PHD, Inc.

10/21/2026

When an application extends beyond a cobot’s fixed reach, a linear seventh axis can expand its working envelope.

Cobots from a variety of brands can be mounted to PHD linear actuators with mounting configurations matched to the selected robot and application. Moving the cobot’s base along the linear axis extends access beyond a single stationary position.

The result: additional reach for machine tending, material handling, and tasks distributed across multiple work positions.

Contact our applications engineers to discuss a seventh-axis solution for your cobot and application requirements. https://hubs.ly/Q04BXCBV0

10/05/2026

Discover the PHD Series ESW Dual Rail Electric Linear Actuator—an enclosed, low-profile motion solution built for high loads, high moment capacity, and demanding industrial automation applications. Available in belt-driven (-RT) and ball-screw-driven (-RB) versions, the Series ESW combines hardened dual guide rails with a rigid upper saddle to minimize torsional deflection. It is an ideal choice for eccentric and cantilevered payloads, machine loading and unloading, pick-and-place equipment, Cartesian robots, gantries, and multi-axis motion systems.

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09/17/2026

One cobot handles one workstation. Add a 7th axis, and that same cobot covers an entire cell. View brochure: https://hubs.ly/Q04xMcVq0

The challenge for integrators: many 7th axis solutions only support one robot brand. Swap the cobot, and you're re-engineering the transfer unit from scratch.

PHD Robot Transfer Units are built to work with Techman, FANUC CRX, ABB, Yaskawa, Hanwha, Kawasaki, and Universal Robots. Same actuator platform, same belt-driven ESU and ESW series, different mounting kits. When your line changes or a customer spec calls for a different cobot, the 7th axis stays.

With travel up to 5,500 mm and support for horizontal, wall, vertical, and overhead mounting, the system pairs a torque-limiting servo drive with built-in collision detection. That combination gives you the flexibility to support robots in multiple orientations without compromising load capacity or repeatability.

For automation engineers designing cells that need to outlast any single cobot generation, a brand-agnostic 7th axis is not a convenience. It is a long-term infrastructure decision.

09/15/2026

Take your cobot’s capabilities to the next level with PHD’s Robot Transfer Units (RTUs)! Our updated 7th Axis Catalog features the Series ESU and ESW Electric Belt-Driven Linear Actuators, providing a robust, optimized solution for extending robot reach and maximizing your automation workspace.

Why add a 7th axis?
🔹 Travel up to 5,500 mm can expand a robot’s working area by up to 10X
🔹 Torque-limiting servo drive can provide fault detection in the event of a collision
🔹 Robust design supports robots in a variety of orientations
🔹 Integrate EOAT PneuConnect for streamlined end-of-arm tooling
🔹 Optimized systems deliver superior performance
🔹 Kits available for Techman, FANUC CRX, ABB, Yaskawa, Hanwha, Kawasaki, and Universal Robots

Check out the updated catalog to explore available configurations, robot sizes, kits, and more.
Have a different collaborative robot application? Consult PHD for other collaborative solutions.
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09/07/2026

Thank you for the hard work, collaboration, innovation, and relationships that make everything we accomplish possible. We’re proud to work alongside you to simplify, improve, and advance the way the world works.

Wishing our PHD community a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/25/2026

Explore the latest updates to the PHD Series PFD Powered Frame Clamp. Designed for demanding frame-welding applications, the PFD delivers high, consistent clamping force across a wide powered window to help maintain part position and reduce weld distortion. The updated design also supports modular jaw changes, flexible mounting, open-and-close proximity sensing, accessible lubrication points, and standard weld covers for harsh welding environments. Watch the video to see how the PFD combines strength, flexibility, and serviceability for large welded assemblies.

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08/17/2026

Series ECV80 has officially been added to PHD’s online sizing software!

PHD’s online sizing software makes it easy to accurately size PHD products based on your application requirements. Simply enter your application data, and the software helps identify a properly sized unit—saving you valuable time and eliminating the guesswork from sizing calculations.

Online Sizing Software Benefits:
✔️ Save projects for future reference
✔️ Access saved sizing projects through your myPHD account
✔️ Seamlessly link to CAD for faster CAD model selection
✔️ Generate a personalized Summary Sheet with your application inputs and properly sized unit

Give PHD’s online sizing software a try!

08/14/2026

Keep your blow molding operation moving with a replacement designed for demanding production environments.

PHD Series BCS2 Stretching Cylinders are spare components for “S” style Model SBO Series2 blow molding machines. Designed to mount in the same space and use the same bolt patterns, these cylinders provide a practical replacement option that can help extend service life, reduce maintenance demands, and support consistent machine performance.

Each BCS2 Stretching Cylinder is designed and lab tested to perform over 20 million cycles, giving engineering and maintenance teams a durable solution for high-cycle applications. When uptime, repeatability, and long-term value matter, choose components engineered to help keep production moving. https://hubs.ly/Q04t43sD0

07/30/2026

There’s still time to visit PHD at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo today to meet our team and explore new automation solutions.

07/29/2026