Padsmore's new block system is capable of indicating the vacuum level with either a red or green light. With this visual light, Padsmore says the operator and other maintenance staff will be able to quickly assess the presence or absence of the suction and know if it is safe to run the machine.

Available through Automation Continuum, Fiama's F7 position display unit incorporates a magnetic sensor that works together with a magnetic tape scale or a magnetic ring to measure linear and angular movements. With a shock-resistant, and self-extinguishing housing, the F7 is available with either an external or an internal sensor and can be fixed to a bracket or flanged support.

Available through Harbor Freight Tools, Hercules' Professional 12-inch double bevel sliding miter saw weighs 56 pounds and was designed for the professional contractor and carpenter. The base is built with a lightweight aluminum cast alloy and the housing is made with glass-reinforced polycarbonate to withstand heat and impact. It features top vertical and horizontal cut capacity, an adjustable stainless steel detent plate with 10 positive stops, a miter detent override system, a 15 Amp 4100 RPM motor, an LED precision blade guide system, and a dual horizontal stainless steel rail system.

Laguna Tools' new Smartshop CO2 laser X series is versatile in its ability to cut or engrave almost any material other than metal, including wood, acrylic, and leather. It comes with a specialized linear guide rail system for increased accuracy and longevity, a high-efficiency HEPA air filter that enables indoor usage, and an automatic focusing head.

Biesse's wireless bPad controller is offered as an optional accessory for the company's Rover A Smart CNC processing center. Its Wi-Fi control console assists the operator in performing the key functions required during the preparation of the working area, the tooling of the working units, and the tool holder warehouses. The front panel features a 4.3 inch color LCD screen, a four-way pad and function buttons, and two adjustment knobs. It features a five megapixel camera that is compatible with major barcodes and QR codes formats, double-handed activation to move the tool changer, an emergency button ergonomically positioned at the hilt for prompt use, and a magnetic pad and hook to easily position the bPad on the machine.

Stiles Machinery provides Homag's new Centateq N-500, a compact nesting solution for high-speed, four-axis routing and maximum precision over the total working width. It features increased drilling, tool changing capabilities, and easy-to-use touch-screen controls according to the company.

Macoser's Stromab WS.1 feed-through defecting saw offers chalk mark, low-budget defecting with 396 FPM speed with 100 cuts per minute, a 10 HP motor, and a 500 mm blade. Ideal for lamination or finger-jointing, it defects and sizes waste materials from moulders, rip and gang rip saws, dryers, and more. It features a nylon hold-down and steel serrated feed rollers that flatten warped or cupped boards during cut.

Mascoser's EMC Flexy 1350 wide belt sander provides a wide range of versatility according to the company. Equipped with two or three processing units, it has a working width of 53 inches and a fixed feeder height of 35 inches. It features an electronic segmented pad that provides an enhanced level of control in addressing the workpiece.

Macoser's Omec F11TS automatically adjusts dovetail size to fit drawer height with no tool or cam changing necessary. It features touchscreens while the global tool change adjusts for sharpened or replaced bits. With a 30 inch drawer height capacity, two-keystrokes activate drawer height from memory while utilizing ball screw and linear bearings for minimal maintenance and long-term precise operation. It is capable of English, French, square through, offset dovetails, curbed or corner drawers, and hardware notching.

For more than 13 years, Better Vacuum Cups has developed new products to meet customers’ demands. BVC says its new 1-inch vacuum cup has more than double the holding power than any other 1-inch vacuum cup in today’s market, and can be used with Biesse Rovers and most nested-based routers to eliminate manual labor of small parts. There is no need for foam gasket and when accidentally routed into, the Better Vacuum Cup can easily be repaired for free in 30 seconds.