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Manufacturers are increasingly looking to improve the energy efficiency of their equipment, whether to meet regulatory requirements, reduce their costs or align with corporate green initiatives. An energy measurement system can go a long way toward meeting goals — yet finding one that is easy to implement can be difficult. Traditionally, energy measurement systems come with some integration and data management challenges. First, due to the varied nature of the processes that must be measured, the system must be tailored to the application, requiring extensive, time-consuming programming to funnel all the incoming data from the different devices into a single system. And second, even once the system is up and running, manufacturers must figure out how to effectively process and analyze the large volumes of incoming energy data. A new energy measurement system from WAGO and Pearse Bertram+ offers a simpler solution. Handling both the integration and data management challenges associated with traditional setups, it consists of hardware for electrical energy measurement and makes the signals from these sensors available for data visualization and analysis via easy-to-use software. In one use case, this energy measurement solution enabled one end-user to advance its sustainability efforts with minimal time, engineering effort and downtime. Check out our new case study, which explores how this flexible energy measurement system, combined with our electrical contract manufacturing capabilities, resulted in a cutting-edge industrial power-monitoring system. Download the Case Study

SMC’s JSX/JSX* Series of two-port solenoid valves is a direct drop-in replacement for ASCO™ valves, offering the same functionality at a significantly lower price. Here’s an overview of some of the key features of these units. Energy efficiency. Valves incorporate new coil technology that maximizes magnetic efficiency, resulting in a 10% increase in coil force and 14% reduction in power consumption compared to previous models. Durability. Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, units incorporate a stainless steel cover and IP67-rated enclosure, providing superior resistance to corrosion and water ingress. This durability makes them suitable for outdoor and industrial environments where exposure to moisture and corrosive substances is common. Lightweight design. The JSX valves are compact and lightweight, offering a 25% reduction in valve volume and 30% reduction in weight compared to existing models. This space-saving design supports easier integration into systems with limited space. Many configurations. Valves are available in various configurations to suit different applications. They can handle a wide range of fluids, such as air, water, steam and more, with flow rates up to 700 liters per minute. The orifice diameter ranges from 1.6 to 50 mm, and the port size varies from 1/8" to 2", providing flexibility in system design. Ease of installation. Valves include a 360-degree rotatable coil, allowing for easy lead wire insertion and removal and reducing downtime during installation. The JSX series includes several variants depending on your specific needs. For example, you can select direct-operated or pilot-operated types, options for high flows, high pressures, vacuum and steam, and units with modular mounting. To learn more, visit SMC’s website .

Robot positioning systems systems can significantly extend the automation capabilities of both traditional and collaborative robots in manufacturing and industrial settings. For example, robot transfer units (RTU) and 7th-axis motion systems from Bishop-Wisecarver are designed to perform reliably in demanding — even extreme — environments, minimizing the risk of unexpected downtime, decreased productivity and lost revenue. Here’s a rundown of some of Bishop-Wisecarver’s 7th-axis technologies: RTUs Featuring DualVee® Technology Built on durable DualVee Motion Technology®, these RTUs feature excellent dependability and low maintenance. In fact, many systems that run on DualVee guide wheels won’t require any maintenance over the planned life of the machine. Their ability to perform in areas prone to debris makes these RTUs ideal for applications like drilling, welding and painting. LoPro® RTU: Light and Medium Capacity Two sizes of ready-to-mount RTUs Horizontal or inverted installation Belt-driven actuator with single or double wheel plate Mounting plate with hole pattern matched to the robot 5:1 planetary gearbox (standard) Motor mount matched to the drive motor Cable carrier Homing sensor DualVee® RTU: Heavy Capacity Capable of high-capacity loading — over 11,700 pound-force (lbf) Robust rack drive with automated lubricator Mounting plate with hole pattern matched to the robot 20:1 planetary gearbox (standard) Motor mount matched to the drive motor Cable carrier and tray Homing sensor and travel bumpers HepcoMotion Heavy-Duty RTUs These RTUs support and transfer heavy industrial robots or systems carrying high moment loads. The HepcoMotion HDS2 family features a long life and often zero maintenance. Its four Vee guide wheels can handle over 15,200 lbf and provide self-cleaning capabilities, enabling the system to resist debris in industrial settings. Other features include: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel Unlimited transfer lengths: 4-meter track segments may be joined easily High driving force and low-backlash rack drives (spur or helical) Automatic lubrication options for pinion/rack and optionally for wheels/track The system can run without lubrication, if required To learn more about these durable 7th-axis and RTU systems, visit Bishop-Wisecarver’s website .

Perfect for semiconductor and laboratory automation applications, SMC’s JLV20/30/50 Series of high-purity air-operated chemical valves are designed to suppress the harmful generation of particles in a reduced footprint.

With more industries championing sustainability, many manufacturers are on the lookout for material alternatives to conventional, nonrenewable plastics.

The electric motors in agricultural applications must be able to meet many rigorous demands, including operating daily in harsh environments with vibration, heat, dust and debris.

Omron’s new E2E and E2EQ NEXT Series proximity sensors provide a reliable, efficient sensing solution, helping you enhance your industrial automation processes.

Flow control devices play an important role in maintaining precision, efficiency and reliability in semiconductor manufacturing plants — particularly when it comes to processes that involve gasses and chemicals.

Semiconductor wafer manufacturing requires precise, reliable equipment to exhaust air from the process chamber and then restore it back to atmospheric pressure.

Among its many new products, SMC has released environmentally friendly thermo-chillers that feature low global warming potential (GWP) and promote energy savings

The JSP Series is a two-port direct-operated proportional control solenoid valve for general purpose air and water applications.

Exploring robotic vacuum grippers with a built-in vacuum pump that eliminates the need for a costly air source and reduces current consumption.

Exploring how Pearse Bertram avoids supply and cost challenges as both an industrial distributor and contract manufacturer.

Exploring the way Omron’s NXR remote I/O platform can help you take advantage of IO-Link, thanks to its PC-less maintenance, ease of configuration and fully configurable digital I/O and IO-Link ports on the same block.

Exploring smart machine vision cameras that streamline inspection processes by combining detection tasks and code reading within the same field of view.

This blog post explores radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems, which extend traceability efforts and ensure product data can be read regardless of the environment or visibility conditions.

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Understanding customer needs has always been critical whenever manufacturers create solutions that support changing business structures and global contingency plans. With a surge in demand, procurement shortages, increased lead times, and the need to create high-quality products without error, streamlining the manufacturing process has become the solution for many. Pearse Bertram+ Streamline Contract Manufacturing (Bloomfield, CT) is a company that has been able to meet the needs of its customers while improving manufacturing process. Becoming a force as a true end-to-end partner offering distribution and contract manufacturing. Streamlining the Process and Why Is It Important Who doesn’t want to increase profits without sacrificing quality? Streamlining the manufacturing process enhances efficiency and reduces unnecessary tasks, delivering predictable business outcomes through continuous improvements and a simplified business process. Let’s look at some of the benefits: · Better time management · Improved communication and collaboration · Reduces waste · Increases Productivity · Process transparency · Lowers expenses with increased efficiency · Identifies improvement areas Every organization has a system in place that has many moving parts used daily. Some of which may be efficient, while others may not. It is important to note an organization’s operational efficiency is essential to its success and longevity. If you are thinking about partnering with a contract manufacturer or looking to streamline your manufacturing process, these 5 tips are a great place to start. 1. Improving team communications A team that can effectively communicate with one another can work more efficiently with one another, the same can be said for a manufacturing partner. Integrating all business personnel into a centralized system keeps everyone informed and involved. Part of improving communication includes team meetings and utilizing technology to assist in consistent dialogue, such as computer software and wearable technology. From a manufacturing partner perspective, observe and ask how they communicate tasks to their staff and clients. It’s important to know how production is going through each stage to plan for contingencies or potential roadblocks. Pearse Bertram+ continues to strengthen the communication within their organization by implementing a solution that would reduce time and processing across the sales, engineering, and manufacturing divisions. Communicating through a customized customer relationship management (CRM)/Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system allowed each employee to be informed and active throughout each stage with correspondence on materials, lead times, production, and delivery statuses. Part of their success comes from building a healthy work environment through continued training, daily internal correspondence, and core values that have strengthened the comradery internally and built trust and reliability externally. 2. Improve quality-Reduce cost Product quality begins with dependable suppliers and raw materials. Having a solid system in place to inspect the materials assists in overall production quality at various stages. This includes checking for defects, validating the order, and making sure your team has the training to know what to look for. Carefully inspecting the materials and having a record of the materials received helps prevent false estimations of inventory and allows a company to accurately prepare and forecast depending on customer demand. Your manufacturing partner should have a solid list of suppliers that can handle scalability and maintain quality. General questions such as “what are the procedures for materials once received?” and “Does the material meet your required specifications?” are good questions to ask a prospecting manufacturer. Pearse Bertram+ goes over and beyond to assure materials are carefully inspected and cleared for production use. With company protocols in place, high-quality engineering, limited waste, and safe packaging are easily maintained. Placing a huge emphasis on quality and processes allows Pearse Bertram+ to remain competitive and in many cases pass on savings to its customers. 3. Reduce Waste, Time & Identify Improvements Each organization will have different forms in which they need to reduce waste. It can range from wasted inventory, overproduction, defective materials, and one we can’t get back…Time! While analyzing where your organization needs to reduce waste, it is best to have an organized method in place that involves the whole organization. This keeps everyone focused on the same objectives and gives them peace of mind to make observations on their own, which can further the goal of reducing waste in their areas of work. Finding the areas in which your waste occurs also aids in the prevention of employees getting burnt out by removing unnecessary tasks and the ability to solve current and potential pain points. Selecting a streamlined contract manufacturer can save you time and deliver with efficiency. A partner that can save you time and oversee all aspects of the production process can be very valuable to your supply chain. Pearse Bertram+ has strict protocols in place that each team member is trained and well familiar with. The benefit of open communication and active training has improved the reduction in waste in all departments due to the organization buying into the system in place that they helped create to make their jobs easier, more efficient, and reduce time wasted. Communication and understanding of the areas in which their waste occurs and can be reduced, have been instrumental in performing and delivering at a high-level day in and day out. 4. Increase Productivity & Improve Process Transparency Access your current processes and be very critical about what you are currently doing. Include your staff in this process to increase the clarity of their pain points. If your staff's pain points are not addressed, expecting improvements from the changes in your organization’s processes will be a challenge. Each area of your organization has its own process but remember each area is an extension of the “overall” system that keeps the organization working together. Your contract manufacturing partner would also be an extension of your system. Take each process based on organizational priority and begin to analyze the results. Keep your staff involved throughout so they are prepared to make the adjustments when necessary. How your contract manufacturing partner functions internally will directly affect your productivity. Pearse Bertram+ increased productivity with continuous evaluations of their performance across all departments. The increase in communication and willingness to keep each department informed with tasks, order statuses, and changes in inventory and lead times has allowed each department to work cohesively, significantly increasing overall productivity. 5. Invest in Equipment With no surprise, investing in the best machines for the job makes a difference but it can be costly. As technology continues to advance and materials become harder to procure, being precise throughout the production process is essential. Investing in automation and or upgrading to the latest models means investing in proper training, continued education, and certifications to assure safety and proper use. A plus to partnering with a streamlined contract manufacturer is the use of the latest technology and their skilled labor force. There are several benefits of a streamlined manufacturing process, but here are a few added benefits when the opportunity to partner with a vetted contract manufacturer that has already streamlined their process. · Advanced technology · Skilled labor force · Saves space · Increased time for core competencies · Reduction in overall costs · Increased productivity and scalability · Track record of quality work Whether the direction is to streamline your manufacturing process or partner with a streamlined contract manufacturer, the result is better quality, better time management, increased growth, and the ability to improve your bottom line. Visit www.Pearsebertram.com to learn how partnering with them can increase your production efficiency and improve your overall performance. 

Cooling capacity range of 1.3 to 15 kW Includes both the coolant and refrigeration circuits Air or water cooled. Keypad and digital display Angled fluid supply port with level check Tool-less filter replacement (air cooled model) Power supplies are available in both 115VAC 1-phase and 200 and 400VAC 50/60Hz 35 alarms report on a variety of circuit and equipment conditions Applications include machine tools, lasers and photonics, and analytical instruments. Other suitable environments include life sciences, food and packaging, and printing

A demonstration of how wireless technology can enhance automation will be on display at Pearse Bertram+ Streamline Manufacturing's booth 3028 at the Eastern States Exposition (Eastec) in West Springfield, MA, October 19 - 21. The company will display the latest Omron collaborative robot and the software behind its inner workings.

Supply chain disruptions and a lack of skilled workers remain major impediments.

How Robotics is Transforming Manufacturing post-Covid-19

Data shows that physical barriers can reduce the spread of germs and disease, and are especially valuable in locations where “social distancing” is not possible. Pearse-Bertram is currently offering high-quality, preassembled Safety Barriers to help ensure the safety of your co-workers and minimize risks associated with COVID-19. Units are fast and easy-to-install, and are ideal for production departments, assembly lines, office spaces and customer service areas. With clear, tinted or opaque panel options, units can be purchased in tabletop, countertop or free-standing designs, in heights up to 75”. A variety of sizes, configurations, extrusion finishes and mounting feet allow these barriers to easily integrate into virtually any environment. Please email sales@pearsebertram.com with the model, quantity and desired ship date that you would like. Our team will respond in less than 24 hours.