Choosing the correct drive screw type is critical to getting the best actuator performance, accuracy, and repeatability Chris Maupin Program Manager and Engineer Hunt Valve Actuator Division Screw drivetrains are the most common types of … [Read More...]
FROM THE EDITORS
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Danielle Collins
Tips for mounting linear ball bearings: Pillow block housings -
Lisa Eitel
Automated farm equipment uses rugged linear components -
Miles Budimir
New linear, rotary stages for high-precision positioning in vacuum applications -
Mike Santora
PM develops ultra-low-profile rotary table bearings
Automated farm equipment uses rugged linear components
Precision agriculture is the discretization of farming — defined as the analysis of highly variable (and often unpredictable) landscapes to: • Break larger agricultural fields into smaller discrete … [Read More...]
THK OMNIedge System provides predictive failure detection of linear motion components
THK’s innovative OMNIedge System enables predictive failure detection of linear motion components for improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs. The OMNIedge network sets up … [Read More...]
New linear, rotary stages for high-precision positioning in vacuum applications
PI’s family of miniature micro and nanopositioning stages is expanding with the new RS-40 rotary stage and M-111 linear stages as engineers gave specific consideration to material selection, use of … [Read More...]
Large variety of precise xyz axis stages now available
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) has introduced a series of high precision, low cost XYZ positioning stages that can be easily integrated into new and existing applications. They are offered in 5 … [Read More...]
5-axis stage with closed-loop motors for precision and alignment
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP offers a compact 5-axis stage for precision alignment and positioning required in fields such as fiber-optics and photonics. The modular, 5DOF motorized stage consists of a … [Read More...]
Tips for mounting linear ball bearings: Pillow block housings
Linear ball bearings and round shafts are often used in applications that call for ease of use and simple mounting requirements. For example, where profiled rail guides require full support along … [Read More...]
Just for fun (and safety): Pandemic-inspired inventions
Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes. And so has been the case since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much of the focus on product development and innovation since … [Read More...]
How to pick the right drive screw
Choosing the correct drive screw type is critical to getting the best actuator performance, accuracy, and repeatability Chris Maupin Program Manager and Engineer Hunt Valve Actuator … [Read More...]
THK develops smoothest moving miniature LM Guide, the Type RSX
New from THK, the Type RSX Miniature LM Guide offers the smoothest movement in its class. Featuring, an optimized circulation structure, it achieves smoother movement than existing miniature LM … [Read More...]
How to protect ball screws in harsh environments
Harsh environments can wreak havoc on motion system components — especially rolling element systems such as linear guides and ball screws. And while protective devices such as rail covers, wipers, and … [Read More...]
PM develops ultra-low-profile rotary table bearings
Lower costs by using the rotary table bearing FMB. The compact designed FMB table bearing has been developed for high precision rotary motion. It reduces the cost compared to other rotary bearings … [Read More...]
Azimuth and elevation two-axis gimbal mount features high resolution, continuous rotation of axes
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added the AU300-AE-01 and AU300-AE-02, high resolution, high stability Azimuth and Elevation (Yaw and Pitch) Two-axis Gimbal Mounts to its product line. The … [Read More...]
Thomson adds CANopen networking protocol option for Electrak HD actuators
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has announced the availability of the CANopen industrial networking protocol as an option for its line of heavy … [Read More...]
What is a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)?
In previous articles, we’ve covered a variety of technologies for measuring linear position: magnetic and optical encoders, magnetostrictive sensors, and even measuring systems integrated into linear … [Read More...]
New multi-axis stages: Driving dynamics in one plane for top performance
Having all of a stage’s driving dynamics in one plane can prevent problematic reaction torques on sensitive workpieces … and maximize machine performance for demanding motion applications. By … [Read More...]
