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OORJAA Secures INR 5.35 Crore in Pre-Series A Round 2 Led by Inflection Point Ventures

OORJAA Secures INR 5.35 Crore in Pre-Series A Round 2 Led by Inflection Point Ventures

● Funds will be utilized for scaling the PiE KART platform, technology development, and expanding the team.
● OORJAA is a cutting-edge logistics technology company specializing in sustainable last-mile and mid-mile delivery solutions.
●Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has so far invested over INR 600 Cr across 190+ deals.

Gurugram, October 12th, 2023 – OORJAA, a leading logistics solutions company, has successfully raised INR 5.35 Crore in its Pre-Series A Round 2 from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Vinners Platform, Soonicorn Ventures and HEM Angels. The funds will be dedicated to scaling the PiE KART platform, advancing technology,and expanding the team.
OORJAA focuses on utilizing cutting-edge technology to drive efficiency, visibility, and sustainability in last-mile and mid-mile deliveries. Their recently launched app-based product, PiE KART, offers affordable, reliable, and eco-friendly intra-city delivery solutions. It accomplishes this by employing shared trucks for same-day delivery, catering specifically to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Mitesh Shah, Co-Founder of Inflection Point Ventures, emphasized the significance of reshaping the logistics landscape. He stated, “The logistics industry plays a pivotal role in virtually every business. However, it remains largely unorganized due to its multifaceted and uncontrolled factors. OORJAA has embarked on a transformative journey to address these challenges, providing end-to-end automation solutions for diverse delivery requirements.”

Sandeep Patil, CEO & Co-founder of OORJAA, highlighted the company’s impressive 5.0x growth since Round 1, led by IPV. “With this Round 2 funding and the recent launch of PiE KART, we are entering the next phase of our expansion. Our commitment is to revolutionize last-mile and mid-mile logistics through advanced technology. Our investors, led by IPV, have been instrumental in our journey towards greater heights,”he said.
OORJAA operates in more than 40 cities across India, managing a monthly delivery volume of 22 million tonnes. In recognition of their significant contributions to the logistics industry, OORJAA was named one of the Top 10 Logistics Startups in 2021 by Industry Outlook.
With proprietary technology tools designed to optimize operations and PiE KART, a pioneering shared cargo delivery platform, OORJAA is a key player in the industry, driving innovation and efficiency in their service offerings.
The Indian intra-city logistics market, estimated at USD 4 billion, exhibits a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% year-over-year. This indicates substantial growth potential and opportunities in the Indian logistics industry.
OORJAA is on a mission to reshape the logistics landscape, empowered by experienced industry experts and strategic advisors. The company is committed to helping businesses thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market.

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About OORJAA:
OORJAA is a dynamic and innovative logistics technology company that is transforming the way businesses manage their last-mile and mid-mile deliveries. With a strong emphasis on technology, efficiency, and sustainability, OORJAA offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to optimize logistics operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences. Our flagship product, PiE KART, is a revolutionary shared mobility platform that redefines intra-city deliveries, providing businesses with affordable, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation solutions. Backed by a team of industry experts and strategic advisors, OORJAA is on a mission to reshape the logistics landscape and empower businesses to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market.

About Inflection Point Ventures & Physis Capital:
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an angel investing platform with over 8600 CXOs, HNIs, and Professionals to together invest in startups. The firm supports new-age entrepreneurs by providing them with monetary & experiential capital and connecting them with a diverse group of investors. IPV has announced the launch of a $50 million CAT 2 AIF Physis Capital to invest in pre-Series A to Series B growth-stage start-ups.

www.oorjaa.in

www.oorjaa.tech

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swop 2023: International packaging trends and innovations in Shanghai

swop 2023: International packaging trends and innovations in Shanghai

In 2023, swop returns and promises fascinating insights into China’s packaging industry and its application sectors. For international and regional suppliers, this is the most important platform for contacts and business in the region.

From 22 to 24 November, the international processing & packaging industry will flock to the booming metropolis of Shanghai again. Approximately 900 exhibitors will be present at the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop), bringing together notable packaging companies and experts from China and all over the world. Numerous specials and projects, among them global discussion rounds, sustainable best cases, intelligent machines, innovative packaging design, functional and safer materials and much more, all showcase the future of packaging.
“swop opens doors to the packaging industry in China. With its focus on the growing Asian market, it offers enormous potential for internationally active packaging companies and supports innovative concepts for how these opportunities can best be used”, says Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack alliance. swop is being jointly organised by Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai and Adsale Exhibition Services, and is part of the global portfolio of interpack.
In order to support companies making use of the promising opportunities in China, this year swop again offers special information platforms as well as numerous parallel events.
Global knowledge exchange
The format “International Packaging Dialogue” brings renowned packaging experts together. From the new European regulations for materials with food contact to the creativity of French packaging design to insights into the use of AI on the Japanese market – knowledge is shared at a global level, there is room for discussion and there are new horizons to be discovered.
Products for daily living
For the fourth time in a row, swop and the platform “Home of Packaging” are  organising the FMCG pavilion together. This features packaging for the huge market of “fast moving consumer goods”. Two special areas of focus are solutions for products of daily living as well as packaging for food and beverages. The “FCMG Infinity Zone” presents bestsellers in sustainability.
ODM and OEM providers
Companies interested in an ODM (original design manufacturer) and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) approach can also benefit from a visit to swop. The range includes packaging services like product planning, research and development, packaging design or the procurement of packaging materials.
A wide range of sustainable solutions
Under the name of “Green Power”, swop has gathered around 150 providers of sustainable packaging solutions, for example biologically degradable materials, recycled plastics, cellulose forming, multi-use packaging, environmentally friendly printing materials and more.
Innovative packaging designs and concepts
Faced with the continuous changes in the FMCG market and changing consumer habits, how can you quickly gain the attention of consumers? In cooperation with swop, “Sivapack Studio” is combining the powers of different designers to present currently successful packaging designs and packaging concepts that will be key for the future. All this is happening at the special exhibition area “Packaging Design and Marketing”. Another highlight is the forum “AI Drives the Future”. The focus here is on the impact of artificial intelligence on the global trends within packaging development, from the perspective of marketing and design.
Smart packaging machines
In the “Smart Packaging & Personalized Packaging Equipment Zone”, visitors can experience automated production systems which lower costs and improve efficiency. Approximately 300 suppliers of packaging machines and systems are present here. Beyond this, there is a special segment concerning the topic of ready-made meals and packaging for fresh food which presents progressive technologies for lengthening shelf life.
Reducing food waste
At swop, the SAVE FOOD initiate by Messe Düsseldorf and interpack will not only call attention to reducing food loss and food waste, but also emphasise the importance of sustainable design in achieving this goal. For the first time, the SAVE FOOD DESIGN and SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN AWARD will be presented to exhibitors to honour innovative solutions in these fields. Beyond this, visitors can expect a comprehensive lecture programme that will cast a light on current trends and developments within food packaging and processing.
 Functional and safe packaging materials
The range at swop includes a variety of packaging materials which ensure high barrier properties, freshness, anti-microbial and humidity-resistant properties, resistance to heat and cold as well as sustainability, and which guarantee product safety and quality. Among the materials on exhibition are PE, HDPE, LDPE, PET, PC, PVC, PS, PET, EVOH, biologically degradable materials like PLA/PHA/PBAT, bio-based materials and recyclable materials.
E-commerce & express logistics
This year swop is again presenting the newest solutions in logistics and packaging, which meet the requirements of modern consumers through fast, safe and environmentally friendly logistics services. Among these are buffer / transport / paper packaging like foam, buffer bags, air cushions, pallets, wooden crates, perimeter crates, special packaging, multi-use containers, pulp moulding, honeycomb cardboard, kraft paper bags made of corrugated cardboard, and much more. Further, logistic packaging equipment like foam equipment, pulp forming machines, buffer bag machines and machines for opening, closing and filling crates are on display.

More information about swop 2023 is available at https://www.swop-online.com/en/

About swop
Since 2015, the Shanghai World of Packaging has been a jointly organised event by Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai and Adsale Exhibition Services Co, Ltd., held annually since 2024. Under the umbrella brand of interpack alliance, it covers the entire supply chain of the packaging industry. Its scope ranges from production and processing of packaging materials to primary and secondary packaging as well as packaging printing.
About the interpack alliance
The interpack alliance is comprised of Messe Düsseldorf events that are part of the Processing & Packaging portfolio. In addition to the eponymous flagship trade fair interpack in Düsseldorf, swop (Shanghai World of Packaging), pacprocess India and food pex India (Mumbai, New Delhi), pacprocess MEA and Food Africa (Cairo) as well as components (Düsseldorf) are all part of the interpack alliance. In important growth markets, the interpack alliance addresses the target groups of food, beverages, confectionery and baked goods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food consumer goods and industrial goods, with different focuses depending on the event.

www.interpack.com

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UniteChem to Showcase its Large Light Stabilizers Portfolio at Fakuma Driven by Reliable Delivery, Market Response and Respect for People and Planet

UniteChem to Showcase its Large Light Stabilizers Portfolio at Fakuma Driven by Reliable Delivery, Market Response and Respect for People and Planet

UniteChem Group, the world’s leading supplier of light stabilizers for plastics in a broad range of high-end industrial applications, is taking the opportunity of the Fakuma 2023 tradeshow in Friedrichshafen, Germany, to highlight its expanding global footprint in the high-quality additives business with increased manufacturing capacity, innovative products and extended customer support.

Key Highlights:
Comprehensive Product Portfolio: At Friedrichshafen, UniteChem Group will bring its extensive range of products and solutions to the European market. Their products are designed to meet the dynamic needs of customers in the region.Local Presence:
Three years ago, UniteChem opened a sales office in Düsseldorf, marking an important step in the company’s development into a major force in the European performance additives business. The office is equipped to a skilled group dedicated to offer fast and close technical customer support. Thanks to its 3Rs motto as operating as a reliable, responsive and respectful partner in all its activities, UniteChem has established its position as a trusted, fully integrated supplier in Europe.

Investment in Innovation:
The broad and growing performance additives portfolio is backed by major recent investments in UniteChem’s development and manufacturing capacities, including a fully equipped second R&D and Innovation Center in Shanghai. Firmly committed to invest in future solutions for its global customers, the Group regularly allocates five percent of its total revenue to R&D and has also gone public at Shanghai’s Main Stock Market to secure the funding of its expanding production base.

Expanding Production and Logistics Network:
New capacities for intermediates and finished products have been added at various sites in China, and downstream supply security is ensured by an expanding logistics network, including a state-of-the art warehouse in Antwerp. Visit UniteChem during Fakuma 2023 from October 17 to 21 at Booth A2-2217 to meet the Group’s team and discuss how you can benefit from the reliability of a responsive and respectful partner for all your performance additive needs.

About UniteChem:
UniteChem Group, with global headquarters in Suqian City, Jiangsu (China), is the world’s #1 supplier of high-performance light stabilizers for plastics in a wide range of demanding industrial applications. As one of China’s largest specialty chemicals companies, the Group has diversified activities in R&D, application development, production, sales, trading and machine manufacturing. It specializes in the production of light stabilizers, UV absorbers and other related products.

With a workforce of about 2,000 employees worldwide, UniteChem generates a turnover of approximately EUR 300 million and supports its growing customer base through several production plants in China and a strong network of sales, service and warehousing facilities throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Its operations are fully certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OSHAS 18001. In 2020, the Group also succeeded in passing a strict Together for Sustainability (TfS) audit, a de facto global standard for environmental, social and governance performance of chemical supply chains based on the UN’s Global Compact and Responsible Care principles.
www.unitechem.eu.

 

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Karsan’s Success in Electric Public Transportation Continues to Be Crowned with Global Awards!

Karsan’s Success in Electric Public Transportation Continues to Be Crowned with Global Awards!

Karsan Wins Double Awards with Its Electric Evolution Strategy!

Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the electrification of Europe’s transportation infrastructure, continues to crown its achievements with global awards. In this regard, Karsan received two awards from Global Business & Finance Magazine with its Electric Evolution strategy. Okan Baş, the CEO of Karsan stated that, they are leading the evolution of electricity with the vision of “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,” and added, “With our zero-emission, born-electric and autonomous vehicles, we reduce the carbon footprint and offer a silent, clean and safe travel experience. In the last five years, we have continued our electric journey with the 8-meter e-ATAK, which started with the 6-meter e-JEST. Learning from these two models, which have been the leaders in their class in Europe for years in a row, we introduced our 10-12-18 meter e-ATA models for the large bus segment. We have expanded our product range equipped with 100% battery electric technology, with self-driving Level 4 Autonomous e-ATAK and e-ATA Hydrogen with hydrogen fuel cells, which are the mobility technology of the future. As Karsan, we are glad to pioneer the electric mobility transformation with this journey, which we call Electric Evolution, and has been crowned with a new award.”

Karsan, which continues to take big steps towards becoming a global brand, continues to win awards worldwide with its high-tech production power and innovative working approach. Playing a pioneering role in the transformation of transportation infrastructure with the models it produces, especially in European countries, Karsan has added new ones to the awards it has received due to its assertive products.

Pioneer of the transformation of public transportation!

The “Electric Evolution” concept, which narrates the brand’s electric vehicle journey, leads the transformation of the public transportation sector, in which Karsan combines the technologies of the future with the needs of today. With its “Electric Evolution” concept, Karsan, which has won two awards from Global Business & Finance Magazine, is recognized as Europe’s Most Preferred Electric Transportation Provider and Turkiye’s Most Inspiring Transportation Solutions Provider.

Karsan CEO Okan Baş stated, “they are leading the evolution of electricity with the vision of “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,” and added, “With our zero-emission, born-electric and autonomous vehicles, we reduce the carbon footprint and offer a silent, clean and safe travel experience. In the last five years, we have continued our electric journey with the 8-meter e-ATAK, which started with the 6-meter e-JEST. Learning from these two models, which have been the leaders in their class in Europe for years in a row, we introduced our 10-12-18 meter e-ATA models for the large bus segment. We have expanded our product range equipped with 100% battery electric technology, with self-driving Level 4 Autonomous e-ATAK and e-ATA Hydrogen with hydrogen fuel cells, which are the mobility technology of the future. As Karsan, we are glad to pioneer the electric mobility transformation with this journey, which we call Electric Evolution, and has been crowned with a new award.”

Karsan e-JEST and e-ATAK are leader in Europe!

Okan Baş, who emphasized that Karsan does not only produce battery electric vehicles within the scope of its Electric Evolution strategy, said, “We continue to lead the industry with models featuring autonomous and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Moreover, our proven models, such as the 100% electric e-JEST, has been the market leader in Europe for 3 consecutive years. Similarly, the e-ATAK has also been Europe’s market leader for 2 consecutive years. With our high-tech innovative products, we will continue our efforts to stay one step ahead in the future of mobility.”

www.karsan.com

 

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A Total of 13 BOY Exhibits at Fakuma 2023

A Total of 13 BOY Exhibits at Fakuma 2023

With a total of 13 machines BOY is going to present a cross-section of its product range at the plastics trade fair in Friedrichshafen. At its booth 7101 in hall A7 the machine manufacturer located in Neustadt-Fernthal will exhibit six injection moulding machines. Seven more BOY injection moulding machines can be seen at boothes of partner companies.

The focus lies on the sustainable use of plastics and the highest possible proportion of Recyclate. BOY will also demonstrate the processing of bio-based and sustainable materials in some of its prepared applications. The injection moulding machines with Procan ALPHA 6 control and the latest drive and plasticising technologies, enable a very energy-efficient and thus cost-effective production and they require only a comparatively small footprint. Saving energy with minimum space requirements and maximum economic efficiency has been the focus of the BOY developments for 55 years.

BOY injection moulding machines at Fakuma 2023 – very compact even with automation

“At this year’s trade fair, we are focusing on compact automation solutions and the energy-efficient processing of plastics” explains Alfred Schiffer, Managing Partner of Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG. Five of the six exhibits on the BOY booth are equipped with a demand-oriented automation.

Both, BOY’s own handling system LR 5 as well as automation solutions from partners will be demonstrated. While the BOY-handling system LR 5 has so far mainly been used to remove parts from the mould, BOY will demonstrate at Fakuma 2023 that the handling system can also be used for other applications. With a BOY 35 E VV insert moulding machine, an additional input terminal, the LR 5 handling device and a further assembly automation, metal insert parts are overmoulded to form T-shaped handles then removed from the mould by the LR 5 and supplied to a Pick-and Place automation.

There, the four bits individually selected by the visitor are inserted into the plastic handle. The LR 5 then places the assembled sets on a conveyor belt and the visitor receives a self-assembled tool set.

BOY and its partners will present automation solutions on three other machines. In cooperation with the company igus, located in Cologne, two exhibits will be shown. These are the BOY XS E with a downstream sprue separator and a BOY 35 E on which a room gantry consisting of igus low-cost automation components will be presented.

Furthermore, a 6-axis robot integrated under the protective housing of a BOY 25 E is used for the parts removal and further processing. With this application, mini beer mugs from a well-known toy manufacturer are removed from the mould, fed to a laser marking station and then placed on the conveyor belt – everything fully integrated under the protective housing of the BOY injection moulding machine. The laser marking on the mini beer mugs is selected by the visitors. For this application an input terminal is available, so that the trade fair visitor can order his or her personal beer mug.

The entire BOY trade fair team is looking forward to a well-attended event in Friedrichshafen and to your visit!

www.dr-boy.de

 

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OQ Wins the ICF Coaching Impact Award

OQ Wins the ICF Coaching Impact Award

OQ, the global integrated energy group, has been honoured with the prestigious ICF Coaching Impact Award by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The award recognizes OQ’s exceptional use of coaching to enhance organisational culture, attain remarkable objectives, empower staff, and drive national progress. Presented biennially to the foremost emerging organization, the award signifies the highest global coaching standards.

OQ’s recognition applauds its dedication to human development, emphasising staff qualification and societal support through personal coaching. The group’s executive management plays a pivotal role, fostering these initiatives to strengthen coaching programs. From 2021 to 2023, OQ coached 530 employees, trained 80 leaders to coach teams, and achieved a return on investment in coaching of around USD $500,000. With 1,775 coaching hours completed and 49 coaches trained, 6 are internationally accredited.

The positive impact of coaching and employment extended to the public and private sectors through the coaching programs.

OQ triumphed over a competitive field of over 100 international companies to secure the ICF Coaching Impact Award. Out of the 46 finalists, OQ emerged as the global leader in this category.

OQ’s culture of continuous growth has thrived in partnership with Takatuf, its development collaborator. This collaboration has empowered leaders, trained employee cohorts, and guided fresh graduates towards International Coaching Federation accreditation.

Olivia Al Farsi, Vice President People and Culture said: ‘”Coaching is vital in Oman’s evolving landscape and a crucial skill. At OQ, we invest in cultivating coaching expertise to reshape our culture, elevate business results, and strengthen adaptability. This milestone prompts us to extend coaching to teams for stronger internal and external ties, and to individuals to enhance career and family wellbeing.”

www.oq.com

 

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Mesamoll Plasticizer From LANXESS Now Even More Sustainable

Mesamoll Plasticizer From LANXESS Now Even More Sustainable

  • Significantly reduced carbon footprint
  • No impact on product quality or performance
  • Distribution of more sustainable version starts in October, 2023

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has reached an important step towards more sustainability in its plasticizer portfolio: The Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit now offers a more sustainable solution for its plasticizer Mesamoll. The phthalate-free, well-gelling and exceptionally saponification-resistant plasticizer can be applied for a wide range of polymers, such as PVC, PUR and rubber.

“The switch to a more sustainable raw material base in the production of Mesamoll is a testament to LANXESS’s commitment to sustainability,” says Karsten Job, Head of the Polymer Additives business. “Helping our customers to reduce their carbon footprint while meeting the demands of our customers for phthalate-free, reliable, and performing solutions makes us a frontrunner in the market.”

In the future, more than 30 percent of the input materials for Mesamoll will come from fully sustainable sources resulting in a reduction in the product carbon footprint (PCF) of around 20 percent. As this is calculated via the mass balance approach by the supplier of the respective raw materials, there is no impact on the product quality or performance of Mesamoll.

“We want to actively shape the transformation of our industry,” says Stefan Tiebach, Head of Global Marketing at PLA. “At LANXESS, we firmly believe in leading by example and that is why we decided to stop the distribution of our conventional Mesamoll and are solely distributing the more sustainable version starting on October 1, 2023. Our customers will continue to receive the usual product quality with the additional benefit of an improved sustainability profile.”

LANXESS is committed to further reduce the PCF for its plasticizer Mesamoll in the future, even though the current, reduced PCF is significantly lower than most alternative plasticizers on the market.

www.lanxess.com

 

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Fakuma 2023: Reduction of the Cycle Time on the BOY XS E by Means of the Igus Sprue Separator

Fakuma 2023: Reduction of the Cycle Time on the BOY XS E by Means of the Igus Sprue Separator

Efficient processes and short lead times are becoming increasingly important in the course of Industry 4.0 and the same applies to the injection moulding production. But removing sprues often means the loss of valuable time. With increasing automation, sprue pickers are often used to remove the sprue directly from the injection mould by gripping pliers. But this process step also costs cycle time – about 1.25 seconds each time, since the new cycle can only start once the picker has moved out of the mould area. In order to further advance automation and increase productivity, the Cologne-based plastics specialist igus has developed a compact sprue separator suitable for BOY XS and BOY XS E injection moulding machines. With this automation solution, articles and sprues are separated from each other directly at the machine – without extending the cycle time.

The sprue separator is positioned under the ejection chute. From there, the injection-moulded parts fall onto a separator which is a rotating disc.

An integrated camera detects the sprues on the separator and a gantry robot picks them up with a gripper. If the sprue and the article still have to be separated from each other, the article is separated by a device and falls into a box, while the sprues are ejected separately. Meanwhile, the injection moulding machines can continue production without any restrictions.

All components of the sprue separator are available on the robotics-marketplace RBTX powered by igus.

www.dr-boy.de

 

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New Asme Standard Helps Define Superiority of Linear Motion Systems From Alio Industries

New Asme Standard Helps Define Superiority of Linear Motion Systems From Alio Industries

ALIO Industries — leading nanometer-level motion control system innovator — is well known for having developed mechanical bearing linear motion systems that can perform at levels that alternative “air” bearing stages struggle to attain. This is down to the company’s focus on 6-D Nano Precision.

The newly published standard developed by the AMSE (B5.64 standard “Methods for the Performance Evaluation of Single Axis Linear Positioning Systems) seems to finally accept that to accurately characterize the repeatability of such high-end motion systems, a systematic process must be used to characterize the point repeatability of a stage along the entire axis, something ALIO has been advocating for over a decade.

Precision linear motion systems provide highly accurate linear motion along x, y or z axes. They typically consist of a linear guide rail, a carriage or slider, and a drive system. The guide rail provides support and guidance for the carriage, while the drive system creates the force necessary to move the carriage along the rail.

By adding precision ingredients like high resolution encoders, state-of-the-art machining, nano-precise metrology and tuning procedures, these systems can be used in a variety of applications where high accuracy and smooth operation are required, such as in semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining, and optical inspection.

Bill Hennessey, President of ALIO Industries says, “Because of the exacting nature of the applications where linear motion systems are used, it is vital that they can achieve ultra-high levels of repeatable accuracy. This is why ALIO’s linear motion products have been designed and manufactured to have no equal in terms of performance and reliability. The ‘6-D’ in 6-D Nano Precision refers to the 6 dimensions of motion; linear, straightness, flatness, pitch, yaw and roll. Nano Precision refers to documented proof of performance at or below the +/- 450 nm level. 6-D Nano Precision means the documented proof of performance over all 6 degrees of freedom of a body in motion at the nanometer level of precision. We are delighted that the new ASME standard recognises the importance of this approach, and it helps differentiate our linear motion systems from those designed and built to the 2-D world of planar repeatability and accuracy.”

All motion systems operate in 3-dimensional space and have errors in 6 degrees of freedom (6-DOF). However, motion systems are often only characterized by performance data of a single or subset of these 6-DOF. This practice leaves several error sources unaccounted for in performance data and specifications. ALIO contends that repeatability performance for metrology inspection and manufacturing systems must be analyzed and specified using a “point repeatability” method that accounts for 6D spatial errors in order to provide true representation of nanometer-precision performance. The ASME B5.64 standard for motion metrology shows that today standards organisations also see its importance.

Hennessey concludes, “The increasing precision of linear motion systems in particular and all motion systems in general requires a new language which transcends the use of terms like ‘precision’ and ‘resolution’ without any degree of qualification. ALIO’s use of Point Precision and 6-D Nano Precision, and now the newly published ASME standard, redefine the way precision motion systems are measured. All such initiatives or activities in this area are ultimately of enormous benefit for end-users who should be able to specify solutions that can truly achieve what they need in respect of precision and repeatability. ALIO does not build legacy products and is acutely aware of the 6-dimensional errors associated with simple linear motion. As such, we design and manufacture our linear motion stages with these issues in sharp focus with unique manufacturing techniques and leading-edge components tested to NIST traceable nano results.”

All of ALIO’s linear stage product families exhibit world class performance, component choice being dictated by the demands of exacting applications and cost sensitivity.

www.alioindustries.com

 

 

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Agr International Inc. Will Feature the Revolutionary Thicknesspen, Hand-Held Measurement Gauge at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Booth SU-7459

Agr International Inc. Will Feature the Revolutionary Thicknesspen, Hand-Held Measurement Gauge at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Booth SU-7459

Compact, rugged, and simple to use, the ThicknessPen offers an innovative approach to portable thickness measurement. Developed to address the multiple and diverse thickness measurement applications of the production environment, the ThicknessPen can be used just about anywhere, from the laboratory to the plant floor or even in a wet environment at a job site in the field. The patent-pending dual-mode design affords operation with or without a target ball. This provides a unique versatility not found in any product in this marketplace, while still providing the precision necessary for the laboratory and the portability, ruggedness, and safety for use on the production floor.

Agr’s ThicknessPen is designed to withstand the rigors of the industrial environment whether in the laboratory, on the factory floor or in the field.

 

Using the capacitance mode, single sided, “touch and go” measurements can be performed without a target ball on plastic, glass, and composite materials. This is ideal for in-plant applications and measurements where a target ball is not practical, such as production line work and/or measurement of large containers, buckets, thermoformed products, panels, sheet materials and the like.

With magnetic mode, a target ball is used during measurements. This mode offers a level of precision equal to or exceeding traditional hall-effect devices with greater simplicity. With this device, only a single target ball is used without strong magnetic fields. The magnetic mode is suitable for measuring all types of non-ferrous materials and is ideal for intricate measurements and heavy walled containers.

The ThicknessPen can be used in its docking station for bench-top measurements or on its own, as a portable device wherever critical measurements are required.

Agr’s ThicknessPen is designed to withstand the rigors of the industrial environment whether in the laboratory, on the factory floor or in the field.

 

The ThicknessPen will be available for demonstration at Agr booth SU-7459.

Agr offers a full line of products that are designed to assist container producers, converters, and fillers to stay competitive while meeting the increased quality demands of today’s changing world.

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