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It’s an understatement to say that things have changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many of us, almost everything about our daily lives has changed in an...
When infinite position adjustability of an actuator through its entire range of motion is required, many people have become accustomed to looking at servo-electric solutions first. This is often the...
As we all get back to the “new normal” many are faced with the dilemma of how to ensure the safety of their employees and patrons. Whether you operate a...
The terms accuracy, repeatability, and resolution can be found on the spec sheets of many engineered products. They are often misunderstood, used interchangeably, or just plain confused. This can cause...
Hint: It's a lot more than just tracking energy usage and consumption There are an endless variety of articles regarding how to improve energy usage in building and manufacturing facilities....
With the emergence of the Internet of Things (IOT), choosing the type of barcode to use on your product can often be a daunting task. There are so many variables...
Lubricators have been used in compressed air systems for many years. They are the “L” in FRL, or filter/regulator/lubricator. They are designed to introduce oil as a vapor into a...
It is most likely the goal of every company to have Smarter Machines. But what is a “Smart Machine?” Ask 100 people that question and you will probably get 100...
The new wave of collaborative robotics is here! Mobile robots and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are a way to autonomously transport a load over long distances. The load can be...
Is your task repetitive? Is it dirty, dull or dangerous? What are your operating hours? Take a look at our top reasons for investing in a collaborative robot and see...
Measurement is critical to your process. With traceable measurement data, you can guarantee your product is exactly what you think it is – high quality, robust, every single time. However,...

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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.