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EngNet® is a registered trademark.I was recently asked to join a regional panel at the RFI (Request For Information) Workshop on Building the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation at the Beckman Center at UC Irvine.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2801?ref=rss,bis0015 Dec 2012 08:20:53Bishop-Wisecarver announced today the launch of its QuickTrak line, a family of modular linear guide components and sub-assemblies that help manufacturers and automation solution providers assemble machines with motion guidance systems faster and easier.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2771?ref=rss,bis00127 Nov 2012 14:46:44Woman-owned guided motion technology manufacturer to join record number of participants at both industry meetings, which take place this week in Dallas, TX, and Quebec, Canada.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2662?ref=rss,bis00115 Oct 2012 13:30:08Bishop-Wisecarver, together with our partner HepcoMotion, offers the widest range of guide wheel-based linear motion solutions in the world. Our linear guide products are available in several sizes to accommodate loads of all types, from light to heavy.https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/productdetail/linear-guides?ref=rss,bis00112 Oct 2012 09:25:46Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation® will join a record 1,800 exhibitors in the packaging and processing industry this month for the annual Pack Expo International, an event organized by the Packaging Manufacturers Machinery Institute.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2654?ref=rss,bis00111 Oct 2012 12:05:37San Francisco Bay Area manufacturer featured as guest commentator on local radio to discuss the state of manufacturing and economic development in California.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2583?ref=rss,bis00130 Aug 2012 10:23:08Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation® will join nearly 800 other exhibitors Aug. 22 to 25 at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, GA, the largest woodworking technology trade show in North America that attracts visitors from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2525?ref=rss,bis0011 Aug 2012 09:53:33The guided motion technology manufacturer earned its original WBENC certification in 2011 after an arduous months-long process of proving its qualifications, including BWC President Pamela Kan's majority ownership.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2478?ref=rss,bis00119 Jul 2012 18:43:15The weather is heating up to the triple-digits here in sunny California, just in time for last week's summer holiday! Our newsletter comes to you a bit later than usual because we hope you, too, were enjoying the summertime festivities.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2461?ref=rss,bis00116 Jul 2012 09:57:40Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation® President Pamela Kan was appointed Chair of theCalifornia Manufacturers and Technology Association Board of Directors at the trade organization's annual meeting.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2460?ref=rss,bis00116 Jul 2012 09:55:54Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation® announced today the launch of its latest addition to the MadeWell product line: The Radial Wheel, a single-row deep-groove ball bearing designed for applications with specified radial loading conditions.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2402?ref=rss,bis0014 Jun 2012 13:35:12Our innovative range of rotary motion products, including rotary motion guides and rotary actuators, are designed to save time when undertaking simple or complex assembly operations.https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/productdetail/rotary-motion-guides?ref=rss,bis00119 Apr 2012 06:59:40Bishop-Wisecarver's patented washdown guide wheels are made of all stainless steel construction, FDA approved grease and AISI type 440C stainless steel balls and races -- both sealed and shielded for added protection from liquids and debris. This unique design extends life in aggressive environments!https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/247?ref=rss,bis00119 Apr 2012 06:55:50In this video, four UtiliTrak linear guides are being used to lift and lower a gurney in and out of an ambulance with little physical effort by medical staff. How does it work? The gurney hooks to a carriage plate at each side of the stretcher. Once locked in place, the system can lift or lower a patient weighing up to 600 lbs. This durable, smooth motion system will help lower the risk of on-the-job injuries and ensure patient safety. To learn more about our UtiliTrak linear guides, check out www.bwc.com -- Three configurations. Endless possibilities.https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/246?ref=rss,bis00119 Apr 2012 06:54:34The HepcoMotion® ALR Aluminum Rings exclusively from Bishop-Wisecarver are ideal for light load applications, weighing up to 54% less than steel rings of comparable size. Anodized for corrosion resistance, these cost effective rings are available in four sizes, from 148mm to 300mm in diameter. Compatible with DualVee® guide wheels! Custom ring options include gearcut, internal vee and timing pulley. Suitable for non-magnetic, semi-conductor, aerospace, vending and commercial type applications.https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/245?ref=rss,bis00119 Apr 2012 06:53:46The PSD screw driven linear actuator range includes two sizes (80mm & 120mm) — PSD80 and PSD120. Using the HepcoMotion® Herculane® linear guidance technology, these actuators can be used as a single or multi axis unit. The screw drive and linear motion guide is contained in a strong aluminium beam protected by a stainless steel cover strip (optional) which runs the entire length of the product. Learn more at www.bwc.com. Features: Ball screw and lead screw -- (stainless steel available) and wide range of pitches ... Compact design -- closed, open, double acting or slave format ... Carriage plate -- high load capicity, removable top plate for easy reworking ... Aluminium beam -- rigid and lightweight, T-slots for easy mounting to MCS frame ... Stainless steel cover seals the units from debris ... Long lengths up 2850mm as standard (slave units up to 6000mm)https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/244?ref=rss,bis00119 Apr 2012 06:53:11For easier application integration, a track support is now available for the MinVee® Miniature Linear Slide — an aluminum beam that securely joins steel track to mounting substrates. This cost-effective mounting alternative provides faster installation and inherently parallel mounting surfaces. MinVee is an ideal linear guide solution for axial load capacities up to 121 pounds and speeds up to 5 m/s. This miniature guide is ideal for a variety of industries and application environments.https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/243?ref=rss,bis00119 Apr 2012 06:52:35Bishop-Wisecarver will launch its first-ever paid internship program this summer for mechanical and mechatronic engineer students in support of local STEM initiatives.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2312?ref=rss,bis00119 Apr 2012 06:11:26Linear motion technology manufacturer Bishop-Wisecarver announced today that a new Vice President of Marketing has been hired to support the company's forward-thinking communications and branding efforts.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2253?ref=rss,bis00119 Mar 2012 09:26:33Bay Area inventor Bud Wisecarver will join hundreds of other science and engineering experts this month to judge an Intel-affiliated science fair that awards thousands of dollars to local middle and high school students.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2234?ref=rss,bis0012 Mar 2012 07:02:21ishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee® guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, announced today its hire of Vice President of Manufacturing Aldo DeAmicis.https://www.engnetglobal.com/showcase/product.aspx/2220?ref=rss,bis00129 Feb 2012 07:44:46The Magerle Grinder is one of many state-of-the-art machines used at Bishop-Wisecarver. The grinder specifically grinds both internal vee surfaces flat and parallel to each other within .0015 of an inch over 3.6 meters in length of UtiliTrak linear guide rail. Get more info on our services and products at www.bwc.comhttps://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/67?ref=rss,bis00115 Mar 2011 08:36:20In this video, a size one UtiliTrak linear guide gantry design is being used to reduce operator efforts by providing ergonomic movement of a tapping tool. The tapping gun must be counter balanced for ease of use, and must stay perpendicular to operating surface. The size one gantry is handling a 20lb load over a 3 ft x 4 ft area, and the dual track mounted vertically provides added rigidity, eliminating supports and roll moments -- very smooth, easy to move and cost effective.https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/66?ref=rss,bis00115 Mar 2011 08:35:37Whether it's grease, metal chips, liquid, extreme temperatures or even sawdust, DualVee guide wheels can handle harsh environments. In this video, we put our wheel to the test! See for yourself how DualVee handles these harsh environments. These v groove guide wheels consist of both an external and internal 90 degree v angle, and are made with 440C stainless steel balls and races. The v bearing guide wheel is made w/ a double row angular contact bearing for excellent load capability and long life. Other options include seals and shields to meet specific application needs. Customer specific lubricants can also be used upon request.https://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/65?ref=rss,bis00115 Mar 2011 08:35:02Whether it's grease, metal chips or sawdust -- These DualVee guide wheels made for harsh environments can handle high temperatures, low temperatures, debris and washdown. DualVee v groove guide wheels consist of both an external and internal 90 degree v angle, and are made with 440C stainless steel balls and races. The v bearing guide wheel is made w/ a double row angular contact bearing for excellent load capability and long life. Other options include seals and shields to meet specific application needs. Customer specific lubricants can also be used upon request. WWW.BWC.COMhttps://www.engnetglobal.com/c/c.aspx/BIS001/video/64?ref=rss,bis00115 Mar 2011 08:34:28