• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Linear Motion Tips

Covering Linear Motion Systems, Components and Linear Motion Resources

  • New
    • Editor’s blog
    • Industry news
    • Motion Casebook
    • Video
  • Applications
  • Slides + guides
    • Ball + roller guides
    • Track roller (cam + wheel) guides
    • Crossed-roller slides
    • Linear bearings
    • Plastic + composite guides
  • Drives
    • Ball + lead + roller screws
    • Belt + chain drives for linear
    • Rack + pinion sets
  • Actuators
    • Ball + leadscrew driven
    • Belt + chain driven
    • Linear motors
    • Mini + piezo + voice coil
    • Rack + pinion driven
    • Rigid-chain actuators
  • Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O
  • Stages + gantries
  • Suppliers

Main Content

  • Beckhoff optimizes linear motion with machine learning solution that eliminates cogging

    Beckhoff optimizes linear motion with machine learning solution that eliminates cogging
  • PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation

    PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation
  • Linear axis provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment

    Linear axis provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications

    Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications
  • Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

    Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

FROM THE EDITORS


  • Mike Santora
    BRECOflex launches new BRECOroll timing belt

  • Danielle Collins
    What is a high helix (high lead) screw?

  • Miles Budimir
    PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation

  • Lisa Eitel
    Beckhoff optimizes linear motion with machine learning solution that eliminates cogging
< >
lead screws

Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications

igus’ dryspin lead-screw assemblies are now available as a single-source solution for the automotive industry. In today's vehicles, advanced linear motion components play a critical role in providing convenience and safety to drivers. Lead-screw … [Read More...] about Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications

Today on Linear Motion TIPS

  • Beckhoff optimizes linear motion with machine learning solution that eliminates cogging
  • PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation
  • Linear axis provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications
  • Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

Beckhoff optimizes linear motion with machine learning solution that eliminates cogging

June 28, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The highly dynamic AL8000 linear motors from Beckhoff now meet even greater requirements for accuracy and synchronization with the new TwinCAT Cogging Compensation software. This makes the linear … [Read More...] about Beckhoff optimizes linear motion with machine learning solution that eliminates cogging

linear stages

PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation

June 16, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The new L-836 Stepper Motor Linear Slides from PI (Physik Instrumente) are a newly designed motorized linear translation stage family that combines high performance, small dimensions, and low cost of … [Read More...] about PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation

linear axis

Linear axis provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment

June 14, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

With the new TBS Linear Axis offering from ETEL, semiconductor equipment manufacturers can now integrate a high-precision linear axis enabling outstanding performance in term of accuracy and precision … [Read More...] about Linear axis provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment

lead screws

Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications

June 2, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

igus’ dryspin lead-screw assemblies are now available as a single-source solution for the automotive industry. In today's vehicles, advanced linear motion components play a critical role in … [Read More...] about Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications

actuators

Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

June 2, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Combining sturdy construction, protective features and high-performance characteristics for load, moment control, speed and acceleration, the Plus System family of belt-driven linear actuators from … [Read More...] about Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

Machining Center Manufacturing MCM S.P.A. to exhibit at this year’s IMTS

May 25, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Flexible manufacturing system (FMS) systems leader MCM S.P.A. Machining Center Manufacturing will be participating in the upcoming IMTS show this September at McCormick Place in Chicago — September 12 … [Read More...] about Machining Center Manufacturing MCM S.P.A. to exhibit at this year’s IMTS

linear actuator

New size 17 hybrid linear actuator features enhanced performance

May 25, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK, announces the availability of its new 43000 Max Series Size 17 single- and double-stack hybrid linear actuators. Based on the company’s … [Read More...] about New size 17 hybrid linear actuator features enhanced performance

stages

High-precision three-axis positioning stages feature four motor options

May 25, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Four new three-axis stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) feature four different motor options to best fit application needs. The YPR-45-15-60 Series of three-axes stages were … [Read More...] about High-precision three-axis positioning stages feature four motor options

linear actuator

Programmable linear actuator features stroke to 100 mm

May 23, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The new LDL Programmable Electric Linear Actuator from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has been designed as a cost-competitive alternative to pneumatics. A common trend in industrial automation is that … [Read More...] about Programmable linear actuator features stroke to 100 mm

actuator

New I/O interface from LINAK expands features, control options

May 10, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The new LINAK I/O actuator highlights flexibility. With its range of movement and choice of input control and data output, the I/O actuator offers endless modifications to give engineers full control … [Read More...] about New I/O interface from LINAK expands features, control options

actuators

Bosch Rexroth adds high-force model to electromechanical cylinder line

May 5, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Bosch Rexroth’s electromechanical cylinders (EMCs) are now available in a high-force, high-precision, low-maintenance version – the EMC-HP. Designed for heavy loads up to 100 kN, the new actuators are … [Read More...] about Bosch Rexroth adds high-force model to electromechanical cylinder line

rail roller bearing

New rail/roller bearing wheel system for high speed, low friction linear motion

April 29, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

LM76’s new SPEED DEMON EL300 rail/roller bearing wheel system is the latest edition to the SPEED DEMON linear bearing family. It features travel lengths of 400 to 3,000 mm, a wide 90 mm base and 49 mm … [Read More...] about New rail/roller bearing wheel system for high speed, low friction linear motion

belt actuator

Self-lubricating toothed belt axis for clean use in food manufacturing

April 22, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

igus has introduced a maintenance-free toothed belt axis specifically designed to improve sanitation in food manufacturing systems. The new drylin ZLW toothed belt axis is based on hygienic design … [Read More...] about Self-lubricating toothed belt axis for clean use in food manufacturing

linear actuator

Belt-driven linear actuators feature greater load capacity

April 22, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Rollon has updated its SMART SYSTEM lineup of belt-driven linear actuators with a rugged new design that supports heavy loads and ensures low maintenance operation in automated manufacturing, … [Read More...] about Belt-driven linear actuators feature greater load capacity

What is a high helix (high lead) screw?

April 14, 2022 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Ball and lead screws are specified by the diameter of the screw shaft and the lead (or, in some cases, pitch) of the screw thread. The lead, which specifies how far the nut travels for each revolution … [Read More...] about What is a high helix (high lead) screw?

Primary Sidebar

DESIGN GUIDE LIBRARY

“motion
Subscribe Today

RSS Featured White Papers

  • Evaluating actuators for washdown in food & beverage applications
  • Identifying Best-Value Linear Motion Technologies
  • Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems

RSS Motion Control Tips

  • Bush and shaft assemblies feature 4-micron clearance
  • New gearboxes for electric motors in mobile machines
  • Leading motion-control and actuation options for robotics
  • Basics of wave and cycloidal gearing for robotics and servo designs
  • New micro servo-drive system for extra-low-voltage manufacturing applications

Footer

Linear Motion Tips

Design World Network

Design World Online
The Robot Report
Coupling Tips
Motion Control Tips
Bearing Tips
Fastener Engineering

Linear Motion Tips

Subscribe to our newsletter
Advertise with us
Contact us
About us

Follow us on TwitterAdd us on FacebookAdd us on LinkedInAdd us on YouTubeAdd us on Instagram

Copyright © 2022 · WTWH Media LLC and its licensors. All rights reserved.
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media.

Privacy Policy