A weekly look at new products, innovations

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Synchrono L.L.C. launched SyncOperations software, powered by Savigent technology, which offers manufacturers the power to monitor and synchronize data from all equipment and processes in real time.

This means faster automation of workflow, Synchrono said, and the ability to track instantly and improve performance, availability and quality.

SyncOperations collects and analyzes data from both the machine level and from disparate company systems (ERP and CRM, for example) to offer production professionals, process engineers and continuous improvement teams a faster path to information in order to enhance productivity and drive business results, the company said. SyncOperations also integrates with other Synchrono systems.

Employing SyncOperations, manufacturers can:

• Execute real-time workflow automation;

• Capture time-series process and event-based data from every phase of production;

• See and instantly analyze data from both machines and all enterprise systems;

• Get immediately actionable insight for continuous improvement efforts; and

More information on Synchrono's software is at www.synchrono.com.

Motion Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., has released a video on its “MiHow2” series of product/application solutions.

Each MiHow2 video was filmed in a workshop setting, Motion Industries said, and features the company host with a guest from one of the market-leading industrial manufacturers demonstrating a product or application. The series is available for viewing via Facebook and YouTube. More MiHow2 videos are scheduled to be posted in coming weeks.

The video, “How to Select the Correct Hose Using the Stamped Process” was created with the assistance of Gates Corp., a leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products. The video can now be viewed online at www.mihow2.com.

To see information about the company, go to www.motionindustries.com.

Teknor Apex Co. released a family of Sarlink thermoplastic elastomers that expands the range of economic and performance alternatives available to manufacturers of sealing systems and other automotive components by providing similar and in some cases improved performance compared with thermoplastic vulcanizates.

Teknor Apex said the compounds are the first Sarlink products to be based on styrenic TPE chemistry.

The four series of Sarlink TPE-S compounds being introduced for automotive applications are:

● High-performance extrusion compounds for functional parts such as sealing systems. Hardnesses range from 55 to 75 Shore A. The compounds are formulated for good surface appearance, elasticity and chemical resistance, and they have excellent UV stability, the company claims.

● General-purpose extrusion compounds for non-functional parts such as semi-rigid supporting components for sealing system backbones. Hardnesses range from 40 Shore A to 50 Shore D.

● High-performance injection molding compounds for window encapsulation and exterior trim. Hardnesses range from 55 to 70 Shore A. The compounds have a broad processing window, exhibit smooth surfaces and provide excellent UV stability and heat resistance, according to Teknor Apex.

● General-purpose injection molding compounds for under-hood and interior components. Hardnesses range from 40 Shore A to 50 Shore D. The compounds have a broad processing window and exhibit low odor and fogging in comparison with other TPEs, the firm said.