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Recap of top linear-motion technologies at MD&M West

★ By Lisa Eitel 2 Comments

Linear actuators drive a new generation of consumer-grade lifts, chairs, and beds

My first stop the next morning was to Hanning Actuators.  This is a German company based in Oerlinghausen, about 50 miles west of Hanover. I met with a Volker Krüger, who drew people to his booth with an adjustable seat moved by his company’s linear actuators shown here:

MDM-West-Hanning-Actuators

Next: Ball splines and mechanical tracking for reliable linear motion

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Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear, Controls for linear axes, Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Bosch Rexroth, Chieftek, Fenner Drives, Hanning Actuators, Nippon, Osborn, QC Industries

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