Ball splines were once a staple for machine designers seeking an elegant way to integrate rotary and linear motion. Driven by pressures to speed their machines to market, many designers found it faster to implement prepackaged solutions in which … [Read More...] about Rediscovering ball splines for robust linear and rotary motion
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New 600-mm vertical lift stage features 5-micron repeatability
The new AT20-600 series of Motorized Vertical Lift Stages from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) features a vertical lift of 600 mm. The AT20-600-01 is driven by a two-phase stepper motor and … [Read More...] about New 600-mm vertical lift stage features 5-micron repeatability
Linear actuator features integrated controller
With the PSA56, Nanotec launches its first linear actuator with integrated controller. This extremely compact drive unit combines the LSA56 hybrid linear actuator and the intelligent controllers of … [Read More...] about Linear actuator features integrated controller
Ametek Haydon Kerk Pittman introduces EGS low-profile precision rail
As a world leader in compact linear motion systems, Ametek Haydon Kerk Pittman (HKP), a business unit of Ametek, is pleased to announce its new EGS04 low-profile precision rail. The EGS … [Read More...] about Ametek Haydon Kerk Pittman introduces EGS low-profile precision rail
Rediscovering ball splines for robust linear and rotary motion
Ball splines were once a staple for machine designers seeking an elegant way to integrate rotary and linear motion. Driven by pressures to speed their machines to market, many designers found it … [Read More...] about Rediscovering ball splines for robust linear and rotary motion
New linear position detector series from Nidec
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation will launch the MPLS series, an inductive coupling principle-type linear position detector that determines a machine’s position and detects its feed digitally, on … [Read More...] about New linear position detector series from Nidec
Linear electric motors designed specifically for machine tools
NUM has launched a series of brushless linear servo motors designed specifically for continuous duty cycle applications in machine tools. NUM’s new LMX series linear motors incorporate a number of … [Read More...] about Linear electric motors designed specifically for machine tools
How to choose a roller screw nut assembly
A roller screw’s application will dictate whether the shaft or nut should rotate. In either case, the type of nut selected depends on the load and how the assembly will move and actuate the … [Read More...] about How to choose a roller screw nut assembly
Precision ball splines deliver robust rotary and linear motion integration
Thomson Industries, Inc., has introduced a line of precision ball splines that enable robust delivery of rotary and linear motion on a single shaft. These new components give designers more … [Read More...] about Precision ball splines deliver robust rotary and linear motion integration
Low-load polymer bushing bearings increase motion system design flexibility
Thomson Industries, Inc., has added a polymer bushing to its line of state-of-the-art Ball Bushing bearings. It expands the company’s extensive bearing portfolio, providing design engineers a new … [Read More...] about Low-load polymer bushing bearings increase motion system design flexibility
How to select the right roller screw size
Roller screw systems typically have smaller footprints and more compact designs than their hydraulic counterparts. One motivation to replace hydraulics with roller screws is to reduce bulky and … [Read More...] about How to select the right roller screw size
Rugged linear position sensors with optimized accuracy
LINARIX linear positions sensors from POSITAL have been updated with extra-heavy-duty draw-wire mechanisms and with a convenient pre-scaling option for devices with analog communication interfaces. … [Read More...] about Rugged linear position sensors with optimized accuracy
New high-precision, three-axis gimbal mounts with four motor options
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has released four all new three-axis Azimuth, Angular Elevation, and Roll Gimbal Mounts. These new high-precision and high stability AU270-AER Gimbal Mounts … [Read More...] about New high-precision, three-axis gimbal mounts with four motor options
Touchless linear position sensors for tight spaces
The new TFD Series of touchless linear position sensors from Novotechnik, U.S. provide wear-free operation in tight spaces, with maximum sensor dimensions of 40 x 27 x 7 mm thin. Sensing direction can … [Read More...] about Touchless linear position sensors for tight spaces
Festo’s motion automation innovations provide reliability in battery assembly
In an active demonstration, as shown in this YouTube video of the demo, pneumatic and electric actuators from Festo handle and pierce battery cells. This new demonstration showcases the company’s … [Read More...] about Festo’s motion automation innovations provide reliability in battery assembly
A better control method for laser materials processing: Part 2 of 2
(This is the second article in a two-part series, the first of which can be found here.) Dr. Cliff Jolliffe Head of Automation Market Segment Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH Modular controllers … [Read More...] about A better control method for laser materials processing: Part 2 of 2
