-294-4604 Fax: 604-294-2905Email: sales@cescoelectrical.comWeb: www.cescoelectrical.comManufacturers: ABB; Brad; Edison; Go Switch; Hoffman; Ilsco; Mersen; MTE; Omron; Panduit; Red Lion; Weidmuller; Marcus

CHECKFLUID INC Manufacturer4070 Eastgate Cres London ON N6L 1B2Tel: 519-652-6373 Fax: 519-652-0392Email: info@checkfluid.comWeb: www.checkfluid.com

CLIPPARDManufacturer7390 Colerain Ave Cincinnati OH 45239Tel: 513-521-4261 Fax: 513-521-4464Email: sales@clippard.comWeb: www.clippard.comDistributors: Wainbee Limited, Mississauga, ON

CONNECTRIC SYSTEMS INC Distributor28-207 Edgeley Blvd Concord ON L4K 4B5Tel: 905-669-0080 Fax: 905-669-0082Email: info@connectric.comWeb: www.connectric.comManufacturers: ATC Automatic Testing & Control; Custom Connector Corporation; Datalogic; Digitec; Diversified Electronics; Edison; IDEC; IMO; KSR Kuebler; Kuebler; Marathon Special Products; Marsh Bellofram; Motrona; Sprecher + Schuh; Visolux; Wika

DAEMAR INC Distributor861 Cranberry Crt Oakville ON L6L 6J7Tel: 905-847-6500 Fax: 905-847-6943Email: sales@daemarinc.comWeb: www.daemar.comBranches: Edmonton, AB; Dorval, QCManufacturers: Caplugs; DMR; JM Clipper; Kalrez; Keystock; Rotor-Clip; RotorClamp; Shim Stock; Spirolox

DAVIS CONTROLS LTD Distributor2200 Bristol Cir Oakville ON L6H 5R3Tel: 905-829-2000 Fax: 905-829-2630Email: info@daviscontrols.comWeb: www.daviscontrols.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Vancouver, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Sarnia, ON; Montréal, QCManufacturers: ABB; Acromag; Balluff; Balston; Baumer; Danfoss Drives; Gems Sensors; LS Industrial Systems; Lubrication Engineers; Lutze; Nematron; Schmersal

DAVLEY DARMEX PRECISION LUBRICANTSManufacturer & Distributor38-7370 Bramalea Rd Mississauga ON L5S 1N6Tel: 905-795-1150 Fax: 905-795-1151Email: sales@davley-darmex.comWeb: www.davleydarmex.comBranches: Dorval, QC

DELTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC Manufacturer1818 SE 14th St Battle Ground WA 98604Tel: 360-254-8688 Fax: 360-254-5435Email: technicalsales@deltamotion.comWeb: www.deltamotion.comDistributors: PQ Systems Ltd., Burnaby BC; MCS-Servo, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville QC; Engrenage Provincial, Québec-City QC; Checker Industrial Ltd., Windsor ON

DENDOFF SPRINGS LTD Manufacturer12045 Old Yale Rd Surrey BC V3V 3X4Tel: 604-580-3400 Fax: 604-580-3600Email: sales@dendoff.comWeb: www.dendoff.com

DK-LOK ONTARIO INC Distributor6-720 South Service Rd Stoney Creek ON L8E 5S7Tel: 289-649-1046 Fax: 289-649-1049Email: sales@dklokontario.comWeb: www.dklokontario.comManufacturers: A-T Controls Inc.; Airmax; DK-LOK Corporation; Flex-Pression

DRIVE-LINE INC Distributor23-212 Wyecroft Rd Oakville ON L6K 3T9Tel: 905-845-4710 Fax: 905-845-3009Email: jcarney@drivelineinc.comWeb: www.drivelineinc.comManufacturers: ALTRA Industrial Motion Corp.; Twiflex; Wichita Clutch; Svendborg; Stromag; Industrial Clutch; Formsprag; Carlson; Goizper; GMN; Match lll Clutch; KEB; Hillard; Carlyle-Johnson

ELECTROMATEDistributor15-6221 Highway 7 Vaughan ON L4H 0K8Tel: 905-850-7447 Fax: 905-850-7451Email: sales@electromate.comWeb: www.electromate.comManufacturers: Akribis Systems; AMC; Amosyn; Applied Motion Products, Inc.; Applimotion; Baumuller; Bayside Motion Group; Bell Everman; Bogen Magnetics; Computer Conversions Corp.; Delta; Dunkermotor; Dyadic Systems; EDrive Actuators; ElectroCraft; Empire Magnetics; Exor Electronic R&D; Galil Motion Control Inc.; GAM Gear; Groschopp Inc.; Harmonic Drive LLC; Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions; Ibex Engineering; Inertia Dynamics; Intelligent Actuator Inc.; ITT Torque Systems; Kollmorgen; Lin Engineering; Lintech; Macron Dynamics Inc.; Maxon Motor AG; MCG Inc.; Merkle-Korff Industries; MicroE Systems; Micron Gearheads; MTS Temposonics; Netzer Precision Motion Sensors; Nippon Pulse America; Pacific Scientific; Pittman; Posital Fraba; Quantum Devices Inc.; Rabbit Semiconductor; Renishaw; RSF Electronics Inc.; Schneeberger Linear Tecnology; Servo Tek Products Company; Shimpo Drives Inc.; SMAC Actuators; Superior Electric; Tecnotion B.V.; Thomson; Tolomatic; Wago; World Encoders

ELESA USA CORP Manufacturer1930 Case Parkway N Twinsburg OH 44087Tel: 330-405-1300 Fax: 330-405-1310Email: elesainfo@elesausa.comWeb: www.elesa.comBranches: Kingston, ON

EMPIRE MAGNETICSManufacturer5830 Commerce Blvd Rohnert Park CA 94928Tel: 707-584-2801 Fax: 707-584-3418Email: sales@empiremagnetics.comWeb: www.empiremagnetics.com

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ENCODER PRODUCTS COMPANYManufacturer464276 Hwy 95 S Sagle ID 83860Tel: 208-263-8541 Fax: 208-263-0541Email: sales@encoder.comWeb: www.encoder.comDistributors: Cadence Automation, Saint-Therese, QC; Dascan Controls, Toronto, ON; Landel Controls, Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Delta, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Shelley Industrial Automation, Delta, BC; Cambridge, ON; North York, ON; Windsor, ON

FABCO-AIR, INC Manufacturer3716 NE 49th Ave Gainesville FL 32609Tel: 352-373-3578 Fax: 352-375-8024Email: service@fabco-air.comWeb: www.fabco-air.comDistributors: SKF

FESTO INC Manufacturer5300 Explorer Dr Mississauga ON L4W 5G4Tel: 877-463-3786 Fax: 877-393-3786Email: festo.canada@festo.comWeb: www.festo.caBranches: Montreal, QC; Quebec, QCDistributors: Aztec Electrical Supply, Concord, ON; E.B. Horsman & Son, Surrey, BC; Jacmar, Saint-Laurent, QC; Pieces Industrielles Quebec, Levis, QC; Wajax Industrial Components, Lachine, QC

GREENE TECHNOLOGY INC Distributor1155 North Service Rd W Oakville ON L6M 2Y1Tel: 289-291-3849 Fax: 289-291-4001Email: info@greenetechnology.caWeb: greenetechnology.caManufacturers: Maxpro Technologies (Maximator); Winters Instruments; Graco High Pressure; FPI Sensors; Chase High Pressure Filters

HAYDON KERK MOTION SOLUTIONS, INC Manufacturer1500 Meriden Rd Waterbury CT 06705Tel: 203-756-7441 Fax: 203-756-8724Email: info.haydonkerk@ametek.comWeb: www.haydonkerkpittman.com

HEIDENHAIN CORPORATIONManufacturer & Distributor11-335 Admiral Blvd Mississauga ON L5T 2N2Tel: 905-670-8900 Fax: 905-670-4426Email: marketing01@heidenhain.comWeb: www.heidenhain.us

HERCULES SEALING PRODUCTS CANADAManufacturer & Distributor226 Lockhart Rd Barrie ON L4N 9G8Tel: 705-739-6735 Fax: 705-739-6731Email: sales@herculesca.caWeb: www.herculesca.caBranches: Montreal, QCManufacturers: Dichtomatik; SKF

HIGGINSON EQUIPMENT INC Manufacturer & Distributor1175 Corporate Dr Burlington ON L7L 6R6Tel: 905-335-2211 Fax: 905-335-8756Email: info@higginson.caWeb: www.higginson.caManufacturers: AAA; Aldon Railway Equip.; Burkert; Cross; Deublin Unions; Dynex Hydraulics; Efdyn; Fabco; Gusher Pumps; Hengli; Humphrey; J.C. Ernst; Lehigh Fluid Power; Linemaster; Motion Controls; Nachi; Oberdorfer Pumps; Oil-Rite; SMC Pneumatics; Tobul Accumulators; Winters; Zinga Filtration

IBIS ELECTRO-PRODUCTS CORP Manufacturer & Distributor15 Saltsman Dr, Unit 7-8 Cambridge ON N3H 4R7Tel: 519-756-4299 Fax: 519-756-3299Email: sales@ibisep.comWeb: www.ibisep.comManufacturers: Dietz Sensors; Flexa and Flexaquick Conduits & Fittings; QPIC Interface Connectors; Disoric Sensors; Diablo Loop Detectors; Northstar Loop Dectectors

IGUS INC Manufacturer & DistributorPO Box 14349 East Providence RI 02914Tel: 401-438-2200 Fax: 401-438-7270Web: www.igus.comBranches: Concord, ON

INDUSTRIAL ENCODER CORPORATIONManufacturer22 Commerce Pl St. Catharines ON L2S 0B3Tel: 905-984-3256 Fax: 905-984-5017Email: info@globalencoder.caWeb: www.globalencoder.ca

ISEL USA INC 69 Bloomingdale Rd Hicksville NY 11801Tel: 516-595-7497 Fax: 516-595-7498Email: support@isel-us.comWeb: www.isel-us.com/Manufacturers: Isel Germany AG

JOHN CRANE CANADA INC Manufacturer & Distributor423 Green Rd Stoney Creek ON L8E 3A1Tel: 905-662-6191 Fax: 905-662-1564Email: canada@johncrane.comWeb: www.johncrane.comBranches: Edmonton, AB; Bedford, NS; Sarnia, ON; Saint-Laurent, QC; Cap-Rouge, QC

KAMAN PRECISION PRODUCTSManufacturer217 Smith St Middletown CT 06457Tel: 860-632-1000 Fax: 860-502-1281Email: measuring@kaman.comWeb: www.kamansensors.comDistributors: Intertechnology, Inc. Toronto, ON

KOLLMORGENManufacturer203A West Rock Rd Radford VA 24141Tel: 540-633-3545 Fax: 540-639-4162Email: support@kollmorgen.comWeb: www.kollmorgen.com

LA SOCIETE WAIRCOM INC - WAIRCOM CORPORATION INC Manufacturer1-209 rue York Granby QC J2G 2B9Tel: 450-378-4441 Fax: 450-378-0332Email: reach@waircom.comWeb: www.waircom.comManufacturers: Waircom & Waircom MBSDistributors: Motion Canada

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LEE SPRING COMPANYManufacturer & Distributor140 58th St, Unit 3C Brooklyn NY 11220Tel: 888-777-4647 Fax: 888-426-6655Email: sales@leespring.comWeb: www.leespring.com

LEXAIR INC Manufacturer2025 Mercer Rd Lexington KY 40511Tel: 859-255-5001 Fax: 859-255-6656Email: jjennings@lexairinc.comWeb: www.lexairinc.comDistributors: Can-Act Cylinders & Controls, Delta, BC; Integrated Pneumatics Ltd., Saint John, NB; Pneumatic Industrial Equip., Mississauga, ON; Pneutech Industrial Equipment, Kitimat, BC; Pneutech Ltd., Lachine, QC; Montreal, QC; Sempress Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON; Universal Air Hydraulic Ltd., Nisku, AB

MAIN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS INCManufacturer & Distributor3181 Tri-Park Dr Grand Blanc MI 48439Tel: 800-521-7918 Fax: 810-953-1385Email: info@mainmfg.comWeb: www.mainmfg.com

MANUFACTURERS AUTOMATION INC Distributor1600 King St N St Jacobs ON N0B 2N0Tel: 519-664-3300 Fax: 519-664-1600Email: sales@manuauto.comWeb: www.manuauto.comManufacturers: Balluff Canada Inc.; Carlo Gavazzi Automation Components; DinSpace; IMO Precision Controls Ltd. Canada; Moxa Technologies Inc.; Oncam; Pilz; Sprecher + Schuh; Weidmuller

MYOSTAT MOTION CONTROL INC Manufacturer & Distributor21-17817 Leslie St Newmarket ON L3Y 8C6Tel: 905-836-4441 Email: info@myostat.caWeb: www.myostat.caManufacturers: Hephast Seiki; Loadstar; Macron Dynamics; Muscle Corp.; Reliance Precision; Suruga Seiki; Tamagawa Seiki; THK

NEPTRONICManufacturer400 boul Lebeau Saint-Laurent QC H4N 1R6Tel: 514-333-1433 Fax: 514-333-3163Email: contact@Neptronic.comWeb: www.neptronic.com

NEXEN GROUP, INC Manufacturer560 Oak Grove Pkwy Vadnais Heights MN 55127Tel: 651-484-5900 Fax: 651-286-1099Email: info@nexengroup.comWeb: www.nexengroup.comDistributors: Allen Bearing & Tech Ltd.; Applied Industrial Tech; BDI Canada Inc.; Bearing &Transmission Ltd.; Cadence Automatisation; Coastal Brgs - Div. of Can Brg; Crossman Automation; Elkon Inc.; Gordon Russell Limited; Gross-Crossman Equipment Ltd.; J/E Bearing and Machine Ltd.; Kaman Ind. Tech. Corp.; Motion Industries; PBN Newfoundland; Purvis Industries; R G Speed Control Devices; Rotalec Canada; Shelly Automation Inc.; SNS Automation Products; Solutions Industrielles/AL; Sunsource; Toronto Bearings and Belting Ltd.; Transbearco Limited; Wajax Industrial Components

OMRON ELECTRONICS LLCManufacturer200-2895 Greenspoint Pkwy Hoffman Estates IL 60169Tel: 847-803-7900 Email: omroninfo@omron.comWeb: www.omron247.comBranches: Toronto, ON; Dorval, QCDistributors: Aztec Electrical Supply, Concord ON; Advanced Motion & Controls, Barrie ON; Automatisation JRT, Ville de Quebec QC; Cesco Electrical Supply, Burnaby BC; Proax Technologies, Oakville ON; Taylor Fluid Systems, Stratford ON; Westburne Electrical, Saint-Laurent, QC; Wesco (Canada), Markham ON; Electro-5, Sherbrooke QC; Gray Electric, Saint-Laurent, QC; Jentronics, Dartmouth NS; Moteur du Cuivre, Val-d’Or QC; Daltco Electric, Kingston ON; Electro-Sonic, Markham ON; Brews Supply Inc., Calgary AB; EECOL Electric, Winnipeg MB

PARKER HANNIFIN CANADAManufacturer160 Chisholm Dr Milton ON L9T 3G9Tel: 905-693-3000 Fax: 905-876-0788Email: pcdmktg@parker.comWeb: www.parker.com/canadaBranches: Calgary, AB; Milton, ON; Pointe-Claire, QCDistributors: Visit our website: www.parker.com/canada/wheretobuy

POLYMOTION LIMITED1-30 Rivermede Rd Vaughan ON L4K 3N3Tel: 416-665-5711 Fax: 905-738-0120Email: rob@polymotion.comWeb: www.polymotion.com

PQ SYSTEMS LTD Distributor5279 Still Creek Ave, Unit A2 Burnaby BC V5C 5V1Tel: 604-299-0022 Fax: 604-299-8453Email: info@pqsystemsltd.comWeb: www.pqsystemsltd.comManufacturers: Delta Computer Systems; Exlar; Hydac; Hydraforce; Macron Dynamics; Moog Inc.; MTS Sensors; Ross Controls; Tolomatic; TR Electronic

QTC METRIC GEARS - A DESIGNATRONICS CO Distributor250 Duffy Ave Hicksville NY 11801Tel: 516-437-6700 Email: qtcsupport@qtcgears.comWeb: www.qtcgears.comManufacturers: KHK; Kohara GearDistributors: EMT Canada, North Vancouver, BC; Etobicoke, ON; Kanata, ON; Kirkland, QC

RAM INDUSTRIES INC Manufacturer33 York Rd E Yorkton SK S3N 3Z4Tel: 306-786-2677 Fax: 306-786-2651Email: estimating@ramindustries.comWeb: www.ramindustries.com

ROTOPRECISION INC Manufacturer & Distributor304 Watline Ave Mississauga ON L4Z 1P4Tel: 905-712-3800 Fax: 905-712-3805Email: applsupport@rotoprecision.caWeb: www.rotoprecision.caBranches: Coquitlam, BC; Dorval, QC; Mississauga, ONManufacturers: Alinabal Motion Transfer Devices; Anderton (Cirteq) International Ltd.; Motovario Corporation; NB Corporation; Nordex Inc.; Onvio LLC; Ruland Manufacturing Co. Inc.; The Smalley Steel Ring Company; Strongbar (UK) Ltd.; WIB Bearings

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ROTOR CLIP COMPANY, INC Manufacturer187 Davidson Ave Somerset NJ 08873Tel: 732-469-7333 Fax: 732-469-7898Email: sales@rotorclip.comWeb: www.rotorclip.com

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RYCO HYDRAULICS, INC Manufacturer1616 Greens Rd Houston TX 77032Fax: 281-821-4300Email: sales@ryco.usWeb: www.ryco.com.au

SCHAEFFLER CANADA INC Distributor101-1375 North Service Rd E Oakville ON L6H 1A7Tel: 905-829-2750 Fax: 905-829-2763Email: sales@schaeffler.comWeb: www.schaeffler.comBranches: Leduc, AB; Saint-Laurent, QC

SCHUNK INTEC CORP Manufacturer & Distributor3-370 Britannia Rd E Mississauga ON L4Z 1X9Tel: 905-712-2200 Fax: 905-712-2210Email: info@ca.schunk.comWeb: www.schunk.comManufacturers: Schunk GmbH

SCOTT ROTARY SEALSManufacturer301 Franklin St Olean NY 14760Tel: 716-376-0708 Fax: 716-372-1777Email: sales@scottrotaryseals.comWeb: www.scottrotaryseals.com

SERVO2GO COM LTD Distributor583 - 4023 Kennett-Pike Greenville DE 19807Tel: 877-378-0240 Fax: 877-378-0249Email: sales@servo2go.comWeb: www.servo2go.comManufacturers: Advanced Motion Controls; Applied Motion Products; Delta Electronics; Dyadic Systems; ElectroCraft; Exor Electronic; Galil Motion Control; GAM Gear; Inertia Dynamics; MCG Inc.; Nippon Pulse America; Pittman Motors; Quantum Devices Inc.; Servo Tek Tachometer Generators; Shimpo

SMALLEY STEEL RINGManufacturer555 Oakwood Rd Lake Zurich I ILTel: 847-719-5900 Fax: 847-712-3300Email: info@smalley.comWeb: www.smalley.comDistributors: RotoPrecision, Mississauga ON

SPIROL INDUSTRIES LTD Manufacturer & Distributor3103 St. Etienne Blvd Windsor ON N8W 5B1Tel: 519-974-3334 Fax: 519-974-6550Email: info-ca@spirol.comWeb: www.spirol.comDistributors: Fuller Metric Parts Ltd, Surrey, BC; Spaenaur, Kitchener, ON

STARCYL CYLINDERS INC Manufacturer2340 rue Michelin Laval QC H7L 5C3Tel: 450-688-0505 Fax: 514-221-3789Email: sales@starcyl.comWeb: www.starcyl.com

STAUBLI CORPORATIONManufacturer201 Parkway West Duncan SC 29334Tel: 864-433-1980 Email: e-mailmarketing.usa@staubli.comWeb: www.staubli.us

STOCK DRIVE PRODUCTS/STERLING INSTRUMENT (SDP/SI)Manufacturer250 Duffy Ave Hicksville NY 11801Tel: 516-328-3300 Fax: 516-326-8827Email: sdp-sisupport@sdp-si.comWeb: www.sdp-si.comDistributors: EMT Engineering Sales, North Vancouver, BC; Etobicoke, ON; Ottawa, ON; Kirkland, QC

TAYLOR DEVICES INC Manufacturer90 Taylor Dr North Tonawanda NY 14120-0748Tel: 716-694-0800 Fax: 716-695-6015Email: taylord@taylordevices.comWeb: www.taylordevices.comDistributors: Teratec Inc., Oakville, ON

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS 2002 INC DistributorPO Box 650 Waterdown ON L0R 2H0Tel: 905-659-8636 Fax: 905-659-8637Email: sales@technical-sys.comWeb: www.technical-sys.comManufacturers: AccuMac; AEMC Instruments; Amprobe; Beta Calibrators; Compwest USA; Fastest Inc.; Fluke; Geo Calibration; Kaymont; KIMO Instruments; Martel Electronics; Measurement Technologies; NK Technologies; ProComSol; Rotronic; Simpson Electric; Tegam, Inc.; Vaisala; Transmille; Rice Lake Weighing Systems; Gazomat

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TECOM INC Manufacturer & Distributor205 St. David St Lindsay ON K9V 5K7Tel: 705-878-3650 Fax: 705-878-5019Email: sales@tecombearings.comWeb: www.tecombearings.comManufacturers: C.R. s.r.l.

THK AMERICA, INC Manufacturer200 East Commerce Dr Schaumburg IL 60173Tel: 847-310-1111 Fax: 847-310-1271Email: chicago@thk.comWeb: www.thk.comBranches: Mississauga, ON

TOLOMATIC, INC Manufacturer3800 County Road 116 Hamel MN 55340Tel: 763-478-8000 Fax: 763-478-8080Email: sales@tolomatic.comWeb: www.tolomatic.comDistributors: Cowper Inc., Lachine, QC; Electromate, Vaughan, ON; MCS Servo, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC; PQ Systems Ltd., Burnaby, BC; PTM Industries Inc., Downsview, ON; Skeans Engineering, Coquitlam, BC

TURCK CANADA INC Manufacturer & Distributor140 Duffield Dr Markham ON L6G 1B5Tel: 905-513-7100 Fax: 905-513-7101Web: www.chartwell.caBranches: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Vancouver, BC; London, ON; Waterloo, ON; Montreal, QCManufacturers: Comat Releco; Curtis Industries; Datalogic; Grace Engineered Products Inc.; Hilscher; Kuebler; Turck

VELMEX, INC Manufacturer7550 State Route 5 & 20 Bloomfield NY 14469Tel: 585-657-6151 Fax: 585-657-6153Email: info@velmex.comWeb: www.velmex.com

WILLIAMS FLUIDAIR1018 Salk Road,Pickering ON L1W 3C5Tel: 905-821-3222 Fax: 905-831-3284Email: service@williamsfluidair.comWeb: www.williamsfluidair.com

WITTENSTEIN INC Manufacturer1249 Humbracht Cir Bartlett IL 60103Tel: 630-540-5300Email: info@wittenstein-us.comWeb: www.wittenstein-us.com

YORK HYDRAULICS LTD Distributor3-8481 Keele St Concord ON L4K 1Z7Tel: 905-738-1750 Fax: 905-738-9828Email: info@yorkhydraulics.caWeb: www.yorkhydraulics.caManufacturers: Aro Fluid Products; Aurora Air Products; Bucher Hydraulics; BVA Hydraulics; Control Line Equipment; Fabco Air Inc.; Hanna Cylinders; Interface Devices Inc.; L &W Hydromatic; Mindman Pneumatics; MP Filtri; Quincy Ortman Cylinders

ZABER TECHNOLOGIES INC Manufacturer & Distributor2-605 West Kent Ave N Vancouver BC V6P 6T7Tel: 604-569-3780 Fax: 604-648-8033Email: contact@zaber.comWeb: www.zaber.com

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Aerotech, Inc www.aerotech.com 51

ACE Controls Inc. www.acecontrols.com 50

Allied Electronics www.alliedelec.com 11

Amacoil Inc. www.amacoil.com 25

Aurora Bearing Company www.aurorabearing.com 57

Automation Direct www.automationdirect.com 7

Beckhoff Automation www.beckhoff.ca 21

Bimba Manufacturing Co. www.bimba.com 2

Bosch Rexroth Canada www.boschrexroth.com/en/ca 13

BRECOflex Co. LLC www.brecoflex.com 58

Clippard Instruments Laboratory Inc. www.clippard.com 9

Conductix-Wampfler Canada www.conductix.ca/en 24

Daemar Inc. www.daemarinc.com 28

Designatronics, Inc. www.designatronics.com 31

Designfusion www.designfusion.ca 14-15

ELESA www.elesa.com 17

Encoder Products Corp. www.encoder.com 20

Festo Canada, Inc. www.festo.ca 19

Harting Canada www.harting.ca 48

HEIDENHAIN Corp www.heidenhain.com 70

igus Inc. www.igus.com 3

Industrial Encoder Corp. www.globalencoder.ca 43

Jaguar-Land Rover www.jaguar.ca/ipace 23

Kaman Precision Products www.kamansensors.com 36

Main Manufacturing Products www.mainmfg.com 60

MOCAP www.mocap.com 10

Myostat Motion Control Inc. www.myostat.ca 39

OMRON Canada www.omron.ca 72

Parker Hannifin Canada www.parker.com 33

Pivot Point Inc. www.pivotpins.com 41

RAM Industries, Inc. www.ramindustries.com 61

Rotor Clip Inc. www.rotorclip.com 26

RotoPrecision, Inc. www.rotoprecision.ca 27

RYCO Hydraulics Inc. www.ryco.com 62

Schaeffler Canada Inc. www.ina.com 52

SCHUNK Intec Corp. www.ca.schunk.com/ 35

Spirol Industries, Ltd. www.spirolcanada.com 16

STAUBLI Corporation www.staubli.com 12

Tecom, Inc. www.tecombearings.com 59

THK America, Inc www.thk.com 4

TURCK Canada www.chartwell.ca 37

ULINE Shipping Supplies www.uline.ca 53

Williams Fluidair Corp. www.williamsfluidair.com 49

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