PHD Releases Two OEM-Targeted Drop-in Replacement Actuators

PHD, Inc. revolutionized pneumatic actuators with the innovative Tom Thumb® Cylinder over 55 years ago. Today, PHD is setting the standard in industrial automation actuators with Optimax®, a product line that broadens PHD’s range of product offerings and provides machine builders and end users with more choices.

Shorten Your Design Process with PHD’s Designer’s Resource

As a design engineer, you are often crunched for time, under a tight budget, and met with demanding deadlines. PHD has online tools that can help reduce project costs and shorten the design processes – and that means more time and money for you to do other things.

PHD Releases New Gripper Videos

PHD has recently released overview videos for our new series of parallel and angular grippers.

PHD CAD Configurator Provides More Options for SolidWorks CAD Users

PHD Inc. has added a new option for all SolidWorks CAD users. PHD's CAD Configurator now has the ability to...

PHD & Yamaha Robotics at PACK EXPO 2014

Thousands of exhibitors and packaging and processing professionals will gather this year for the world's biggest packaging and processing event: PACK EXPO Chicago 2014...

15 Considerations when Selecting a Gripper

The most common purpose of a gripper (sometimes also referred to as an end effector) is to grasp or enclose parts for transfer, insertion, or assembly in automated manufacturing and processing systems. Additionally, grippers are used in environments that are hazardous for human presence. Several factors are required...

PHD Introduces Low Cost Lead Screw Electric Linear Solutions

PHD, Inc. is pleased to offer a new, lower cost lead screw version of its series of PHD Plus™ line of electric cylinders and linear slides...

New Enhancements to PHD's eTools

PHD is pleased to introduce a new universal user account, myPHD. This account replaces the existing CAD account with more features.

PHD to Expand Huntington Facility; Create New Jobs

PHD, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation components, announced today plans to expand operations in their Huntington, Ind. facility, creating up to 22 new jobs by 2017...

PHD Wins Hydraulics & Pneumatics Award

PHD, Inc. has been named a Hydraulics & Pneumatics Magazine Best of Industry winner in the category of Best Custom Solutions. H&P asked their subscribers to nominate their top choices for best supplier of custom solutions, in addition to best supplier website, online tools, videos, and more...

PHD Announces New Optimax Product Line

Built on the foundation of long-life products for industrial automation, PHD Optimax™ products are actuators designed to meet machine builders' performance requirements at a competitive price...