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Electroadhesive brakes provide stopping power for linear motion systems

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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How paper-thin electroadhesive linear brakes can unlock significant power and weight savings in new and legacy linear motion systems. Kirby Witte VP of Engineering ESTAT Actuation Linear motion systems must pack all the right features and components in increasingly compact designs. Brake technologies are a critical part of this puzzle, providing load holding, emergency stopping […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: linear motion

Compact linear motion system brings modularity to small-space applications

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Thomson Industries, Inc. has introduced a family of compact linear systems that makes it easier for motion designers to implement complex applications in small spaces. Designers needing thrust and bearing support in a single, compact unit now have the flexibility to build such applications with versatile, time-tested components from Thomson. “As demand for smaller-scale applications […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: linear motion, thomson, thomson linear

The top linear motion posts of 2022

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

As the year comes to a close, the editors here at linearmotiontips.com (as, apparently, editors everywhere are prone to do) like to look back over the past year to see what our readers clicked on and read the most. As in years past, readers found our “back to basics” articles quite useful and so it’s […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured Tagged With: linear motion

Linear axis provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment

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With the new TBS Linear Axis offering from ETEL, semiconductor equipment manufacturers can now integrate a high-precision linear axis enabling outstanding performance in term of accuracy and precision in its category of one-Degree-Of-Freedom (1-DOF) systems. With its ISO 2 rating for cleanrooms and incorporated HEIDENHAIN Group encoder technologies, the TBS provides high cleanliness and accuracy […]

Filed Under: Controls for linear axes, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems Tagged With: linear motion

Renishaw’s on-machine tool measurement features expanded range, improved repeatability

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Building on the success of the original NC4+ Blue, the latest evolution of the non-contact tool setter features an ultra-compact design and is now available in four sizes, with operating gaps ranging from 55 to 240 mm. Measurement repeatability has also been improved across the range, now down to +/- 0.5 micron on smaller separations. […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Featured Tagged With: Linear Encoders, linear motion, renishaw

New white paper for OEMs spotlights linear motion in biomedical, life sciences applications

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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SCHNEEBERGER Inc. announces a new white paper titled “Advancing Life Science and Biomedical Manufacturing Through Linear Motion: The OEM’s Guide.” It explores how original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can achieve advancements in life science and biomedical manufacturing through the use of next-generation linear motion technology. Facing ongoing competitive pressures and market growth demands, life science and […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: linear motion, Schneeberger

Trends: More integration in linear motion designs

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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There are many intertwining trends driving developments in the broad field of linear motion systems – from the push for more integrated systems to new applications incorporating linear motion components to better performance and efficiency. Not to mention the coronavirus pandemic, which has touched every facet of life including manufacturing. We surveyed some leading linear […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: linear motion

New linear motion kits from Ewellix extend industrial robot capabilities

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Ewellix, formerly SKF Motion Technologies, has launched a new series of linear motion modules designed to increase significantly the capability of small industrial automation robots and cobots. The company’s new LIFTKIT and SLIDEKIT can extend the reach and mobility of standard robots without the need for expensive upgrades or complex accessories and programming. The new […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Linear Guides, linear motion

SKF Motion Technologies becomes Ewellix

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

SKF Motion Technologies, formerly part of the SKF Group, has launched a new name and branding, to reflect the changes that the company has undergone since it was acquired in December 2018 by Triton Partners. With immediate effect, the company will be known as Ewellix: Makers in Motion. The new company name is pronounced ‘Eve-liks’. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry news Tagged With: linear motion

Linear motion systems for packaging applications from Bishop Wisecarver

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Bishop-Wisecarver offers product options that include UtiliTrak linear guides and LoPro linear actuators, to complete actuated system solutions. LoPro linear actuators excel in high speed, long length and dirty environments. UtiliTrak is constructed with DualVee Motion Technology in vee and vee/crown designs, and using MadeWell Crown Rollers, and are ideal for commercial applications in need […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: bishopwisecarver, linear motion

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