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Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Easily size and select the correct type of pneumatic and electric linear actuator, ball screw rodless actuator, belt driven actuators and other electromechanical products to suit your application.
This year’s 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit was an informative event with 16 conference sessions, in-person enhanced classes and great giveaways! Missed the conference or want to watch a class playback? All conference sessions are available on our website for download here. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s summit!
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We are proud to announce the appointment of Steve Orlando as Exotic’s Executive Vice President! Steve joined Exotic in 2005 as our Vice President of Sales & Marketing and since then his leadership has driven the company to new levels in Motion & Control markets. Congratulations Steve!
DESTACO has developed a set of Product Sizing Tools to help determine the right product for your application. By answering a series of questions, the Product Sizing Tool will narrow DESTACO’s product offering down to the top results of the right series and sized product.
Pneumatic flow controls are an essential component in a pneumatic system. They provide precise speed control of airflow either entering or leaving a pneumatic actuator. With so many options, it can be tricky to select the right solution for your application. This guide makes selecting the right pneumatic flow control little easier, by outlining the main criteria to evaluate. Check it out here.
Never change engine oil the same again! Parker’s QuickFit Oil Change System revolutionizes the process with a faster, cleaner and safer way to change engine oil. In three easy steps, purge, extract and refill your system with new oil without ever spilling a drop.
We’ve increased our inventory to have what you need in-stock when you need it! Our New Hudson warehouse is stocked with over $10M in hoses & fittings as well as a wide selection of hydraulic & pneumatic components. We’re here to help you find what you need! Stop by one of our ParkerStores or contact us for assistance.
Did you know Exotic offers EDI processing? EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents. It reduces transaction costs while increasing speed and accuracy! Contact us to learn more!
Just 2 weeks away! Register now for the 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit, held March 22-23, 2023. The summit is free of charge and includes 2-days full of the newest innovations in Fluid Power. For the first time – Attend virtually, at our New Hudson facility or both! Stay / Listen to the entire conference or just classes relevant to you. On-site attendees can enjoy lunch and attend special enhanced trainings for select classes! Register Today!
Day 1
Wednesday, March 22nd Agenda:
8:00am: Kick-Off
8:10am: Hose Injection Safety Practices**
9:00am: Intro to Servo Driven Hydraulic Systems
10:00am: Hose Basics
11:00am: 80/20 – Build Your Idea
12:00pm: Cobots, What Can They Do For You? All Your Questions Answered**
1:00pm: Compressors 101
2:00pm: Quick Couplings for EV Testing
3:00pm: Transair vs. Traditional Piping Applications & Installations
3:50pm: Closing
Day 2
Thursday, March 23rd Agenda:
8:00am: Kick-Off
8:10am: Introduction to Hydraulics
9:00am: Statics and Dynamics in Linear Applications
10:00am: Optimizing Design and Hardware Costs for Multi-Axis Systems
11:00am: Revolutionizing Machine I/O with the PCH Network Portal**
12:00pm: High Pressure Industrial Hydraulic Tools
1:00pm: Modular End Effectors – What to Consider?
2:00pm: Affordable Compact Progressive Lubrication Systems and Components**
3:00pm: Basics of Hydraulic Filtration
3:50pm: Closing
** = Enhanced / Extended class for in-person attendees. View the full conference agenda to learn more.
We’re giving away (2) Ooni Pizza Ovens ($550 value) & (4) $100 AMEX gift cards to attendees and the lucky winners will be announced on 3/22 & 3/23 during the show closings. Attendees will receive an entry to win for each session they attend throughout the show. The more sessions attended, the more entries received. Plus, all attendees will receive a mystery grab bag mailed to them after the event!
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today they have released the agenda for the 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit. The summit, held March 22-23, 2023, is free to attend and features an extensive line-up of fluid power seminars.
The 2-day event features 16 sessions with topics including Hydraulics 101, Hose & Injection Safety Practices, Quick Couplings for EV Testing, Compressors 101, Statics and Dynamics in Linear Applications and more. Attendees are welcome to attend the entire conference or just the classes they find relevant.
“I’m very excited to be back to present again in this year’s Motion & Control Summit,” Dave Tunney, Electromechanical Product Manager said. “In past years, I’ve really enjoyed presenting what’s new in the industry and answering customers questions. My course this year is a discussion panel on the adoption of Collaborative Robots in the workplace. It is a topic a lot of customers are researching and more frequently incorporating.”
Attendees have the option of joining this year’s conference virtually or in-person at Exotic Automation & Supply’s New Hudson Headquarters located at 53500 Grand River Ave New Hudson, MI 48165. Several on-site classes feature enhanced training and allow in-person attendees see live demos and more after the scheduled class session. Speakers from Parker Hannifin, 80/20, Enerpac, Hertz, Fastest, Enerpac, SKF, Techman, Fangtooth & more will be present.
“Feedback from attendees on our previous summits has encouraged us to continue hosting the Motion & Control Summit annually,” Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales & Marketing said. “This year’s summit is even bigger than previous years, with an informative line-up of classes and the option to attend in-person. We can’t wait to see attendees and thank all our vendors and presenters for their participation.”
All attendees will receive a mystery show grab bag mailed to them after the event as well as an entry to win one of many great prizes including an Ooni Pizza Oven or AMEX gift card. Additional show information & registration can be found at: https://wordpress-227745-4539170.cloudwaysapps.com/mcsummit.
About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become one of Parker Hannifin’s largest distributors in the United States. Exotic’s headquarters is located in New Hudson, Michigan and the company maintains full-service centers throughout Michigan & Indiana with locations in Ann Arbor, Flint, Freeland, Grand Rapids NW (Bond Fluidaire), Grand Rapids SE (Bond Fluidaire), Jackson, Lansing, Livonia, Port Huron, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, St. Joseph (Bond Fluidaire), Taylor, Traverse City (Bond Fluidaire), Indianapolis & Noblesville.
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NEW HUDSON, Mich., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin Distributor, announced today they have launched a new ecommerce platform aimed to provide customers with a helpful,
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