October 2013 marked the month when Aerotech, globally-known in motion control and precision electromechanical systems, surpassed $1 billion of product shipped since the company’s inception. Aerotech President Mark Botos said, “This achievement validates our principle of consistent investment in research and development with a strong value proposition for our customers. Coupled with continuous improvements in […]
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igus® sponsors 21st annual BEST™ Robotics competition
The 21st annual BEST™ Robotics competition has kicked off at hub locations across the country. This year marks igus’ ninth season as a nationwide product sponsor in the event. This year’s competition is underway, with regional semi-finals due to begin in November and December. BEST’s 2013 “Gatekeeper” theme is aimed around students creating a new […]
Fresh on the Table: Polymers for Increased Food Safety
Designers and operators of food production lines must adhere to strict food hygiene regulations from the FDA to ensure consumers can buy food safely. This includes avoiding any kind of contamination such as from foreign particles or lubricants during production or transport process. The use of special materials can significantly reduce this risk. Detectable polymers, […]
One-for-all: Technically Advanced Energy Chains®
igus will unveil E4-1, one of its newest Energy Chain cable carriers, during the forthcoming Pack Expo from September 23-25, 2013 at booth S5552. E4-1 combines the features and benefits of its three predecessors in the E4 cable carrier range, including low noise, ruggedness and modularity. E4-1 is ideal for a wide range of industrial […]
High Precision Rotary Stage from Steinmeyer
Steinmeyer announced an addition to its line of precision rotary stages. The standard DT130-DC stage is a worm gear driven unit with a rotary encoder and features positional accuracy of +/- 0.07 degrees, repeatability of +/- 0.007 degrees, a max speed of 15 rpm and a load capacity of 50 Newton. Drive mechanism is a […]
igus keeps moving
igus is continuing its growth trend. Despite difficult market conditions in 2012, igus managed to increase turnover by five percent and finished the year on a record high. igus is counting on “organic growth” this year, too. Within the context of a long-term investment program, significant capital will be directed at new product divisions, the […]
How to specify a ball screw
Ball screws are available in a range of types, styles, and sizes. A few tips, though, will help you match the right ball screw with the right application. 1. You will have the best success with specifying a ball screw if you know the following information about your application: Duty Cycle—the cycle rate, dwell times, […]
Introducing Materials in Motion Guide from Thomson
Thomson introduces Materials in Motion – a new guide to innovative motion solutions from Thomson for building better, faster and smarter material handling equipment. The guide provides an overview of the products and technology available from Thomson, including rod-type and rodless linear actuators, round and square rail linear guides and bearings, ball and lead screws, […]
To Move Small Medical Products, Try Miniature Conveyors
by Michael A. Hosch P.E., Director of Product Development, Dorner Mfg. Corp. Conveying small, fragile medical products involves unusual design challenges when creating an automation system. A new conveyor design, though, may ease those challenges. The handling of pharmaceutical/medical products and medical product assemblies has unique requirements. They are generally very small. They are often […]
MiHow2 Video: Extending Cable And Hose Life In A Dynamic Cable Carrier
Motion Industries has released a new video on their “MiHow2” channel, the product/application solutions series. The instructive video series’ goal is to share practical industrial applications that viewers can adapt in their own facilities. Tsubaki KabelSchlepp performs the demonstration in the video titled, “How to Increase the Life of Your Cables and Hoses in a […]