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Editor's blog

Bishop-Wisecarver reaffirms commitment to STEM with another year of Diamond-level and local sponsorship of the FIRST Robotics Competition

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Designer and manufacturer of proven motion setups Bishop-Wisecarver today announced its ongoing support of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education by being a Diamond Supplier of the 2018 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Experts in STEM, including Dr. Kamau Bobb, might affirm that this support is a direct […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured, Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Slides + guides (all)

On location: Parker Hannifin manufacturing and design services — future of integration

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Recently I made a day trip from Cleveland to the Pittsburgh area for a facilities tour with a leading motion-component supplier. The Parker Hannifin Electromechanical and Drives Division offers engineering expertise as part of their industry support — and designs and produces motion-control systems to meet myriad application requirements. These range from miniature stages for […]

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Filed Under: Applications, Editor's blog, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all), Stages + gantries

How online configuration tools are changing motion system design

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Online configuration tools and software continue to change how design engineers specify and buy all types of motion components. Part of this trend is spurred by consumer-level shopping that gives anyone online the ability to get clothes, home goods, and more with immediate price and delivery information — without talking to a service representative. Familiarity […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured

Nanoprecise linear measurement helps high-end industrial applications

★ By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

The IDS3010 from Munich-based attocube systems AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wittenstein SE, brings a new dimension to high-performance engineering precision. The sensing system is accurate to one-billionth of a millimeter and measures target distances up to 30 meters away. According to company officials, this interferometric sensor easily surpasses the performance of conventional glass […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Featured, Industry news Tagged With: wittenstein

What you missed at Automate 2017: Linear-motion technologies and more

★ By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

We had a lot of fun last week at the Automate 2017 Show in Chicago — and some 20,000 other people did as well. Hot new robotics, motion control, and other technologies for automation wowed crowds big and small. On the front for linear motion, the big news this year at Automate was the expanding use of seventh-axis systems for extending […]

Filed Under: Applications, Editor's blog, Featured, Linear actuators (all)

Thought leader Jeremy Miller on the migration from fluid power to electromechanical technologies

★ By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

At a recent visit to the Parker Hannifin Electromechanical and Drives Division in Irwin, Pa., I got the chance to hear the perspective of Jeremy Miller, Product Manager — Linear Mechanics. I asked him about some of the major design objectives Parker’s customers cite when changing their designs from fluid power to electromechanical. Click here […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured, Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: parkerhannifin

Motion & Control 2016 Manufacturer of the Year — PI (Physik Instrumente) UK

★ By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

Motion control and nanopositioning application solutions expert PI (Physik Instrumente) UK was named Manufacturer of the year at the 2016 Motion and Control Industry (MCI) Awards at the National Conference Centre, near Birmingham, UK. The ceremony, held in April, recognized both individuals and companies as the best of the best in the motion control industry. […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured, Industry news Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Goodbye from IMTS 2016: Thursday September 15 — Best of Show

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

At every IMTS, manufacturers from around the globe announce new products and machinery for the machine-tool industry (and others that come to borrow the most adaptable technology). This year’s IMTS 2016 is no different. The show continues for two more days yet, but this is my last day reporting from Chicago before heading out.   Here […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured, Industry news

IMTS 2016 for Monday September 12 — Fantastic innovation

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

At every IMTS, manufacturers from around the globe announce new products and machinery for the machine-tool industry (and others that come to borrow the most adaptable technology). This year’s IMTS 2016 is no different. Exciting news for end-of-arm tooling at IMTS 2016 What we’re seeing this first full day of the show is a lot of new […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured, Industry news, Linear actuators (all)

Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) invites students to its third annual Manufacturing Day

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Join Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) for its third annual Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 7th. Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) is celebrating manufacturing in America. The manufacturer will host two sessions (morning and afternoon) on that day — and it welcomes and encourages students and schools to attend. Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) is long-time supporter of FIRST Robotics and encourages FIRST […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: bishopwisecarver

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