Miles Budimir is site editor for the vertical motion-control community within the Design World Network. Miles has a background in electrical engineering, and is also currently a professor of engineering ethics at Cleveland State University.
Cognex Introduces Cost Savings Advisor Online Tool
Cognex® Corporation (NASDAQ – CGNX) announces the availability of a new on-line tool to help manufacturers understand the benefits that can be achieved through the use of machine vision and industrial identification. “In these difficult economic times, optimizing product quality and reducing manufacturing costs is more important than ever. Our new Cost Savings Advisor makes […]
Link Shaft for Belt Drive Linear Modules
Belt driven linear actuators continue to increase in popularity as designers look to mechatronic systems to move products more quickly, cleanly and efficiently. Larger and faster gantries are being built for an increasing variety of applications in diverse new fields. Pick and place devices, inspection systems, and general material handling continue to take advantage of […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Appoints New VP of Operations
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced it has appointed Mike Citro, a 40-year veteran in the profession, VP of Operations. Citro will lead the company’s manufacturing, quality, purchasing and engineering teams. With an emphasis on Continuous Improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing operations, he will identify opportunities to continually improve and implement strategies […]
MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine […]
MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine […]
DualVee® Washdown Wheels
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces its new patent pending washdown wheels, the latest addition to the company’s signature DualVee product line. Designed primarily to meet the extreme demands of food processing equipment linear motion applications, the washdown wheel significantly extends bearing life, and is interchangeable with standard vee wheels for ease of replacement. […]
Tolomatic MXB-U Belt-driven Actuator
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The new MXB-U actuator belt-driven linear actuator from Tolomatic features an unguided carriage system that is capable of velocities of up to 200 inches/second and accelerations of up to 1,200 inches/second2. Designed for automated assembly, milling or work center positioning of externally guided parts, the MXB-U actuator is ideal for applications that […]
Kerk RGS 10000 Slide
Waterbury, CT — HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™ offers its Kerk® RGS® 10000 Slide. The Kerk RGS 10000 Slide is designed to provide both exceptional value and performance for use in a diverse range of motion control applications. The Kerk RGS 10000 Slide builds on the revolutionary RGS platform first introduced with the RGS 6000. The RGS […]
Customized Lead Screws and Nuts
Waterbury,CT – Precision non-ball lead screws and custom nuts create exceptional value HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™, a premier manufacturer of linear motion products, offers precision lead screws and customized nut designs in motion control applications where ball screws may have been originally considered. Kerk® lead screws and custom nut designs create exceptional value for designers and […]
