Designed to suit small, robotic automated assembly equipment is an expanded line of miniature suction cups reportedly made from robust, high-tensile-strength materials. Called appropriate for mounting on 1-mm fittings are suction cups in 3 to 8 mm OD sizes in 0.5-mm increments and in red silicone for high-heat applications. They're also available in silicone-free Nomathane™ and in electrostatic-dissipative Nomastat™, a blended material said to diffuse static buildup.

Anver Corp., 800/654-3500.
www.anver.com