Unveiling Chromatic 3D Materials' RX-Flow reactive extrusion 3D printer and 4 more popular products
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Let’s talk tech. The manufacturing industry is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, and if you want to stay ahead of your competition, then you need to stay abreast of the latest products and solutions. Every day, innovative companies are bringing new tools to market, but searching the sea of new product announcements for the one that best fits your facility can be daunting. Here are a few cool tools, selected by the editors of Plant Services and New Equipment Digest, that are changing the game.
Harris Products Group's V-Series (Victor-style) cutting torches
The line of V-Series 62-5 straight hand-held cutting torches now includes options with equal pressure mixers. The V-Series delivers the performance and quality of the Harris 62-5 while also offering the benefit of using the Victor-style conical tips that customers may already have in stock. For demanding environments, the series includes torches for most fuel gases or alternate fuels. They are all equipped with FlashGuard check valves that prevent the reverse flow of gases for added safety. Learn more about the product
Renewable Lubricants' Bio-High Temp 180 EP Grease
Bio-High Temp 180 EP Grease, a multipurpose lithium complex grease, withstands high temperatures and is biodegradable. This formulation uses super high viscosity index base oil and lithium complex thickener to provide a very high load-carrying capacity, resistance to water and corrosion and handles a wide range of temperatures. With no heavy metals or other harmful or environmentally undesirable additives such as chlorine, barium, or lead, Bio-High Temp 180 is a sustainable alternative that meets or exceeds the performance requirements of ASTM D-4950 (BLGI GC/LB) and has superior high-temperature properties and good cold temperature mobility. Learn more about the product
Kaeser Compressors' i.Comp reciprocating compressors
i.Comp 8 and 9 oilless compressor series is available in 2 sizes and 3 configurations: G, Tower, and Tower T. the i.Comp units deliver oil-free air up to 160 psi and 20 cfm and are compact, quiet, and energy efficient. The direct drive motor and oilless design eliminate nearly all routine services. The compressors feature a reliable 2-cylinder, single-stage oilless compressor with an integrated direct drive motor. Pressures can be precisely adjusted to each application’s specific needs with the SIGMA CONTROL 2 controller. Learn more about the product
Chromatic 3D Materials' RX-Flow reactive extrusion 3D printers
RX-Flow, a line of 3D printers for reactive extrusion additive manufacturing with thermoset polyurethanes, is designed for development work and low-volume industrial production. The printers are a low-cost option for manufacturers interested in testing and implementing industrial 3D printing with more durable, flexible materials than are available with FDM, SLA, and other 3D printing technologies. Retailing at roughly 25% of the price of typical industrial 3D printers, they are based on Chromatic's proprietary RX-AM materials and technology platform specifically designed for 3D printing thermoset elastomers such as 2k polyurethanes. Learn more about the product
ABB's RobotStudio Cloud Software for robot programming, simulation
RobotStudio Suite now has RobotStudio Cloud for robot programming and simulation software. RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. RobotStudio can help companies program robots more collaboratively while cutting the time, cost, and disruption associated with physical testing and commissioning. Learn more about the product
About the Author
Laura Davis
Laura Davis is the editor in chief of New Equipment Digest (NED), a brand part of the Manufacturing Group at Endeavor Business Media. NED covers all products, equipment, solutions, and technology related to the broad scope of manufacturing, from mops and buckets to robots and automation. Laura has been a manufacturing product writer for six years, knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the industry along with what readers are looking for when wanting to learn about the latest products on the market.
Alexis GajewskiAlexis Gajewski
Senior Content Strategist
Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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