Backlit conveyors shine light up through translucent belts to give machine vision sensors and inspectors more contrast between the belt and product. Common applications involve parts being stopped ...

For example, to get a conveyor through the blow-molding machine’s small opening, hinges along one side let it fold up, making it thinner. That side is folded down when installation is complete.

Transporting miniaturized components with speed and precision remains a persistent challenge for industries operating at microscopic scales. Friction from conveyor belts, rollers, and other ...