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
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- 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
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

PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation
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 provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
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-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 … [Read More...] about Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications

Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines
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
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

New size 17 hybrid linear actuator features enhanced performance
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

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

Programmable linear actuator features stroke to 100 mm
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

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

Bosch Rexroth adds high-force model to electromechanical cylinder line
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

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

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

Belt-driven linear actuators feature greater load capacity
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?
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?