Post from the year 2016

November News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we discuss USDA regulations for food machine builders, show you how to handle...

PHD’s USDA-Certified Electric IP69K Cylinder Eases Machine Design Complexities

Did you know the Federal government is implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? As a machine builder, do you know how it affects you and your customers? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the most critical types of food and beverage processing – operations involving dairy...

October News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we highlight PHD's Optimax line of economical drop-in actuators, show you how to...

9/29/2016

September News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we give away...

9/27/2016

PHD & Yamaha Robotics to Exhibit at Pack Expo 2016

PHD, Inc. & Yamaha Robotics will be exhibiting at Pack Expo 2016, the world’s largest processing and packaging event. Pack Expo is November 6-9, 2016 in Chicago at McCormick Place Convention Center. Please visit us in Booth #7565 (Upper Lakeside Hall). In addition to PHD’s traditional pneumatic and electric actuators designed for industrial automation, PHD will showcase...

August News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we discuss six reasons to switch to...

Optimax
8/23/2016

Six Signs it’s Time to Switch to PHD Optimax

Sometimes, you might find yourself in a dilemma when choosing an actuator brand. It usually comes down to price or quality – and if you’re a machine builder or end-user, both matter. Cheaper solutions often fall short on performance, and alternatively, higher-cost solutions go beyond your budget. But you don’t have to sacrifice performance or cost with PHD’s Optimax® line of actuators...

7/29/2016

July News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we spotlight the classic PHD Tom Thumb Cylinder, a FIRST Robotics...

June News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we spotlight PHD's division dedicated to the Blow...

6/7/2016

May News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we feature the Series GRA Parallel Pneumatic Micro Gripper, PHD Unique Solutions, and...

5/2/2016

Huntington County 4-H Robotics Team Wins Big at FIRST Robotics World Championship

This weekend, the Huntington County 4-H Robotics Team, Team 1501 T.H.R.U.S.T., competed in St. Louis with over 600 teams from 24 countries for the title of world champion. After advancing to the playing field that ultimately competes for the final championship, and through 125 qualification matches, Team 1501 T.H.R.U.S.T. seeded...

April News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we feature the myPHD Designer's Resource account, the...

4/1/2016

March News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we announce the release of the new PHD complete solutions catalog. We also feature...

PHD Catalog
3/10/2016

PHD Releases New Complete Solutions Catalog

PHD, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of their new product catalog, available in a traditional printed version and on the PHD website. The new PHD main catalog features...

February News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we announce the release of the PHD Plus® Series ECP, the new IP69K electric cylinder that is designed for food processing and packaging equipment utilized in high pressure/high temperature washdown and clean-in-place (CIP) environments. We also feature..

2/25/2016

PHD Releases Electric IP69K Cylinder

PHD is pleased to release the PHD Plus® Series ECP Electric IP69K Cylinder. Series ECP Electric IP69K Cylinders are available in either ball screw or lead screw (polymer nut) versions, providing a wide range of high thrust or high speed capabilities. These performance electric cylinders are designed for food processing and packaging equipment utilized...

January News from PHD

In this month's newsletter, we highlight our recognition by Automation World readers as...

1/15/2016

PHD Awarded 2015 “First Team” Supplier

PHD is honored to be recognized by Automation World magazine and its readers as a “First Team” honoree for Leadership in Automation 2015 in the category of Hydraulic/Pneumatic.