The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change within the power transmission/motion control industry. More after the jump. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of […]
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Moog Animatics expands actuator line
Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., has announced the release of three new high-performance models to its actuator product line. These fully integrated actuators bring SmartMotor™ capabilities (ease of use, compactness and speed to market) to today’s actuator applications. They are designed for precise motion, long life and minimal maintenance. Typical applications include material […]
Recap of top linear-motion technologies at MD&M West
Last week, a large contingent of the Design World staff got to go to MD&M West 2016 colocated with ATX in Anaheim, California. Hot topics at the show included the Internet of Things (IoT), smart components, plummeting robot prices, and increased automation even down to assembly tasks — not to mention changes in the medical industry itself. […]
New Thomson Electrak HD Linear Actuators
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has developed an entirely new platform of electric linear actuators which enable design engineers to convert a wider range of hydraulic applications to electric and substantially improve application control. The new Electrak HD™ electric linear actuator offers a new level of electronic functionality with […]
Things are moving at ATX West 2016: Rollon in Cartesian robots
There are plenty of robot exhibitors at the ATX West tradeshow in Anaheim, Calif., this week, showing off everything from 6-axis robots that nearly reach the exhibit hall ceiling to SCARA robots assembling miniature medical devices. But there’s a new entrant into the robot space this year, and their aim seems to be to make robots—Cartesian robots, specifically—more […]
Dorner celebrates 50 years of conveyor excellence
What started out as a little tool and die shop has evolved to become an industry powerhouse in the design and building of low profile conveyor platforms … and 50 years later Dorner Mfg. is still going strong. Dorner, this year, commemorates its 50th anniversary in business. Although the brand has become a household name […]
New video — Internet of Things (IoT) in linear motion
The latest trend in machinery design is to take advantage of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its many benefits. Internet connected “smart” technology is found in connectivity, control, and automation throughout industrial machinery and applications. PBC Linear recently released a new technical video — Internet of Things in Linear Motion. The Internet of Things video […]
New in iwis product range: Highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel chains
New in the product range of chain manufacturer iwis are corrosion-free CF stainless steel chains. They are exceptionally reliable and durable, and are ideal for use in the food industry and other applications requiring a high level of corrosion resistance. They are made to a high quality, offer excellent performance and value for money and […]
ContiTech introduces visionary conveyor-belt monitoring process
ContiTech has introduced ContiAlert, a unique conveyor-belt monitoring process that allows users to see belt wear in real time. “A red bonding layer below the top cover is exposed when it’s time to change the belt,” said Chris Marchant, product manager for conveyor belting. “In addition, the ContiAlert system is complete with a calculator that […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Group to Showcase Multiple Product Lines at ATX 2016
WHO: Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) is a woman-owned family of WBENC-certified companies that works with manufacturers to engineer, manufacture and build linear and rotary motion solutions, custom complex assemblies and optimal embedded intelligence systems. WHAT: BWG will showcase multiple product lines covering the diverse requirements and product specifications of its customers. From the entry-level user who […]