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DC Velocity magazine Executive Editor Mark B. Solomon interviewed Jeff Christensen, Vice President of Products and Services for Seegrid, about the need for collaborative robots performing as intended.

Topper Tube, a new division of Topper Industrial, offers several accessories including label holders to meet a company's tubing needs. Topper Tube is an adaptable tube & joint material handling system for lean manufacturing initiatives. The system components consist of tubes, joints, and specially designed accessories.

MHI recently interviewed Hytrol's Chris Glenn, Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, who won the 2016 MHI YPN Mentor Award. This award was given to Glenn as someone who instills and nurtures talent, advocates for employees, is a positive and inspiring role model, and offers professional guidance. Glenn received the award at the MODEX Industry Night in April 2016.

SYOPTEK, a global leader in fiber optic tools manufacturing, supplying and retailing, recently stressed more on customization than ever before. The manufacturers claimed that a fiber optic tool kit can be used for self-branding and promotion by any field technician who wants to grow his business through referral networking and wants to get word-of-mouth publicity.

Seegrid's success reflects company growth with Dan Johnson. New staff member Dan Johnson, Software Engineer, is now part of the fast-growing Seegrid team. Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid commented, "We are thrilled to have the best and brightest talent as part of the Seegrid Team."

Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes integration partners like American Conveyor Systems critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide great advantages to the customer with local service.

In business since 2001, Longevity Global Inc. offers a wide assortment of TIG welders that can help professionals in ensuring high quality welding. These welding machines are developed employing latest technology and tested on various parameters to ensure they provide a helping hand to welding professionals in smoothening their sophisticated welding tasks. The wide range of TIG welding machines they offer include TIGWELD® 200SX, TIGWELD® 200i, TIGWELD® 200D, TIGWELD® 200EX and many others. Best-in-class, these TIG welders can be used for typical applications like aerospace, light and heavy manufacturing; precision fabrication; ship building and repair; pressure vessel and process piping; etc. Those looking to enhance their work productivity can order their desired TIG welder online from their official portal, Longevity-Inc.com.

Topper Tube, a new division of Topper Industrial, offers a full line of metal joints to meet a variety of needs. Topper Tube is an adaptable tube & joint material handling system for lean manufacturing initiatives. The system components consist of tubes, joints, and specially designed accessories. The system can be ever-changing and provides optimal flexibility line side.

Seegrid suggests AGV purchasers ask if robot automation vender can commit to prompt vehicle delivery. Any warehouse or manufacturing company considering an AGV vendor that is headquartered in Europe or elsewhere, should consider that international companies often do not have the appropriate infrastructure to fully support the operation. This may mean extended time periods for simple services to post-install AGVs. Make sure that the AGV vendor has an expert service team in the U.S. that can help quickly fix issues and prevent any downtime.

Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes integration partners like Aloi Materials Handling critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide great advantages to the customer with local service.

Topper Tube, a new division of Topper Industrial, offers a full line of roller conveyors to meet a variety of needs. Topper Tube is an adaptable tube & joint material handling system for lean manufacturing initiatives. The system components consist of tubes, joints, and specially designed accessories. The system can be ever-changing and provides optimal flexibility line side.

The 6 Wheel Covered Mother Cart is made to order (MTO); it was developed to tow two racks of machined automobile parts covered in oil from the plant's sequencing center to its assembly plant. Mother carts are able to carry multiple daughter carts within its frame work. The six wheel design makes for good weight distribution in carrying daughter carts. Operators are able to tow with good tracking when using the six wheel design. The mother cart is covered with reinforced fiberglass clear plastic. This accessory was added to make sure the cart could be used through all changing weather conditions. The floor of this covered cart is water tight with a drain to work with the oil needed for the machined parts.

David Peacock, president of Hytrol Conveyors, was recently quoted in Robotics and Automation News. According to Peacock, "A material handling system is a huge investment and often establishes the performance capabilities of the organization. Consequently, experience and communication are key attributes to look for when choosing a partner that will aid you in designing and implementing the appropriate solution for your business. The right integration partner has the experience in your application and is a strong communicator. They must be if they are going to be your point person, your translator, your expert, and your teammate."

Topper Tube, full line of pipe joint and joints products, is now available in a leasing program through a strategic alliance with GSC Financial LLC. The Topper Tube system is a smart, dynamic, and flexible system which can be suited for numerous applications. This dynamic pipe joint system has numerous advantages including easy to handle components made of light-weight materials.

MHI recently interviewed Hytrol's Chris Glenn, Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, who won the 2016 MHI YPN Mentor Award. This award was given to Glenn as someone who instills and nurtures talent, advocates for employees, is a positive and inspiring role model, and offers professional guidance. Glenn received the award at the MODEX Industry Night in April 2016.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, was recently profiled in The Fabricator magazine. The feature was authored by Tim Heston, titled, "Automated Guided Vehicles Get Flexible." Heston explained, "Historically, AGVs have been programmed to go a specific route using wires, magnetic tape, or a vision system based on laser technology. But camera-based AGVs have also hit the market. According to Jeff Christensen, vice president, products, for Pittsburgh, PA-based Seegrid, such camera-based technology helps make AGVs more flexible. It doesn't take long to teach an AGV a new route, and the vehicle itself need not ride along a marked track.

Hytrol is a proud member of CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association). CEMA aspires to be the Industry Association representing the leading North American manufacturers and designers of conveyor equipment systems and accessories. CEMA seeks to continue to be considered the resource for conveyor safety dimensional and application standards. CEMA actively promotes the capabilities of its members worldwide. Its purpose is to promote, among its members and the industry, standardization of design manufacture and application on a voluntary basis and in such manner as will not impede development of conveying machinery and component parts or lessen competition. It also collects monthly industry statistics, and addresses any issues of concern to the membership such as conveyor safety. Its numerous member companies represent the full spectrum of the conveying industry.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in vision-based autonomous industrial vehicles, today announced it has become a member of Automation Alley. Recognizing that Michigan's tech sector is growing stronger every day, Seegrid is proud join the innovation conversation as a member of Automation Alley. Automation Alley's mission is to enhance the global competitiveness of Southeast Michigan and to advance the region as a high-tech powerhouse at the forefront of innovation worldwide through initiatives in advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, international business, talent development, and defense.

Topper Tube, a new division of Topper Industrial, offer a full line of tubes in a variety of colors. Tube lengths are 4 meters or 157 inches. Topper Tube is an adaptable tube & joint material handling system for lean manufacturing initiatives. The system components consist of tubes, joints, and specially designed accessories.

David Peacock, president of Hytrol Conveyors, was recently quoted in Robotics and Automation News. According to Peacock, "A material handling system is a huge investment and often establishes the performance capabilities of the organization. Consequently, experience and communication are key attributes to look for when choosing a partner that will aid you in designing and implementing the appropriate solution for your business. The right integration partner has the experience in your application and is a strong communicator. They must be if they are going to be your point person, your translator, your expert, and your teammate."

Seegrid relies on the expertise of CTO Mitchell Weiss, a member of the ANSI B56 Standards Committee and Vice Chair of ASTM F45 Driverless Automatic Guided Industrial Vehicles, two globally recognized leaders in the development of safety standards for AGVs. Weiss' extensive knowledge of AGV safety standards is invaluable to the Seegrid team. Seegrid suggests to partner with an AGV vendor that has a full understanding of industry-wide performance standards and recommended best practices for AGVs.

Downdraft.com/MTA Technical Sales is known for its diverse array of downdraft tables and booths. For the past 30+ years, they have spearheaded the industry, and continue to find new ways to meet the needs of their customers. One of their most versatile pieces is the Flat Top Downdraft Table. This table features a simplistic, yet ingenious design that takes advantage of open space to give workers maximum flexibility when performing tasks. Production processes such as grinding, sanding, and gluing are all performed with ease with the flat top downdraft table in use. Unobstructed access is the name of the game, and this special product truly shines above the rest.

For fiber optic communication field operators and engineers, keeping the operational costs low has always been a major challenge. SYOPTEK's one-click cleaner is a low-cost alternative that the field operators and engineers can opt for. The one-click cleaners are suitable for cleaning a wide range of connector types such as MPO/MTP flat connectors, SC/ST/FC/E2000 connectors, LC/MU connectors, OptiTap® HC connectors, ODC® FTT antennas and MIL/AERO connectors, MIL-PRF connectors, MIL DTL connectors and so on. According to the manufacturers, they are now offering seven different types of cleaners suitable for different connector types.

C&B Equipment has released a video case study detailing the results of the region's first Direct In-Line Pump System (or DIP System®) installation. The installation was performed in April by C&B for the Norton Correctional Facility in Norton, KS.

MHI recently interviewed Hytrol's Chris Glenn, Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, who won the 2016 MHI YPN Mentor Award. This award was given to Glenn as someone who instills and nurtures talent, advocates for employees, is a positive and inspiring role model, and offers professional guidance. Glenn received the award at the MODEX Industry Night in April 2016.