New Training Locations! We have extended our training & development schedule to now offer courses at 4 of our locations – Ann Arbor, Farmington, Lansing & Shelby Township! Classes are free so please Register Today! Click here for the full schedule.
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Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our Bent Tube Assembly Facility at our Shelby Township branch! Our customer’s demand for bent tube assemblies has grown over the years and this expansion will allow us to greatly increase our production capabilities. We will have Yate’s Cider & Doughnuts from 8-11am, Bad Brad’s BBQ from 11-2pm and training classes all day long to celebrate the opening! Mark your calendar!
What is a linear motor? At its core, a linear motor is a rotary motor that has been unwound and laid out flat. It allows for coupling of the motor directly to the linear load versus other designs which use a rotary motor and couple through mechanics inducing backlash, efficiency losses and other inaccuracies.
Parker offers a robust product line using linear motor technology. From simple single axis components to custom designed multi-axis systems and everything in between, Exotic can provide a solution for your application. Learn more here.
Barksdale’s BPS3000 Electronic Dual Pressure Switches combine three discrete components (dual pressure switch, pressure transducer, and digital pressure gauge) into one compact package. The BPS300 is available in three configurations: 1) dual pressure switch, 2) dual pressure switch with analog output (4-20 mA or 0-10 V), or 3) single switch with analog output. The BPS3000 is an ideal solution for applications requiring precision pressure control, flexibility and extremely long life. Learn more here.
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power Systems Division unveiled its newest device, the EC02 Digital Electronic Control Module for GOLD CUP® pumps. With unrelenting performance and reliability, the EC02 has the capacity to perform in a wide range of operating temperatures along with EMI/EMC and Environmental Certifications. The device is ideal for offshore environments and demanding industrial applications.
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Why Right Sizing Matters
February 10, 2020
Today, right-sizing is achieved by selecting the correct valve for each actuator on one manifold based on speed and bore size for a given flow requirement. To learn more, read

Exotic Automation & Supply is Now an Authorized Techman Robot Distributor
January 27, 2020
NEW HUDSON, MICH. JANUARY 24, 2020 Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier motion & control supplier, announced today they are now a distributor for Techman Collaborative Robots. The agreement authorizes
Missed One of Our 2019 Webinars?
January 23, 2020
Watch a playback! If you missed one of our Webinars or just want to refresh your skills, all of our webinar playbacks are available on our website here. Webinar Topics include Basics

Visit Scott at our New Hudson Store
January 23, 2020
Meet Scott, our New Hudson ParkerStore Representative. Scott is extremely knowledgeable on all things Parker Fluid Power and will help you find the right solutions for your applications, whether it’s

We are now a Techman Authorized Distributor!
January 23, 2020
Techman Robot specializes in safe and easy-to-operate robotics that are designed to work alongside humans. Robots are designed to lift up to 30 pounds and are known as the smartest

Sidener Engineering Changes Name to Exotic Automation & Supply
January 8, 2020
Noblesville, IN – January 8th, 2020: Sidener Engineering, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today they have completed their corporate name change to Exotic Automation & Supply. Sidener was acquired
Exotic Automation & Supply Headquarters Relocates to New Hudson Michigan
December 20, 2019
Exotic Automation & Supply, a leading motion & control supplier, announced today they have relocated their Farmington Hills headquarters and ParkerStore to New Hudson, MI. The newly constructed, 135,000 square

STAUFF Laser Particle Counters Provide Early Detection
November 19, 2019
STAUFF’s LasPaC II detects the ISO cleanness levels of hydraulic media. Fluid analysis is a crucial component of any oil management program and early detection of potential problems can prevent

Download SKF’s LubCAD App
November 19, 2019
The SKF LubCAD app allows you to use the SKF CAD download portal with its full functionality for your mobile devices. Custom your 3D CAD drawing for many products, download
Enerpac Launches New Line of Industrial Cutters
November 8, 2019
Enerpac’s new line of industrial cutters includes five families of tools designed to cut metal bar, industrial chain, wire rope and cables, metal tubes, profiles and similar materials. Each cutter

SKF’s QLS Electrically Operated Piston Pump
November 8, 2019
SKF’s Quicklub QLS Pump is a monitored lubrication system with low-level control for a maximum of 18 lubrication points. Designed for use with standard high-pressure plastic tubing, the QLS family includes pumps with

Have You Tried Parker’s Virtual Engineer Yet?
November 8, 2019
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Save engineering time with three simple steps: • Enter application details using the intuitive interface •