Pepperl+Fuchs introduces RVS58S Safety Encoders and VBA-2E-KE4-ENC-S AS-Interface Encoder Input Modules. This safe motion solution improves machine productivity and enhances worker safety by detecting zero-speed, over-speed and motion…
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Trio Motion Technology has updated its Motion Perfect v3 (MPv3) application development, configuration and connectivity software for the MC4 Motion Coordinator range of multi-axis motion and machine controllers….
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Boston Gear and Bauer Gear Motor have recently announced the addition of inline models to the existing family of Series 2000 right angle helical gear drives and gear…
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GAM Gear announces the release of the 2013 GAM catalog. For the first time ever, all of GAM’s product groups can be found in a single 102 page…
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Introducing Lexium MDrive, from the manufacturers of the premium brand MDrive integrated motors + drives. Lexium MDrive products will benefit a wide range of motion applications with its…
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Siemens Industry, Inc. announces the release of combination motor/drive packages, allowing an OEM or end-user the option to select the optimum solution for a variety of heavy-duty industrial…
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The uses for servo motors range far and wide, from large to small, and from fairly simple to incredibly complex. Here are some of the, admittedly subjective, coolest…
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Dynapar introduces an addition to its line of hazardous encoders offering, the rugged Hazardous Series HSD35 optical encoder. This robust encoder expands the current portfolio of hazardous series encoders…
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Prestolite Motors has announced the release of a new 32-page motor catalog that provides detailed information on its extensive line of high-quality motors used in hydraulic power packs,…
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Haptic applications are well known in medical engineering, robotics, and aeronautics. For example: An active helicopter sidestick generates forces that provide tactile feedback to the pilot of a…
Read MoreA drive (or amplifier) provides electrical power to a motor by regulating the motor speed and torque in response to commands from the motion controller. Some drive/amplifiers have…
Selecting the right cable for an application starts with a few fundamental parameters. First, determine the application type. In a motion application, will the cable be stationary or…
Clutches are used to transfer torque while brakes are used to stop a load, typically a rotating load. While there are many different types of clutches and brakes,…
Compression springs are used in many applications having linear compressive forces and needing mechanical energy storage, such as pneumatic cylinders and push-button controls. The most conventional compression spring…
The process for selecting an electric actuator is similar to one for hydraulic or pneumatic actuators, with a few differences. Here are the essentials. A good place to…
When specifying a ball screw, it’s critical to understand the application criteria that the component needs to satisfy. There are several factors to consider and each one plays…
The process of selecting a gearbox consists of a few steps that define how the unit will perform and how the unit will be mounted. The most commonly…
Lead screws use the helix angle of the thread to convert rotary motion to linear motion. The performance of a lead screw depends on the coefficient of friction…
Miles Budimir holds a BSEE degree, has several years of engineering experience including designing industrial control systems, and has been covering the motion control industry for over 13 years.
Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).
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