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Motorized Vehicles Industry Newsletter – June 2023

How do you choose which manual task to automate first?

Automating dull, dirty, and dangerous manual tasks is a great way to free up your human labor for higher value tasks elsewhere in your facility. Choosing the right first project can set you up for success in automating future projects. Check out the video below to learn how to best select the first place to deploy a collaborative robot.

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What is the thermal coefficient of expansion and why does it matter?

If you use high precision dimensional gages, having them calibrated in a temperature controlled lab is critical. Check out this video in which Dan Blount from our quality team explains what the thermal coefficient of expansion is and why it is so important to consider when calibrating precision instruments.

3D Scanning for Quality Improvement with Kreon

This case study from Kreon highlights how the company Vi-Technik uses an Ace measuring arm with a Skyline Open 3D scanner to provide a customized inspection solution for rigid plastic parts.

“Injection is a complex process, and the Ace measuring arm ensures that the machine configuration is perfect and the parts series is ready to be manufactured under optimum conditions.” Take a look at the full case study and contact a precision measurement specialist from Cross Company to see how a Kreon solution can improve efficiency in your operation. Cross Company is an authorized Kreon distributor in the U.S.

Did you know?

If you use Cross Precision Measurement for your calibration needs, all of your certs can be found in our calibration software, GageSuite. This award-winning software is completely free to you as a Cross calibration customer. Request a demo today!

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Reduce Risk

The XV Series onboard charger from Delta-Q is the best-in-class, 3-in-1 mid-power charging system. It is compact, scalable and reliable – an ideal charging solution for powertrain electrification.

Minimize the risk of premature battery and charging failure, reduce total cost of ownership, and maximize machine uptime with our charging solutions.

Cross is a premiere distributor for Delta-Q. Our team can help you not only find the right charger for your application, but also preload the correct charging profile for your battery back and even implement custom CAN communication when needed. To learn more contact us today!

Raise Quality

The Kreon Onyx is a high performance measuring arm that offers an unprecedented level of accuracy with 3D measuring of parts and tools. With the ability to measure by probing or with a 3D scanner, the Onyx is equally suitable for use in a measuring lab or workshop.

The Kreon Onyx portable CMM arm is perfect for all sorts of applications such as quality control or reverse engineering. Raise the quality of your product by upgrading your inspection equipment. Contact us today for a quote!

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Improve Efficiency

Choosing to adopt electric power take offs (ePTOs) as an alternative to the traditional engine PTO in an internal combustion engine can improve the energy efficiency of your equipment. From vehicle exhaust and emissions reduction to lessening the strain on the hydraulic system, there are many reasons manufacturers may choose to move to a hybrid vehicle model.

Whatever your reason, Cross Mobile Systems Integration Group can help. We take the time to learn your vehicle, manufacturing process, environmental requirements, and the needs of your future vehicle operators. When we understand how everything fits together, we’re able to create an ePTO system that is designed and optimized for your specific needs.

See how our team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk

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In the meantime, enjoy these fun facts…

Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.