Technology improvements continue in linear motion design, with packaging and medical leading the charge this year. In fact, the biggest trend has been more reliance on flexible machine designs, which require that machine axes constructed for one purpose easily reprogram for others. “Flexible machine designs—ones that engineers can reconstitute for multiple functions—are what machine builders want […]
2015 linear-motion trends: What to know about pre-engineered setups
Technology improvements continue to elevate the performance of linear-motion setups. When we asked industry experts about this trend, all identified the same driving markets—packaging and medical—but different technologies to satisfy new design challenges. Case in point: Jeremy Miller, product manager for linear mechanics at the Electromechanical Div. of Parker Hannifin, said tubular linear motors lead innovation. […]
MX45S linear positioner ideal for space-restricted applications
Parker Hannifin’s (www.parkermotion.com) Electromechanical Automation Division has released a miniature screw-driven positioner inspired by its award-winning MX80 family, the MX45S linear positioner. Measuring only 45 mm wide, the new MX45S has been specifically designed to meet the needs of OEMs for reliable linear positioning in space-restricted applications. The positioner features an anti-cage creep cross roller […]
ORIGA OSP-P rodless linear actuators feature Basic Guide
Parker Hannifin (www.parker.com) has introduced its newest ORIGA rodless pneumatic linear actuator, a compact guide that features robust design, offers longer service life and is ideal for high load values. Its cylinder profile tube is integrated with a Basic Guide, which fills the gap between the traditional ORIGA OSP-P rodless linear actuator and its combination […]
