Robohand (Monroe, CT) has announced the Smart Linear Actuator (SLA) modular automation system featuring DIRECTCONNECT™ technology enabling integration of Robohand pneumatic slides, grippers, and rotaries. The SLA includes integrated servo/pneumatic motion control, an online Web configurator, networking capabilities, and weld field immune electronics. The SLA servo slide is available in models SLA-90, SLA-120, and SLA-150, with stroke lengths ranging from 100 mm to 1,400 mm, and maximum stroke speeds from 1 mm/s to 1,100 mm/s.