“Smart Home” uses motion system

Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus is an 800-sq-ft energy-optimized “smart house” that features an active motion control system to minimize the overall HVAC load. It recently won the first place of the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe.The control system uses servo motors and a series of belt-driven linear actuators (in a custom size) to drive 9-feet-wide... [Read more]

Exlar introduces servo actuators with smooth and accurate rotary and linear motion control

Exlar (www.exlar.com) has unveiled its new electric actuators that provide easy-to-use rotary and linear motion for different types of motion control applications in the medical device industry. The electric actuation that utilizes servo controls also provides environmentally friendly, high-efficiency and low-maintenance solution.Exlar’s all... [Read more]

Servo electric damper actuators for signal changes, precise position feedback

To meet strict clean air regulations, most plants rely on low-NOx (nitrous oxide) burners in their boilers. The burners mainly rely on accurate control of the combustion air to reach the required NOx reduction. Many plants are considering advanced control option to improve the control of combustion air. However, precise position control of multiple... [Read more]

Shimpo Announces STH Rotary Actuator

Shimpo Drives announces its new STH servo-driven rotary actuator. STH is a mid-performance rotary actuator that sets a new price/performance point in rotary positioning.A Shimpo Able servo reducer is the interface between the servo motor and STH output actuator. Able features simple mounting of nearly any small to medium servo motor and gives... [Read more]

Oriental Motor introduces improved DRL Series

Oriental Motor USA (www.orientalmotor.com) is proud to introduce the improved DRL series, which is ideal for heavy load. The series allows for size reduction in both linear actuator and the driver while improving the linear motion’s accuracy.The new DRL line of linear actuators is one of a kind in the marketplace with its optional lead screw combinations... [Read more]

When to Choose Crossed Roller Bearings

by Naoki Yamaguchi Assistant Technical Manager NB Corporation of America As newer motion equipment demands more in terms of precision, the crossed roller bearing has gained prominence for use in friction reducing devices. Here’s a closer look at its features and suitability for your motion system design.Rollers in a resin cage can be closer together.... [Read more]

Tolomatic’s Rod-style SmartActuator with Reverse-parallel Motor

Hamel, Minn. – Tolomatic’s ICR linear rod-style SmartActuator is now available with a reverse-parallel mounted motor that delivers up to 720 pounds of force in a more compact package. With the motor mounted on top of the actuator instead of inline, the length of the total package is reduced, giving it greater versatility and performance in industrial... [Read more]

Wittenstein’s Ternary Actuator Released with New Options

Ternary has been known as the Intelligent Integrated Actuator for nearly a decade. Since this revolutionary product came into the industrial world, it has developed beyond simply a standard actuator. The new options that the Ternary now offers allow customers to mix-and-match their requirements to choose the product the application needs.New... [Read more]

Integrated-motor Actuator from Tolomatic

HAMEL, MN – The new integrated-motor actuator (IMA) from Tolomatic, Inc., combines a servo motor with Tolomatic’s proven rod-style actuator to provide a compact package. Compared to traditional rod-style actuators, the IMA’s integrated design provides higher dynamic performance by eliminating the need for separate motors, couplers, motor mounts,... [Read more]

2009 Single Axis Actuators Catalog from Misumi

Schaumburg, IL - Misumi USA, Inc. announces the imminent publication of its 2009 Single Axis Actuators Catalog, featuring new single axis products and components suitable for a wide range of motion control and assembly machinery and other automation devices.Featured prominently in the catalog are: •The new Single Axis Robot RS Series Actuators,... [Read more]