Each day, New Zealanders are the first to see the sunrise due to the country’s location west of the international date line. But that’s just the beginning of the country’s claims to fame. The first commercial and legal bungee jump was invented and performed there, and New Zealand was the first country to grant women…
Edward Ashcroft was a pioneer in pressure measurement instrumentation. He started the company in 1852 after acquiring the U.S. patent rights for the Bourdon tube from its inventor Eugène Bourdon. This milestone led to the widespread adoption of the “Ashcroft Gauge” in American industry and laid the foundation for the company’s continuous growth and innovation….
Every workplace shares a common goal to keep employees safe and productive while preventing costly accidents. The reality is, moving machinery means risk. But with the right protection, that risk can be minimized. That’s where Velox Machine Guarding comes in. Designed to create a safe perimeter around equipment, it helps businesses meet regulatory standards, reduce…
With offices in North Carolina, Florida, and Ontario, Canada, this global leader serves more than 130 countries with a comprehensive range of all-plastic instrumentation products. Learn more about ICON in this Supplier Profile!
From its beginning in a small Parma, Italy, laboratory, Laumas was built on a foundation of precision engineering, innovation and exceptional value. Learn more about Laumas in this Supplier Profile!
Lumher is an automation and control leader in Spain for more than 40 years, Contaval designed the industrial lighting brand Lumher to fill a critical gap in manufacturing environments.
When you grab a snack from a vending machine or pick up a prescription from the pharmacy, you probably don’t think about the sensors working behind the scenes to make those conveniences possible. And chances are good that you don’t wonder about the sophisticated vision systems ensuring product quality or the precise measurement technologies verifying…
Building and Growing Robotics Teams AutomationDirect started supporting student robotics efforts in 2005 by sponsoring a single high school robotics team, as part of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) organization. FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1746, also known as Team OTTO, which began as a community team of students from…
Since 1977, Ever Motion Solutions has been a trusted leader in industrial automation, designing and manufacturing high-performance motion control solutions including stepper, brushless motors and drives. The company uses its nearly 50 years of expertise to simplify motion control for customers worldwide and deliver reliable, durable products with an emphasis on innovation. Founded by engineer…
When you hop on a thrilling amusement park roller coaster, Ferris wheel, or pendulum ride, you probably don’t think about what makes it stop when it’s time to do so. More likely, you are relieved to finally get on the ride after standing in a long line! And chances are good that you don’t wonder…









