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DXF Converter Tutorial Video

Friday, June 25th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

The X-SEL DXF converter translates CAD data into robot position coordinates.  Users can import position data directly from drawings into the X-SEL point tables. Example applications are pick & place and dispensing. Watch the DXF Converter tutorial ...

The 7 Benefits of ROBO Cylinder®

Thursday, June 24th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

IAI America's ROBO Cylinders are much more energy efficient and last much longer than the pneumatic cylinders still in use today.  But there are even more benefits you'd better know about. 1. Multiple Positioning 2. Push and Hold function 3. Acceleration and Deceleration ...

Introduction to X-SEL PC Software Video Tutorial

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

A new 15 minute X-SEL PC Software video tutorial is now available. The XSEL PC software is fully programmable and can perform many of the same functions as a small PLC. Please view the X-SEL PC Software video tutorial to learn ...

Pneumatic to ROBO Cylinder Video on MachineDesign

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

Lee Teshler, the editor of MachineDesign interviews IAI's Chris Prior: In this interview, Chris Prior discusses the advantage of replacing pneumatic linear actuators with electromechanical systems. Click on Chris to watch the video.

IAI Application Demo Videos on YouTube

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Posted in Application Examples, New Products, News | No Comments »

Please visit our YouTube page for our latest video uploads. IAI YouTube Page

Visit IAI America at the ATX South 2010 Expo

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 Posted in News, Tradeshows | No Comments »

Please join IAI America at the ATX South Expo on April 28-29, 2010 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Simply click the coupon to visit the show web site where you will find detailed information and easy online ...

Motor Differences Between Stepper and Servo TIPS-100080

Monday, March 29th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

Motor Characteristic Difference Between Stepper Motor and Servo Motor Please note the following motor characteristic difference between stepper and servo motors: With the recent introduction of the Mini ROBO Cylinder, we have grown our servo motor lineup. Please note when selecting an ...

Precaution for Linear Servo Actuator Installation – TIPS-090131

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

Subject: Linear Servo Actuator Installation (LSA) The installation methods of the Linear Servo Actuator (LSA) are limited to the table below. The models indicated that are unable to be horizontally wall mounted are due to the following reasons: The sagging and biting of ...

Food Grade Grease – TIPS-100030

Friday, March 5th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

Subject: Food Grade Grease For applications that require food grade grease, Medallion FM grease may be specified as a special grease. Please note that the actuator itself cannot be offered as food grade compatible since this requires the actuator to be made out of ...

ROBO Cylinder PC Software Version 7

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »

The new ROBO Cylinder PC Software version 7 is now available. There are no changes in the functionality of the software for the following controllers: PCON, ACON, SCON, ERC2 The changes for the new ROBO Cylinder PC Software version 7 is ...